Limited-Edition Trim Will Celebrate the Mazda MX-5 Miata’s 35th Anniversary in 2025
Fun, light, and affordable, the Mazda MX-5 Miata has been part of the automotive landscape since 1989. The fourth-generation model will enter the 2025 model year with a commemorative 35th Anniversary trim that celebrates the nameplate’s heritage, while the rest of the line-up carries on essentially unchanged.
We can’t show you the 35th Anniversary trim yet, as Mazda won’t present it until January 24, 2025. The unveiling is scheduled to take place at the 2025 Rolex 24 at Daytona after the MX-5 Cup series race. We can tell you what we know about it, though: The limited-edition roadster will be finished in a specific color called Artisan Red (pictured below) that looks darker than Soul Red Crystal Metallic. It will also receive a contrasting tan leather interior, so it should be gorgeous, and a numbered, edition-specific emblem.
Beyond that, the only update for 2025 is that Deep Crystal Blue is now offered on the Grand Touring trim. The range still includes two models: the standard roadster and the RF with a power-folding hard top.
Mazda isn’t making any significant mechanical changes to the Miata for 2025. Power comes from a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that develops 181 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 151 pound-feet of torque at 4,000 rpm. It spins the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission, but a six-speed automatic linked to a pair of steering wheel-mounted shift paddles is optional on the range-topping Grand Touring trim.
On sale now, the 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata starts at $30,515 including a $1,185 destination charge.
Pricing for the full range, including the aforementioned destination charge, is as follows:
- MX-5 Miata Sport (soft top and six-speed manual): $30,515
- MX-5 Miata Club (soft top and six-speed manual): $34,015
- MX-5 Miata Club (RF and six-speed manual): $41,835
- MX-5 Miata Grand Touring (soft top and six-speed manual): $35,815
- MX-5 Miata Grand Touring (RF and six-speed manual): $38,535
- MX-5 Miata Grand Touring (soft top and six-speed automatic): $36,735
- MX-5 Miata Grand Touring (RF and six-speed automatic): $39,505
The relatively short list of options includes the Brembo/BBS/Recaro Package, which can be added to the Club roadster for $4,900. As the name implies, it includes Brembo front brakes with red-painted calipers on both axles, 17-inch forged BBS wheels, and heated Recaro seats. It’s standard on the Club RF. Adding tan leather upholstery to any Grand Touring model costs $300, Aero Gray and Snowflake White Pearl paint cost $450, while Soul Red Crystal Metallic and Machine Gray Metallic are each priced at $595.
Looks like an interesting color but need to see it in person not in pixels to judge. 35 years!
It’s the same color on the CX 90/70.
I wonder when USA buyers will finally be free from Mazda USA’s brain-dead practice of ordering pristine Miata cars from the factory, and then at the end of the vehicles’ journey at the USA port, adding “Port Installed Options” by drilling holes in body panels and bolting in lots of tacky junk (rear lip spoiler, front air dam, side sill extensions, and satellite shark fin).
looks ok but no bug eyed sprite headlights sigh
“Adding tan leather upholstery to any Grand Touring model costs $300”
Just FYI: Tan leather upholstery can STILL NOT be added to the Soul Red exterior, in ANY trim.
Apparently they’ve known for years this is a desireable combo, and have denied us. Enter the probably much more expensive 35th Anniversary Edition… ha!