Car journalists love the miata because mazda has always known what it is and hasn't strayed from it. It's a lightweight, RWD, 2-seat, open top sports car. It's biggest compromise is offering an automatic transmission as an option. The Z isn't a competitor in this segment, although some would argue the Z was originally rooted in it. It's probably closer to a GT, than an all out sports car roadster, which is fine - the Z has more soul and character than the miata.
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