Entering its ninth year of production, Mazda is revamping the MX-5 Miata with subtle yet impactful changes. Both the soft-top and metal-roof RF versions receive a mild facelift, accompanied by a range of mechanical, cosmetic, and technological enhancements. The new “ND3” Miata is introduced with a slight price increase across all models.
The pricing for the 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata models has been revealed in comparison to the 2023 models. The cost variations across different trims are as follows:
The MX-5 Sport for the 2024 model is priced at $30,150, representing a slight increase from the 2023 price of $29,215. The MX-5 Club comes in at $33,650 for 2024, compared to $32,715 in 2023. Moving up to the MX-5 Grand Touring, the 2024 price is $35,450, up from $34,215 in 2023. For the MX-5 Club RF, the 2024 model is listed at $41,375, with a previous price of $40,115 in 2023. Similarly, the MX-5 Grand Touring RF is priced at $38,175 for 2024, compared to $37,215 in the previous year.
It’s important to note that the provided prices include a delivery fee of $1,165, with a slightly higher fee of $1,210 for deliveries to Alaska. These adjustments reflect a nuanced increase in pricing for the 2024 MX-5 Miata models, with each trim experiencing a moderate uptick from their 2023 counterparts.
Let’s delve into the noteworthy mechanical changes first. All 2024 MX-5 Miata models receive a new steering rack with reduced internal friction and a revamped power steering system. Mazda claims these changes result in smoother steering action, providing a more defined ‘on-center’ feeling for relaxed freeway cruising while delivering greater precision during hard cornering.
For the Club and Grand Touring models, the limited-slip differential is now an asymmetric unit with different lockup settings under braking and acceleration. This adjustment enhances stability during corner entry under braking and minimizes understeer during acceleration. The Club model introduces a new “Track” mode for the stability-control system, elevating the intervention threshold without fully disabling the system.
Externally, the changes to the 2024 MX-5 Miata might be subtle, but they include new LED headlights and taillights, along with fresh multi-spoke wheel designs. The addition of Aero Gray, a $450 optional color, expands the palette. Inside, the ND Miata boasts a notably larger infotainment screen running Mazda’s latest system and, for the first time in the brand’s cars, Amazon Alexa integration.
While the Club and Grand Touring share the same mechanical features, the GT lacks the new Track DSC mode. An enticing $4,800 option for the Club Soft Top and standard on the RF is the BBS/Brembo/Recaro package, offering forged 17-inch BBS wheels, upgraded Brembo brakes with fixed-piston calipers upfront, and Recaro seats. The GT introduces a new tan Napa leather interior option for $300. If opting for an automatic transmission, exclusive to the GT, it comes with a $920 price tag. However, driving enthusiasts are encouraged to stick with the manual option, as Mazda’s manual transmission is considered the finest on the market.
While each individual update may seem modest, the collective improvements promise to elevate the overall driving experience of the MX-5 Miata. Crucially, Mazda appears to have preserved the brilliance of the ND, evident in the soft-top’s quoted curb weight of 2,368 pounds.
