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2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convertible · 181 hp · 29–30 mpg combined

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$26,580Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

181 hp29–30 mpg combinedRWD

Good

181 hp
Rear-wheel drive
EPA-estimated 30 mpg
Blind spot warnings standard

Watch for

Manual seat adjustments
Single-zone air conditioning
Cloth upholstery

The 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport is a rear-wheel-drive convertible with a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine producing 181 hp and 151 lb-ft of torque.

Transmission choices are a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed shiftable automatic. Curb weight ranges from 2,341 to 2,403 lbs.

The original MSRP was $26,580 with the manual and $27,930 with the automatic. The manual delivers an EPA-estimated 29 mpg combined, while the automatic delivers 30 mpg combined. Maximum payload is 404 lbs for the manual and 386 lbs for the automatic.

Standard safety equipment includes blind spot and lane departure warnings, rear cross traffic alert, a pre-collision safety system, emergency braking assist, stability control, traction control and a rearview camera. The cabin has cloth bucket seats, manual seat adjustments, single-zone air conditioning, keyless ignition, cruise control, six speakers and USB connectivity.

The original factory warranty covered 36 months or 36,000 miles for basic coverage and roadside assistance, plus 60 months or 60,000 miles for the powertrain. Rust coverage was 60 months.

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12 factory options, from $45 to $1,550.

Appearance Package$1,550

Soul Red Metallic Paint$595

Interior Package$425

Rear Lip Spoiler in Brilliant Black$350

Interior Lighting Kit$350

Rear Lip Spoiler in Body Color$350

Door Sill Trim Plates$150

Weather Package$150

All-Weather Floor Mats$90

Wheel Locks$65

Cargo Net$50

Alaska Delivery$45

Which MX-5 Miata is right for you?

Three trims, $26,580 to $31,670. Tap one to open it.

$26,580This trimSport181 hp $30,290+$3,710Club181 hp $31,670+$5,090Grand Touring181 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $3,710, from Sport to Club.

The numbers.

Two configurations: rear-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic.

181hp2.0L four-cylinder

151lb-ftTorque

29–30mpgCombined · 26 city · 34–35 highway

RWD6-speed manual / 6-speed shiftable automatic

2Seats

4.6 cu ftCargo volume

2,341–2,403 lbsCurb weight

2,745–2,789 lbsGVWR

386–404 lbsMax payload

86 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

1 interior

Black

Cloth.

3 factory paints

Soul Red Crystal Metallic
Jet Black Mica
Arctic White

2 of the 3 are shown on the car at the top.

Safety and recalls

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NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2020 MX-5 Miata. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic

3 yr / 36,000 mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60,000 mi

Rust

5 yr

Roadside

3 yr / 36,000 mi

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