Grand Touring RWD
What the Grand Touring adds over the Sport
| Spec | Sport | Grand Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 2366 lbs | 2405 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.8 in |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 2745 lbs | 2789 lbs |
| MPG (highway) | 34 mpg | 35 mpg |
| Tire size | P195/50 R16 | P205/45 R17 |
| Final drive ratio | 2.9 | 2.866 (MT) / 3.583 (AT) |
| Transmission type | manual | automatic |
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 17 in |
| Wheel width | 6.5 in | 7 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 17 x 7 inch aluminum alloy wheels with Black Metallic Finish + Machining Cut, 205/45 R17 high-performance summer tires, Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS), Air conditioning, Automatic, Android Auto™ /Apple CarPlay™ integration - Wireless, Antenna, trunk lid-mounted "shark fin", Asymmetric Limited-Slip Differential, BOSE® 9-speaker audio system w/ Audiopilot™ (driver & passenger headrest speakers and subwoofer), Black leather-trimmed seats, Center console vinyl leather, Cloth lining on convertible top, Convertible top, black cloth with cloth lining, DSC-Track, Dampers (Shock absorbers), Bilstein® (not available for AT models), Distance & Speed Alert (AT Only), Door Sill Trim Plates (Black Plastic w/stainless insert), Door trim upper: body color, Engine start switch with bright ring, Frameless Inner Mirror, HPR Windshield - with Noise Cut, Headlight - auto on/off, Heated seats w/ 3 settings, High Beam Control, Mazda Navigation System, Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC), Mirror, auto dimming rearview w/Homelink, Frameless, Mirrors, auto dimming (exterior - driver side), Mirrors, heated, Panel: Vinyl leather w/bright handle, Remote Engine Start (Mazda Connected Service - AT models only), Seat back bar trim - piano black, Shock tower brace - Front (not available for AT models), SiriusXM® satellite radio w/ 3-month trial n/a AK & HI, Sport-tuned suspension, Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) (speed limit recognition - displayed on the Multi-information Display), Upholstery, leather (Black), Vent louver bezel - Bright, Wipers, intermittent w/adjustable timing and rain sensor
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake type | 11-in. ventilated discs |
| Rear brake type | 11-in. solid discs |
| Parking brake type | Mechanical (lever type) |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 4.6 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Mazda Connected Services |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in |
| Overall height | 48.8 in |
| Overall length | 154.1 in |
| Overall width | 68.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 90.9 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| 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 | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 181 hp |
| Torque | 151 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 26 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 29 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 35 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 2.866 (MT) / 3.583 (AT) |
| Transmission speeds | 6 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 2405 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 2366 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 2789 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 17 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
| Wheel width | 7 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety21 std · 0 opt
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Dual front airbags
- Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
- 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)
- DSC-Track
- Distance & Speed Alert (AT Only)
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Traction Control
- High Beam Control
- Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
- Rearview Camera
- Secondary Collision Reduction
- Side impact door beams
- Smart Brake Support
- Three point safety belts with pretensioners and force limiters
- Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) (speed limit recognition - displayed on the Multi-information Display)
- Warning lamps: air bags, battery, brake, engine, fuel, high-beam, oil, seat belt
- Anti-theft engine immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Infotainment13 std · 1 opt
- Alexa Built-In
- Android Auto™ /Apple CarPlay™ integration
- Android Auto™ /Apple CarPlay™ integration - Wireless
- BOSE® 9-speaker audio system w/ Audiopilot™ (driver & passenger headrest speakers and subwoofer)
- Bluetooth hands free phone & audio
- HD radio™
- MAZDA CONNECT™ Infotainment System
- Mazda Navigation System
- SiriusXM® satellite radio w/ 3-month trial n/a AK & HI
- Speed - sensing automatic volume control
- Steering wheel w/audio and speed controls
- Touchscreen Android Auto™ / Apple Carplay™
- USB Type-C audio inputs(s)
- Transmission, 6-speed AT with paddle shifters optional
Convenience7 std · 0 opt
- 12V power outlet
- Door locks, power w/speed sensor
- Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry
- Power windows with driver and passenger one-touch-down feature
- Push button start
- Remote Engine Start (Mazda Connected Service - AT models only)
- Remote, trunk lid release
Climate4 std · 0 opt
- Air conditioning, Automatic
- Demisters, front side window
- Heater control dial (SP & CL: black) (GT: bright)
- Heater/defroster with multiple-speed fan
Seating6 std · 1 opt
- Heated seats w/ 3 settings
- Black leather-trimmed seats
- Seats - Bucket with reclining and forward/back slide feature
- Seats - Front tilt (driver side only)
- Seats - Integrated headrests
- Upholstery, leather (Black)
- Upholstery, leather (Tan Nappa) optional
Interior26 std · 0 opt
- Mirror, auto dimming rearview w/Homelink, Frameless
- Armrests, padded
- Center console vinyl leather
- Cloth lining on convertible top
- Cup holders, 2 (removable)
- Door Sill Trim Plates (Black Plastic w/stainless insert)
- Door trim upper: body color
- Engine start switch with bright ring
- Foot rest - driver
- Frameless Inner Mirror
- Full instrumentation including tachometer, coolant temperature gauge, & fuel indicators
- Gauges with bright meter ring
- Lamp - courtesy overhead with dimming
- Locking rear center console - (Sport: PP) (Club, GT, 35th Anniversary: Vinyl leather)
- Mirror, vanity / driver & passenger
- Panel: Vinyl leather w/bright handle
- Parking brake, leather trimmed
- Shift knob, leather wrapped
- Steering, 3-spoke leather wrapped
- Storage - driver and passenger back panel (covered)
- Trunk light
- Vent louver bezel - Bright
- Wind blocker - mesh aero board
- Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel
- Floor mats, carpeted - black
- Trip computer (distance to empty, avg. fuel econ., current fuel economy
Exterior23 std · 0 opt
- 17 x 7 inch aluminum alloy wheels with Black Metallic Finish + Machining Cut
- 205/45 R17 high-performance summer tires
- Aluminum bonnet hood
- Aluminum trunk lid
- Antenna, rear fender mounted
- Antenna, trunk lid-mounted "shark fin"
- Body colored door handles
- Body colored, front & rear bumpers
- Convertible top, black cloth with cloth lining
- Daytime running lights (LED)
- Defogger, rear window
- Exhaust, single with dual outlets
- Glass rear window
- HPR Windshield - with Noise Cut
- Headlight - auto on/off
- High mount stop lamp
- Mirrors, auto dimming (exterior - driver side)
- Mirrors, dual power remote (Sport, Club: piano black) (GT & SV: body colored)
- Mirrors, heated
- Seat back bar trim - piano black
- Tire puncture repair kit
- Windshield, solar-control/tinted (green)
- Wipers, intermittent w/adjustable timing and rain sensor
Powertrain8 std · 1 opt
- Aluminum Power Plant Frame (PPF)
- Asymmetric Limited-Slip Differential
- Enhanced Engine Response
- Rear wheel drive
- SKYACTIV®-G 2.0L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine
- Steering Feel Update
- Transmission, SKYACTIV®-MT 6-speed manual with short throw shifter
- Variable Valve Timing
- Manual-shift mode and sport mode on AT optional
Chassis10 std · 0 opt
- Brakes, power - assisted 4-wheel ventilated front / solid rear disc
- Dampers (Shock absorbers), Bilstein® (not available for AT models)
- Dampers (Shock absorbers), gas filled monotube (front and rear)
- Fr. Double wishbone suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bars
- Rear aluminum brake calipers
- Rr. Multi-Link suspension
- Shock tower brace - Front (not available for AT models)
- Sport-tuned suspension
- Steering, Electric Power Steering (EPS)
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Common questions about the Grand Touring
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2026 Mazda MX-5 Grand Touring add over the Sport?
Against the Sport, 38 features become standard that the Sport does not and 9 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.