Mazda has been producing MX-5 convertibles consecutively for 35 years.And after four generations, the ND MX-5 looks to be the last that blends a pure combustion engine powertrain with the rear-drive, convertible formula.But the MX-5 isn’t going to be electrified just yet, and Mazda has introduced refinements to its perennial convertible to keep customers keen.
Price of Mazda MX-5?
As with all updates, prices for the 2024 Mazda MX-5 have gone up, but what was once one of the most affordable rear-drive sports cars… Is still one of the most affordable rear-drive sports cars.Now kicking off at $41,520 before on-road costs, the manual Roadster is $2460 pricier than the 2023 version after prices went up with the reveal of the new car in October, and again earlier this year. And expect to see a similar price rise across the other variants.
The Roadster GT manual and automatic are now $48,640 and $50,140 respectively, up $2950 and $2450 each when compared to last year’s model. But this manual-only Roadster GT RS I have with me here is $51,640 – nearly $3000 more expensive than before. And while that might seem like a lot to pay for a two-seater convertible, consider this, flagship versions of the Toyota GR86 ($45,390 for the automatic GTS) and Subaru BRZ ($49,690 for the automatic tS) are only about $5000 cheaper, and only the MX-5 offers unlimited head room.
Stepping up to the retractable fastback, or RF, pricing kicks off at $46,250 for the manual, $2880 more expensive than before, while manual and automatic versions of the RF GT are now positioned at $52,140 and $54,640 – making them respectively about $3500 and $3000 pricier than before.
Stepping up to the GT adds new design 17-inch wheels, adaptive headlights, heated side mirrors, black leather interior, heated front seats, keyless entry, and a Bose nine-speaker sound system. The top-spec GT RS meanwhile, is fitted with BBS-branded 17-inch alloys, Bilstein dampers, Brembo front brakes, a front strut bar, and powered side mirrors, as well as a new-in-this-update electronic stability control (ESC) Track driving mode.
