2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata: What's New, Specs & Features

Last updated August 4, 2026

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata

The biggest change for the 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata is the Club trim taking Touring's place with a darker look and a more driver-focused setup. This is a light refresh, not a redesign, and every trim received an updated front end.

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About the 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata

3rd generation (NC, 2006-2015), late-cycle refresh year with a mild front-end update and the new Club trim replacing Touring.

Mazda positioned the 2013 MX-5 Miata as a pure, lightweight two-seat roadster built around driver connection instead of outright power or luxury. The brand emphasized simple open-top driving, rear-wheel drive, quick responses, and balanced handling. Compared with heavier sports cars, the Miata’s appeal was that it felt playful and engaging at everyday speeds while still being easy to live with, especially with its simple manual soft top and compact size.

Sport is the simple entry model, with 16-inch wheels, a black soft top, cloth seats, and air conditioning. Club adds 17-inch dark wheels, red-stitched cloth seats, sportier body details, and on manual cars, Bilstein sport shocks and a differential that improves traction when accelerating through turns. Grand Touring emphasizes comfort with leather, heated seats, automatic climate control, and Bose audio.

What changed, by category

Trim lineup
Club joined the lineup in the middle position previously held by Touring. Touring and the 2012 Special Edition left the lineup.
Styling
Every trim received a refreshed front end. Club introduced a darker appearance with black exterior details, a front air dam, a rear diffuser, and dark 17-inch wheels. Grand Touring received a new 17-inch wheel design and revised dark gray interior trim.
Chassis
Manual-transmission Club models received a standard sport suspension package with Bilstein shocks and a limited-slip differential for better traction when accelerating through turns.
Equipment
Fog lights changed from optional to standard on the Sport trim.

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs and features by trim

2013 Mazda MX-5 MiataClub2 in stock
2013 Mazda MX-5 MiataSport1 in stock
2013 Mazda MX-5 MiataGrand Touring3 in stock
Engine4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter
TransmissionManual, 6-SpdManual, 5-SpdManual, 6-Spd
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
Fuel TypeGasGasGas
MPG City21 mpg21 mpg21 mpg
MPG Highway28 mpg28 mpg28 mpg
Horsepower167 hp167 hp167 hp
Torque140 lb-ft140 lb-ft140 lb-ft
Trunk/Cargo5.3 cu-ft5.3 cu-ft5.3 cu-ft
Seats222
Doors222
Alarm System
Cruise Control
Alloy Wheels
Fog Lights
HID Headlights
Power Retractable Hard Top
Bluetooth
Premium Audio
Satellite Radio
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror
Automatic Air Conditioning
Heated Front Seats
Integrated Garage Door Opener
Leather Seats
Power Locks
Remote Keyless Entry
Tilt Wheel

How the 2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata compares

The 2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a carryover year with no major changes. It keeps the same trim lineup, powertrain, styling, safety features, and technology as 2013.

See the full 2014 changes

Frequently asked questions

What is the biggest change to the 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata?

The biggest change is the Club trim taking the former Touring trim's place in the lineup. Club has a darker appearance and a more driver-focused setup, while the rest of the range also receives a mild front-end refresh.

Is the 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata a full redesign?

No. The 2013 MX-5 Miata is a light refresh within the third generation, with an updated front end and revised trim lineup rather than a ground-up redesign.

What makes the 2013 MX-5 Miata Club different?

The 2013 Club is the sportier-looking middle trim, with dark 17-inch wheels, black exterior details, red-stitched cloth seats, a front air dam, and a rear diffuser. Manual Club models also have Bilstein sport shocks and a limited-slip differential that helps improve traction when accelerating through turns.

What changed on the 2013 MX-5 Miata Sport?

The 2013 Sport received the refreshed front end, and its fog lights became standard instead of optional. It remained the simple entry trim with 16-inch wheels, cloth seats, a black soft top, and air conditioning.

How do the 2013 MX-5 Miata Club and Grand Touring trims differ?

Club has the more aggressive, driver-focused theme, while Grand Touring focuses on comfort. Grand Touring has leather, heated seats, automatic climate control, and Bose audio; Club uses red-stitched cloth seats, dark exterior details, and sportier chassis equipment on manual cars.

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