Grand Touring (Soft Top) RWD
What the Grand Touring (Soft Top) adds over the Sport
| Spec | Sport | Grand Touring (Soft Top) |
|---|---|---|
| Tire size | P195/50 R16 high-performance summer | P205/45 R17 high-performance summer |
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 17 in |
| Wheel width | 6 in | 7 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 17 x 7 inch aluminum alloy wheels, dark silver, 205/45 R17 high-performance summer tires, Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS), Antenna, trunk lid-mounted "shark fin", Auto-dimming driver-side mirror, Auto-dimming rear view mirror with Homelink®, Automatic air conditioning, BOSE® Audio System with 9 Speakers, including driver and passenger headrest speakers and subwoofer (AudioPilot™), Body-color heated side mirrors, Center console vinyl leather, Cloth lining on convertible top, Convertible top, black cloth with cloth lining, Daytime running lights - LED, Door Sill Trim Plates (Black Plastic w/stainless insert), Door Trim - Vinyl leather w/body-color upper, Door pull handle cap - Bright, Engine start switch with bright ring, Front shock tower brace (not available for AT models), Headlight - auto on/off, Heated leather-trimmed seats, Heated seats w/3 settings, Heater control dial - Bright ilo black, High Beam Control, IP lower panel - Vinyl leather ilo plastic, Limited-slip rear differential (not available for AT models), Mazda navigation system, Mirrors, heated, Rear console lid - Vinyl leather ilo plastic, Seat back bar trim - piano black, SiriusXM® 3 year traffic and travellink subscription, SiriusXM® satellite radio w/ 3-month trial n/a AK & HI, Sport-tuned suspension with Bilstein® dampers (not available for AT models), Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR), Vent louver bezel - Bright ilo black, Wind blocker - transparent, Wiper, Design Blade, Wipers, intermittent w/adjustable timing and rain sensor, Wireless Apple CarPlay™
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake type | 11-in. vented discs w/single-piston calipers |
| Rear brake type | 11-in. solid discs w/single-piston aluminum calipers |
| Parking brake type | Mechanical (lever type) |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 4.6 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | MAZDA CONNECT |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 3 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in |
| Overall height | 48.6 in |
| Overall length | 154.1 in |
| Overall width | 68.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 90.9 in |
Engine Basics
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1998 cc |
| Fuel injection system | Electronically controlled fuel injection |
| Engine type (full description) | SKYACTIV-G 2.0L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with VVT |
| Valve configuration | Chain-driven dual overhead cams, 4 valves per cylinder with variable intake valve timing |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 181 hp |
| Torque | 151 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 26 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 29 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 34 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 11.9 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 37.4 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 43.1 in |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 52.2 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Rack and Pinion / Double pinion electric power assist (DP-EPAS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 15.4 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link |
Tires
| Tire size | P205/45 R17 high-performance summer |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 2.866 (MT) / 3.583 (AT) |
| Transmission speeds | 6 |
| Transmission type | manual |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 2403 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 2341 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 2745 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 17 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
| Wheel width | 7 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety16 std · 0 opt
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Dual front airbags
- Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
- Rearview Camera
- Side-impact airbags
- Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS)
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) w/ Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) with Brake Assist
- Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Traction Control
- High Beam Control
- Side-impact door beams
- Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
- Three point safety belts with pretensioners and force limiters
- Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
- Anti-theft engine immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Infotainment15 std · 1 opt
- Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay™ integration
- Auxiliary audio input jack
- BOSE® Audio System with 9 Speakers, including driver and passenger headrest speakers and subwoofer (AudioPilot™)
- Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio
- Color touchscreen display
- HD radio™
- MAZDA CONNECT™ infotainment system
- Mazda navigation system
- Multi-Function Commander Control
- SiriusXM® 3 year traffic and travellink subscription
- SiriusXM® satellite radio w/ 3-month trial n/a AK & HI
- Speed-sensing audio volume control system
- Steering wheel mounted audio & speed controls
- USB audio input (2)
- Wireless Apple CarPlay™
- Transmission, 6-speed AT with paddle shifters optional
Convenience8 std · 0 opt
- 12V power outlet
- Cruise control
- Fuel lid lock connected to door locks
- Mazda Advanced keyless entry (New Design)
- Power door locks
- Power windows with one-touch down feature
- Push button ignition
- Remote trunk lid release
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- Automatic air conditioning
Seating2 std · 1 opt
- Heated seats w/3 settings
- Heated leather-trimmed seats
- Upholstery, leather (Terracotta Nappa with light gray stitch) optional
Interior28 std · 0 opt
- Auto-dimming rear view mirror with Homelink®
- 3-Spoke leather steering wheel
- Center console vinyl leather
- Cloth lining on convertible top
- Coolant-temperature gauge
- Courtesy light on windshield header
- Door Sill Trim Plates (Black Plastic w/stainless insert)
- Door Trim - Vinyl leather w/body-color upper
- Door pull handle cap - Bright
- Driver and passenger back panel covered storage box
- Dual cup holders (removable)
- Engine start switch with bright ring
- Foot rest - driver
- Gauge rings - Bright
- Heater control dial - Bright ilo black
- IP lower panel - Vinyl leather ilo plastic
- Leather-trimmed parking brake
- Leather-trimmed shift knob
- Lockable center rear storage console
- Meter Ring - Bright
- Mirror, vanity / driver & passenger
- Padded door armrests
- Rear console lid - Vinyl leather ilo plastic
- Vent louver bezel - Bright ilo black
- Wind blocker - transparent
- Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel
- Floor mats, carpeted
- Trip computer (distance to empty, avg. fuel econ., current fuel economy and avg. vehicle speed)
Exterior22 std · 0 opt
- LED headlamps
- 17 x 7 inch aluminum alloy wheels, dark silver
- 205/45 R17 high-performance summer tires
- Aluminum front fenders, hood and trunk lid
- Antenna, rear fender mounted
- Antenna, trunk lid-mounted "shark fin"
- Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
- Body-color door handle and front & rear bumpers
- Body-color heated side mirrors
- Convertible top, black cloth with cloth lining
- Daytime running lights - LED
- Dual exhaust outlets - silver
- HPR windshield
- Mirrors, heated
- Seat back bar trim - piano black
- Tail lights - LED
- Tire puncture repair kit
- Windshield, solar-control/tinted (green)
- Wiper, Design Blade
- Wipers, intermittent w/adjustable timing and rain sensor
- Glass rear window with defogger
- Headlight - auto on/off
Powertrain6 std · 1 opt
- Aluminum Power Plant Frame (PPF)
- Induction Sound Enhancer
- Limited-slip rear differential (not available for AT models)
- Low-inertia dual-mass flywheel
- SKYACTIV®-MT 6-Speed manual transmission w/ short-throw shifter
- Skyactiv®-g 2.0L DOHC 16-VALVE I4 VVT
- Manual-shift mode and sport mode on AT optional
Chassis12 std · 0 opt
- Advanced Front Midship Layout
- Dampers (Shock absorbers), gas filled monotube (front and rear)
- Front & rear stabilizer bars
- Front double wishbone suspension with aluminum arms and monotube dampers
- Front shock tower brace (not available for AT models)
- Front ventilated disc brakes
- KPC
- Power-assist 4-wheel disc brakes
- Rear disc brakes with aluminum calipers
- Rear multi-link suspension with aluminum bearing support and monotube dampers
- Sport-tuned suspension with Bilstein® dampers (not available for AT models)
- Steering - Double-Pinion Electric Power Assist Steering (DP-EPAS)
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2023 MX-5. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the Grand Touring (Soft Top)
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2023 Mazda MX-5 Grand Touring (Soft Top) add over the Sport?
Against the Sport, 38 features become standard that the Sport does not and 3 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.