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Mazda MX-5 Miata

The car that rekindled the roadster craze 20 years ago is still delivering miles of smiles to driving enthusiasts. Updated in '09 but mostly the same for '10, the Mazda Miata has the ultimate formula for fun: affordability, low curb weight, rear-wheel drive, responsive handling and wind in your hair. Buyers have a choice of vinyl or cloth soft top or power-retractable hardtop (PRHT), all of which have glass rear windows and are the fastest droptops in the business. The trunk is diminutive and taller drivers may feel cramped, but that's to be expected from a small roadster.

MSRP: $22,810 – $29,350
Engine: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder with 167 hp
Base EPA mpg: 22 city/28 hwy/24 cmb
Competition: Mini Cooper Convertible, Nissan 370Z Roadster, BMW Z4

Model Highlights
6-speaker audio system with auxiliary input jack
5- or 6-speed manual transmission, or 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters
Optional automatic climate control and heated seats
Available sport-tuned suspension and limited-slip differential

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