Enthusiast 9 / 10
New 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
YEAR 2026
"Return to NA-era proportions and weight discipline."
Return to NA-era proportions and weight discipline. Best new car you can buy under $40k if you care about steering feel.
Watch out for
- Early 2016 models have softer chassis than post-2019 refresh
- RF (retractable fastback) adds 100+ lbs vs soft top