Ron Perry’s opinion of the 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata’s Comfort:
The 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata is small, snug and everything is within arms reach. The Miata is surprisingly comfortable for such a small car, and I enjoy the feeling of being tucked into the seat. It provides the same feeling you get when driving an exotic like a Lotus, Ferrari or even a track car. The seating really connects you with the chassis and gives additional feedback as to what the car is doing. The ride is smooth and with the top down, there is very little buffeting. The new one latch top is a breeze to operate and can be lowered and raised from the driver’s seat. There are no complaints about the Miata’s comfort from me.

Thom Blackett’s opinion of the 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata’s Comfort:
My boss has driven Miatas for the past several years. Recently, he’s been complaining of an increasing number of aches and pains that don’t seem to be improving. Hmmm. Think a decade or so of squeezing into a car the size of a small go-cart has anything to do with it? This is one tiny and tight ride with nary a smidge of extra elbow or knee room; dropping low enough to get in and finding leverage to get out are equally troublesome. The seats are supportive yet just as stiff as the suspension, so the MX-5 is not recommended for the trip home after back surgery. Between the seats is a center console that’s rather inhospitable to resting elbows, which is unfortunate since it provides one of the few places to stretch out.

On the plus side, the sporty leather-wrapped steering wheel has a pleasant feel and is the perfect size, while the integrated headrests offer plenty of neck and head support.

Christian Wardlaw’s opinion of the 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata’s Comfort:
As in the True Red MX-5 Sport that we test drove earlier this year, comfort was elusive in the Winning Blue Grand Touring model we spent a week in this time around. Equipped with leather rather than cloth, the different upholstery did nothing to change the cramped seating position – and, in fact, will only add discomfort on hot, sunny days. This MX-5’s driver’s seat still sat too low, especially in contrast with what seems to be a taller cowl and dashboard, making me wish for a seat height adjuster. I also wanted a telescopic steering wheel, and softer places to rest my elbows. But the most egregious comfort issue, the one that would keep me from trading in my Titanium Gray Mazdaspeed for a new MX-5, is the ridiculous hard plastic cupholder molded into the driver’s door panel. It cuts into the side of my knee at all times, but especially in right hand turns, and in my opinion, it’s a deal breaker.

James Fabin’s opinion of the 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata’s Comfort:
When it comes to comfort in a roadster, you have to expect a firm ride. The 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata is firm and responsive as expected, but not uncomfortable. The ride does approach uncomfortable on uneven pavement – the sport suspension and the car’s light weight combine to produce some chop. Inside, the seats have a good amount of side bolstering, but the unpadded cupholder molded into the door panel protrudes uncomfortably into your leg. The driver’s seating position also feels a little strange due to the extremely close proximity of the gas and brake pedals. Drivers with small feet probably won’t notice this, but those of us with larger feet may find themselves pressing both the brake and gas with just one foot.