Truer words were never spoke, lots of People bash this but have never driven one, and there are bunch of knit pickers that cry about no room in the trunk, or cup holders! They don't understand the car, it is meant to make you happy while driving. It is such fun car. I suggest those folks go watch the videos of mini vans. Great little car.
Surprised how many haters went out of their way to take shots at a car that is clearly not for them...why? Must be they equate their "manhood" with the car they drive. Like Barbie's pink Vette? We have had A LOT of cars. and Mazda's have been consistently among the best, but that's just IMO. Can tell you that the Miatas have lasted longer, been as much fun, and kept value better than a whole lot of cars including: MBZ, Bentley, Alfa, Corvette, Ferrari or any British car. I love all of these cars for different reasons. Lighten the f*ck up!
I have owned 4 soft top MX-5s (1993, 2011, 2019, 2019) . My first 2019 was lost in a garage fire. The 2019 is by far the best one I have owned. I love the creature comforts. It is like your favorite pair of jeans, hard to get in, hard to get out, but you feel so cool in between.
I'm an old guy, but I prefer my 2001 softtop 5-speed without all those electronic gadgets. They distract from the pure joy of driving and are more things to fail and bring you back to the dealer. Rarely use 5th gear, don't need 6. Charm of Mx5 Miata is simplicity!
I’m a middle age guy with a 2020 RF GT. Mazda wouldn’t sell enough cars to justify making them if they didn’t include modern conveniences. It’s also nice getting an LSD and Bilstein shocks, 181 HP and only a bit over 2400 lbs. The modern conveniences in no way distract from my driving experience. The “electronic gadgets” can be ignored or left off. This is still a very driver focused car. I’ve never had more fun in a vehicle. I respect the entire MX-5 lineage and Mazda for its continued commitment to the model.
I'm on my second Miata My first was a 15 retractable hardtop. Last year they made it. Now I just bought a 20 100th Anniversary Miata in White with same red leather Napa interior. I have red soft top roof. I love the soft top more than hard top. Great review on the Miata!!!!
I decided to buy one but with my current status, it’ll take me a good 40yrs to own this. I’ll be 70 by then and I’ll absolutely have the biggest smile when that time comes! 🙂
You’ve got a set of interesting buttons on the rear view mirror. My 2019 only has one. Btw I’ve had getting on for 20 cars in my life including Jags and Mercedes and I can honestly say this is the most enjoyable to drive. That gear shift is the absolute best.
So mad they got rid of the red interior. I might just buy the 2020 version rather than the 2021, not much of a diff in engine anyway, just wireless apple play in the 21 version.
owned a '92 for seven years, stripped; no air, no limited slip, no stereo, steel wheels and the most fun I've had owning a car. My only complaint with this example, not a true convertible. You end up with an automatic targa style roof...I own a '14 Vette Conv 7MT Z51 and it feels like a large Miata and that's the best compliment I can pay it....
I love mine, hoping to get it to a track someday soon. Personally i think the soft top looks better, takes me 3 seconds to drop or raise the the roof 😅
Very positive review, I like reviewers of the Mazda MX5 Who do not complain about the storage space, because they have a good understanding of what the car is made for thank you thank you thank you for your positive review
this was world car of the year in 2016 for a reason, being a real soft top convertible. The lines with RF totally chopped the sleek flow with bringing the fastback hard line too far back to an already short rear end. It looks like the Buick Opel of the past, or an 80’s Corvette targa top. Add to or take away from its original lines to attract the new buyers that needed more enclosed protection from the elements, and you forgot what was perfect about how sleek and special this car looks as a true convertible. Its marketing and more sales for Mazda. Doesn’t make it even close in looks to the soft top. I own the 2016 soul red soft top, this car with silver wheels and that red, stretch out the lines giving it a longer look. A dark color on the miata with dark wheels only hides the long carved shape and design. That soul red is really the only color that shows off the body shape. In the evening light, it takes on almost 3 shades of color, like a jeweled garnet stone. You cant expect the wrong dull color, dark wheels and a hard top to give you much beauty. I actually dont know why you would want to buy a white version, black version, or that primer gray color with dark wheels. Sometimes I think less than half the world has no concept of a special shape and design, no artistic understanding.
Soul red is a game changer, i test drive 2 ND, one with black tint and the over with soul red, it's definitly not the same car.. So no my choice is : Did i buy a Soul red ND from before 2018 with the 2.0 160HP and not adjustable steering wheel (up and down only, i'm 6.16 feet tall) or did i keep saving money for the new one with 2.0 184hp with fully adjustable steering wheel position.. IDK
The RF styling made me replace my MX-5 2000 SE with a new MX-5 ND RF. Much better looking and better driving. About the same regarding ingress and egress. The 2 liter engine is better and the new six speed is even better than the old reliable Aisen six speed box.
I'm thinking of trading my 2018 for 2020 - GT RF. Originally black with red leather (and I agree .. luxurious and beautiful inside). Wrapped it with Iron Man colors because black was not my gig .. looking at Soul Crystal Red with black leather. Drives like a dream - a little tough for long trips unless you stop once an hour but I love it.
Alan Cardenas oooo! My Mazda dealership is getting in the soul crystal red but with the tan leather .. they don’t know when / if they can get the black leather and I don’t think I want to settle. I really think the black leather in that red is worth waiting for. Thanks for your input!
I drove mine on a 1500 mile round trip fully packed for camping from London to the North of Scotland last year. Easy :) Its enough of everything and more than enough laughs and smiles.
Steve Michael oh man it makes me wish I’d kept it. I traded it in .. but for a 2020 Dodge Challenger RT in bright red. 2020 has me deciding to hit all the dream cars I never had being a Mom for “far too many years” driving Mom cars. Ha!
They need to get rid of that tombstone tablet sticking out of the dash lol. In a miata you don't even need a touch screen, or something smaller but not above the dash line would be nice.
THANK YOU for showing the roof mechanism. I plan to buy one of these when I start commuting to work again, and I'm already planning mods. I wanted to know how the RF buttress mounts. It'd be cool to replace it with a speedster style lid during the summer and just keep the top down
I drive a 2003 MR2 as my daily driver, practical enough for all my needs. I also own a BMW 525i sport with a manual gearbox. The BMW is a nice car, but there is alot to be said for a small light car. The BMW gets used if I need to drive both children. This looks the business.
Blimey, now if this lovely little roadster was sporting a Maranello prancing horse badge, what would it cost ? Them Japanese have got it right when designing this lovely little car.
This car is fun top down the 2,0 rear drive some sideways maybe not so fast but good gas milage and is about 6,5sec very fun liittle car japan like small engines if this was america it was 2.5 litre but same acceleration japan squeze the powrr in less bigger engine, remeber the pontiac soltice and saturn sky 2,4 litre and slower than this
I like the NC with the PRHT. It’s a 100% convertible top with a much better driving experience. Plus it’s a full hardtop not a half top like this with huge blinds power in corners and turbulence inside cabin. Mazda needs to make a full hardtop like the NC again.
RF has about as much turbulence inside as the softop. Only trouble is crosswinds will cause a bit of noise. Also the blind spots are negligible and nowhere as bad as they seem.
Chris Priestley - I’ve driven both and to me, the full convertible top has better visibility all the way around (360) it’s an actual convertible, not a partial “targa” styled top. However, I like the look of the RF with its top up!👍🏻😊
@@Modern.Motoring I took a pic of mine right after a rain when it was cloudy and its amazing how blue the gray looks in certain conditions. I had to go with black leather because it was the only one I could find in dallas in the metallic grey
Wow I didn't know they were still making them. I remember when they were first released and dealers were charging over 10k and up over sticker price. They couldn't keep em in stock.
I remember that, too. The Miata and Nissan 300ZX were making news at the same time - I had the Road & Track with them on the cover. Saw my first Miata at Summit Point race track (not racing). I have to say, I have mixed feelings about the styling now. Reminds me of Opal GT but I know it's a fantastic car. Decisions, decisions, LOL.
Hi liked your review. I live in GTA and wanted to know what are your thoughts of getting this vehicle in manual as a daily driver. (1) Driving over the winter in GTA? In this same configuration/package as your tester. (2) Would you advise getting the auto instead of the manual for daily driving over winters? (Auto ones don't have a LSD, whereas manual one do. Don't know if the LSD will be helpful in winter driving). (3) How did you find the ride qualiy in terms of the suspension for daily driving with the Bilstein shocks? Thanks will apprecite your reply
Remember that the engine is direct injection, so it would be very wise to put an Air Oil Seperator on engine to prevent most of the valve carbon buildup. I have a 2022 RF and put my AOS on at less than 100 miles. Best ones come from Flyin' Miata, but a catch car could also work.
Drove this same model. Ton of fun really. Very liveable. Top end is lacking but you can't have it all. Great car for the price ...you won't find anything close. It feels like a sports car
I hate this guy. He has this Mazda and I don't. There is a problem with this car. If you are over 6 feet tall or weigh a bit, it is tight area to sit in. This is a true SPORTS car not a muscle car. It's price is decent (aroundv$40,000). If it is built as well as the Mazda 6 then you have a very reliable car.
@@LarryRichelli Anemic eh? Faster than the S2k was. It had 240 hp and nothing to show for it. Felt like a 90 civic until 7.5k rpm. At least this thing you feel the get up and go by 3.5k.
Gorgeous car!Mazda kept it real.Most cars get bigger and heavier this still looks petite.Would still go full droptop instead of this version,but I see why people like it.Its more a targa....
RF tops have been really noisy since they came out. People complain about the wind noise These cars beg to have the top down, so don't bother with RF. Miata had a problem with thin paint, especially the red ones, Bing it, so hopefully they have fixed that. Could be due to water based paints they (all) use.
Hello, fine car,, i bought mine , 2019 club, in P.R. with 12 miles on the odo. and didn't know that the models came with manual, so they sold me the automatic and aaaa have to live with that. Nice video.
Belle charrette. Cerise sur le gâteau : propulsion. Dans la même philosophie, plus habitable : les jumelles Subaru BRZ/ Toyota GT 86. Pour conducteurs avisés.
@M1ATA56 AMG oh I see ok I get it. I need to loose weight then hahaah. My fav is 986 size but all the new Boxster also too big lost the fun, I get your point so it's like lotus concept I see I have never thought this way, hope one day I can drive one, I never drove one before...
Could you share the exact trim of this particular one that you drove? Is it a club, because I believe in the United States you cannot get the red interior on club models.
@@Modern.Motoring Thank you for your reply. Also, a really nice video with beautiful picture quality that really captures the essence of the MX-5. Best wishes.
Been a proud owner of a decked out Mazda 3 GTM hatch, lowered SUSPENSION and whatnot. Lately I've had my eye on a MX-5 RF, but have been resistant in making any decisions on a purchase. You filmed this video on my birthday (28 of June) - IT'S A SIGN! If it happens, I'd get the exact same model, lowered suspension and, however, a different color. I loved the Soul Red, but Mazda changed it slightly, enough to the point that I don't like it. My Mazda 3 is Soul Red - beautiful color. Had many, many compliments on the car/color/wheels.
Heated/cooled seats? Adaptive cruise control? Heads-up display? Also wonder if the 2021 MX-5 will include the 2021 appointments of the fully spec Mazda 3: Turbo, all wheel drive?
We have a 2019. Seats are heated but not cooled. No ACC or HUD. I wish the 2.4 was turbocharged but, since the car weighs about 12 1/2 pounds, it's not that big a deal. Don't miss the HUD as it's surprisingly easy to see out of but the ACC would be nice. Backup camera is the worst I've ever seen.
southern tommygun. I was driving my neighbor’s new MX-5 a few days ago; I was very impressed. That said, my wife’s new Mazda 3 has some features I was surprised the MX-5 doesn’t have, not because they’re necessary, but, since they’re bundled in the 3 . . . why not? Mazda’s all wheel drive system is excellent and it will be necessary on the MX if the turbo option is available on the MX. All in all, Mazda continues to impress, personally I’m looking forward to what they do with their electric vehicles. If any manufacturer can make an electric motor have character, it’s likely Mazda . . .
I’m in Florida planning on purchasing a hardtop one not sure of the color yet though. It will be a weekend fun car for us as We already have two other vehicles.
I have a 2019 grand touring soft top in eternal blue and absolutely love this car. I understand why they came out with the RF but this car was designed to be a soft top roadster. I just tried out the recaro seats was not impressed at all no big deal my standard leather seats are great
I have a 2017 ST one, and from both options, I'm felling better driving in the Reccaro seats (I felt a bit of pressure points in my shoulder with the standard seats). But the standard are a little bit more comfy, by being softer.
How did you get the brembo brake/bbs rims package and get the red leather interior? I've tried to include it through mazdas website and it never allows it to be added. (I'm buying through the US website, if it makes any difference)
@@fredcastrovinci564 very true. try going into the Mazda page right now and configure yourself an mx5. You simply can't have leather interior and brembro package. It's either better interior or simpler interior with better driving mods. Can't have both.
I daily drove mine in upstate NY. Rain, snow, or shine. Being in the army means you gotta carry a lot of crap with you, so the trunk space isn't great if you're constantly carrying two+ bags on you. I could still comfortably fit my assault pack (backpack basically) stuffed to the brim, my toolset, jack stands, and extra coolant and oil, with room to spare in the trunk. I'd get an RF if you plan to daily one simply because it's nicer in the cold months and better on road noise. These are stupid simple cars on maintenance too if you buy a 2019+ ND2. the previous years have transmission trouble from what the forums say, and the second gens seemed to have solved it.
Love to have MX5 with new Skyactive X! I had blue 1.5 litre for 2 years. Best driving car i had. Will wait for 2 litre skyactive X. I would also want a thicker steering wheel than in 2016 model.
Thanx for the elegant review of thw miata mx-5. I understand you reside in Missisauga. Living myself nearby in Montreal, Que, would you recommand this car as a 4 seasons ride? I intend to purchase one this summer, also as a vwinter ride. Am I dreaming? Thanx.
If you can get an MX-5 Miata ... Get one! Very few cars give you the same driving pleasure and nothing in its price point.
Proud owner of a '96.
You are not a hairdresser??
I have 2018 and now I want an NA model (preferably white with a tan top)
@@saulespino2510 why you needed a haircut?
I love the color inside and out. That red interior is really nice.
The people on here who don’t like it are making it so obvious they’ve never driven one. Or if they have they don’t like driving.
I'm looking forward to the day when I can afford this.
@@paulcastillo1880 I promise you won’t regret buying one. So much fun.
Or they are over 6ft tall
Or they bash because they could never afford it.
Truer words were never spoke, lots of People bash this but have never driven one, and there are bunch of knit pickers that cry about no room in the trunk, or cup holders! They don't understand the car, it is meant to make you happy while driving. It is such fun car. I suggest those folks go watch the videos of mini vans. Great little car.
Surprised how many haters went out of their way to take shots at a car that is clearly not for them...why? Must be they equate their "manhood" with the car they drive. Like Barbie's pink Vette?
We have had A LOT of cars. and Mazda's have been consistently among the best, but that's just IMO. Can tell you that the Miatas have lasted longer, been as much fun, and kept value better than a whole lot of cars including: MBZ, Bentley, Alfa, Corvette, Ferrari or any British car. I love all of these cars for different reasons. Lighten the f*ck up!
I have owned 4 soft top MX-5s (1993, 2011, 2019, 2019) . My first 2019 was lost in a garage fire. The 2019 is by far the best one I have owned. I love the creature comforts. It is like your favorite pair of jeans, hard to get in, hard to get out, but you feel so cool in between.
I love that when I walk into my driveway and see it sitting there I can't help but smile. I've never not smiled at any of my MX-5s
Any Miata model is beautiful...and this model is gorgeous...
I'm an old guy, but I prefer my 2001 softtop 5-speed without all those electronic gadgets. They distract from the pure joy of driving and are more things to fail and bring you back to the dealer. Rarely use 5th gear, don't need 6. Charm of Mx5 Miata is simplicity!
Mike Fannon The love of the drive.
I’m a middle age guy with a 2020 RF GT. Mazda wouldn’t sell enough cars to justify making them if they didn’t include modern conveniences. It’s also nice getting an LSD and Bilstein shocks, 181 HP and only a bit over 2400 lbs. The modern conveniences in no way distract from my driving experience. The “electronic gadgets” can be ignored or left off. This is still a very driver focused car. I’ve never had more fun in a vehicle. I respect the entire MX-5 lineage and Mazda for its continued commitment to the model.
Yes we need this el gadgets. And they are useful. And this 2020 model is perfect
Better than Porsche Boxster
People are so harsh when it comes to the little things in this car. I just love it regardless.
I love my 2019 RF GT gts, Sole Red Cristel Mutalict,
I'm on my second Miata
My first was a 15 retractable hardtop. Last year they made it.
Now I just bought a 20 100th Anniversary Miata in White with same red leather Napa interior. I have red soft top roof.
I love the soft top more than hard top.
Great review on the Miata!!!!
That polymetal grey color is gorgeous and the blue version is awesome too
I wish there could be a retractable hardtop into the trunk convertible, not a targa config.
Unfortunaly don't have money to buy this magnificent car + i like Mazda 💖💖💖💖
I love this car, color pref is red with tobacco brown interior...manual trans of course...
For people who say it is not fast enough it does 150mph if you want it to. How much faster do you need to go? ruclips.net/video/c_jzyfkkq84/видео.html
I decided to buy one but with my current status, it’ll take me a good 40yrs to own this. I’ll be 70 by then and I’ll absolutely have the biggest smile when that time comes! 🙂
Let’s start eating healthy and exercising. Hope you make it buddy
Nice car. Test drove one, and had I been shorter (I'm 6'3") I might have got one!
In a soft stop you can drive in light rain with the top down windows up high way speeds
Yeah, my rx is like that plus I can still hear my headrest speakers.
You’ve got a set of interesting buttons on the rear view mirror. My 2019 only has one. Btw I’ve had getting on for 20 cars in my life including Jags and Mercedes and I can honestly say this is the most enjoyable to drive. That gear shift is the absolute best.
So mad they got rid of the red interior. I might just buy the 2020 version rather than the 2021, not much of a diff in engine anyway, just wireless apple play in the 21 version.
My birthday-present to my self when I turn 40
That will be a " Happy Birthday " ! 😊😊
owned a '92 for seven years, stripped; no air, no limited slip, no stereo, steel wheels and the most fun I've had owning a car. My only complaint with this example, not a true convertible. You end up with an automatic targa style roof...I own a '14 Vette Conv 7MT Z51 and it feels like a large Miata and that's the best compliment I can pay it....
I love mine, hoping to get it to a track someday soon. Personally i think the soft top looks better, takes me 3 seconds to drop or raise the the roof 😅
Everyone's dream car.
I have the same thing! Same colour inside and out! I just don’t have the brimbo brakes
Very positive review, I like reviewers of the Mazda MX5 Who do not complain about the storage space, because they have a good understanding of what the car is made for thank you thank you thank you for your positive review
Mazda has one of the slickest mt shifting feel I ever felt. Tried one of my colleague's car and the gears engage like butter.
this was world car of the year in 2016 for a reason, being a real soft top convertible. The lines with RF totally chopped the sleek flow with bringing the fastback hard line too far back to an already short rear end. It looks like the Buick Opel of the past, or an 80’s Corvette
targa top. Add to or take away from its original lines to attract the new buyers that needed more enclosed protection from the elements, and you forgot what was perfect about how sleek and special this car looks as a true convertible. Its marketing and more sales for Mazda. Doesn’t make it even close in looks to the soft top. I own the 2016 soul red soft top, this car with silver wheels and that red, stretch out the lines giving it a longer look.
A dark color on the miata with dark wheels only hides the long carved shape and design. That soul red is really the only color that shows off the body shape. In the evening light, it takes on almost 3 shades of color, like a jeweled garnet stone. You cant expect the wrong dull color, dark wheels and a hard top to give you much beauty. I actually dont know why you would want to buy a white version, black version, or that primer gray color with dark wheels. Sometimes I think less than half the world has no concept of a special shape and design, no artistic understanding.
Opel GT was one of the coolest looking cars ever
Soul red is a game changer, i test drive 2 ND, one with black tint and the over with soul red, it's definitly not the same car.. So no my choice is : Did i buy a Soul red ND from before 2018 with the 2.0 160HP and not adjustable steering wheel (up and down only, i'm 6.16 feet tall) or did i keep saving money for the new one with 2.0 184hp with fully adjustable steering wheel position.. IDK
The RF styling made me replace my MX-5 2000 SE with a new MX-5 ND RF. Much better looking and better driving. About the same regarding ingress and egress. The 2 liter engine is better and the new six speed is even better than the old reliable Aisen six speed box.
This is one car I’m thinking of
Agree, what a stunning little vehicle. A favourite of a lot of peoples. How could we disagree with you.
MX-5 rules! And the RF is the coolest new family member ...
I'm thinking of trading my 2018 for 2020 - GT RF. Originally black with red leather (and I agree .. luxurious and beautiful inside). Wrapped it with Iron Man colors because black was not my gig .. looking at Soul Crystal Red with black leather. Drives like a dream - a little tough for long trips unless you stop once an hour but I love it.
I have a soul crystal red with black leather and I swear everywhere I go someone has something to say about the color. It's amazing!
Alan Cardenas oooo! My Mazda dealership is getting in the soul crystal red but with the tan leather .. they don’t know when / if they can get the black leather and I don’t think I want to settle. I really think the black leather in that red is worth waiting for. Thanks for your input!
@@CherandCherAlike you're very welcome!
I drove mine on a 1500 mile round trip fully packed for camping from London to the North of Scotland last year. Easy :) Its enough of everything and more than enough laughs and smiles.
Steve Michael oh man it makes me wish I’d kept it. I traded it in .. but for a 2020 Dodge Challenger RT in bright red. 2020 has me deciding to hit all the dream cars I never had being a Mom for “far too many years” driving Mom cars. Ha!
I have been waiting for this car my whole life. Now it is here and I can afford to buy one..........I’m just too old to get in and out of it!!!!!
I'm 62 - I manage mine :)
@@stevemichael8458 I could manage it, but for how long is the question. I envy you.....
Steve Michael same here. Best car I’ve ever owned and that includes four Jags and a Merc. Never looked more forward to going anywhere ever.
I’m a 46yo woman. Just bought one today. Love it.
Janelle X You are a very lucky person. Enjoy it...
I had abarth 124, just lost to a RF last night on the street. I'm going for dyno tune.
They need to get rid of that tombstone tablet sticking out of the dash lol. In a miata you don't even need a touch screen, or something smaller but not above the dash line would be nice.
or if you were able to push that down and get it out of the way for better visibility, less distraction when you wanna just drive.
More reliable than BMW Supra i think
Do you mean the Toyota Z4?
Thanks for the impressions of the Japanese cars.
From Japan
THANK YOU for showing the roof mechanism. I plan to buy one of these when I start commuting to work again, and I'm already planning mods. I wanted to know how the RF buttress mounts. It'd be cool to replace it with a speedster style lid during the summer and just keep the top down
I drive a 2003 MR2 as my daily driver, practical enough for all my needs. I also own a BMW 525i sport with a manual gearbox. The BMW is a nice car, but there is alot to be said for a small light car. The BMW gets used if I need to drive both children. This looks the business.
My car, paid in cash ❤🔥✔😚🦚
Blimey, now if this lovely little roadster was sporting a Maranello prancing horse badge, what would it cost ?
Them Japanese have got it right when designing this lovely little car.
This is a great color. Much better than black. I saw black RF. It is a boring color.
This car is fun top down the 2,0 rear drive some sideways maybe not so fast but good gas milage and is about 6,5sec very fun liittle car japan like small engines if this was america it was 2.5 litre but same acceleration japan squeze the powrr in less bigger engine, remeber the pontiac soltice and saturn sky 2,4 litre and slower than this
Too bad y'all have to have a front tag that always ruins cars
I like the NC with the PRHT. It’s a 100% convertible top with a much better driving experience. Plus it’s a full hardtop not a half top like this with huge blinds power in corners and turbulence inside cabin. Mazda needs to make a full hardtop like the NC again.
Blind spots in the corners with RF are problematic compared to better NC which is much cheaper with depreciation!👍🏻😊
RF has about as much turbulence inside as the softop. Only trouble is crosswinds will cause a bit of noise. Also the blind spots are negligible and nowhere as bad as they seem.
Chris Priestley - I’ve driven both and to me, the full convertible top has better visibility all the way around (360) it’s an actual convertible, not a partial “targa” styled top. However, I like the look of the RF with its top up!👍🏻😊
Not a fan of the RF. But my ND soft top is way better than my much loved NC.
I'd get one just like the one in your video, color, manual and the RF with the bremos and BBS wheels
Black car! You definitely live in Canada! In the southern US black cars just don't cut it.
I got the color grey but couldnt find with the red interior. Amazing how quiet the roof is
Jimmy Smith it’s new this year in Canada
@@Modern.Motoring I took a pic of mine right after a rain when it was cloudy and its amazing how blue the gray looks in certain conditions. I had to go with black leather because it was the only one I could find in dallas in the metallic grey
Excellent review, everything we need to know, spoken with a wide-grin tribute to the car😎
Wow I didn't know they were still making them. I remember when they were first released and dealers were charging over 10k and up over sticker price. They couldn't keep em in stock.
I remember that, too. The Miata and Nissan 300ZX were making news at the same time - I had the Road & Track with them on the cover. Saw my first Miata at Summit Point race track (not racing). I have to say, I have mixed feelings about the styling now. Reminds me of Opal GT but I know it's a fantastic car. Decisions, decisions, LOL.
If i lived anywhere south of new England i would get a soft top, although the Rf is growing on me
That's a beautiful color combo. I wish the new ND3 offered that combo.
@@TheFlyrodder68 it truly is!
Hi liked your review. I live in GTA and wanted to know what are your thoughts of getting this vehicle in manual as a daily driver.
(1) Driving over the winter in GTA? In this same configuration/package as your tester.
(2) Would you advise getting the auto instead of the manual for daily driving over winters? (Auto ones don't have a LSD, whereas manual one do. Don't know if the LSD will be helpful in winter driving).
(3) How did you find the ride qualiy in terms of the suspension for daily driving with the Bilstein shocks?
Thanks will apprecite your reply
mobinchishti get the AT and not the MT.
@@benedictdonald4338 wild advice there chap - everyone raves about the feel of the gear change on this car, on all generations.
this was a great review good job.
Thank you!
This was a very thorough and enjoyable review of a wonderful car. Very well done!
Thank you for the kind words, Throckmorton, I appreciate it!
Remember that the engine is direct injection, so it would be very wise to put an Air Oil Seperator on engine to prevent most of the valve carbon buildup. I have a 2022 RF and put my AOS on at less than 100 miles. Best ones come from Flyin' Miata, but a catch car could also work.
This looks like a real life transformer when you put to up and down. It’s so clean.
Soft top all day
What color is that ? Beautiful
Drove this same model. Ton of fun really. Very liveable. Top end is lacking but you can't have it all. Great car for the price ...you won't find anything close. It feels like a sports car
I hate this guy. He has this Mazda and I don't. There is a problem with this car. If you are over 6 feet tall or weigh a bit, it is tight area to sit in. This is a true SPORTS car not a muscle car. It's price is decent (aroundv$40,000). If it is built as well as the Mazda 6 then you have a very reliable car.
Except it's under powered. Nothing worse than a anemic sports car!
@@LarryRichelli 184hp is plenty for fun driving without breaking the speed limit XD
@@LarryRichelli someone's never driven one..
@@LarryRichelli Anemic eh? Faster than the S2k was. It had 240 hp and nothing to show for it. Felt like a 90 civic until 7.5k rpm. At least this thing you feel the get up and go by 3.5k.
Deserthi lol, not fast enough. I’m sure you’re eating corners at 200mph in your daily drive.
Well fast.. ah not really..but your other points spot on! Haha.. but this car has never really been about 0-60!times
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What a beauty, I'll buy it when I can afford it!
A very nice review. Keep up good work.
Gorgeous car!Mazda kept it real.Most cars get bigger and heavier this still looks petite.Would still go full droptop instead of this version,but I see why people like it.Its more a targa....
RF tops have been really noisy since they came out. People complain about the wind noise These cars beg to have the top down, so don't bother with RF. Miata had a problem with thin paint, especially the red ones, Bing it, so hopefully they have fixed that. Could be due to water based paints they (all) use.
Drop top for sure imo, i think it has better curves than the RF and takes only 3 seconds to drop the roof 😁
Really good video, thanks for sharing.
I wouldn’t say fast, maybe fun yeah
i hope for 2021 the mx5 gets lighter and maintain its high reving naturally aspirated engine
The best Mazda!!!
I'd definitely consider the MX-5 if it aint got that ugly antenna on....
Hello, fine car,, i bought mine , 2019 club, in P.R. with 12 miles on the odo. and didn't know that the models came with manual, so they sold me the automatic and aaaa have to live with that. Nice video.
Thank you 🤎
Belle charrette. Cerise sur le gâteau : propulsion.
Dans la même philosophie, plus habitable : les jumelles Subaru BRZ/ Toyota GT 86.
Pour conducteurs avisés.
what is this color? it looks good
It's too small my 986 Boxster have more interior space still, I love this car but why won't they make 10% increase in size.
@M1ATA56 AMG oh I see ok I get it. I need to loose weight then hahaah. My fav is 986 size but all the new Boxster also too big lost the fun, I get your point so it's like lotus concept I see I have never thought this way, hope one day I can drive one, I never drove one before...
I love this car. Even when I dont even know as drive see a loser's 🚲
I have been using E10 ever since I bought it and never a problem.
....And small !!! 😆
Could you share the exact trim of this particular one that you drove? Is it a club, because I believe in the United States you cannot get the red interior on club models.
It's the RF GT with the Grand Sport Package here in Canada.
@@Modern.Motoring Thank you for your reply. Also, a really nice video with beautiful picture quality that really captures the essence of the MX-5. Best wishes.
What is the Color?
Been a proud owner of a decked out Mazda 3 GTM hatch, lowered SUSPENSION and whatnot. Lately I've had my eye on a MX-5 RF, but have been resistant in making any decisions on a purchase. You filmed this video on my birthday (28 of June) - IT'S A SIGN! If it happens, I'd get the exact same model, lowered suspension and, however, a different color. I loved the Soul Red, but Mazda changed it slightly, enough to the point that I don't like it. My Mazda 3 is Soul Red - beautiful color. Had many, many compliments on the car/color/wheels.
The Metallic Machine Grey is nice too!
@@nats50 That's my favorite and what I own 👍
@@joeschlicht So do I.
Reminds me of my Mazda 2
Heated/cooled seats? Adaptive cruise control? Heads-up display? Also wonder if the 2021 MX-5 will include the 2021 appointments of the fully spec Mazda 3: Turbo, all wheel drive?
We have a 2019. Seats are heated but not cooled. No ACC or HUD. I wish the 2.4 was turbocharged but, since the car weighs about 12 1/2 pounds, it's not that big a deal. Don't miss the HUD as it's surprisingly easy to see out of but the ACC would be nice. Backup camera is the worst I've ever seen.
southern tommygun. I was driving my neighbor’s new MX-5 a few days ago; I was very impressed. That said, my wife’s new Mazda 3 has some features I was surprised the MX-5 doesn’t have, not because they’re necessary, but, since they’re bundled in the 3 . . . why not? Mazda’s all wheel drive system is excellent and it will be necessary on the MX if the turbo option is available on the MX. All in all, Mazda continues to impress, personally I’m looking forward to what they do with their electric vehicles. If any manufacturer can make an electric motor have character, it’s likely Mazda . . .
Yes, no,not adaptive, and no.
Nice to see more Canadian 🇨🇦content on cars and trucks in Canadian prices,options and reviews👍🏻
Ernie Arruda Thank you!!!
Surprised that they even made a car. Aren't SUVs supposed to be all the rage?
Ravi, are you a soccer-mom? LOL
They have been making it for decades..
Johnny Kaldani - the highest demand for all buyers are SUVs. Not sure why, but they are taking over.
Mazda makes beautiful interiors
I have a 16 CX-3 GT AWD and I just bought the MX-5 RF GT today. I love both interiors. Very similar. Very beautiful.
@@jcm987654321 it's something with how they balance the reflective bits with the matte parts and curves
if you squint your eyes it looks like Ferrari California
If you squint your eyes even further...a fat RX8.
It could beats any tuned GTi with its 2.0 turbo boxer engine, and save you thousands of dollars...
I’m in Florida planning on purchasing a hardtop one not sure of the color yet though. It will be a weekend fun car for us as We already have two other vehicles.
I have a 2019 grand touring soft top in eternal blue and absolutely love this car. I understand why they came out with the RF but this car was designed to be a soft top roadster. I just tried out the recaro seats was not impressed at all no big deal my standard leather seats are great
I have a 2017 ST one, and from both options, I'm felling better driving in the Reccaro seats (I felt a bit of pressure points in my shoulder with the standard seats).
But the standard are a little bit more comfy, by being softer.
How did you get the brembo brake/bbs rims package and get the red leather interior? I've tried to include it through mazdas website and it never allows it to be added. (I'm buying through the US website, if it makes any difference)
It’s a Canadian only package.
Not true It can be purchased in the US as a single brembo package.
@@fredcastrovinci564 very true. try going into the Mazda page right now and configure yourself an mx5. You simply can't have leather interior and brembro package. It's either better interior or simpler interior with better driving mods. Can't have both.
How did you get the red interior with the blacked out rims? Mazda doesn't offer it in the same trim, so is it aftermarket?
LocalKefGuy - As mentioned in the review, it’s a new option for 2020. Everything you see in the video came stock from Mazda Canada.
Modern Mississauga Media Both red seats and black rims in the same trim? I didn’t even see that when I checked. Thanks
Would it be too impractical as a daily driver? The only thing holding me back at the moment is that microscopic storage..
It’s good as a DD if it’s just you - cargo that doesn’t fit in the trunk can go on the passenger seat. I’m a single guy and it’s ideal for me.
I daily drove mine in upstate NY. Rain, snow, or shine. Being in the army means you gotta carry a lot of crap with you, so the trunk space isn't great if you're constantly carrying two+ bags on you.
I could still comfortably fit my assault pack (backpack basically) stuffed to the brim, my toolset, jack stands, and extra coolant and oil, with room to spare in the trunk. I'd get an RF if you plan to daily one simply because it's nicer in the cold months and better on road noise.
These are stupid simple cars on maintenance too if you buy a 2019+ ND2. the previous years have transmission trouble from what the forums say, and the second gens seemed to have solved it.
Imagine they put the new 2.5T engine in this car? Its gonna be amazing. This car is gorgeous already...
image have leafs in between the roof
Awesome review, thank you 😊
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what color is it？so beautiful！！！
I sell these in the UK and I'd like to know how he is doing the roof without holding the button on the inside!!! SAAAYYY WHATTT NOW!!?? lol
The power of being creative.... ;)
A pool cue.
You can also get a one touch relay kit
Love to have MX5 with new Skyactive X! I had blue 1.5 litre for 2 years. Best driving car i had. Will wait for 2 litre skyactive X.
I would also want a thicker steering wheel than in 2016 model.
Thanx for the elegant review of thw miata mx-5. I understand you reside in Missisauga. Living myself nearby in Montreal, Que, would you recommand this car as a 4 seasons ride? I intend to purchase one this summer, also as a vwinter ride. Am I dreaming? Thanx.
I see a handsome brown man in the finish