2021 Mazda MX‑5 Miata RF Grand Touring - POV Final Thoughts

MSRP: $34,525
MPG: 26 city / 34 highway
Horsepower: 181 hp @ 7,000 rpm
Engine: 2.0 L 4-cylinder
Curb weight: 2,452 lbs
Transmission: 6-speed manual
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[@TheTopher]

12:32 Flyin Miata did a test back in 2018 and the dyno graphs showed that until about 3700 rpm, the ND1 makes more power and torque - forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=675633

[@bobberman1001]

That was what, one year before they bumped up the engine on the ND's?

[@cmiddleton9872]

@@bobberman1001 if you’re talking about the ND2 upgrade, that is literally what the post at that link is about

[@Jimmy_Wei]

who's gonna drive MX-5 less than 5000RPM?

[@karolstopinski8350]

If i`m not just cruising 80 on a hwy i try not to go below 3k. There`s just not much going on there.

[@Dylanbforthree]

@@karolstopinski8350 Same! Do you have an ND2? If I find myself below 3k and need any power, it’s downshift time

[@maclaganbro]

"Go buy a fun car; don't let yourself get old and complacent and boring...." - the best advice I've heard from a car reviewer in a long time.

[@dylantedlock460]

I'm 28 and have been daily driving my MX5 since I was 23. Never regretted it it's always a fun time

[@kuchauwe752]

@@dylantedlock460 which model???

[@timmy3441]

That line in the video was part of what ended up convincing me to order my new 2022 RF. It arrived 2 weeks ago and I've been having a blast with it as my new daily driver!

[@AndreThompson925]

This quote hit me. I traded my 6 speed mk7 GLI for a Mazda3 Turbo, thinking it would be a similar experience (sans 3rd pedal) and it just isn't. I've had that car 5 months and have recently ordered a 22 Miata Club BBR softtop in part because of quotes like this. And because life is too short to drive boring cars.

[@MrManwen]

It's thinking like this that got me into the roadster I now drive daily for the past 2 years - no regrets here 👍🏽

[@basithph8958]

It’s amazing how the Miata kept it to the basics while also being a modern car

[@andriyroma8769]

it's not even close to a modern car. Very outdated, and that antenna in from 90's

[@connorPiper0]

@@andriyroma8769 All aluminum, direct injected, dual VVT is pretty modern I would say.

[@basithph8958]

@@connorPiper0 this

[@dylantedlock460]

Still love my 2008 6 speed prht. Does feel a bit heavy but still a fun ass car to drive. Trust me I feel outdated with my CD player 😂

[@nats50]

@@andriyroma8769 Just because of the old style antenna? Geez.

[@Mr1wd]

I will never get tired of MX-5 videos!

[@MrLince-hr4of]

buy your own !

[@Ahmad-dm2gc]

Me too, it’s like addiction!

[@michaelw6277]

“The only thing it’s lacking is space.” That’s a feature!

[@WizardTerence]

You can't ask for a tiny car and then ask for space....why do people do this. You can't defy the laws of the universe ! You don't buy this car to have space to load crap in... ITS A PERFORMANCE RACE CAR . If you want space then buy a van. People need to know what it is they want. They expect to get everything in one purchase. This is a niche car, its design is honed for purpose of performance ... It's really that simple !

[@michaelw6277]

@@WizardTerence yeah, but I don't get the impression that Topher thinks that even if others do. I think he's just pointing out the obvious.... that cargo capacity is not this car's strength.

[@willycorpuz9591]

You need a space?on This tiny gorgeous, awesome sports car? How about a mini van, or bus.

[@tolga1cool]

@@WizardTerence I agree with everything you said. Except for the "performance race car" lmao It's a fun roadster - not more, not less. Couldn't be further from a performance race car lol

[@Joseph-xj4ex]

@@WizardTerence miata's aren't performance race cars, lol

[@ufork]

I'm a simple man. I see Topher driving another Miata, I click like

[@samuelrodriguez6684]

We don't need more info, just that, and we are happy

[@smilepermile8165]

When I see a POV drive video on a ND, I automatically press like. 11:14 the way the rear end subtly goes out but not too much (what the Japanese car show BestMotoring and HotVersion would call 'Zero-counter') is beautiful. Anyone who complains to TheTopher that this is like his 74th Mazda Miata video need to seek counselling.

[@jerryhager9041]

Imagine if that was available in the '60s there'd be monuments built to it.

[@D2MightyDucks]

All hail! The MX-5! 😂

[@papa_pt]

an MG or Honda S600

[@aygwm]

There already are...

[@mikehill33]

Best selling roadster in history, there definitely will be!

[@thefamilydog4115]

Oh hey it's my car. Sure I'll watch a review of it

[@kogrady2409]

Same

[@tman4534]

Same :D

[@TLouski]

Right?! 😂 Something about watching someone else enjoy it gets me. Feels like when I let ppl drive mine. Gotta share the smiles.

[@870MH]

the miata is such a precision sports car. truly one of the last of its kind

[@vitreoushumor]

Fun story. That's why I got mine. I truly think these are gone inside 5 years...

[@lilibra6224]

@@vitreoushumor yea i am 17 and saving my money to buy these i lost hope on buying lotus elise bec it only appreciates i dont want to buy a fwd hot hatch🤮

[@tman4534]

That last part got me man. Literally why I bought mine. First car, fun car and drop top ❤️ Love every single Miata review you’ve got man, you’re the best

[@tomaszstarzZz]

So, it can easily be your daily drive and you can have fun at the same time, plus it looks sexy. Drove it across 6 countries in Europe starting from U.K. to Poland, including Switzerland and completing legendary Furka & Grimsel Pass. Open roof, high mountains and twisty road = pure poetry

[@davidzebar6876]

How is it on long trips? The seat comfort and lack of storage space is a concern

[@timothybracken1728]

If you make the Tropher laugh, it's a damn good car!

[@alexanderradetsky6994]

The Miata is such a fun car I’m smiling just watching you have a blast

[@kurtstephan7039]

Two years late, but I just watched this for the first time. I bought one of these three days ago. This review is a perfect summary of the RF experience. Thanks for the great videos, Topher.

[@lil0of]

20:10 it's official, the Murano CrossCabriolet is the world's most practical vehicle

[@xXxdean425XxX]

sus

[@kogrady2409]

😂😂😂

[@southpaw117]

$47,190!?

[@ineedthatmonae]

That car is gross. Your car taste is sus

[@lil0of]

@@ineedthatmonae ඞ

[@mx-5driver406]

Always enjoy watching your MX-5 driving videos! Keep it up!

[@QueTheChaotic]

Having audio of the sound system is much appreciated. I’m supposed to be looking at daily drivers for the winter and I just couldn’t help myself. It has no practicality but man does it seem fun.

[@arm-nl3vp]

Bought my 2021 RF GT 6MT a couple of weeks ago. It truly makes even a quick grocery store trip fun. Took a 300 mile road trip driving a little spirited and averaged 39 mpg. Really incredible little machine. If you can make the limited interior space work in your life I wouldn’t hesitate to buy one.

[@Barbwire710]

That interior is so good. I test drove a Grand Touring, almost felt like a luxury BRZ from the inside.

[@efrainmartinez6934]

love the message at the end lmao, I will not settle.

[@philaoki]

this message in the end might cost me $30k really soon... 🤔

[@markfrommontana]

Christina and I just completed a 4,800 mile round trip from Montana to Pennsylvania in our 2021 RF. We loved every mile of the trek through 13 states although there may have been a few moments when we wished for a cubic foot or two of additional cabin space. We both did just fine with one carry on bag a piece but then we really had. no choice. 😉. More than enough power and lots of zip. And we averaged 37 mpg for the journey which was a great bonus.

[@iscream3851]

Keep those Miata pov coming :) already gave a like to this video the moment I clicked on this!!

[@EDMONDKONA90]

TheTopher just wanna say bruh everytime you do the sound test half of the songs you play like at 14:18 and the one at 16:53 I downloaded those songs ever since thanks to you just love hearing them man I always enjoy your videos ever since you was on winding road 😁👍

[@desmondmiles5042]

11:33 that drive into the sunset...spectacular

[@sahilsvision]

Just bought 2021 RF Club in all black, love this car it's so much fun drive and hands down the most beautiful car under $40k. Videos and pictures don't do justice.

[@t.k.morris]

Did you consider the soft top? If so, what nailed your decision on the RF other than just looks?

[@inande]

@@t.k.morris the ability to hit a button to open/close top at stoplights

[@roteroktober360]

​@@t.k.morrissoft top is problematic from a safety aspect and it looks ugly, but it makes more sense if your budget is really tight and you want max peformance

[@jbm0866]

I love this car and agree with you the RF is the way to go. It looks better than the ragtop (love the Jaguaresque flying butresses) and provides a quieter and more weather proof cabin for those times you do want to take a weekend trip and dont want to deal with wind and traffic noise. Having said that, I'm 6'1 and would have to go with the ragtop if I bought one, and I simply can't justify a car I can only fit in with the top down. But man oh man...I finally took my first Miata test drive with the previous gen and was immediately doing mental gymnastics trying to make this car a practical daily driver. Things like "on rainy days I can slouch in the seat, maybe a combo slouch and lean a bit to the right" and "who needs more than a couple medium sized soft bags for a weekend trip?" The Miata is simply a sportscar in the purest form of the word, the 86/BRZ are quite good, but not roadsters.

[@JuanGarcia-fv9ph]

Something not alot of viewers mention is that, the gear shifter when you go on the throttle begins to clench, which is CRAZY because it makes you think its alive

[@dcrainier87]

I bought my 2020 GT RF last Feb because of you and I'm super glad I did. Thank you so much for your great reviews!

[@mcd8528]

What made you choose it over the Club? Asking as someone deciding between the two.

[@willycorpuz9591]

I have 17' mx-5rf love it

[@dcrainier87]

@@mcd8528 I don’t know why but I didn’t like the bbs wheel and brembo brake combo on club. I’m sure most of guys would disagree with me 😂

[@mcd8528]

@@dcrainier87 yeah the GT has a sleeker look with the matching mirror caps. Seems like the choice of Club/GT comes down mostly to style preference.

[@dcrainier87]

@@mcd8528 Exactly. That was the reason why I got GT

[@aky19832001]

180 hp and 150 is excellent for a car that size. Especially paired to a manual.

[@MrJuij]

Plenty, sure. Excellent? Bump it up to 280 hp range and I’ll say excellent.

[@henria.277]

@@MrJuij It would just be straight up dangerous to drive, you can already powerslide it fairly easily and be surprised by the rear snapping out.

[@tyhyhh]

I feel a solid 200 would be excellent

[@andranslam5017]

MrJuij Only the Americans complain about the power in the little roadster 😆😆 280 in that tiny little car is way too much, it doesn’t weigh that much

[@Jimmy_Wei]

250HP with 8000RPM ITB setup, on 16x8 with 235 tyres all round. How about this? 😁

[@jamiefisher1430]

I'd love to see someone put individual throttle bodies onto a ND - many people say its impossible with a direct injection engine but Porsche can somehow do it with their 991.2 Speedster. Also, cannot wait to see your impressions on the upcoming BRZ and GR 86!

[@ThePedalDance]

I am more excited for the new BRZ / 86 than I've ever been for any new car :)

[@jamiefisher1430]

@@ThePedalDance We're grateful that Toyota/Subaru are giving us (the consumers) a second chance of having an affordable sportscar, before governments ban sales of petrol cars by 2030. Thank goodness that Toyota has a CEO who loves driving, Mr Akio Toyoda.

[@ricepony33]

It could be done by ditching the direct injection, you'd need a full ecu to handle the ITB's anyway.

[@vipermoon_]

Good to see the new blue and white combo.

[@adamb3129]

Such an amazing car and amazing review Topher. After seeing the Savagegeese video on the Nd Miata I appreciate it a lot more now. I agree I’d get the rf too, unless I were taking it to the track. I’m hoping you can get a new brz later this year to see how it compares to this

[@prixinc1]

Why would you not get the RF if you were taking it to the track?

[@Guz2x]

I can't imagine how the new miata will look like. I think this one is the peak of its evolution.

[@shreehariedamuttath3759]

Great driving, great sounds from the engine 👍

[@ABSports_editz213]

Love this car so much

[@PreppyxSisters]

Me too

[@clutchcitycoale]

Would 100% daily drive this all season since it’s the RF

[@HarleyQuinn_93]

This Mazda Miata is one car I just never stopped loving! My actual dream car was the Pontiac Solstice which doesn’t exist anymore…. The Miata looks similar in body shape and sleekness

[@curtfox91]

I have a 2007 Soltice its alot heavier and cramed but fun. Have alot more fun in my GT86 though

[@spectredeadgaming7874]

Just bought one and having it delivered soon I can’t wait

[@Toni62R]

So great analog Rev-Counter - you can see it in every situation. Much better than modern lcd-digi-crap.

[@chubz01]

Notification gang! And its a Miata vid.. 😁🤘🏻 Hell yeah!

[@Druezer]

Great video, as usual. I prefer the original hard top approach. While the current profile is nice I just don’t care for blacked in fake windows. Also, the old hardtop fully retracted so you got the real convertible experience. So, despite the pluses of the RF, I’d stick with the soft top.

[@jamescarson6681]

Really torn between the NC3 and the ND2 Miata - the former has a lot of its depreciation done and I'm addicted to the way it sounds with BBR's ITB package called the 'Super 225', it also has hydraulic steering as Chris mentioned here. I am more attracted to the interior and exterior design of the ND2, and it weighs a lot less too. First world problems.

[@henria.277]

The ND2 is MUCH better on fuel economy, that's also to be considered. That engine is insanely efficient and addictive, plenty of torque. After having driven both it was a nobrainer, 10L/100 compared to 7L/100 while putting down more power.

[@jamescarson6681]

@@henria.277 It depends what your priorities are. Its impressive that you can get easily 40mpg (UK measurement) on the 2.0. Both are great cars, and if Mazda can further refine on the steering feel, and if an aftermarket company like BBR can produce ITBs for the ND2, then I'll go for the ND2 for sure.

[@jagbasran4548]

Get an ND1. You get the depreciation advantage and a 95% similar drive to ND2.

[@jamescarson6681]

@@jagbasran4548 I want a car that revs higher than 6800rpm. With the ND2, the limits are higher so when you fit the BBR cams and valvsprings, you can reliably rev it at least 7800rpm

[@jagbasran4548]

@@jamescarson6681 yeah makes sense. Also just keep in mind there are tunes available for ND1 to have it rev up to 7400-ish depending on fuel etc. Again only if cost is a concern.

[@Driftuner]

Ive driven every gen mx5, owned an NB2, and i still cannot recommend the mx5 enough! Its just an amazing car and the ND is yes the best one yet...

[@angelo747]

So much confirmation of why I bought one. Couldn't have said it better!

[@HijoDeLeviatan]

man, the vibes in this video!!! very nice one

[@mrbushmaster556]

Bro this video just convinced me, I'm gettin a Miata RF. No dealership in my area has one though.

[@djw5415]

The lines on this car looks amazing

[@arminmoslem9764]

what a beautiful car! Can't wait till I get one.

[@ThePedalDance]

Really love these! I was prepared to buy an RF after my BRZ but do not fit at 6'4" Looking forward to the new BRZ / 86. Miss the lightweight, RWD, LSD platform.

[@AngelofNever]

I'm 5'11 and even my head was rubbing against ceiling in RF, long torso I guess.

[@WizardTerence]

Love your mx5 videos ! MORE !

[@marcpasquinelli2548]

I had a ND1 RF for a few years and LOVED the thing. I'm about 5'11" and I will say although I prefer small cars, this felt the slightest bit too small for me as a daily & only car. But overall a brilliant car.

[@MatthewGaither]

Small, light cars are the best for having fun while driving. Let’s hope the Miata never changes!

[@joebledea]

Love your videos! Plz plz do a review on a Mazda 3 hatchback 6 speed manual! You love manuals, would really like your take on this package! Manuals are dying, and a review from you might spark an interest in a few of us enthusiasts!

[@t.k.morris]

Same here. I would like and can use more room than a Miata provides. But I must have a manual! I know the Miata would be the better driver and enjoyment for one person.

[@wardmontgomery9259]

I’d buy one just because of Mazda’s Race Program and it’s simplicity of operation - low tech is the best tech as I like to drive the vehicle myself ...

[@extraterrestrial6614]

I currently have a C6 corvette and I’m highly thinking of trading for one of these. I love my Mazda 3 turbo. Mazda really makes great cars.

[@AarmOZ84]

My Miata looks exactly the same as this one, but the interior is all black. Grand Touring trim is great for those looking for a road car. The car feels stiffer if you get the Club trim (I test drove both and I like the Club for the drive feel and the Grand Touring for the overall quality of the ride). Also I drove both automatic and manual Miatas. The automatic is very fun to drive, but there is a huge lag in gear shifts if you run it in manual. Get the manual transmission!

[@trevorhorn7312]

I looking into getting one of these is a couple months. Wanna get a used 2019. It will be my first ever car purchase and will be my daily driver. STOKED!

[@Elbenito84]

2019 ND RF Owner, here. Mechanically, it's been a great car, but the durability of the chassis components has come into question after 18,000 hard recreational miles and the chassis rigidity diminishing earlier in the car's life than I would have hoped. I love driving it, but I'm not sure it's going to hold up as well as the older MIata I owned.

[@ricepony33]

Does it feel like bushing wear or simply chassis vibrations?

[@smilepermile8165]

Curious to see what solutions you do to somewhat rectify the issue. I heard MX-5s in general have issues with wheel hubs and with the case of the ND specifically, their transmissions are not particularly durable.

[@Elbenito84]

@@ricepony33 There is a lot of rubber in the chassis. Over 28 rubber bushings, most of which in the rear, that are all very soft and apt to slop and wear if driven in a spirited manner. You can check my channel for a few videos of the car. Mazda specifies checking all the chassis bolts and re-tightening them at the 22,500 miles service. That would make sense on a daily driven car. My biggest issue the front sway bar preload always shifts under chassis flex and causes an uneven handling balance left to right and causes the left rear to feel soft as the opposing front corner is being pushed down by twist in the sway bar. The car started feeling sloppy after about 4000 mile and the hard top started to creak over uneven surfaces around 7000. It gets driven pretty much exclusively in the canyons and has a hard life but has plenty of speed limit freeway miles too. The car is a riot to drive but the chassis needs constant care and I'm now on aftermarket coil overs and sway bars to counter acts some of the factory shortcomings. I didn't really expect to need that on a brand new car.

[@86surge90]

aftermarket coilovers will make the ride worse for comfort

[@SIGINT007]

@@Elbenito84 Sounds like I’ll keep my C4...no need to pay for a new car that still creaks and rattles 😂

[@theeballer6429]

Hardtop convertibles always have my heart 🔥🔥

[@Cris_carman]

Happy 300k sub good job 👍

[@fruitloopette69]

Exciting review, Thanx!

[@Greggory1987]

I just purchased a 2021 Miata RF in soul red (white seats) and I love it to pieces!

[@Greggory1987]

@@ES-qe1nh Note yet, but I did give it a name: Ruby Red

[@vitreoushumor]

Bought a 2021 with zero regrets.

[@DragonKnightX12]

The hardest choice is picking between the Miata or the new BRZ. I already got the BRZ ordered, but I've been thinking about getting a MX-5 instead. Can't find any 2019+ softops in the Grand Touring trim, only RFs.

[@wc8561]

Can't wait till you can drive the new BRZ/ GR86. Gonna pick up either this Miata or the GR86 sometime next year.

[@smilepermile8165]

Excellent. Thats the best way to 'send a message' to these manufacturers that we need more of these enthusiasts' sportscars

[@willycorpuz9591]

Pick the mx-5.or you wanna wait for the new design NE maybe 2or3 years fr. Now. I have 17' mx-5rf best car I've ever had.

[@VeeTravels]

TheTopher, I absolutely love your POV in this video. May I ask where you mount the camera on your body for this particular video? Great review also btw !

[@smportis]

Head mount. You can see in the hood reflection.

[@AdrianKurian]

Just did I watch a Miata review of yours day before yesterday and you upload this 😆

[@AdamKlingenberger]

Not many settings in infotainment EXCEPT I found in my 2017 RF, you can actually change the turn signal volume. I’m not sure what the factory setting is, but the prior owner had it on quiet, and I found myself driving around with the blinker on because I couldn’t hear it with the top down!!

[@fireteam_]

Even in the loudest setting it's still real quiet, even in my gen 3 Mazda 3 it's still way too quiet, let alone a soft top ND

[@front2427]

@@tomjohnson5700 I put a yodel alarm on mine.

[@Uberdude6666]

Thanks for reminding me of how much I want this car

[@PedroGarcia-df2xp]

We really need a "The Topher MX-5" KZbin Channel

[@rwdflicks]

best review ive seen

[@pawekwas8815]

Gorgeous mazda, color deep crystal blue is amazing.

[@Thefrostedslime]

This car, such a classic I still prefer the BRZ because it has more space, but the Miata is such a nice car

[@epicbear4679]

Love that it has manual gauges and not digital ones

[@wtfx5757]

I’m struggling to decide between new brz and new mx5. Leaning mx5 for the open air, but worried I’ll miss some of the practicality

[@anguslf2]

the sound insulation is the sacrifice for the stylish looking

[@dlg5485]

I'm in the process of shopping for one of these right now. The only thing I still can't decided on is black or white interior to go with the polymetal grey. I think the white looks better with polymetal, but I'm terrified that it'll look like total crap in a few years. I'm planning on keeping this car forever, so I definitely want to keep it like new. That won't be easy since it will be my daily driver.

[@samgraves9165]

"The only thing it's missing is space..." you know you bought a Miata, right??

[@DesignVisStudios]

Pro tip - throw a high pass filter on the in car audio so my subwoofer isnt going mental when the engine is on :)

[@WizardTerence]

Volume at 45 , top down, 60 mph, radio is clear and easy to hear. Not a problem .

[@mirazimtenan2483]

The white interior looks so good

[@matthews95_]

I never knew much about this car but its really nice

[@Lord_Squidy]

Man I bought a Mazda 3 hatchback and I love it 2021 but damn I love the Miata

[@ironicdude7510]

Hey Chris, I’ve got a slight dilemma. I currently own an NC2, and I’m planning on turboing it, along with getting all the supporting engine and suspension mods done, and getting up to 300whp. Orrr I could just get an ND2 for about the same price as the upgrades :) Granted, my dad already has a 30th Anniversary that I could drive, but it looks absolutely stunning, which complicates things a bit. Just wondering what your thoughts would be, as, like you said, the NC has more of a mechanical connection, but then again the ND2 is an ND2.

[@namelikeanyother885]

20:13 never thought about it this way. Infinite space!

[@jmnelson75]

Ive found myself spending more time watching for deer during Tophers vids than the actual driving. A product of being a Great Lakes dweller I guess.

[@SashaM0915]

I can’t wait for my Mazda 3 2019 lease to be done so I can get a ND2

[@karolstopinski8350]

Haha. I have my own ND2 soft top and still i watched yours. What i dont like in mine is the gearbox. Too many times i tried shifting a bit too fast and all i got was gear grind. It doesnt like that. So dont try to quick shift - just do it ahead of time to be in the right gear when you need it. I`m over 6ft tall and i fit there nicely - i have space over head and i dont feel cramped. My other complaints are visibility on left side (dead spot) - need to lean forward and the gap between the gage cluster and windshield - cant fit my hand there so i cant properly clean the front window from the inside. Everything else is spot on.

[@Thought-Forms]

Had a 2018 Club (ND1) for 3 years, soft top, daily driver. Amazing car - had 0 complaints. You can drive the thing you stole it every second and still be going under the speed limit. The gearbox and shifter are like butter. Everything about it was perfect - feels like you're wearing a glove. Hated to have to sell it. When the 2017 RF's drop below $15k I'll probably grab one for weekend duty. Awesome POV!

[@jamiefisher1430]

Nice, what did you replace your RF with out of curiosity?

[@Thought-Forms]

@@jamiefisher1430 2018 BMW m240i coupe with x-drive. Needed something AWD, fantastic car as well! I test drove a bunch of stuff looking for anything AWD that somewhat resembled a Miata in handling...nothing. That's when I realized the MX-5 really is unique

[@jamiefisher1430]

@@Thought-Forms Fair enough, the M240i is a better daily-driver or a better 'only 1 car'. The B58 is one of the best modern engines out there - relatively reliable, sounds great, pretty good fuel economy and tunable. If you can have a second car, then the mx-5 is worth getting too!

[@joebledea]

Love your comments at the end! Go buy a car that you like to drive! Yes!

[@hellion1770]

Great gage cluster.

[@DreamDosage]

Great as a 2nd car. I’m 6’1” and fit easily… I smile every time I turn it on!

[@DarkstarDarth]

I got the ND1 grand touring and at 6’4” tall I for snug but doable. 1” headroom clearance. Love the little thing on weekends. Not my daily.

[@ronkipp1862]

Great video. I have an NC-2 GT RHT 6 speed manual. How does the ND-2 RF compare. Power level and interior amenities?

[@cam8569]

Ordered exactly that config today, will get it in 3 weeks, can't wait. 😊

[@Loopyengineeringco]

While other cars got bigger, fatter, heavier and the manufacturers blaimed it on modern regs, Mazda managed to make it work without all the excuses. A factory-built 1100kg road car in 2022 is a huge achievement, I hope these cars sell like crazy, Mazda deserve it!

[@daddy.3021]

I’ll see you soon Miata! 🥰

[@mapa5000]

thank you for the video ....but you're a Crazy driver my friend !!!

[@bhearing7681]

Everytime you post a ND miata I wanna go get one