Vehicle Overview

Ever since Mazda introduced the Miata as an early 1990 model, it's officially been known as the MX-5 Miata. Anyone who has known the model, however, has known it as the Miata. Mazda discarded the Miata designation upon the model's 2006 redesign. Officially, the two-seater is dubbed MX-5, but if you refer to it that way, expect a blank stare.

Changes for 2008 include the car's first-ever driver's seat height adjustment, a standard tire pressure monitoring system and, in the Touring and Grand Touring trim levels, a six-CD changer.

Now in its second year, the optional power-retractable hardtop gives the car greater four-season appeal, though it wouldn't be our first choice for winter driving (or even our 100th). A manual vinyl top is standard, and a cloth soft-top comes in the higher trim levels. The retractable hardtop takes up no trunk space.

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    Front
    Hood. 1 Windshield wiper blades. 2 Convertible top (Power retractable hardtop). 3 Convertible top (Soft top). 4 Fuel-filler lid. 5 Light bulbs. ...

    Engines
    The new Mazda Tribute retains the 3.0-litre petrol V6 engine, which delivers superior engine performance and smooth engine operation. New to the line up is a 2.3-litre 110 kW/150 PS MZR petrol, rep ...

    Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide)
    WARNING: Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless, odorless, and poisonou ...