Mazda MX-5 Drivetrain & Drive Type
The 2026 Mazda MX-5 is available in Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain configuration.
Latest model year (2026):
The Mazda MX-5 is offered in Rear-Wheel Drive configuration.
Mazda MX-5 Drivetrain — All Years
| Year | Trim | Drive | Transmission | Engine | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 2.0L | 29 |
| 2026 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 2.0L | 29 |
| 2025 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 2.0L | 29 |
| 2025 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 2.0L | 29 |
| 2024 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 2.0L | 29 |
| 2024 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 2.0L | 29 |
| 2023 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 2.0L | 30 |
| 2023 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 2.0L | 29 |
| 2022 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 2.0L | 30 |
| 2022 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 2.0L | 29 |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 2.0L | 30 |
| 2021 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 2.0L | 29 |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 2.0L | 30 |
| 2020 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 2.0L | 29 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 2.0L | 30 |
| 2019 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 2.0L | 29 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 2.0L | 29 |
| 2018 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 2.0L | 29 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 2.0L | 29 |
| 2017 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 2.0L | 29 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 2.0L | 30 |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 2.0L | 30 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 2.0L | 23 |
| 2015 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 2.0L | 24 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 2.0L | 24 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Mazda MX-5 Drivetrain FAQ
Is the Mazda MX-5 front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?
The Mazda MX-5 is available in Rear-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.
Does the Mazda MX-5 come with AWD or 4WD?
The Mazda MX-5 is not listed with all-wheel or four-wheel drive in the EPA data we track.