The 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata has been named to Car and Driver’s 10Best Cars list for the eighth straight year and 14th overall since the vehicle made its global debut in 1989. With a nearly 50:50 weight distribution, the small-in-size MX-5 offers a hefty dose of road-hugging handling and superior driving dynamics, making the roadster a favorite among weekend warriors and daily drivers alike.

“The MX-5 Miata sets the bar high on sports car performance and driving pleasure, which is not lost among its increasing fan base as the vehicle continues to be a world record holder as both the most popular two-seat roadster ever built and the most raced nameplate in motorsports,” said Jim O’Sullivan, president and CEO, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO). “Sleek, stylish and sporty – the MX-5 remains an uncomplicated sports car with such a visceral driving experience you won’t want to take your hands off the steering wheel.”

According to Car and Driver, “What keeps the [MX-5] triumphant is not raw performance but a balanced chassis that communicates every nuance to the driver through perfectly calibrated controls.” The MX-5 first landed a spot on the 10Best list in 1990 – its first model year – and has made regular appearances ever since.

Powered by an MZR 2.0-liter engine, which produces up to 167 horsepower, delivers 140 lb-ft of torque and redlines at 7,200 rpm, the 2013 MX-5 is available with a soft top or industry-leading 12-second-operation Power Retractable Hard Top, and is on sale now.