While some may not be fans of it, the NB2 also saw the introduction of the only factory turbocharged Miata, the Mazdaspeed, in 2004, which got 178 hp and 167 lb-ft, enhanced suspension, and the ability to pull as much as 0.98g on the skid pan.
While the NA has nostalgia, and the NC and ND variants had power and refinement, I believe that the NB2 managed the best balance of retaining the original feel of the Miata while evolving into something modern and refined. As a platform, it’s ideal for modification, track days, and more, and yet in stock form, it’s a perfectly fun daily that thrills the driver without ever overstimulating.
It doesn’t have pop-ups, but hey, they can’t all be perfect.
As stated at the outset, a list like this is always a subjective one to some degree, but I’m ready to be lynched in the comments and ready to hear your opinions. So tell me, which is the best generation of Mazda Miata?
