2010 Mazda Mx-5 Miata With 2.0l Inline-4

Since 1989, the Mazda MX-5 Miata has been one of the most popular compact cars in its class

. Zippy and fun to drive, the Miata has been known for its precise handling, sharp features, and grin-inducing acceleration. The roadster versions of the MX-5 are especially crowd-pleasing; with the wind in your hair, you can experience the aural delights of every throttle input and downshift coming from the sprightly 2.0 liter 4-cylinder.

While not particularly powerful or intimidating at 167 horsepower, the 2.0 liter normally aspirated 4-cylinder found in the 2010 Miata MX-5 is able to push the 3,000 pound car from 0-60 miles per hour in about 7 and a half seconds, making it comparable to cars such as the 2010 VW Golf or the Mini Cooper. This isn't meant to be a race car, mind you; the new "NC" model of the MX-5 was designed to be a car that's fun to drive on winding mountain roads. In that environment, it certainly impresses: With a redline RPM of 7200 RPM, it's a delight to wheel through the curves, listening to the motor peak out with a strong but delightful exhaust note. Torque is a little bit on the low side at 140 foot-pounds, making passing on the highway decidedly more difficult than what you might expect for a car its size. Passing effectively generally requires you to rev the engine up to a high RPM, which is certainly part of the appeal of the MX-5 in the first place.

Those looking for fuel economy will find that the 2010 Mazda Miata MX-5 is comparable to most cars in its class: It's rated at 22 mpg city, and 28 mpg highway. It's certainly not a car made for your commute, but that's probably not why you bought it, is it?

by: RW Tanner

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