The Mazda MX-5, also known as the Mazda Miata in the United States and the Eunos Roadster in Japan, is a lightweight two-person sports car celebrated for its front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. Manufactured at Mazda's plant in Hiroshima, the MX-5 made its debut in 1989 at the Chicago Auto Show. The vehicle's design philosophy, Jinba ittai, which translates to "oneness of horse and rider," emphasizes a close connection between the driver and the car. Inspired by Italian and British roadster sports cars from the 1950s and '60s, the MX-5 is lauded for its small, light, and technologically advanced design.
The MX-5