2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata review: Taking a final spin in our favorite roadster - CNET
" That's exactly how I feel when sliding into a Mazda Miata, but we'll come back to that. This isn't the first time that this generation of Mazda MX-5 Miata has graced the Car Tech Garage, but it will be the last. 2014 is the last model year of the third-generation Miata before it will be replaced by the upcoming fourth-gen model. With that in mind, we're taking one last look upon one of our favorite low-tech cars before looking forward to its future. The roadster's engine room persists virtually unchanged since the third-generation Miata's debut in 2005. At its heart is a 2. 0-liter variant of Mazda's MZR four-cylinder engine, outputting 167 horsepower and 140 pound-feet of torque. That's a reasonable amount of power for this 2,593 pound compact, but if you're the sort of driver that thinks the FR-S / BRZ needs more power, you'll probably be disappointed by the lack of "oomph" from this power plant. The first-generation Mazda Miata was unveiled at the 1989 Chicago Auto Show. The Miata is available with a six-speed automatic transmission and a five-speed manual at the most basic "Sport" trim level, but the gearbox to get is the six-speed close ratio manual. Source: www.cnet.com
