What drivetrain does the Mazda MX5 have?

Mazda MX5 is equipped with the following types of drive: Rear (FR). Let's figure out which type of drive is best for a car.

There are only three types of drive. Front wheel drive (FF) - when the torque from the engine is transmitted only to the front wheels. Four-wheel drive (4WD) - when the moment is distributed to the wheels and the front and rear axles. As well as Rear (FR) drive, in his case, all the power of the motor is completely given to the two rear wheels.

Front-wheel drive is more “safe”, front-wheel drive cars are easier to handle and more predictable in motion, even a beginner can handle them. Therefore, most modern cars are equipped with a front-wheel drive type. In addition, it is inexpensive and requires less maintenance.

Four-wheel drive can be called the dignity of any car. 4WD increases the cross-country ability of the car and allows its owner to feel confident both in winter on snow and ice, and in summer on sand and mud. However, you will have to pay for the pleasure, both in increased fuel consumption and in the price of the car itself - cars with a 4WD drive type are more expensive than other options.

As for rear-wheel drive, in the modern automotive industry, either sports cars or budget SUVs are equipped with it.

Drive Mazda MX-5 2nd restyling 2012, open body, 3rd generation, NC

07.2012 – 01.2015

Packages	type of drive
2.0MT Sport	Rear (FR)
2.0AT Comfort	Rear (FR)
2.0 AT Comfort +	Rear (FR)

Drive Mazda MX-5 restyling 2008, open body, 3rd generation, NC

10.2008 – 11.2012

Packages	type of drive
1.8 MT Energy	Rear (FR)
2.0MT Sport	Rear (FR)
2.0AT Comfort	Rear (FR)
2.0 AT Comfort +	Rear (FR)

Drive Mazda MX-5 2007, open body, 3rd generation, NC

04.2007 – 10.2008

Packages	type of drive
1.8 MT Energy	Rear (FR)
2.0MT Sport	Rear (FR)

Drive Mazda MX-5 facelift 2000, open body, 2nd generation, NB

07.2000 – 12.2002

Packages	type of drive
1.6MT	Rear (FR)
1.8 AT	Rear (FR)

Drive Mazda MX-5 1998 open body 2nd generation NB

01.1998 – 12.2000

Packages	type of drive
1.6MT	Rear (FR)
1.8MT5	Rear (FR)
1.8MT6	Rear (FR)

Drive Mazda MX-5 2016, open body, 4th generation, ND

03.2016 - p.t.

Packages	type of drive
1.5 MT Exclusive-Line RF	Rear (FR)
1.5 MT Sports-Line RF	Rear (FR)
2.0 MT Sports-Line RF	Rear (FR)
2.0 MT Exclusive-Line RF	Rear (FR)
2.0 MT 30th Anniversary RF	Rear (FR)
2.0 AT Sports-Line RF	Rear (FR)
2.0 AT Exclusive-Line RF	Rear (FR)

Drive Mazda MX-5 2015, open body, 4th generation, ND

03.2015 - p.t.

Packages	type of drive
1.5 MT Prime-Line	Rear (FR)
1.5 MT Center-Line	Rear (FR)
1.5 MT Exclusive-Line	Rear (FR)
1.5 MT Sports-Line	Rear (FR)
2.0 MT Exclusive-Line	Rear (FR)
2.0 MT Sports-Line	Rear (FR)
2.0 MT 30th Anniversary	Rear (FR)

Drive Mazda MX-5 2nd restyling 2012, open body, 3rd generation, NC

07.2012 – 03.2015

Packages	type of drive
1.8 MT Center-Line Roadster	Rear (FR)
1.8 MT Being Coupe	Rear (FR)
1.8 MT Being Roadster	Rear (FR)
1.8MT Kenko Coupe	Rear (FR)
1.8MT Kenko Roadster	Rear (FR)
2.0 MT Sports-Line Roadster	Rear (FR)
2.0 MT Being Coupe	Rear (FR)
2.0 MT Sports-Line Coupe	Rear (FR)

Drive Mazda MX-5 restyling 2008, open body, 3rd generation, NC

10.2008 – 11.2012

Packages	type of drive
1.8 MT Center-Line Roadster	Rear (FR)
1.8 MT Center-Line Coupe	Rear (FR)
1.8 MT 20th Anniversary Edition Roadster	Rear (FR)
1.8MT Kaminari Roadster	Rear (FR)
1.8MT Kaminari Coupe	Rear (FR)
2.0 MT Center-Line Coupe	Rear (FR)
2.0 MT Sports-Line Roadster	Rear (FR)
2.0 MT Sports-Line Coupe	Rear (FR)
2.0 MT Center-Line Roadster	Rear (FR)
2.0 MT Karai Coupe	Rear (FR)
2.0 AT Center-Line Coupe	Rear (FR)
2.0 AT Center-Line Roadster	Rear (FR)

Drive Mazda MX-5 2005, open body, 3rd generation, NC

03.2005 – 09.2008

Packages	type of drive
1.8 MT Emotion Roadster	Rear (FR)
1.8 MT Energy Coupe	Rear (FR)
1.8 MT Energy Roadster	Rear (FR)
1.8 MT Black & White Roadster	Rear (FR)
1.8 MT Mithra Roadster	Rear (FR)
2.0 MT Emotion Roadster	Rear (FR)
2.0 MT Energy Coupe	Rear (FR)
2.0 MT Expression Roadster	Rear (FR)
2.0 MT Expression Coupe	Rear (FR)
2.0 MT Energy Roadster	Rear (FR)
2.0 MT Black & White Roadster	Rear (FR)
2.0 MT Mithra Roadster	Rear (FR)

Drive Mazda MX-5 facelift 2000, open body, 2nd generation, NB

07.2000 – 06.2005

Packages	type of drive
1.6MT	Rear (FR)
1.6 MT Silver Blues	Rear (FR)
1.6 MT Trilogy	Rear (FR)
1.6 MT SunRacer	Rear (FR)
1.8 AT	Rear (FR)
1.8 MT Sports	Rear (FR)
1.8MT	Rear (FR)
1.8 MT Silver Blues	Rear (FR)

Drive Mazda MX-5 1998 open body 2nd generation NB

01.1998 – 11.2000

Packages	type of drive
1.6MT	Rear (FR)
1.8MT6	Rear (FR)
1.8MT5	Rear (FR)
1.8 MT 10th Anniversary	Rear (FR)

Drive Mazda MX-5 1989 open body 1st generation NA

02.1989 – 01.1998

Packages	type of drive
1.6MT	Rear (FR)
1.8MT	Rear (FR)