This Mazdaspeed Miata is tricked out with chromed pedals, a sporty gauge cluster, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and body-hugging bucket seats. I dig the car’s manual soft top; it quickly slides up and down without the worries of electrical failure. But I was surprised at the sluggish turbocharged 1.8-liter, four-cylinder engine. I expected a little more oomph. I also loathed the tinny-sounding Bose stereo system. But that’s not Mazda’s fault; I’ve always thought that Bose makes inferior car stereos. Then again, I can’t think of another car on the road that costs so little, holds the road so well and is packed with so much amusement.
Tip: Delivers more horsepower and torque than your average Miata.
