Loved Emme`s comment on the demise of hydraulic steering , glad the Miata still retains it . This is so much better than electric steering that all the automakers are going over to in most of their models.
@five_o_fever93819 жыл бұрын
I think I'll get the automatic just so Emme will hunt me down.
@thegr8keone4 жыл бұрын
but shes going to kill you...
@john_c19 жыл бұрын
love your review and gotta love your enthusiasm. I wish I could go tomorrow and buy the car straight away. Hell I would buy right now! Can't wait!
@kylewhisman10 жыл бұрын
Love the new opening music and Emme we love you too.
@MikeBMW10 жыл бұрын
Loved it, Emme! The editing was great and your love of the car was ever evident ... cool. :) Keep the great reviews coming! :D
@wayne600810 жыл бұрын
The editing of this review was hilarious. I knew Emmett would have been biased before the video started. Fun review anyway, keep up the work guys.
@chuckvt519610 жыл бұрын
I loved my 1996 M Miata in starlight mica blue. I was sad when I parted with it last summer. So now I drive a 2013 Abarth and of course, I love it to death. Still....on a nice day, I miss that little sports car!
@aaronbehindbars10 жыл бұрын
My wife's company had an event at Circuit of the Americas yesterday (nothing to do with racing, more of an employee carnival) and there happened to be some sort of track day event going on. There were lots of Vettes, 911s, BMWs, a couple Ferraris, Lambo, and even Godzilla. It was cool seeing the little Miatas hanging with the big power cars in the tighter sections of the track.
@antfbi3 жыл бұрын
I’m from the future and I drive a 2020 Miata RF GT
@edweagle10 жыл бұрын
wish you could get your old cameraman and editor emme :(
@UltimateCARNUT10 жыл бұрын
This is one of the most entertaining reviews on TFL ever. I like how Emme drives this car like its supposed to be driven. Roman usually grandfathers cars lol. She is funny too. Good job Emme. I do disagree on the 32k being worth it though . you can buy the following cars for the same money or less: Evo x Subaru sti 370z Brz Mustang gt Camaro ss
@MegaMonkeyMotorsport10 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes you can buy those cars on your list but none of them compete with the Miata, ie 2 seat, RWD, convertible. The 370z is the only 2 seater on your list, and to get it in convertible with a manual you're looking at $44K.
@Xenophene0110 жыл бұрын
2016 MX-5 with sky active technology and weight reduction sounds like a win win. Just worried about the steering becoming electronic though.
@marcpasquinelli25484 жыл бұрын
You were right.
@samj74259 жыл бұрын
a true mx5 lover :D
@johnnybarrett700610 жыл бұрын
This is the best review of this car I just seen the review that Richard Hammond did with this car on Top Gear. This review is way better. Good job Emme!
@danlewis7641 Жыл бұрын
Really nice video. Excellent photography. Really enthusiastic presenter who captures some of the joy of driving a car like this.
@dumyjobby10 жыл бұрын
love this girl, she is so funny
@tgolembiewski10 жыл бұрын
Emmy, finally great review from you. I didn't belive it, but yes, you finally nailed it. Make more crazy reviews and I will put you in my personal buying scale as buy it ;) (you ware on forget it till now)
@markjohnson52766 жыл бұрын
I have a 2014 Miata hardtop, automatic, 30.8 mpg. I like the smile on the front, matches my expression when I'm driving.
@alexisledesma71096 жыл бұрын
I think thats emme at your front door....
@amill156310 жыл бұрын
It's nice to have a break from the regular pork-chops that host this show. Good job TFL for hiring Emme
@LilMarine7186 жыл бұрын
What is this high school presentation editing
@alteclansing333310 жыл бұрын
Whats with everyone complaining about the gas mileage? I drive a 2012 mazdaspeed3 and it gets horrible mileage, but its still my daily driver and and it excites the hell out of me whenever i get into it.
@neoanderson710 жыл бұрын
It's about time you reviewed the NC. It fits you to a tee. The car is simple, but very customizable. I've had my NC1 for 6yrs now. PRHT in GS trim. If you love the stock configuration, just wait what happens when you do a few simple bolt ons. Nothing too crazy. But it really makes the car come alive! But if I were you, I would definitely wait for the 4th gen. Which is literally right around the corner. One thing is certain, the hydraulic steering will be gone in the new model. :-( I do wish you had your crew when you reviewed this. Some of the editing and the choice of music is questionable. Regardless, as long as you're reviewing it, I'm all game. :-)
@scottoworn2 жыл бұрын
I am on my fourth NC MX-5 and this one is an NC2. My first two were 6 speed manuals and my last one was and this one is a 6 speed automatic. In manual mode the auto shifts much faster than the manuals do and the auto actually seems faster! Sorry but you are wrong about a Miata with an auto!
@oromoto10 жыл бұрын
A year old 370z convertible might be a nice rival.
@sydjaguar10 жыл бұрын
Emme knows her cars!
@wsc3110 жыл бұрын
The automotive exemplar of K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Stupid) My son has had M3s for fifteen+ years and loves them but when he wants to drive for the sheer pleasure of it he has his Miata. In the Miata he can have all the thrills (except for ungodly acceleration) of the M3 and still not be violating the traffic laws enough to warrant police attention. Love Emme's presentations but just hope she restricts her singing to the shower in future.
@M67v10 жыл бұрын
This Miata does have bluetooth......
@noaidie5 жыл бұрын
I think it is direct injection as well?
@shirakawanaoya10 жыл бұрын
Its strange is has way less HP and torque than bigger cars and still gets only 24 mpg combined.
@noaidie5 жыл бұрын
It's about the gear ratios... it's designed to be quick and responsive... constantly engaging the driver... high revs
@seb594510 жыл бұрын
It cost MPG to run a hydraulic steering. That's why everybody's ditching hydraulic for electric.
@Danwoodward1006 жыл бұрын
She's awesome 👍🏻
@buildmorefarms100710 жыл бұрын
0-60 is 6-5-6.7 seconds (depending on who you read)....it certainly isn't slow. The 2 of them I owned were very fun!
@paultraveler5877 Жыл бұрын
Love my NC² with Recaro seats.
@ParkerHarless10 жыл бұрын
This review was definitely too distracting compared to previous reviews. No offense, but I'm rather disappointed.
@LETSWIM110 жыл бұрын
I hope they'll still keep the smile for the future models.
@FEETLE5 жыл бұрын
She can get it 😎
@nicolasgalindo944610 жыл бұрын
How about putting the damn soda on the other cup holder??
@alessiovigna786510 жыл бұрын
The best solution in the NC-FL is actually putting your bottle in the holder placed in the doors. Both holes in the center tunnel are useless: you can't shift properly if you put any bottle in there. That's why the bottle holder in the NC-FL is removable: most part of the original NC owners simply removed the old fixed holder swapping it with an aftermarket plain box that could actually fit you wallet or mobile phone (at least in EU)
@reggiechin2303 жыл бұрын
Great review Emme. You convinced me to check out a used NC Miata.
@jadamian7510 жыл бұрын
Emmy forgot the Nissan 370zx convertible.
@BFord-ho3pq2 жыл бұрын
Late, late to the party. But damn, Emme Hall is the best automotive journalist ever. She just is.
@MonteiroM10 жыл бұрын
Automatic in the Mazda Mx-5? No thanks :)
@superbug19776 жыл бұрын
Best looking version by far
@petehreid12 жыл бұрын
Brilliant …..I live in the Isle of Man and wish you would come over here and test on our mountain ….no speed limit 😀
@johncarder81910 жыл бұрын
What do you drive in the Winter? RWD and front engine is a blast, but gets tough in the snow.
@76carmel10 жыл бұрын
The only case for automatics in the Miata, Emme -- what if you have foot or leg problems? Then, you might need the 6-sp. auto; and you can use the paddle shifters. However, most Miatas are manuals anyway.
@swinglow3310 жыл бұрын
Forget the Laundry Basket Rating Test. If the trunk can hold 1 Emme Hall, put it on your test drive list! This review wasn't biased AT ALL :)
@308_Negra_Arroyo_Lane10 жыл бұрын
How come a 2.0L engine in a tiny car gets worst gas mileage than a Forester XT with a 2.0L turbocharged engine and full time all wheel drive?
@Ara19882610 жыл бұрын
exactly ....my avenger R/T gets better mileage while it has 283 hp and 1300 pounds more weight
@Ara19882610 жыл бұрын
***** well I rarely get on highway due to all my work ,uni , gym ...etc are in city so I'm mostly 100% in city ....I got like 34 mpg on highway once and near 23-26 in city
@classikz10 жыл бұрын
Your Forester doesn't rev to 7200 RPM.
@Ara19882610 жыл бұрын
shin888 dude I had a 2013 ford mustang V6 with 6 speed automatic ....I was getting over 35 mpgs on highway ...and it has 7000 rpm ....305 hp , 280 torque ...and still 1200 pounds heavier than Miata
@classikz10 жыл бұрын
More importantly, you owned an AUTOMATIC mustang...
@shiftintohigh55645 жыл бұрын
SCCA Autocross...they are everywhere!!! Great review!👍👍👍
@Benini35210 жыл бұрын
I would have thought the mileage would have been way better.
@kokobeatz72223 жыл бұрын
It’s wider. But it only weighs 100 lbs more in the soft top version. And I think the wheel base is like 1 inch or something. Plus it has like 30 some more ponies. Mo powa baby!
@fundiver19810 жыл бұрын
This was good, when it came out in 2006. But even though it still dont have any direct competitors at all, now I think the replacement can not come soon enough. I want a new and more masculine styling, like what Porsche did with the Boxster, and I also want Mazdas skyactive technology in this. Even just the normal 2,0 liter skyactive engine to get much better gas mileage, and surely they could tune it for a bit more top end power also, since this is a sports car.
@Victic0059 жыл бұрын
You can get a module to retract and raise the top while moving. Mine has that.
@cadsux10 жыл бұрын
If you live in hilly areas like the San Francisco peninsula coast, and have zero-arches/flat feet like me, then you'll understand why some need to drive automatics. Ever been in an uphill rearward collision by a car in front? Brian Cooley of CNET on Cars is a "manual" guy too, but notice his car reviews never show him driving up a serious hill. I welcome a lovely lady hunting me down as long as she's not psycho.
@jv52260p10 жыл бұрын
You guys should do a video comparing FRS/BRZ to Miata, I think there would be a lot of interest in that
@Boombah494 жыл бұрын
Put your soda in the door cup holder! The center ones are useless and get in the way of the shifter.
@turbo3119 жыл бұрын
pretty sure the Grand Touring trim has bluetooth...
@Victic0059 жыл бұрын
No, mine doesn't have blue tooth.
@gaivoron7 жыл бұрын
It does, but its not obvious. Its actually not marked on the radio with a "bluetooth" button.
@ahmedp80010 жыл бұрын
Guys, what's the big deal about this Mazda? Every automobile website keeps praising this car! Is it really THAT good? Because for the same price ~30K, I could get a WRX/STI 2015! How does it compare to BRZ for example?
@uhoRn3610 жыл бұрын
It's different, bud. You need to drive it to know.. I can't explain it to you. You just feel like you're ONE with the car when you drive it. The STi couldn't do that for me, neither does the BRZ or S2000. Mazda got it right in terms of cockpit.Go test drive the STi and then this :)
@jonmalone7110 жыл бұрын
***** ...says the person who's never driven one.
@wildside5010 жыл бұрын
As the owner and driver of a 2011 Subaru WRX, I can whole heartedly say that the MX-5 is as good if not better of a car to drive. Yes it is way down on power. Yes it is going to put it slower lap times. But when you drive it you get the same rush as when you drive a Go-Kart. Is a Go-Kart fast in a straight line? What's the top speed; 35 mph? But when you hit those corners, you better have your lines right, and know how to power out of it. It is, as uhoRn36 says, totally different. Which car is going to get your pulse pounding more often on daily roads? Probably the WRX because every on-ramp becomes an opportunity to just floor it. But which is more fun to drive on a race track or canyon road? Depends on your preferences really, but I think in general it is going to be the Mazda. And that's coming from someone who loves torque. Every car can be fun in the right hands.
@uhoRn3610 жыл бұрын
Scott Anderson well said, and you're totally right. Enjoy each car based on their strengths. If you know it has power, take advantage of it. If it can corner, rip the crap out of those local roads! Lol
@nerad19946 жыл бұрын
Scott Anderson what do you mean have your line right ?
@christiansharron842110 жыл бұрын
good review but the sound effects and animations were pretty annoying. I also expected them to touch on the argument that the miata is the last of an endangered species (didn't know if someone would catch the typo in the title)
@ethanoyamawang10 жыл бұрын
I know it it has to be Emme to review it!
@garyschatz37182 жыл бұрын
Getting in the trunk was funny.
@jchawkjr210 жыл бұрын
Have you ever driven the 6 speed automatic? Don't dis it till you've tried it.
@aardvarkansaw10 жыл бұрын
Too bad that I am 6'2" tall and would be looking over the top of the windshield when sitting in this Miata. Emme is almost too tall for the car. The 2014 Mazda 3 and Mazda 6 work just fine for me ergonomically--as long as they don't have a sunroof. I leased a 2014 Mazda 3i Touring and am very happy with it. I am a great fan of the current direction of Mazda. (Mazdarotti ?)
@Darthreloy10 жыл бұрын
32000! No way in hell. If it were 18000, yeah it would be a great car.
@InfoumusMOBB10 жыл бұрын
Agree
@TehOcst9 жыл бұрын
If it were 18k I would already own one.
@AtomicBlueJay9 жыл бұрын
Get the 2013 for 20k
@ronellington6246 Жыл бұрын
Except its NOT much bigger and much wider. We are talking about inch and a half and less than 100lbs and for that you get air bags and power retractable hard top. Well worth it.
@darwandoo Жыл бұрын
It's only 150 lbs more this car has alot of new engineering
@Dankcatvacs10 жыл бұрын
Better. Than rx8 Also tflcar shoud do a match up with genesis coupe,miata,brz.
@christopherknight63989 жыл бұрын
This car is making her sing :)
@somabalogh513510 жыл бұрын
You are just adorable, thank you for the great review.
@lightbulbisbright10 жыл бұрын
There are so many cars that I wish would just stay naturally aspirated... This is not one of them. Ask BMW/Mini for their inline 4 turbo and I think this would be incredible
@missgangsmashers7379 жыл бұрын
OMG! I love this car! I am finally going to purchase it! I am going to buy it in this COLOR: Crystal White Pearl! I am a girl so this color suits me just fine! I like the Hostess! She is a lot of fun!
@DM-co3rh9 жыл бұрын
Just an FYI...the color choice of white doesn't make a car suitable for a female, per se. Plenty of guys drive white cars (including male police officers..lol).
@missgangsmashers7379 жыл бұрын
David M. White happens to be one of my favorite colors/shades and I think the color of the car is in the off-white/pearl family so this suits me just fine.
@DM-co3rh9 жыл бұрын
Miss Gang Smashers I hear ya, Miss G! Enjoy the MX-5 in white when you do get it!! Just traded my 2011 Red MX-5 PRHT for a beautiful white Infiniti G37x Coupe! Happy Holidays!
@missgangsmashers7379 жыл бұрын
David M. Thank you David! Happy Holidays to you as well!
@DM-co3rh9 жыл бұрын
Miss Gang Smashers Joshua Pai I checked it out and confirmed that Joshua is correct, Miss G. Assuming you want a new or late model used PRHT model (as in the video), The closest you can come to that would be the Club PRHT in White, but it has contrasting black side mirrors, folding hardtop is also black AND there is black & red pinstripe with the MX-5 logo on the bottom of both door..take a look here: www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/selectConfigColors.action?buttonAction=config.options&vehicleCode=MX5&modelYear=2015&modelCode=MXR++CL+6P++&exteriorCode=41K&interiorCode=C_NH0
@mitchlindgren10 жыл бұрын
Emme is great as always, but man, who produced/edited this? What's up with all the weird sound effects and music, and abrupt, unnecessary cuts?
@omarleus9 жыл бұрын
good review.... I need to know one important thing .... ground clearance.... how low is the mx-5??? There are a lot of humps around my city.... Thanks a lot!
@LlyleHunter10 жыл бұрын
I love the MX5 but I wish the Honda would make a successor to the S2000. That was a true masterpiece!
@Kinguto10 жыл бұрын
i waiting on a revived rwd version of the prelude. my pants are getting moist just thinking about it
@Slickpete8310 жыл бұрын
Save your money and just buy a Honda S2000 !!!!
@killabandit10 жыл бұрын
They don't make it anymore
@Slickpete8310 жыл бұрын
KillaBandit I know its not made anymore buy it used , buying new cars is such a waste of money
@jtafoya8810 жыл бұрын
No dude just no, Mazda Miata is like 3x more fun than a Honda s2000
@killabandit10 жыл бұрын
juan tafoya Far from it. the s2k was more fun of a car period.
@RudigerDumiharter10 жыл бұрын
My homey has a s2000, and buying a mx5 would be just as fun.
@HUMC510 жыл бұрын
Emme, always funny :)
@connorsurdyke884110 жыл бұрын
The Mercedes!
@JCisJD5 жыл бұрын
yeah or the old mk3 MR2? The thing is the merc is actually pretty bad and the mr2 is out of production and a little to small for tall folks .....but yes the Merc is an option just not one i would take, the badge really is lost on me.
@rickyguti10 жыл бұрын
what happened to the front bumper skirt? seems like the miata met the curb
@charlesmcgehee32276 жыл бұрын
Just found a pair of black New Old Stock seats for my 2001. Brand new-not re-skinned. Soon she will look factory new inside. Being that is a brilliant black paint color, it needs some color correction work. btw So sorry for you with that 6 speed. More than 5 speeds? That would be for a bicycle rider.
@kcroz531910 жыл бұрын
In todays time, and for such a small car , you'd think mazda by now would come up with an engine on this that would get WAY Better gas mileage ! Seriously , i get 27 mpgs on the hwy in my 97 lincoln towncar & 34 mpgs with my 2003 hyundai sonata . Id love another little sports car , possibly a miata, if the mpgs were better..
@wladimirmoena10 жыл бұрын
How much did mazda pay you? Now, seriously, I think that someone more OBJECTIVE has to do a "real world" review. I'm not saying "this is a bad review", or "she does bad reviews", but this is too much emotionally involved. My opinion.
@raypage8398 жыл бұрын
Mine 2011 gt special edition has Bluetooth , but for the phone only. No streaming music...
@quacktac9 жыл бұрын
I'm looking at leasing one of these, I'm only 20 so money is a concern (I initially wanted an Elise but didn't realise how expensive they were), is the 1.8 sports venture worth the extra money over the standard 1.8 soft top? I couldn't afford the 2.0 as insurance becomes a bit more of an issue. I'm currently driving a Nissan Navara, which I adore, so I'm not fussed about all the comfort features of the MX5 as my pick up is decently enough spec'ed.
@ianbradley21539 жыл бұрын
Have to get one to go with my R3
@kopfschuss8815 жыл бұрын
i miss her. where'd she go?
@TheYellowSchoolBusDude10 жыл бұрын
I love watching Emme review cars and this video was rather entertaining but the camera work was absolutely dreadful!
@textB00Kcase10 жыл бұрын
Yes, but did she like it? /s
@MrKeyboardCommando10 жыл бұрын
Why is Paul Dallenbach calling himself Emme Hall ????? Is it because of some kind of contract/copyright problem ?????
@tph7775 жыл бұрын
Why not just drive in manual mode with the automatic and get the best of both worlds?
@Mickyadzz9210 жыл бұрын
Still cant say I like Emme....but good review either way
@tonyiacona90609 жыл бұрын
Emme's opinion on this car cannot be taken seriously, as she owns one and has a positive loyal opinion of it. In my opinion, the review of this model would have been better conducted had Roman or Nathan reviewed it......as we also could have had a better idea of how a larger guy fit's in the car.
@coureurdebois10 жыл бұрын
wtf with the camera?!?? something's going on
@henrycruz162010 жыл бұрын
you are so good..I love my Mx5
@PorcelainLeigh9 жыл бұрын
No bluetooth in a 2014?? How did they get away with that?
@infamousnachi10 жыл бұрын
what about the mini cooper s convertible? that competes, its not rear wheel but just as fun to drive and great handling
@thegr8keone4 жыл бұрын
she threatened us like liam neeson on youtube, now someone has to teach me so i can refreshen my manual driving skills.
@WEIMYBIMMER10 жыл бұрын
She is the one with more experience of the bunch....
@aaronbehindbars10 жыл бұрын
You forgot one affordable two - seater rwd convertible: Smart Fortwo Cabriolet. I know, I'm fired for making this comment.
@thingy5610 жыл бұрын
This girl complains about no Bluetooth or USB, but doesn't want a screen in the car?