which auto show did the mx-5 introduced
2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata at 2009 Chicago Auto Show. 1  Competes with: Mini Cooper convertible, VW Eos, Pontiac Solstice. 2  Looks like: Mazdaâs classic roadster is smiling at us. 3  Drivetrain: 167-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with six-speed manual or automatic transmission. 4  Hits dealerships: Spring 2009.