2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata Models

Meet the 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata at Mazda of Port Charlotte

The 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a two-seat, rear-wheel-drive convertible built for drivers who want their commute to feel more engaging without giving up everyday usability. Every trim uses a 181-horsepower SKYACTIV®-G 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, and every model measures just 154.1 inches long, helping make this Mazda especially well suited to busy streets, parking lots, and winding Florida roads. Buyers can choose Sport, Club, or Grand Touring trims, with manual and automatic transmission availability varying by configuration.

Visit us at Mazda of Port Charlotte to get a closer look at the MX-5 Miata’s seating, cargo capacity, exterior dimensions and colors, powertrain, handling hardware, infotainment, available Brembo®/BBS® RECARO® Package, and driver-assistance features to find the model that suits you best.

The 2026 MX-5 Miata in Port Charlotte is offered in three trims:

• Sport
• Club
• Grand Touring

Interior: A Driver-Focused Two-Seat Cabin

The 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata keeps its cabin focused on the two people who matter most in a roadster: the driver and passenger. Its bucket seats recline and slide forward and backward, while the driver also receives seat tilt adjustment. Interior dimensions include 37.4 inches of headroom, 43.1 inches of legroom, 52.2 inches of shoulder room, and 52 inches of hip room. Cargo volume measures 4.59 cubic feet, giving you trunk space for smaller bags and everyday essentials.

Interior highlights include:

• Leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel, shift knob, and parking brake handle
• Tilt-and-telescoping steering column and integrated headrests
• Power windows, speed-sensing power door locks, and remote trunk release
• Two removable cupholders, locking rear center console, and covered back-panel storage
• Mesh aero board wind blocker and glass rear window with defogger
• Black cloth-trimmed, black cloth with suede inserts, or leather-trimmed seats (black or tan Nappa)

Heated seats with three settings are included on Club and Grand Touring. Additional equipment includes padded armrests, carpet floor mats, a driver footrest, vanity mirrors, a dimming courtesy overhead light, and side-window demisters. Sport and Club use air conditioning and cruise control, while Grand Touring adds automatic climate control and a frameless auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink®. Grand Touring also receives black doorsill trim plates with stainless steel inserts.

Exterior: Compact Dimensions With Classic Roadster Proportions

At 154.1 inches long, 68.3 inches wide, and 48.8 inches tall, the 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata maintains exceptionally compact proportions. Its wheelbase measures 90.9 inches, with a 58.9-inch front track and 59.2-inch rear track. Laden minimum ground clearance is 5.55 inches on Sport and 5.79 inches on Club and Grand Touring. Every model features an aluminum hood, aluminum trunk lid, body-colored bumpers and door handles, a solar-control/tinted windshield, black cloth convertible top, and trunk light.

Exterior features:

• LED headlights, taillights, daytime running lights
• Variable-intermittent windshield wipers
• Auto on/off headlights
• Adaptive Front-lighting System
• High Beam Control
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Body-colored heated power mirrors
• Auto-dimming driver's-side mirror

Sport has 16-by-6-inch Metallic Black alloy wheels with P195/50 R16 high-performance tires. Club moves to 17-by-7-inch Metallic Black wheels and P205/45 R17 tires, while Grand Touring uses 17-by-7-inch Metallic Black machine-cut wheels with the same P205/45 R17 tire size.

Exterior colors include:

• Jet Black Mica
• Soul Red Crystal Metallic
• Aero Gray
• Snowflake White Pearl Mica
• Deep Crystal Blue Mica
• Machine Gray Metallic

Color availability varies by trim. Extra-cost colors include Soul Red Crystal Metallic, Aero Gray, Snowflake White Pearl Mica, and Machine Gray Metallic.

Performance: LightweightRear-Wheel-Drive

For shoppers comparing sports cars for commuters, the 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata keeps its mechanical formula refreshingly straightforward. Its SKYACTIV®-G 1,998-cc 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder produces 181 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 151 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm, with a 7,500-rpm redline and 13:1 compression ratio. The aluminum-alloy engine uses electronically controlled fuel injection, chain-driven dual overhead cams, four valves per cylinder, and variable intake valve timing. Mazda recommends 91-octane premium fuel or greater, although the minimum requirement is 87-octane regular unleaded.

Performance features:

• SKYACTIV®-MT six-speed manual with a short-throw shifter
• Six-speed Sport automatic with paddle shifters
• EPA-estimated 26 mpg city/34 mpg highway (manual)
• EPA-estimated 26 mpg city/35 mpg highway (automatic)
• Fuel capacity is 11.9 gallons.

This 2026 model uses a four-wheel independent suspension with a double-wishbone front and multilink rear layout. Club manual models receive sport-tuned suspension, Bilstein® dampers, a front shock-tower brace, and an asymmetric torque-sensing limited-slip differential. Grand Touring manual models also feature the limited-slip differential, sport-tuned suspension, and Bilstein® dampers. Kinematic Posture Control is included, and DSC-Track functionality is listed for applicable manual-transmission configurations.

Additional features:

• Four-wheel disc brakes with 11-inch vented front and 11-inch solid rear discs
• Four-channel ABS
• Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
• Electric rack-and-pinion steering with 14.5:1 overall ratio
• 2.7 turns lock to lock
• 30.8-foot wall-to-wall turning circle

For Club buyers who want additional performance equipment, the available Brembo®/BBS® RECARO® Package includes Brembo® front brakes with red calipers, Mazda rear brakes with red calipers, BBS® forged 17-inch Dark Gunmetal alloy wheels, side-sill extensions and a Brilliant Black rear bumper skirt, heated Black RECARO® sport seats, Alcantara interior trim, and black interior accents.

Technology: Connected Without Distracting From the Drive

The 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata gives drivers modern connectivity while maintaining a cockpit centered on driving. Every trim uses the Mazda Connect™ infotainment system with Multifunction Commander control. Standard functionality includes voice commands, HD Radio™, Radio Broadcast Data System program information, SMS text-message audio delivery and reply, Mobile 911 automatic emergency notification, and a one-year trial of Mazda Connected Services.

Top technology features include:

• 8.8-inch full-color Mazda Connect™ display
• Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration
• Bluetooth® hands-free calling and audio streaming
• Dual USB-C audio inputs and Alexa Built-in
• Steering-wheel-mounted audio, phone, and cruise controls
• Trip computer with fuel economy, range, and average-speed information

Sport has an AM/FM six-speaker audio system that includes a driver's-side headrest speaker. Club and Grand Touring upgrade to a Bose® nine-speaker audio system with AudioPilot®, driver and passenger headrest speakers, and a subwoofer. These trims also include SiriusXM® Satellite Radio with a three-month subscription. Grand Touring adds the Mazda Navigation System.

Safety: Driver Assistance for Charlotte Roads

Mazda equips the 2026 MX-5 Miata with a meaningful collection of active and passive safety systems. Smart Brake Support - Forward and Secondary Collision Reduction are also included throughout the lineup.

Key safety features include:

• Dual front and side-impact airbags
• Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Lane Departure Warning System
• Smart Brake Support - Forward
• Driver Attention Alert and Vehicle Exit Warning
• Rear View Monitor and Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Passive protection also includes side-impact door beams and three-point seat belts with pretensioners and force limiters. An engine immobilizer provides additional security. Grand Touring expands the driver-assistance suite with Traffic Sign Recognition, Adaptive Front-lighting System, and High Beam Control, while automatic-transmission Grand Touring models add Mazda Radar Cruise Control and Distance and Speed Alert.

Drive the 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata at Mazda of Port Charlotte

If you want one of the most driver-focused Mazda cars in Port Charlotte, put the 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata on your test-drive list. Its 181-horsepower engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, available short-throw manual transmission, compact dimensions, and lightweight construction give it a personality that's hard to duplicate in an everyday car. Visit Mazda of Port Charlotte in Port Charlotte, FL, or browse our inventory online to compare Sport, Club, and Grand Touring models, or further explore the lineup with models like the Mazda3.

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* All fuel economy mpg listings in the content above are EPA estimates. Actual mileage will vary.