2023 Mazda MX-5 RF Review: SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!
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- Опубликовано: 2 июл 2024
- Sometimes less is more, and that couldn't be MORE TRUE of the 2023 Mazda MX-5. Don't waste your money...
...spending the big bucks on top packages! Today we take a look at the cult classic Mazda MX-5, specifically looking at the cheapest variant in the MX-5 RF (Retractable Fastback aka Hardtop) spec. Yes, you get cloth seats. Yes, you get worse speakers. But the dollar to performance ratio is OFF THE CHART! Not to mention, they've added KPC - Kinetic Posture Control - which DELETES the biggest issue with the car. Nice!
Let's talk about why the 2023 Mazda MX-5 RF is so dang good.
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It won't drain your battery - it turns off when you close the trunk. I had to put a camera in the rear of mine to verify so I didn't kill my battery.
Does it work on all ND's or what model year is your car bro? Mine is 2021 and I have the same doubt but I thought the same thing, that it turns it off automatically because the light was not hot at all, so... 🤷🏻♂️
You can drop to 2nd gear and forget about your divorce LOL
Well done guys. As far as the boot space goes… I manage to get up to 4 dive tanks and a full set of dive gear in there. Any way. The ultimate sports car.
16:51 that whole part killed me. Great review guys
That’s such a good review! With Mazdas you can’t go wrong.. “what do you think Jacob “
Mazda worker: "I've designed a new cup holder for the MX5, but it's 20 grams heavier."
Mazda boss: "am I a joke to you?"
They’re actually heavy. I leave mine at home as I don’t need them.
Thanks for your fairly hilarious review. I think that all of us are commenting in your new 'Car Sauce' format. (Am I correct?)
You don’t need to shift to third to hit 60 in an ND2 btw. Fuel cut is at 60. Fun video. Edit: forgot this is 100kph yeah you may need to shift for that extra 2mph haha but it should do 0-60mph in low to mid 6s even with both of you in there tbh.
Ordered one today. I’m so excited
Love your work fellas, funny, goofy but also informative. Nice work just got a fat sub
Beautiful 😍
Car looks okay 👍
Awesome video! Thank you!
Just about to upgrade my MX-5 2016 to a MAZDA MX-5 RF... Yay! But apparently there's none left for 2023 :(
I wish mine had a 181 hp 😢 but I bought mine brand new from the mazda dealer in 2017 my mazda RF GT 6SPD . Blue reflex.
Loved the review lads- wife said get yourself a "little car to run around in"....so I did.....the smallest I could find. I love it- it's like a warm motorcycle. Perfect.....if you diversify into marriage counselling, let me know.
I loved my 94 NA, especially greeting other Miata drivers with the pop up lights… am strongly considering buying a new one!
I would remove infotainments screens from cars altogether
I agree! What a distraction in my opinion. My 2013 Club came with one and I replaced it with the regular am/fm CD radio. With knobs!!😅
@@FJB8646 #luddite
The boot light actually turns off when you close the boot
I found it totally hilarious how you found an excuse for every - the car has "I'm not gonna complain much about that" like 30 times
10:29 Careful with not rev matching. Especially through corners. Don't want to end up in the ditch
Doug would have called it a Miata
The whole world is just jealous that Mazda chose the USA to get the Miata while the rest of ya'll are stuck with MX-5s 🇺🇲🏆
@@sergeant_saltyand yet the name Miata is based on a German word 😊
@@Antipico the home of the Nazis🏆
8 years and the design doesn’t age !
I have the 2019 Hatchback GS. The ONLY regret I have is not waiting a year until the turbo model came out. If I had this amazing little thing, I can honestly say I have my obtainable dream cars.
How is the KPC turned on & off, is there a button?
That kinetic posture gimmick doesn't look like it does anything from the lean on the corners. I think some good coil overs would work much better. Great content 😎🤘
It does, it works really well, especially when pushing the car.....
Works really well, a great electronic tech innovation that flattens out the body roll substantially in fast corners while retains a comfortable ride for normal driving
Far, far better than the old fashioned hard springs and heavy duty sway bars solution, these belong in the horse and buggy era.
Also I believe that the manual has an extra brace under the bonnet and Bilstein shock absorbers all round??
I’ve had a 2017 2.0 manual since new and it has front strut brace fitted , investigated fitting rear one myself but experts said it was not necessary as it had LSD as standard .
Love the KPC system but would love the KPH system even more 😉
My post divorce mid life crisis weekend toy. Haha. The car is so much fun to drive.
Does the battery still need to be 'charged' every 4-5 days or did they fix that too.. can't let it sit for a week, especially in winter.
I have 17 RF it will sit there for 2 weeks.
Is it the 1.5 or 2 litre in this video
how u rate it aginst a fwd manual like the sedan n?
Is that the polymetal grey?
I have a 2021 GT RF and just recently drove a 2023 with the KPC. Honestly, it's not anything astounding. Those who actually care about body roll, this renamed brake torque vectoring doesn't really help, since $200 aftermarket antisway bars does much, much, much, much more than KPC can (you can spend several hundreds more for aftermarket springs too but not necessary at all), without having to deal with uneven brake wear over time. Also, KPC gets DISABLED when traction control is disabled...and you know where people WANT less body roll? On a track. Oh, but wait. Tracking a car means you'd likely want the traction control disabled or as close to disabled as possible, but hang on you can't have KPC when traction control is disabled in this car :O ...thus useless.
Good to know :) I put lowering springs on my 2019 club, much better corner control and less body roll. I'm very happy with it now!
I love the KPC, great improvement for fast road use compared with my previous 2019. Both manual soft tops though, not the heavier RF.
Yeah, think I'm sold.
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You guys are so funny :)
i love it
Sway bars and some Koni adjustable go a long way
didnt know luka is a car enthusiast
I can't stand shifting with my left hand 😢
Is there auto rev matching after you shift?
No
If they did that same car with merc style gullwing doors they'd make a fortune. I can't see how it would be particularly more expensive to make?
Did you not notice it's a drop-top?
Extra weight is not the name of the game with Miatas
No reviewers mention how noisy it is when driving these things. Pre Skyactiv MX5's are nowhere near as noisy as the later ones. The noise profile to my ears sounds like its increased double.
What's your height and weight? I heard it hardly fit for people over 175cm.
I’m 250 or 260 and 6’2 with long legs/short torso. I’m maxing out the space. I am going to try to lose about 30 pounds just to be more comfortable in it, because I love it so much
The base car has the best ride quality
13:00
I don’t like how that plastic was
I had the first gen Black Roof Napa Leather RF back 2017 and it was $45,500 Drive away. Now that would be well over $50,000. Too expensive IMO, the BRZ/86 is a better value.
2023 base 2.0 RF manual is 47k. Yes that’s with more power than your 2017
@@unclelive6918 47k is not drive away price. Mine was top of the range RF black roof napa machine grey. That would be from $55k.
My point still stand as BRZ base is cheaper from 43.5k. You could properly buy a Coupe S drive away at 47k or less.
@@MrMeoow91 base RF 2.0 is 47k driveaway , you don’t need need black roof napa all that GT stuff just add weight , as in the vid saying just go for the base .
The one thing--young guys like this usually don't say ONE WORD ABOUT--NOT ONE WORD, is "is it quiet, medium, or loud inside the cabin with the top UP? The real world use of a long, freeway trip, say an hour to six hours--rainy weather, or foul environment, so you have the top up. Top up be it cloth or hard top. NOT ONE WORD, is it quiet, or moderate, or must you shout to speak to the passenger? Music? See, I have watched now maybe TEN of these reviews--NOT ONE DAMN WORD. I for one, have had about enough "reviews" that are this thoughtless. But thanks for posting, I give up.
@jimquantic... I'm guessing it's not a quiet car compared to any other modern car. Making a quiet car requires sound deadening material which is quite heavy and that goes against the entire ethos of this car. Have you considered a test drive, or perhaps rent one on Turo for a few days?
The MX-5 is an amazing car, anyone that loves driving should try out. Sadly the package so extremely dated and needs to be facelifted
From a 22-year owner of a MX5, I think I will pass on this one and continue to keep mine. And with no malice intended, your shifting was pretty poor.
Why are you guys driving on the wrong side of the road. !
because they are in Australia and driving on the correct side of the road
When a new Prius has 220hp. And your “sports car” has 181hp. It’s not really a sports car. The engine is a joke. Beautiful but underpowered
0-60 5.7 sec is not underpower.
and prius is not equipped for high speed cornering. maybe ull have a little fun going straight line for a few sec.
prius will definitely kill you if you try to do highspeed cornering with it.
Prius is a fast commuter car, Not a sports car.
The biggest problem with this mx5 is the same problem as all previous mx5's, no turbo charger.
@@sc9433 The Prius' lack of visibility out the Targa back makes it the most dangerous car on the road. I've been backed into by 2. One I managed to evade, one I didn't!
@@steveearnshaw720 Call Flyin' Miata!
you said it twice sooooo......
mx5
181hp
1141kg
0.159hp/kg
pr
220hp
1400kg
0.157hp/kg
which one do you think will corner and stop faster
i don't think you understand what a sports car is and you are just a heavy foot driver
I solved the body roll in my MX-5 2.0 ND by fitting the Ohlins R&T, the kinematic posture control is electronic and I hate too much electronics in the car, it is an electronic aid that will never be as effective as excellent shock absorbers which by lowering the car and being more hard as well as functioning differently from the originals they make the car flatter and less subject to rolling
I don’t care for the targa top at all. I will take my 2013 Club soft top over this car any day.
When a new Prius has 220hp. And your “sports car” has 181hp. It’s not really a sports car. The engine is a joke. Beautiful but underpowered
The MX-5 is most definitely a sports car. 0-60 in 5.7 is not underpowered. No joke, give a car more HP and it goes faster in one direction. Make it lighter (more difficult) and it goes faster in all directions, is agile and much more fun to drive. Other cars are overweight. Enjoy your 220 HP Prius.
mx5
181hp
1141kg
0.159hp/kg
pr
220hp
1400kg
0.157hp/kg
which one do you think will corner and stop faster
i don't think you understand what a sports car is and you are just a heavy foot driver