> 2016 MAZDA MX-5

Two-door, two-seat convertible sports car. Rear-wheel drive Price: GX—$31,900; GS—$35,300; GT—$39,200 Engine: 2.0 litre in line four, double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, direct fuel injection, premium fuel recommended. Power/Torque, horsepower / lb.-ft: 155 @ 6,000 r.p.m. / 148 @ 4,600 r.p.m. Fuel consumption, Transport Canada City/Highway, l/100 km: M6— 8.8 / 6.9; A6—8.9 / 6.5 Competition: Ford Fiesta ST; Ford Focus ST; Honda Civic Si Coupe; Scion FR-S Coupe; Subaru BRZ Coupe What’s best: Precision feel; terrific gearbox; entertaining handling; tough as nails, historically What’s worst: Cabin still a bit snug; not as quick in a straight line as many hatchbacks What’s interesting: It will always be “Miata” to me