AUTOS2020 Mazda MX-5 MiataThe Detroit NewsThe 2020 Mazda MX-5 continues a 30-year Miata legacy of small, sub-2,500-pound cars that are fun on the track and off.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsWeighing just 2,339 pounds, the 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata gets nice power from its 181-horse, 2.0-liter engine.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe 2020 Mazda Miata offers Apple Car Play and Android auto app compatibility on upper trim models. The feature enables navigation as good as your smartphone.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata shows off the evolution of Mazda's design from Lotus wannabe to a style in keeping with the Mazda family.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata features classic, analog gauges — with the tachometer right in the center, naturally.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe cockpit of the 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Manual and automatic 6-speeds are available, but the manual is particularly enjoyable for throwing the wee sports car around.Henry Payne, The Detroit News6'5" Detroit News auto critic Henry Payne squeezed into the tiny 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata with his head stuffed into the roof and his knees in the dash.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsBig and small. Detroit News auto critic Henry Payne took the 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata to Ann Arbor for lunch and a spin around West Huron River Drive.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a rear-wheel-drive sports car inspired by the 1960s Lotus Elan.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata starts at $27,500 (including $920 destination charge). This Grand Touring model costs $32,790.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsTopless. The 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a roadster with a soft top that can be easily stuffed behind the rear seats without stepping out of the car.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe steering wheel isn't just for driving. The 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata features buttons for cruise control. volume control and voice commands for Apple Car Play app.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe fun, nimble, lightweight, open-air 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Sure beats taking the train.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata features 17-inch gray wheels on the Grand Touring model. Four-wheel disc brakes are standard.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe 2020 Mazda MX-5 continues a 30-year Miata legacy of small, sub-2,500-pound cars that are fun on the track and off.Henry Payne, The Detroit News