This lightweight car with minimal mechanical complexity was conceived as a small, light roadster. All three generations of the MX-5 have used the design credo: Jinba Ittai, which means Rider and Horse as one - which is definitely something one wants from a sports car. This third generation model has significant front end changes, with sterner headlights and a wide-mouth grill.
The Mazda MX-5 is a 2.0 liter in-line 4 cylinder 16 valve car with a rear-wheel drive. It also comes with a four-wheel independent double wishbone suspension. It has a longitudinally-mounted four cylinder engine. The Soft-top Touring comes with a 6-speed manual transmission, while the Roadster Coupe has a 6-speed manual transmission and an optional 6-speed Activematic.