The Mazda MX-5 has been the epitome of the affordable convertible sports car almost 20 years. Although other manufacturers have tried repeatedly to emulate the Miata's formula, no other sports car matches its unique combination of value, style, and handling. A new power retractable hardtop model now combines the care-free pleasures of a convertible, with the security unavailable from a conventional fabric roof.
For more than 20 years, the MX-5 Miata has offered sports car enthusiasts a pure, simple, fun-focused roadster at an attainable price. Sticking to that simple concept has made the MX-5 the most popular two-seat convertible sports car in the world, according to the experts at the Guiness Book of World Records, with more than 850,000 sold. Substantially refreshed for 2009, the 2010 MX-5 receives minor updates to the model, series and color availability. MX-5 remains...