Mazda MX-5 Miata For Sale in San Juan Capistrano, CA

If you're considering buying a Mazda Miata, you more than likely already have an idea of the fun you can have behind the wheel of this compact sports car. The Miata comes with an attitude of its own that exudes fun and freedom, and taking control of this iconic roadster automatically puts you in the same state of mind. Aside from this car's fun sense of style, it also includes an array of features both under the hood and inside the cabin that are sure to impress.

We think the Miata is especially well-suited for drivers in Orange County. There's no better place in the country to cruise with the top down than southern California, an area where drivers of convertibles can take advantage of cool breezes year-round. Mazdas are award-winning vehicles that deserve a closer look, so let's take a glimpse into why the Miata is the perfect car for you to drive home.

Trim Levels

The Mazda Miata comes in five different trim levels: Sport, Club, Grand Touring, Grand Touring RF, and Club RF. While all five trim levels are convertibles, the trim levels featuring “RF” behind their names feature a “retractable fastback” hardtop roof rather than a cloth top. No matter which trim level you choose, you'll be treated to a two-seater sports car that's just as much fun to drive as it looks. Compact and easy to maneuver, all trim levels feature exceptional handling and a peppy engine that's ready to tackle the open roads.

Miata Sport

The base trim level starts the lineup by providing a solid offering of standard features while avoiding the luxurious extras that drive up the price sticker. For starters, the Sport trim level features 16-inch black alloy wheels with high-performance tires, LED headlights and taillights, and a black manual convertible top. Keyless entry and a push-button start come standard here, as does a leather-wrapped steering wheel, shift knob, and parking brake. Cloth seats adorn the interior, and a 7-inch touch-screen infotainment system integrates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto into a six-speaker audio system.

Standard driver-assistance features include cruise control, forward collision mitigation, blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning, and lane departure warning.

Miata Club

If you're looking for the sportiest trim level, the Club would be your best choice. The wheels on the Club trim level are upgraded to 17-inch black alloy, and a sport-tuned suspension system with Bilstein shock absorbers helps enhance this trim level's ride. You'll also find this model is equipped with a shock tower brace that improves handling by stiffening the body structure. A limited-slip differential also helps to enhance traction during quick acceleration. A back front lip and rear spoiler add to the sporty aesthetic. 

Inside, you'll find an upper door panel trim to match the exterior color, gray contrast-color seat stitching, and heated seats. Connectivity and audio are enhanced with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a satellite radio system, and a nine-speaker Bose audio system. 

If these features aren't enough for you, this trim level also has an optional Brembo/BBS Recaro package that includes Brembo front brakes with red front and rear calipers, dark gray forged alloy BBS wheels, an aerodynamic body kit, and heated Recaro sport seats. 

Miata Grand Touring

The Grand Touring takes many of the sporty features of the Club and adds a few more luxurious touches. Unlike the Club, you won't find the front and rear spoiler on the Grand Touring model. You also have the option of automatic transmission here, but if you choose to go in that direction, you'll lose the Bilstein shock absorbers, limited-slip differential, and shock tower brace. 

However, choosing the Grand Touring trim level includes a vast selection of upscale features, including automatic headlights with automatic high-beam assist, adaptive headlights that turn with your steering wheel to better illuminate curves, and automatic rain-sensing windshield wipers. Heated side mirrors with auto-dimming driver's side glass and an auto-dimming rearview mirror are also standard features. Automatic climate control keeps you and your passengers comfortable at all times. Leather upholstery replaces cloth, and a navigation system and road-sign recognition round out the more enhanced features.

Miata Club RF and Grand Touring RF 

If you choose either of the trim levels with “RF” in its name, you'll enjoy the same basic features outlined in the trim levels above. However, instead of the standard cloth-top convertible, the RF models feature a metallic hard-top roof that retracts into the rear of the vehicle. Because the metallic roof needs more support, metal pillars will still be in place on each side of the vehicle even after the roof is retracted, giving it a slightly different look when it's in its open-air form.

Performance

No matter which Miata you select, you'll find the same engine under the hood of every model. A 181-horsepower four-cylinder engine paired with rear-wheel drive provides quick, smooth acceleration and more than enough power to move this compact car efficiently. Manual transmission comes standard on the Miata, which feels like a throwback to the sports cars of days past. While automatic transmission is available on several trim levels, the manual transmission is easy to shift, and many drivers think it creates a better driving experience.

The Mazda Miata has commendable fuel efficiency, a feature that's directly related to the car's compact design. Drivers can expect around 26 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. If you opt for the automatic transmission, the highway estimate increases to 35 mpg. 

Take a Look at a Mazda Miata Today

The Mazda Miata has the look and feel of a classic sports car, from the smooth teardrop design to the standard manual transmission. This compact car might not be the best choice for long family road trips, but it's exceptionally fun to drive and perfect for a weekend jaunt along the coast. If this sounds like the type of car you're looking for, stop by Capistrano Mazda in San Juan Capistrano, California, today for a test drive. Our sales team will be happy to show you all of the Miatas that we currently have in stock. 

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