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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$20,635 - $28,210
Original MSRP:
$19,081 - $26,058
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating | N/A |
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review
The 2008 Mazda MX-5 MIATA is a sports convertible that comes in 7 different trim levels ranging from the SV to the Grand Touring Power Retractable Hardtop. The MX-5 MIATA is a 2-door, 2-passenger convertible sports car. The SV comes with a customary 2.0-liter, I4, 166-hp engine and a 5-speed manual transmission. The Grand Touring Power Retractable Hardtop comes with a customary 2.0-liter, I4, 166-hp engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. The Mazda MX-5 MIATA comes with a standard 36,000mi/36 month basic warranty.
The 2008 Mazda MX-5 MIATA Grand Touring Power Retractable Hardtop comes with all of the following features (some which are standard or optional on other trims) - pre-wiring, front power outlet, multiple safety airbags, child safety door locks, front/rear suspension, stabilizer bar, safety rollbar, trunk anti-trap, ABS brakes, alloy wheels, tire detail, keyless entry, panic button, remote release/controls, stereo with CD player/changer, steering wheel mounted controls, vehicle anti-theft, wheel locks, locking fuel door, convertible top, glass rear window on convertible, folding exterior mirrors, power adjustable exterior mirrors, tinted glass, rear defroster, front air dam, wind deflector or buffer, air conditioning, cruise control, tire pressure monitor, leather steering wheel, tilt steering column, front bucket seats, seat height adjustment, front heated seats, leather interior, multiple storage compartments, halogen headlights and fog lights.
Premium optional upgrades include traction and stability control and self-sealing run flat tires.
The base starting price for the 2008 Mazda MX-5 MIATA is $20,585
The 2008 Mazda MX-5 MIATA Grand Touring Power Retractable Hardtop comes with all of the following features (some which are standard or optional on other trims) - pre-wiring, front power outlet, multiple safety airbags, child safety door locks, front/rear suspension, stabilizer bar, safety rollbar, trunk anti-trap, ABS brakes, alloy wheels, tire detail, keyless entry, panic button, remote release/controls, stereo with CD player/changer, steering wheel mounted controls, vehicle anti-theft, wheel locks, locking fuel door, convertible top, glass rear window on convertible, folding exterior mirrors, power adjustable exterior mirrors, tinted glass, rear defroster, front air dam, wind deflector or buffer, air conditioning, cruise control, tire pressure monitor, leather steering wheel, tilt steering column, front bucket seats, seat height adjustment, front heated seats, leather interior, multiple storage compartments, halogen headlights and fog lights.
Premium optional upgrades include traction and stability control and self-sealing run flat tires.
The base starting price for the 2008 Mazda MX-5 MIATA is $20,585
Warranty Information
| Basic: | 3 Years/36,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring, SV, Special Edition, Sport, Touring | N/A |
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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Models & Prices
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata SV
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Conv Man SV | $20,635 | $19,081 | $311 / Month* | |
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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Conv Man Sport | $21,635 | $20,002 | $326 / Month* | |
| 2dr Conv Auto Sport | $23,840 | $22,033 | $359 / Month* | |
| 2dr Conv PRHT Man Sport | $24,465 | $22,609 | $369 / Month* | |
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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Conv Man Touring | $23,930 | $22,116 | $361 / Month* | |
| 2dr Conv Auto Touring | $25,030 | $23,129 | $377 / Month* | |
| 2dr Conv PRHT Man Touring | $25,760 | $23,802 | $388 / Month* | |
| 2dr Conv PRHT Auto Touring | $26,860 | $24,815 | $405 / Month* | |
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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Conv Man Grand Touring | $25,240 | $23,323 | $380 / Month* | |
| 2dr Conv Auto Grand Touring | $26,340 | $24,335 | $397 / Month* | |
| 2dr Conv PRHT Man Grand Touring | $27,110 | $25,046 | $408 / Month* | |
| 2dr Conv PRHT Auto Grand Touring | $28,210 | $26,058 | $425 / Month* | |
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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Conv Man Special Edition | $26,590 | $24,567 | $401 / Month* | |
| 2dr Conv Auto Special Edition | $27,340 | $25,257 | $412 / Month* | |
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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Features and Standard Equipment
EXTERIOR Features
| SV | Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | Special Edition | |
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| 2-speed fixed-intermittent wipers | • | • | • | • | • |
| Aluminum hood | • | • | • | ||
| Aluminum hood & trunk lid | • | • | • | • | • |
| Black or tan cloth manual z-shape folding convertible soft top w/glass rear window | • | ||||
| Black vinyl manual z-shape folding convertible soft top w/glass rear window | • | • | • | ||
| Body-color door handles | • | • | • | • | |
| Body-color pwr mirrors | • | • | • | • | • |
| Body-color pwr retractable hard top | • | • | • | ||
| Chrome door handles | • | • | • | ||
| Chrome grille surround | • | ||||
| Clear-lens halogen fog lights | • | • | • | ||
| Clear-lens halogen fog lights w/chrome surround | • | ||||
| Front/rear body-color bumpers | • | • | • | • | • |
| Halogen headlights | • | • | • | • | |
| HID headlights w/chrome surround | • | ||||
| Mesh aero board windblocker | • | • | • | • | • |
| Saddle brown manual z-shape folding convertible soft top w/glass rear window | • | ||||
| Solar-control green-tinted windshield | • | • | • | • | • |
INTERIOR Features
| SV | Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | Special Edition | |
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| (2) cup holders | • | • | • | • | • |
| 12V pwr outlet | • | • | • | • | • |
| 3-spoke leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel | • | ||||
| 3-spoke leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel-inc: audio & cruise controls | • | • | • | ||
| 3-spoke saddle brown leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel-inc: blue stitching, audio & cruise controls | • | ||||
| 3-spoke urethane tilt steering wheel | • | ||||
| Air conditioning | • | • | • | • | |
| AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: speed-sensing auto volume control, (4) speakers, digital clock | • | • | |||
| AM/FM stereo w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer-inc: Bose 7-speaker sound system w/AudioPilot, digital clock | • | ||||
| AM/FM stereo w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer-inc: speed-sensing auto volume control, (6) speakers, digital clock | • | • | |||
| Anti-theft alarm | • | ||||
| Black gauges-inc: white lettering, chrome trim rings, red nighttime illumination | • | ||||
| Black gauges-inc: white lettering, silver trim rings, red nighttime illumination | • | • | • | • | |
| Black seatback bar trim | • | • | |||
| Black vinyl door trim inserts w/silver door handles | • | • | • | ||
| Bucket seats-inc: reclining, forward/back slide feature, integrated headrests, driver seat height adjuster | • | • | • | • | • |
| Carpeted floor mats | • | • | • | • | • |
| Cloth seat trim | • | • | • | ||
| Coin holder | • | • | • | • | • |
| Courtesy overhead lamp w/dimming | • | • | • | • | • |
| Cruise control | • | • | • | • | |
| Dark silver instrument panel finish w/chrome air vent side louvers | • | ||||
| Day/night rearview mirror | • | • | • | • | • |
| Driver & passenger side back panel storage | • | • | |||
| Driver & passenger side covered back panel storage | • | • | • | • | |
| Driver foot rest | • | • | • | • | • |
| Driver seatback storage pocket | • | • | • | • | • |
| Engine immobilizer | • | • | • | • | • |
| Faux leather door trim inserts w/silver door handles | • | ||||
| Floor tunnel net pocket | • | • | • | • | |
| Front door storage pockets w/bottle holders | • | • | • | • | • |
| Heated seats | • | • | |||
| Ignition key illumination | • | • | • | • | • |
| Instrumentation-inc: tachometer, coolant temp, oil pressure, fuel level | • | • | • | • | • |
| Leather seat trim | • | ||||
| Leather-wrapped shift knob | • | ||||
| Leather-wrapped shift knob w/silver ring | • | ||||
| Locking glove box | • | • | • | • | • |
| Locking rear center console | • | • | • | • | • |
| Mazda advanced keyless entry system | • | ||||
| Pwr door locks | • | • | • | • | |
| Pwr windows w/1-touch down feature | • | • | • | • | |
| Pwr windows w/driver 1-touch down feature | • | • | |||
| Rear fender mounted antenna | • | • | • | • | • |
| Rear pkg tray | • | • | • | • | • |
| Rear window defogger | • | • | • | • | • |
| Remote keyless entry w/retractable key | • | • | • | ||
| Remote releases-inc: trunk lid, fuel door, hood | • | • | • | • | • |
| Saddle brown leather door trim inserts w/blue stitching | • | ||||
| Saddle brown leather seat trim w/blue stitching | • | ||||
| Saddle brown leather-wrapped parking brake lever w/blue stitching | • | ||||
| Saddle brown leather-wrapped shift knob w/blue stitching | • | ||||
| Side window demisters | • | • | • | • | • |
| Silver door speaker rings | • | • | |||
| Silver seatback bar trim | • | • | • | • | |
| Silver shift plate bezel | • | • | • | • | • |
| Sirius satellite radio compatible audio system | • | • | • | • | • |
| Stainless steel scuff plates | • | ||||
| Tire pressure monitoring system | • | • | • | • | • |
| Trunk light | • | • | • | • | • |
| Urethane shift knob | • | • | |||
| Visors w/covered vanity mirrors | • | • | • | • | • |
| Warning lamps-inc: airbags, battery, brake, engine, fuel, high-beam, oil, seat belt | • | • | • | • | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| SV | Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | Special Edition | |
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| 16" x 6.5" aluminum alloy wheels | • | • | |||
| 17" x 7" aluminum alloy wheels | • | • | |||
| 17" x 7" unique design alloy wheels | • | ||||
| 2.0L DOHC MPFI 16-valve I4 engine w/variable valve timing | • | • | • | • | • |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brakes w/electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) | • | • | • | • | • |
| 5-speed manual transmission-inc: OD, short-throw shifter | • | • | |||
| 6-speed automatic transmission-inc: OD, paddle shifters | • | • | • | • | |
| 6-speed manual transmission-inc: OD, short-throw shifter | • | • | • | ||
| Aluminum pwr plant frame (PPF) | • | • | • | • | • |
| Dynamic stability control w/traction control | • | ||||
| Front aluminum double-wishbone suspension | • | • | |||
| Front aluminum double-wishbone suspension w/shock tower brace | • | • | • | ||
| Front ventilated & solid rear pwr disc brakes w/rear aluminum calipers | • | • | • | • | • |
| Front/rear gas-filled mono-tube dampers | • | • | • | • | • |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | • | • | • | • | • |
| Hydraulic pwr rack & pinion steering | • | • | • | • | • |
| Limited-slip differential | • | ||||
| P205/45R17 high performance tires | • | • | • | ||
| P205/50R16 high performance tires | • | • | |||
| Rear multi-link suspension w/aluminum bearing support | • | • | • | • | • |
| Rear wheel drive | • | • | • | • | • |
| Sport-tuned single exhaust w/dual silver outlets | • | • | • | • | • |
| Tire puncture repair kit | • | • | • | • | • |
SAFETY Features
| SV | Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | Special Edition | |
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| 3-point seat belts-inc: pretensioners & force limiters | • | • | • | • | • |
| Dual front airbags w/passenger deactivation switch | • | • | • | • | • |
| Side-impact airbags | • | • | • | • | • |
| Side-impact door beams | • | • | • | • | • |
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL OPTION Options
| SV | Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | Special Edition | |
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| CONVENIENCE PKG -inc: covered rear storage compartments, cruise control, fog lights, pwr windows w/1-touch down, floor tunnel net pocket, silver seatback bar trim, pwr door locks, remote keyless entry w/retractable key, steering wheel w/audio & cruise controls | • | ||||
| PREMIUM PKG -inc: anti-theft alarm, dynamic stability control w/traction control, Mazda advanced keyless entry system, xenon HID headlights (N/A w/PSL Alarm System) | • | ||||
| PREMIUM PKG -inc: anti-theft alarm, dynamic stability control w/traction control, Mazda advanced keyless entry system, xenon HID headlights (REQ: 1SP Suspension Pkg) (N/A w/PSL Alarm System) | • | ||||
| PREMIUM PKG W/LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL -inc: anti-theft alarm, dynamic stability control w/traction control, Mazda advanced keyless entry system, xenon HID headlights (N/A w/1SP Suspension Pkg, PSL Alarm System) | • | ||||
| RUN FLAT TIRES *Deletes STD tire puncture repair kit* | • | • | |||
| SUSPENSION PKG -inc: sport-tuned suspension, Bilstein shocks, limited slip differential | • | • | |||
| SUSPENSION PKG -inc: sport-tuned suspension, Bilstein shocks, limited slip differential (N/A w/1PR Premium Pkg w/Limited Slip Differential) | • |
EMISSIONS Options
| SV | Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | Special Edition | |
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| FEDERAL EMISSIONS (STD) | • | • | • | • | • |
| ULEV EMISSIONS EQUIPMENT *Required in CA, MA, ME, NY, VT, CT, RI & PA* | • | • | • | • | • |
NOTE Options
| SV | Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | Special Edition | |
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| ** LIMITED AVAILABILITY - ONLY ORDERABLE THROUGH REGION OFFICE ** | • |
PAINT Options
| SV | Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | Special Edition | |
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| SOLID PAINT (STD) | • | • | • | • | • |
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
| SV | Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | Special Edition | |
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| ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • |
| APPEARANCE PKG -inc: front air dam, side skirt, rear under skirt (N/A w/MGB Splash Guards) (PIO) | • | • | • | • | |
| CARGO NET (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • |
| CHROME FUEL-FILLER DOOR (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • |
| DOOR EDGE GUARDS (PIO) | • | • | • | • | |
| FRONT/REAR SPLASH GUARDS (N/A w/1AP Appearance Pkg) (PIO) | • | • | • | • | |
| IN-DASH 6-DISC CD/MP3 CHANGER (PIO) | • | • | |||
| INTERIOR TRIM PKG -inc: brushed aluminum I/P trim panel & door trim panel, leather & aluminum gear shift knob (PIO) | • | • | • | ||
| INTERIOR TRIM PKG -inc: brushed aluminum I/P trim panel & door trim panel, leather & aluminum gear shift knob (REQ: 1CP Convenience Pkg) (PIO) | • | ||||
| PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM W/SHOCK SENSOR | • | • | |||
| PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM W/SHOCK SENSOR (N/A w/1PR or 2PR Premium Pkg) | • | ||||
| PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM W/SHOCK SENSOR (N/A w/2PR Premium Pkg) | • | ||||
| PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM W/SHOCK SENSOR (REQ: 1CP Convenience Pkg) | • | ||||
| REAR LIP SPOILER (PIO) | • | • | • | • | |
| SATELLITE RADIO -inc: (6) month subscription *N/A in AK or HI* (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • |
| WHEEL LOCKS (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • |
REGIONAL DESTINATION CHARGE Options
| SV | Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | Special Edition | |
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| ALASKA REGION -inc: Alaska destination charge adjustment | • | • | • | • | • |
| NATIONAL REGION | • | • | • | • | • |
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Technical Specifications
Brakes
| SV | Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | Special Edition | |
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| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.4 x - TBD - | 11.4 x - TBD - | 11.4 x - TBD - | 11.4 x - TBD - | 11.4 x - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.0 x - TBD - | 11.0 x - TBD - | 11.0 x - TBD - | 11.0 x - TBD - | 11.0 x - TBD - |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| SV | Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | Special Edition | |
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| Trunk Volume (ft) | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
Engine
| SV | Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | Special Edition | |
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| Displacement | 2.0L/122 | 2.0L/122 | 2.0L/122 | 2.0L/122 | 2.0L/122 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 166 @ 6700 | 166 @ 6700 | 166 @ 6700 | 166 @ 6700 | 158 @ 6700 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 140 @ 5000 | 140 @ 5000 | 140 @ 5000 | 140 @ 5000 | 140 @ 5000 |
Exterior Dimensions
| SV | Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | Special Edition | |
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| Height, Overall (in) | 49.0 | 49.0 | 49.0 | 49.0 | 49.0 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 157.3 | 157.3 | 157.3 | 157.3 | 157.3 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 91.7 | 91.7 | 91.7 | 91.7 | 91.7 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 67.7 | 67.7 | 67.7 | 67.7 | 67.7 |
Fuel Tank
| SV | Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | Special Edition | |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 |
Steering
| SV | Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | Special Edition | |
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| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Steering Type | Pwr | Pwr | Pwr | Pwr | Pwr |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.4 |
Suspension
| SV | Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | Special Edition | |
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| Suspension Type - Front | Double-Wishbone | Double-Wishbone | Double-Wishbone | Double-Wishbone | Double-Wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
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Tires
| SV | Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | Special Edition | |
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| Front Tire Size | P205/50R16 | P205/50R16 | P205/45R17 | P205/45R17 | P205/45R17 |
| Rear Tire Size | P205/50R16 | P205/50R16 | P205/45R17 | P205/45R17 | P205/45R17 |
Transmission
| SV | Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | Special Edition | |
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| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Type | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Vehicle
| SV | Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | Special Edition | |
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| Front Head Room (in) | 37.4 | 37.4 | 37.4 | 37.4 | 37.4 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 43.1 | 43.1 | 43.1 | 43.1 | 43.1 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 53.2 | 53.2 | 53.2 | 53.2 | 53.2 |
| Passenger Capacity | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - |
Weight Information
| SV | Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | Special Edition | |
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| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2445 | 2478 | 2500 | 2500 | 2575 |
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Safety Features
Safety Features
| 4-wheel anti-lock brakes w/electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) |
| Dual front airbags w/passenger deactivation switch |
| Side-impact airbags |
| 3-point seat belts-inc: pretensioners & force limiters |
| Side-impact door beams |
| Dynamic stability control w/traction control |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | N/A |
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