Mazda MX-5 2.0 [184] Exclusive-Line 2dr Review
Category: Sports car
Section: Version review

The model
Read full Mazda MX-5 reviewThe Mazda MX-5 Roadster and MX-5 RF with the 1.5-litre engine and Prime-Line trim are terrific two-seaters for those that don’t want to spend a fortune. They're not as fast as more expensive sports cars, but with free-revving engines, a sweet gearbox and nimble handling, they’re well worth considering.
The trim
See full equipmentAvailable with either the 1.5 or 2.0-litre engines, Exclusive-Line gets useful extras such as rear parking sensors, automatic wipers, auto high-beam assist, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, and automatic emergency braking. You also get leather trim and an uprated Bose sound system.
The engine
See full engine specsThis 2.0-litre engine ups power to 181bhp and drops the 0-62mph time down to just 6.5sec. That’s some way off pricier and more potent rivals, yet the engine is a joy to rev out and it's just about fast enough to be exciting. It’s only available in Exclusive-Line and Homura trims.