Safety
Standard safety features include antilock brakes and side-impact airbags. Traction control and an electronic stability system are included in the optional Premium Package, which is available on Grand Touring trims. Many affordable cars, by comparison, now have standard stability systems. For a full list of safety features, check out the Standard Equipment & Specs page.
The Miata hasn't been crash-tested by the federal government or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
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Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico)
Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the
following conditions
apply.
- Repeated short-distance driving
- Driving in dusty conditions
- Driving with extended use of b ...
New Five-Speed Automatic Transmission
A new five-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode is introduced
for the MZR 2.0-litre petrol engine, a first for the Mazda 5 line-up. It has a new
torque converter that achieves an op ...
Driving Impressions
The Mazda6 is pleasant to drive and sportier than some of its rivals. This
sedan takes curves confidently with modest body lean and satisfying grip.
Moderate steering effort is accompanied by good ...