Review of the 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata in Bryan

Check Out the Features on the 2026 MX-5 Miata

The 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a two-seat, rear-wheel-drive sports car built around responsive handling, open-air driving, and an engaging connection between car and driver. At Purdy Mazda of Bryan College Station in Bryan, TX, shoppers can compare three trims: Sport, Club and Grand Touring, each offering a different balance of performance, comfort and convenience.

Sport keeps the formula focused with the essentials for open-air driving. Club adds performance-oriented chassis hardware and distinctive cabin upgrades, while Grand Touring combines sports-car character with additional comfort, convenience and driver-assistance features. Shop the 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata inventory at Purdy Mazda of Bryan College Station and schedule a test drive to find the trim that fits your driving style.

2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata Interior and Comfort

The 2026 MX-5 Miata keeps its cabin focused on two people, placing the steering wheel, shifter, and primary controls within easy reach. The low seating position and compact dimensions reinforce its sports-car character without leaving everyday comfort behind.

Interior Dimensions

Key passenger and cargo measurements include:

• 37.4 inches of headroom
• 43.1 inches of legroom
• 52.2 inches of shoulder room
• 52 inches of hip room
• 4.59 cubic feet of cargo volume

Seating and Upholstery

Sport features black cloth bucket seats with integrated head restraints, reclining capability, fore-and-aft adjustment and driver-side front tilt adjustment. Club changes the upholstery to black cloth with suede inserts.

Grand Touring receives heated leather-trimmed seats with three heat settings. Tan Nappa leather is available with select exterior color combinations, providing another option for drivers seeking a more upscale cabin.

Brembo/BBS Recaro Package

The available Brembo/BBS Recaro Package gives Club a more performance-oriented cabin. Interior upgrades include:

• Heated Recaro® sport seats
• Alcantara interior trim
• Black interior accents

Cabin Comfort and Convenience

Climate control varies by trim, with Sport and Club using manual air conditioning and Grand Touring adding automatic climate control. Standard cabin amenities include:

• Leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel
• Leather-wrapped shift knob and leather-trimmed parking brake
• Two removable cupholders and covered passenger back-panel storage
• Power windows and Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry
• 12-volt power outlet and remote trunk release

A rear-window defogger, front side-window demisters, padded door armrests and a mesh aero board wind blocker are also included. Grand Touring adds bright interior accents, stainless-insert door sill plates, body-color upper door trim, and a frameless auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink®.

2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata Exterior Features

The MX-5 Miata's compact proportions are central to its identity and handling. Its aluminum hood and trunk lid help control weight, while the short wheelbase and low overall height contribute to its agile personality.

All three trims feature a black cloth convertible top that can be lowered to open the cabin to the Texas sunshine.

Wheels and Tires

Wheel and tire equipment changes with trim:

• Sport: 16-inch Metallic Black alloy wheels
• Sport: 195/50R16 high-performance summer tires
• Club: 17-inch Black Metallic alloy wheels
• Club and Grand Touring: 205/45R17 high-performance summer tires
• Grand Touring: 17-inch Metallic Black machined-finish alloy wheels

Club models equipped with the available Brembo/BBS Recaro Package add 17-inch forged BBS wheels with a Dark Gunmetal finish.

Exterior Details

All three trims include LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, body-color door handles, body-color front and rear bumpers, a glass rear window, and a high-mount stop lamp.

Sport uses a rear-mounted mast antenna. Club and Grand Touring receive a rear-mounted mast and trunk-mounted "shark fin" antenna, while Club adds a black front air dam and rear lip spoiler.

Grand Touring Exterior Features

Grand Touring adds several exterior convenience features suited to everyday driving:

• Automatic headlight operation
• Auto-dimming driver's-side exterior mirror
• Heated body-color exterior mirrors
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers

2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata Colors

Some of the available exterior finishes include:

• Soul Red Crystal Metallic
• Jet Black Mica
• Aero Gray
• Snowflake White Pearl Mica
• Deep Crystal Blue Mica
• Machine Gray Metallic

Exterior and interior color combinations vary by trim and upholstery selection.

2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata Performance

The MX-5 Miata's appeal is rooted in balance rather than simply chasing maximum output. Mazda combines a naturally aspirated engine, rear-wheel drive, compact dimensions, and carefully tuned suspension hardware to give the driver immediate feedback through corners.

SKYACTIV-G Engine

Every 2026 MX-5 Miata uses the same core powertrain:

• SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter DOHC 4-cylinder
• 181 horsepower at 7,000 rpm
• 151 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm
• 7,500-rpm redline
• Rear-wheel drive

The engine uses variable valve timing, electronically controlled fuel injection, and a 13.0:1 compression ratio. Enhanced Engine Response is standard across the lineup, while Club and manual-transmission Grand Touring models add an Induction Sound Enhancer.

Manual and Automatic Transmissions

A SKYACTIV-MT six-speed manual transmission with a short-throw shifter is standard on Sport, Club and Grand Touring. The close-at-hand shifter complements the MX-5 Miata's driver-focused layout.

Grand Touring is also available with a six-speed Sport automatic transmission featuring steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters, manual-shift mode and Sport mode.

Chassis and Handling

Sport uses front double-wishbone and rear multi-link suspension with gas-filled monotube dampers, front and rear stabilizer bars and Electric Power Steering.

Club adds several performance-focused components:

• Asymmetric limited-slip differential
• Bilstein® dampers
• Front shock-tower brace
• Sport-tuned suspension
• DSC-Track

Manual-transmission Grand Touring models also receive this handling equipment. These features are not included with the Grand Touring automatic configuration.

Braking Performance

Power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes use 11-inch ventilated front discs and 11-inch solid rear discs.

The available Brembo/BBS Recaro Package on Club adds Brembo® front brakes with red-painted front and rear calipers. Its performance-focused exterior upgrades complement the package's cabin enhancements.

2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata Technology

The 2026 MX-5 Miata provides modern connectivity without letting screens dominate the cabin. The infotainment system places commonly used media, communication, and vehicle functions within easy reach.

Infotainment and Smartphone Connectivity

Standard technology includes:

• 8.8-inch full-color center display
• Mazda Connect™ Infotainment System
• Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® integration
• Bluetooth® hands-free phone and audio
• Two USB Type-C audio inputs

Wireless Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® integration is included on Club and Grand Touring. Alexa Built-In is standard across all three trims.

Mazda Connected Services

Mazda Connected Services supports in-vehicle Wi-Fi, vehicle-status alerts, vehicle health reports, online updates, push notifications, guest-driver alerts, malfunction notifications, and recall notifications.

Compatible remote functions include door locking and unlocking and remote hazard-light operation. Automatic 911 dialing, Mazda Roadside Assistance, vehicle-finder functionality, Send to Car, infotainment voice command, SMS text-message audio delivery and reply, and radio broadcast data further expand connected functionality.

Remote engine start through Mazda Connected Services applies to models equipped with the automatic transmission.

Audio Systems

Sport features a six-speaker AM/FM audio system that incorporates speakers into the driver's head restraint.

Club and Grand Touring upgrade the listening experience with a Bose® nine-speaker system featuring:

• AudioPilot®
• Driver head-restraint speakers
• Passenger head-restraint speakers
• Subwoofer

SiriusXM satellite radio with a three-month trial is included on Club and Grand Touring. Grand Touring adds the Mazda Navigation System for integrated route guidance.

2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata Safety Features

The MX-5 Miata combines active driver-assistance systems with occupant-protection equipment. Grand Touring adds further awareness technologies for drivers seeking additional assistance during everyday travel.

Standard Driver-Assistance Features

Core safety and awareness equipment includes:

• Blind Spot Monitoring
• Lane Departure Warning System
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Rearview camera
• Smart Brake Support

Secondary Collision Reduction is also standard and can apply the brakes following certain collisions to help reduce the possibility of an additional impact.

Grand Touring Driver Assistance

Grand Touring expands the safety equipment with Adaptive Front-Lighting System, High Beam Control and Traffic Sign Recognition.

Automatic-transmission Grand Touring models also include Mazda Radar Cruise Control and Distance & Speed Alert.

Occupant Protection

Every MX-5 Miata includes:

• Dual front airbags
• Side-impact airbags
• Side-impact door beams
• Three-point safety belts
• Seat-belt pretensioners and force limiters

An anti-theft engine immobilizer and Tire Pressure Monitoring System provide additional security and vehicle-awareness functions.

Test Drive the 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata in Bryan, TX

The 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata keeps the sports-car formula refreshingly focused: two seats, rear-wheel drive, responsive handling, and open-air soft-top driving. Whether the accessible Sport, performance-focused Club, or well-appointed Grand Touring best matches your plans, Purdy Mazda of Bryan College Station in Bryan, TX, can help you compare your options.

Shop available 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata inventory online, value your trade, complete a finance application, and schedule a test drive at Purdy Mazda of Bryan College Station. You can also schedule service for your current Mazda vehicle and keep it ready for your next drive.

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