2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club

The MX-5 Miata is Mazda's lightweight two-seat roadster, the car you cross-shop with the Subaru BRZ and Toyota GR86 if you want drop-top fun. It's a joy to drive fast or slow, with a rev-happy engine and a gearbox that feels like it was made for your hand. The ride is firm and the cabin is snug, which is the trade for how connected you feel to the road. Cargo space is minimal, but the trunk fits a couple of overnight bags and the soft top folds easily for open-air driving. A limited-slip differential and Bilstein dampers set the Club apart from the Sport, while the Grand Touring adds leather and automatic climate control. The 2.0L I4 makes 181 horsepower and sends it through a six-speed manual to the rear wheels, and the combination rewards every shift with a crisp mechanical feel. The Club is the trim to pick if you want the optional Brembo/BBS/Recaro package, which adds bigger brakes, lighter wheels, and firmer seats.