And even though the new bodystyle is already three years old, it's still fresh enough to be appealing for several more years. Both are polar opposites of the above-mentioned cherished but extremely fickle British classics. The warranty currently stands at three years and an impressive 50,000 miles in addition to a five-year unlimited mileage corrosion warranty. More than 500,000 copies have been sold since the car was introduced for the '90 model year. Of those, more than a quarter- million were sold in North America.
Enthusiasts know that it's usually more fun to drive a slow car fast than to drive a fast car slow.
Keeping that in mind, the Miata has always been just about as much fun as you can have with anything on wheels. A new front fascia with larger headlights and a redesigned grille opening gives the car a decidedly more aggressive appearance. The Miata's cabin has depowered airbags with a key-operated deactivation switch for the passenger side, making the car safe for small children. In addition, Mazda has added safety belt pre-tensioners and force limiters for added security. Not all convertibles look as good as a Miata with the top up.