Thirty years ago at the Chicago Auto Show, Mazda revealed what became the most beloved roadster of all time, the Mazda MX-5 Miata. It was 1989 when the public first saw the two-seater that has become a legend. Now in 2019, the company will celebrate Mazda MX-5 Miata’s 30th birthday with an Anniversary Edition. Mazda released a teaser photo that barely gives us a glimpse of what we’ll see.
At first glance, you may not think you can see anything at all. Look again. Toward the top, you see the curve of Mazda MX-5 Miata’s roof. Along the pavement, what appears to be metallic wheels. We’ll know more closer to the Anniversary Edition Mazda MX-5 Miata’s reveal in February.
What 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata Offers Now
This model year came with big changes already. It has new standard and available safety features, a new level of trim and loads more power.
Mazda MX-5 Miata comes in three trim levels if you’re buying a soft-top: Sport, Club and Grand Touring. The hard-top RF comes only in Club and Grand Touring.
This is the first year a rear backup camera comes standard. It also has a telescoping steering wheel, making the seating position even more comfortable on long, winding roads.
The engine has small tweaks that make a big difference. Lighter pistons with re-shaped domes improve combustion. The Mazda MX-5 Miata has bigger ports and valves and a high-flow exhaust manifold for more air. These and other changes added 26 more horses and 3 pounds-feet of torque.
What Happened Last Time Mazda Released an Anniversary Edition Mazda MX-5 Miata
Five years ago, Mazda released the limited-edition 25th Anniversary Mazda MX-5 Miata roadster. The manufacturer only debuted 100 of them at first, and they sold out in 10 minutes. The cars had a special white leather interior and came with a Torneau watch that matched the exterior red.
Pricing for the Mazda MX-5 Miata 25th Anniversary Edition started at an MSRP of $32,205 for a manual transmission and $32,655 for automatic.
30th Anniversary Mazda MX-5 Miata Predictions
Mazda says they created the car to show appreciation for the people who have helped MX-5 become and stay such a success for three decades straight. The new anniversary edition will most likely have unique factory graphics, anniversary badging and special-edition paint. It could also have anniversary-edition specific wheels and embroidery.
The good news is, you don’t have to wait to see a Mazda MX-5 Miata that will make you fall in love. Come by Velocity Mazda on the loop in Tyler any day of the week and take one for a spin. Check out our online inventory or set up your test drive now.
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