2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review | All play, no work!

The ND2 Miata provides a one-of-a-kind experience for those who love driving.
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The Miata isn't for everyone, but no other car delivers the same level of engagement and enjoyment for this kind of money. Even with an as-tested price closing in on $40,000, the Miata RF outshines its competition with a free-revving engine, a terrific transmission, and of course its open-air cabin. We drive a Miata through Massachusetts country roads in this test drive review.
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Presenter: Matt Smith, Deputy Editor
Cinematography: Elliot Haney, Senior Video Producer
#mazda #miata #convertible
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0:00 The MX-5 Miata
0:35 History of the Miata
1:43 Kinematic Posture Control
2:22 The Driving Experience
3:49 The RF Club Trim
4:06 Design Impressions
5:55 Cargo and Storage Space?
7:13 Safety Features
8:45 Technology
10:42 Pricing
11:56 Final Thoughts

[@LiohJuney]

Have owned my 2016 ND1 GT Soft Top Miata (37k miles) since Sept 2016 and let me tell you, it's my absolute favorite vehicle. From its controllable/tossable nature to its sense of speed without actually speeding, no other car has ever made me smile just driving it down the street. I've owned 3 BMW 3-Series, a Mercedes C-Class, an Accord Coupe, and an Integra (RIP Bebe Jesus) and none of those vehicles can hold a candle to the Miata off fun factor alone. Can confirm it's a good road tripper as well. Drove from San Diego to Washington DC and back with a 42" TV in the passenger. Wish gas tank was bigger (11.9 gal about 350 mile range). Would upgrade to ND2 but nothing feels better then driving a vehicle that's already paid off.

[@BlackNAVYAmericanVET]

Best sports car I EVER DROVE ❤

[@th7321]

I bought one exactly a year ago and use it as a daily driver. Let me say I get cranky each day I don’t drive it. Interestingly I find myself hardly listening to music or podcasts when I drive this car as I like the involvement the driving provides. If you’re on the fence, don’t hesitate. Also skip the Brembo/Recaro package and save $4500 as the base car is great! Fine review - Thank you

[@StudlySoldier]

I disagree, I think the recaro seats are worth every penny, especially on longer drives.

[@chaff5]

A sports car in the barest sense? You mean *truest* sense. The ND Miata is a true sports car with no extra frills or gimmicks.

[@JamaicanMeCrazy]

I think these are gonna be fun collector cars when EVs fully take over

[@rreichar1]

I think this video misses that the small size (and light weight) is a feature, not a bug, of the Miata.

[@nasa1nk]

Just bought our 2022 MX-5 GT two weeks ago for the sole purpose of replacing our motorcycles. This car is a blast to drive, plain and simple.

[@jolkraeremeark6949]

Just moved the Harley on to next owner and thinking the RF needs to replace the bike.

[@nasa1nk]

We went with the convertible and love it. No matter which one it needs the manual transmission.

[@Rick-el2ph]

Good review. The only thing I would say is there are more differences between the base ST MX-5 and the RF Model other than just the hard top roof. There are a many more standard features included on the base RF. So it’s not $7000 more just to get the hard top.

[@carlosbrigett2574]

This guy should test drive pickup trucks or maybe Cadillac's.

[@limpunsing2229]

Indeed a fun-to-drive sports roadster A-1 review

[@shakur144]

After driving 3 years and 40000 miles with an 2019 miata rf, I bought an 2022 softop instead, lighter, easyer to open and close roof

[@jolkraeremeark6949]

Do you live in an area with 4 seasons?

[@shakur144]

@@jolkraeremeark6949 yep, belguim

[@Ambryu1]

Bought the 2016 model because there are more performance mods and so I could personalize it for the same cost as new.

[@Lat41]

Naive question here: how easy is it to replace the seats? Not having lumbar support is a deal killer, yet this is the car I want more than others…

[@StudlySoldier]

The recaros have lumbar support, it just isn't adjustable. The base seats are more like a hammock. Either way, getting the seats out is easier than many cars, due to the lack of roof.

[@cigarjefe]

If I weren’t 6’2”, I would buy this scoot.

[@janeymers7154]

Paco racing offers static seat brackets, so you can lower the seats. I am 6 1 and just barely fit and will buy these, even if they are illegal in germany. I recommend you ask in a forum or smth and ask if you can try sitting in one with the paco brackets, im pretty sure you will fit then. Had the same concerncs as you, but after taking a test drive i felt it was okay. Barely, but okay.

[@kylehoffman8830]

I'm 6'2", 205lbs, 34" inseam. I just brought home a 2023 Sport a few weeks ago and haven't had a bit of concern with fit. I have ~1.25" clearance between roof and head with the top up, and pedals are perfectly distanced from me with the seat all the way back so that I still have a slight bend to my knee with the clutch fully depressed. My wife and I were toying with the idea of a new motorcycle, and I jokingly mentioned the Miata as an alternative if I fit. Just so happens I fit perfectly. Trunk is just large enough to hold both of our backpacks and lunchboxes for work, so we've been using it as the DD and it's beyond great. My car prior to the Miata was a 2018 Shelby GT350 that I purchased new in 2018 and traded out of in 2022. I can confidently say I'd take a Miata 8 days a week over another Shelby. Put your butt in one to see if you fit if you haven't already. Phenomenal car!

[@TheCrazierz]

Damn, when he parks the car, you can see how tiny it is compared to the honda and truck lol wow

[@BlackNAVYAmericanVET]

Beautiful ❤

[@BlackNAVYAmericanVET]

The cabin materials are 100xs better than the 86

[@williamburkey4833]

I purchased a 2022 soft top and I bet 90% of the reviews are for the RF. Why? Costs more, adds weight, bigger blind spots and noisier with the top down. Yes it looks better with the top up but why buy the MX5 if not for that open air experience.

[@HisMajesty99]

That’s the way I would go! Soft top is the best. I have a 1990 NA Miata and it’s the only way I’d want a Miata, with the roof fully down!

[@philliprumans753]

The rf has plenty open air experience.

[@jayspies9860]

Did he not think to talk at all about why people DO buy this car - the fun factor? All he did was complain. They made over a million of these, for a reason, buddy. Sheesh.

[@carlosbrigett2574]

This guy is not the right one to do reviews on original roadsters. He needs to review Cadillacs instead. I have never heard one of reviewer complain about the lack of a fricken trunk in any Morgan and it's about twice the price of a Mazda MX-5.

[@carlosbrigett2574]

Personally, I think this guy should get the hell out of the best Roadster under $100K and get his ass back in his Diesel redneck pickup truck and continue playing like you're a 18 wheeler type.

[@williamburkey4833]

I can’t wait until this bearded look goes away. Get a razor and groom yourself to not look like Grizzly Adams!