Insight Into the Mazda MX-5 Miata for 2008
The restyled MX-5 Miata Touring is equipped with a Mazda 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 16 valves. The engine is paired with a N/A 6-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Mazda.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The MX-5 Miata has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
MX-5 Miata Touring Statistics
The MX-5 Miata is 157.30 inches long, 67.70 inches wide, and 49.00 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 91.70 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.
There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 60,000/60 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $25,090 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $23,172. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2008 MX-5 Miata is a traditional MPI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 12.70 gallons.
The MX-5 Miata Touring received a miles-per-gallon rating of 20 - 21 in-city driving and 27 - 28 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.
In Summary
The 2007 model began the promise of the Mazda MX-5 Miata. The 2008 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Mazda hopes that the MX-5 Miata Touring will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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