When you slip behind the wheel of the 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata, you’re not just driving an automotive legend with renowned performance and zesty driving dynamics. You’re driving the ultimate vehicle for a road trip. Whether you’re slicing down switchbacks or cruising the open road, the Miata is the perfect car to experience the kind of freedom that can only come with the top down. Here are just a few reasons to take one for a spin.
Why Driving the 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata Is a Must
1. It’s the Ultimate Summer Road Trip Car 
Cruising down the highway with the wind flowing through your hair isn’t just an option in the 2025 Miata, it’s the best way to enjoy the summer. Every model features a classic two-seat roadster configuration with a retractable top.
Choose the Miata ST for a manually retracting soft top or the Miata RF for a hard top that electronically retracts in just 13 seconds. Either way, the sun will shine in.
2. It’s Made to Perform
The 2025 MX-5 Miata is a vehicle that’s all about connecting the driver, vehicle, and road. The 181-horsepower SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter engine offers 151 lb-ft of torque for zesty cornering and growling passes. The MX-5’s low curb weight, which starts at just 2,366 pounds, amplifies the fun. The engine is mated to a standard 6-speed, short-throw manual transmission with for satisfying shifts, with an automatic transmission available for those who prefer automated shifting.
A weight distribution of almost 50/50 makes for excellent precision in the corners, and Mazda’s innovative Kinematic Posture Control technology offers a stiff body for minimal roll even in hard turns.
3. It’s a Special Year
The MX-5 Miata has been delighting motoring enthusiasts for thirty-five years. The special 35th Anniversary Edition of the MX-5 offers drivers a unique experience thanks to its exclusive rich and reflective Artisan Red exterior colorway and an exclusive tan Nappa leather interior trim. A special beige convertible top completes the look, and an exterior badge proudly declaims the vehicle’s serial number.
4. It’s the Perfect Mix of Eras
The 2025 MX-5 Miata may have a classic roadster stance and driving dynamic perfected over thirty-five years of development, but it’s also a fully 21st-century vehicle inside. The i-Activsense safety suite offers advanced driver-assist technology, including lane departure warnings, traffic sign recognition, and standard blind-spot monitoring.
The multi-information display offers an 8.8-inch full-color center display, which features standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration alongside with Alexa Built-in technology for easy integration with your favorite smart assistant. A premium Bose 9-speaker sound system is available, as is the Mazda Navigation System for easy turn-by-turn navigation.
It’s time to put the Miata to the test. Take a 2025 MX-5 Miata for a thrilling test drive today at Alan Webb Mazda in Vancouver, WA.


