Mazda Announces 2026 MX-5 Lineup, Trim Details, and Pricing
Mazda North American Operations has announced pricing for the 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata. The latest version of Mazda’s long-running roadster carries over the same basic formula it has used for years: low weight, compact dimensions, and a focus on driver involvement. For 2026, changes are limited, with most updates centered on interior details rather than mechanical revisions.
The current fourth-generation MX-5 Miata, introduced for the 2016 model year, continues into 2026 with incremental refinements. Mazda says the goal was to update the cabin while keeping the car’s overall character and driving dynamics intact.
All 2026 MX-5 Miata models use the same Skyactiv-G 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, rated at 181 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 151 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm, with a 7,500-rpm redline. A six-speed manual transmission is standard across the lineup. Sport and Club trims are manual-only, while the Grand Touring can also be ordered with a six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters.
MX-5 Miata Sport
The MX-5 Miata Sport serves as the entry-level trim and comes with a black cloth soft top. All models use an 8.8-inch infotainment display with touch functionality when using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, along with Alexa Built-In integration.
Standard safety equipment includes dual front airbags, side-impact airbags, side-impact door beams, and Mazda’s i-Activsense driver assistance features such as blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, smart brake support, lane departure warning, driver attention alert, vehicle exit warning, and secondary collision reduction.
Inside, the Sport trim includes leather-wrapped touchpoints such as the steering wheel, shift knob, and parking brake, along with cloth bucket seats. Other standard features include a six-speaker audio system, HD radio, dual USB-C ports, keyless entry, climate control, removable cup holders, a lockable rear storage compartment, power windows, and power door locks.
Exterior features include 16-inch metallic black alloy wheels, LED headlights and taillights, dual exhaust outlets, gloss black mirror caps, and a rear glass window with defogger.
MX-5 Miata Club
The MX-5 Miata Club adds performance-focused hardware, including Bilstein dampers, a front shock tower brace, an induction sound enhancer, and an asymmetric limited-slip differential. Club models also include DSC-Track mode, which allows a higher level of stability control intervention compared to fully disabling the system.
Visually, the Club trim adds gloss black exterior accents, a front air dam, rear lip spoiler, and 17-inch black metallic wheels. Interior upgrades include vinyl-leather trim, heated cloth seats with suede inserts, and piano black seat back bar trim.
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, along with SiriusXM satellite radio and a Bose nine-speaker audio system with headrest speakers. All Sport trim features are included as well.
MX-5 Miata Club with Brembo BBS Recaro Package
The optional Brembo BBS Recaro Package adds Brembo brakes, dark gunmetal 17-inch BBS forged wheels, and heated Recaro sport seats. Exterior changes include gloss black side sill extensions and a rear bumper skirt.
For 2026, the package also includes black Alcantara interior trim with light gray contrast stitching and additional black interior accents. This package is optional on soft-top Club models and standard on MX-5 Miata RF Club models. The RF’s retractable fastback roof opens or closes in about 13 seconds at the push of a button.
MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
The Grand Touring trim builds on the Club’s performance features while adding comfort and convenience equipment. Available with either a soft top or the RF body style, the Grand Touring includes additional driver assistance features such as adaptive front lighting, high beam control, and traffic sign recognition. Automatic transmission models also receive Mazda Radar Cruise Control.
Exterior differences include machine-finished alloy wheels, body-color heated mirrors with auto-dimming on the driver’s side, rain-sensing wipers, and automatic headlights. Interior upgrades include automatic climate control, a frameless auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink, heated leather seats, and built-in navigation.
Grand Touring models equipped with the manual transmission retain the Club’s performance hardware, including Bilstein dampers, the front shock tower brace, DSC-Track mode, and a limited-slip differential.
Pricing
Starting MSRPs for the 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata are as follows (excluding destination):
- MX-5 Miata Sport 6MT (Soft Top): $30,430
- MX-5 Miata Club 6MT: $33,930 (Soft Top) / $41,900 (RF)
- Brembo/BBS/Recaro Package: $5,050 (included on RF)
- MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 6MT: $35,730 (Soft Top) / $38,450 (RF)
- MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 6AT: $36,650 (Soft Top) / $39,420 (RF)
Premium paint options, including Aero Gray Metallic, Snowflake White Pearl Mica, Soul Red Crystal Metallic, and Machine Gray Metallic, are priced at $595. Tan Nappa leather is available on Grand Touring models for $300.
The 2026 MX-5 Miata continues with minor updates rather than major changes, keeping its focus on low weight, mechanical simplicity, and manual-friendly driving.
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