Our Review of the 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
As time has gone by several things can be said about the Mazda MX-5 Miata series: including the strong reaction most buyers have towards their car. The 4-cylinder engine is at the core of the strong emotions, it is reliable for its class and delivers a huge amount of torque.
Performance
The MX-5 Miata Grand Touring is equipped with a Mazda 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A 6-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Mazda.
Fuel is handled for the MX-5 Miata is a MPI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 12.70 gallons.
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 Grand 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.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $26,700 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $24,654. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.
The standard warranty period for the MX-5 Miata is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.
Fuel Efficiency
The MX-5 Miata Grand Touring received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty four in-city driving and thirty when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.
In Summary
The 2005 model began the promise of the Mazda MX-5 Miata. The 2006 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 Grand Touring will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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