2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata is the addition of a limited 35th Anniversary edition. The regular lineup largely carries over without a broad mechanical, safety, or technology update.
About the 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata
4th gen ND (2016-present), second year after the 2024 update; 35th Anniversary special-edition year.
Mazda positions the MX-5 Miata as an authentic lightweight roadster built around simple driving fun. The point is not huge power or practicality; it is rear-wheel drive, a close-coupled cockpit, open-air driving, and the kind of balance that makes normal roads feel entertaining. Against heavier sports cars and comfort-first convertibles, the Miata stands out by feeling direct, approachable, and special at everyday speeds.
Sport remains the straightforward soft-top roadster, with a 181-hp engine, a manual transmission, an 8.8-inch touchscreen, and modern safety features. Club emphasizes sharper handling, while Grand Touring adds comfort features such as heated leather seats, navigation, and automatic climate control. The manual-only 35th Anniversary edition combines Grand Touring comforts with Club handling hardware, Bose audio, and commemorative Nappa leather seats.
What changed, by category
2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, SKYACTIV-G, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, SKYACTIV-G, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, SKYACTIV-G, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, SKYACTIV-G, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, SKYACTIV-G, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Manual, 6-Spd SKYACTIV-MT | Manual, 6-Spd SKYACTIV-MT | Manual, 6-Spd SKYACTIV-MT | Manual, 6-Spd SKYACTIV-MT | Manual, 6-Spd SKYACTIV-MT |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 34 mpg | 34 mpg | 34 mpg | 34 mpg | 34 mpg |
| Horsepower | 181 hp | 181 hp | 181 hp | 181 hp | 181 hp |
| Torque | 151 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 4.6 cu-ft | 4.6 cu-ft | 4.5–4.6 cu-ft | 4.6 cu-ft | 4.5 cu-ft |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Adaptive Headlights | |||||
| Alarm System | |||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Power Retractable Hard Top | |||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||
| LCD Instrument Cluster | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| Subwoofer | |||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||
| Automatic Air Conditioning | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||
| Remote Start | |||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
The key change is the addition of a limited 35th Anniversary edition. The regular Sport, Club, RF Club, and Grand Touring lineup otherwise returns without a broad mechanical, safety, or technology overhaul.
What is special about the 2025 MX-5 Miata 35th Anniversary edition?
The 35th Anniversary edition combines Grand Touring comfort features with Club-style handling equipment and unique commemorative details. Highlights include embossed Nappa leather seats, Bilstein dampers, a front shock tower brace, a limited-slip differential, navigation, and Bose audio.
Is the 2025 MX-5 Miata 35th Anniversary edition manual-only?
Yes. The 2025 MX-5 Miata 35th Anniversary edition uses a six-speed manual transmission.
Is the regular 2025 MX-5 Miata much different from the 2024 model?
No. Outside the new 35th Anniversary edition and expanded Deep Crystal Blue availability for Grand Touring, the regular 2025 lineup is largely unchanged from 2024.
2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Sources
- news.mazdausa.com — 2024 01 25 24MY 2024 Mazda MX 5 Miata Pricing and Packaging
- news.mazdausa.com — 2024 12 05 2025 Mazda MX 5 Miata Pricing and Packaging
- news.mazdausa.com — 2025 01 24 Mazda Announces 2025 MX 5 Miata 35th Anniversary
- news.mazdausa.com — 2026 01 27 2026 Mazda MX 5 Miata Pricing and Packaging