Mazda MX-5 Transmission Specifications
The 2026 Mazda MX-5 uses Automatic (S6), Manual 6-spd, Manual 5-spd transmissions, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2026):
The Mazda MX-5 comes with Automatic (S6), Manual 6-spd depending on engine and trim.
Mazda MX-5 Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2026 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2025 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2025 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2024 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2024 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2023 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2023 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2022 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2022 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2021 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2020 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2019 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2018 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2017 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2015 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Manual 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 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 Transmission FAQ
What transmission does the Mazda MX-5 have?
The Mazda MX-5 is offered with Automatic (S6), Manual 6-spd, Manual 5-spd (2026 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the Mazda MX-5 come with a manual transmission?
Yes — a manual transmission is listed for at least one Mazda MX-5 configuration. Check the table above for the exact years and trims.