
Over its 4 generations, the Mazda MX-5 has remained an authentic and lightweight sports car. After generations of innovation, the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata convertible is a lightweight, front-engine, rear-wheel-drive vehicle that delivers unparalleled driving pleasure. Whether you choose the the soft-top Mazda MX-5 Miata or the hardtop MX-5 Miata RF, you are sure to experience wind-in-your-hair exhilaration.
The MX-5 Miata is engineered to maximize driving dynamics and efficiency. Choose from two fuel-efficient engines, the SKYACTIV®-G 2.0L and 2.5L gasoline engines deliver far more energy from every drop of fuel. Pair your engine with your choice of transmissions to personalize your driving experience. The SKYACTIV®-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission shifts smoothly and quickly for steady acceleration, while the SKYACTIV®-MT 6-speed manual transmission offers a more spirited ride.
Giving you options, the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata is available at our Bergen County NJ dealership locations in a choice of three trims:
- Sport, which is only available in the soft top model
- Club, which now comes standard with Blind Spot Monitoring & Rear Cross-Traffic Alert)
- Grand Touring, which includes all of the top-of-the-line upgrades

2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF
Designed to awaken all your senses, the first-ever Mazda MX-5 Miata RF (Retractable Fastback) gives you a hardtop so you get the sleek look of a coupe and the open-air driving experience of a roadster.Powering this sports convertible is a 155-horsepower SKYACTIV®1-G 2.0L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with VVT, paired with your choice of manual transmission or automatic transmission. With the availability to raise your expectations, while dropping the top, the rigid hardtop of the Miata RF allows you to enjoy the open air freedom, dropping the top down in a mere 13 seconds.
The Awards Won By the Mazda MX-5 Miata
When it comes to awards, the Mazda MX-5 Miata comes out on top. Here are a few of the accolades the MX-5 took home in 2016:
- 2016 World Car of the Year
- Best Convertible to Buy for 2017 (The Car Connection)
- US News & World Report Best Sports Car for the Money
- Kelley Blue Book's 10 Coolest Cars Under $25,000

The MX-5 Miata was among the winners for 2017, continuing its reign on top. The convertible was one of four Mazda vehicles that took top honors on the Consumer Guide® Automotive 2017 Best Buys list based on its price, features, performance, accommodations, fuel economy, reliability records and resale value.
In addition, the Mazda MX-5 Miata was named Cars.com's 2017 Play Car of the Year thanks to its quality, innovation and value (not to mention how fun it is to drive!) and has a place on Car and Driver's 10Best Cars list for the 2nd year in row because of its good value, how it serves its purpose to the customer looking for a roadster and pleasurable driving experience.
Awaken Your Senses
The 2-seater is a lightweight, affordable roadster that gets you everything that makes driving fun. Whether you're taking the roadster out daily to work or a weekend adventure with the top down, the MX-5 Miata delivers a one-of-a-kind driving experience that continues to redefine the notion of "play".
Let Ramsey Mazda assist you in getting behind the wheel of your next Mazda MX-5 Miata or Mazda MX-5 Miata RF. Whether you opt for a folding cloth-top or a rigid hardtop from our North New Jersey dealership location, the MX-5 Miata can offer you that wind-in-your-hair experience in just a few seconds. So go ahead, drop the top and raise your expectations – the Miata is ready.