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Autobytel Convertible of the Year Finalist: 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata
The 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a perennial favorite on any list of the world's best convertibles - and often a contender when it comes to the most fun-to-drive sports cars as well, a testament to the 'add lightness' design philosophy that has long governed the roadster's development. Power might be modest from the vehicle's 167 horse, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, but the Miata's chassis is top-shelf. The vehicle can be had with the choice of either a traditional soft top or a more four seasons-friendly power retractable hard top, adding a cold weather dimension to the iconic automobile.