Japan · First generation introduced 1989

Mazda MX-5 Miata

A small roadster that made a big impression—with pop-up headlights.

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A place in vehicle history

More than a set of wheels.

The MX-5 Miata debuted at the Chicago Motor Show in February 1989. In Japan, it was introduced as the Eunos Roadster. The early car used a 1.6-liter engine; Mazda added a 1.8-liter engine to the Japanese range in 1993.

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MX-5, Miata, and Eunos Roadster are names you may see for this same car family in different places.

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