Under the Hood
The normally aspirated (non-turbo) 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine is now available on "i" Touring models, and it comes with a five-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. The optional turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder carries over from the previous model year.
* Standard 161-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 161 pounds-feet of torque
* Optional 244-hp, 2.3-liter turbocharged inline-four with 258 pounds-feet of
torque
* Standard five-speed automatic; six-speed auto with turbo engine
* All-wheel drive available with turbo engine
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Steering Wheel
WARNING:
Never adjust the steering wheel while
the vehicle is moving:
Adjusting the steering wheel while
the vehicle is moving is dangerous.
Moving it can very easily cause the
driver to abruptl ...
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC).
automatically controls braking and engine
torque in conjunction with systems such
as ABS and TCS to help control side slip
when driving on slippery surfaces, o ...
A More Exciting Engine Sound
All Mazda MX-5 facelift versions offer a sportier engine sound. Mazda
engineers restructured the sound-creating elements of the facelift model - like
the surge tank, the intake ducts and the exhau ...