Ride & Handling
The Miata's low weight delivers ride and handling benefits, however. With less mass to keep in check when cornering, the suspension doesn't have to be as firm to limit body roll. This helps with ride comfort on bumpy roads; for being a sporty car, the Miata doesn't punish its passengers with a jarring ride. Our car had the $500 Suspension Package, which includes a sport suspension and a limited-slip differential, and it soaked up bumps well.
The car's steering feel is another one of those rare-but-desirable qualities, kind of like the six-speed manual's movements. With a perfect amount of power assistance, the Miata exhibits sharp steering response and an overall connectedness to the road that perfectly complements the car's mission. This car wants to be flung around corners, and it rewards the driver with balanced performance. City drivers will especially appreciate the tight 30.8-foot turning circle.
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Interior
Up to five people can fit inside the Mazda3. The steering column tilts and
telescopes, and the instruments sit in a trio of round, recessed nacelles. A
ratchet-type mechanism permits seat adjustme ...
Exterior
Narrow headlights flank a large, five-pointed grille with a Mazda logo. The
wheel arches and belt line are well defined. For 2008, Volcanic Red and Silver
Metallic are new colors.
Built on a 105 ...
Interior Design
The roadster spirit of the exterior is reflected in the cockpit. The facelift
inherits the clean forms of the original third-generation model, and updates
these with new materials, detailing and c ...


