Guess who just turned 35 and still looks as youthful as ever? Nope, not your favourite 90s celebrity—it’s the Mazda MX-5 Miata!
Mazda’s pulled out all the stops with a special 35th Anniversary Edition to celebrate three and a half glorious decades of top-down thrills. And where better to show it off than at the 2025 24 Hours of Daytona endurance race last weekend? Talk about a grand entrance!
A Splash of Red and a Hint of Beige
First off, let’s talk about the looks. The 35th Anniversary Edition comes cloaked in an exclusive Artisan Red metallic paint job that’s so rich and deep, that it might just make other cars blush.
Pair that with a classy beige soft-top roof, and you have a colour combo that screams “understated luxury with a dash of pizzazz.”
Add to that a snazzy serialised badge and sleek 17-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels, and this Miata is already stealing hearts left, right, and centre.
Stepping Inside: Tan-tastic!
Inside, Mazda’s gone all out with plush tan Nappa leather upholstery—it’s like sliding into your favourite fancy armchair.
The floor mats also get the tan treatment, and there are splashes of Artisanal Red trims throughout to tie it all together. For the cherry on top, you’ll find “35th Anniversary” embossed on the headrests. It’s the little details that count, right?
And it doesn’t stop there. You’ve got a premium Bose audio system (complete with headrest speakers to make sure your tunes sound as epic as your drives), a large 8.8-inch infotainment screen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror to keep things as sharp as your driving.
Same Engine, More Fun
Under the bonnet, it’s business as usual with the tried-and-true 2.0-litre naturally aspirated Skyactiv-G engine, pumping out a respectable 181 horsepower and 205 Nm of torque.
Sure, it’s the same engine as the standard Grand Touring model, but why mess with perfection? Plus, it’s mated to a six-speed manual transmission—because real driving enthusiasts wouldn’t have it any other way.
Power goes straight to the rear wheels via a limited-slip differential, so expect plenty of grins when carving up corners.
A Little Extra Spice
Now here’s where the anniversary edition gets a bit more special: Mazda’s thrown in sport-tuned Bilstein dampers and a shock tower brace to tighten up the handling.
Translation? It’s going to drive even better than the standard Miata—and that’s saying something for a car already known for its sublime ride and handling.
Limited Edition, Big Price Tag
Only 300 of these beauties are being made, so exclusivity is part of the package.
The 35th Anniversary Miata will set you back $36,250 (around RM158,738), making it a touch pricier than the US-spec Grand Touring model (RM151,644).
Meanwhile, over in Japan, the celebratory model (available in both 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre flavours) starts at JPY 3.753 million (RM 574,667). So, it’s not exactly pocket change, but hey, can you really put a price on 35 years of roadster magic?
Final Thoughts
The Mazda MX-5 Miata 35th Anniversary Edition is the perfect blend of nostalgia, style, and driving fun.
Whether you’re cruising down the motorway or tearing through twisty backroads, this little roadster promises to deliver an unforgettable experience.
And with those limited numbers, it’s bound to become a collector’s gem. So, if you’ve always dreamed of owning a piece of Miata history, now’s your chance. Happy 35th, Miata—here’s to many more years of top-down shenanigans!
Source: Caricarz
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