Mazda rolled its beloved MX-5 Miata onto US roadways just over 35 years ago. The most recent iteration formally launched for the 2016 model year.

Over the last decade, this so-called ND-generation Miata has gone through some update cycles and added more features and power. The most recent version also gave the Miata a new steering rack and a refreshed interior.

Still, the main design and philosophy of this fourth-generation Miata haven’t changed much over the past decade. The revised powertrain adds some welcome extra oomph, making 181 hp from a 2.0-liter I4 since the ND’s first overhaul for 2019.

You can row your own gears through a six-speed manual transmission, or a six-speed automatic can be tasked with the gear selection duties.