2024 Mazda MX-5 (Facelift) Review: THIS IS INCREDIBLE!! Now EVEN BETTER to drive...

THEY'VE FINALLY UPDATED THE MAZDA MX-5!!
Mazda have nipped and tucked at the exterior, interior and drivetrain of the Mazda MX-5 to make the iconic, lightweight and CHEAP sports car even better. They've updated the tech, tweaked the exterior design and more importantly - have made it even better to drive.
But does that mean it is remarkably different? Let's talk about that in today's review!
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:11 Exterior Impressions
00:04:00 Exhaust Sound
00:04:07 Practicality
00:04:26 Interior Impressions
00:09:45 Drivetrain Updates and Changes
00:11:52 0-100km/h launch
00:12:32 On-road test
00:15:18 Race track test
00:18:26 Final Thoughts
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[@CarSauce]

CORRECTION: 08:08 - this White leather we don't get in Australia, but we do get a sweet, sweet Tan leather instead!

[@davidrome6066]

Yeah but only in boringmatic

[@cobbahall7463]

Ordered one 2 weeks ago. Can’t wait

[@CarSauce]

Nice! What’s wait times like?

[@McRcFly]

Enjoy mate 👍

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

Niiiice! I ordered one in early March, just got told it’ll be here in 3 weeks. (I’m in the UK). Can’t wait! 😍

[@N57Icarus]

absolutely right decision. you will have fun. I've been driving mine for 2 years and have already driven over 70,000 kilometers of fun on it.

[@AlexFarranGuitar]

@@N57Icarus thanks buddy, I can’t wait!

[@lmmo77]

41,520 AUD is definitely not 17,295 USD... I believe you meant 27,295 USD, which is still a great price.

[@nathansofparadise]

I've said it once, I will say it again the tiny compartment you had the key in is big enough to hold a pair of sunglasses.

[@itaybutavia1204]

Thanks for your review and information

[@cptndave1]

Got it love it. Excellent review.

[@BangKieu96]

dude I love your reviews

[@fifiandmax]

Bahahahaha that gear shift scene at 7:24

[@romano54321]

I told myself if they ever made one in standard red, I’ll buy one. I’ve been waiting 10 years now. I’ll just keep my wonderful red 99 Miata.

[@jymloke]

Friggin good review! I placed order for a GT one week ago… should I change to RS GT? Is the ride more bumpy than the standard? Dealer didn’t have a RS for me to try on.

[@gabutrux9617]

Do the rpm beside the horsepower mean that irs rhe max you should rev a car in each gear?

[@N57Icarus]

I got him myself. Guys, a pure recommendation from the heart.

[@tukarockermarx]

The interior is perfect on this, i have a 2023 rf black w terracotta and the only thing id change is the screen

[@uttamkrdey9056]

Mazda's been cooking recently 🔥🔥🔥

[@CarSauce]

To be fair this was 🔥 9 years ago 😅

[@lorinsdawood842]

No they absolutely haven’t lol

[@paulklp8262]

It's been a slow cook then. My 2017 RF GT is falling apart 😂

[@Audios81]

It’s $27k USD. Not $17k, just an FYI

[@IhsaanNifla-rz3dp]

Bro u r doing so good, you are so speed mouth , thats the one thing that is a minus for your video. And this is too detailish , u can do a thing about it too

[@Koishishibaman]

I have owned a90, 92 autocross car, and a 93Le. All handled very well. I would like a Nd, but the stock suspension is way too soft to drive fast. Think mazda should have made the recaro and brembo package much firmer to handle properly. I am thinking about a used one with about $3000 extra to make it the correct car for me.

[@jot2386]

ordered GT RS in Feb but ETA is Aug due to parts shortage

[@TheHayabusa09]

Is it just me, or are there panel gap differences of the bonnet when viewed head-on?? (02:23)

[@kommentelek.]

@4:26 I didn't know that brown car comes with red colored doors :D

[@RRR_Motorsports]

Nice to see something that isn't a saic motor product for once

[@davidrome6066]

You don’t need a touchscreen as just drive the car as the tech isn’t what you want. I drive a current manual Mazda 3 with the dial and it’s much easier than a touchscreen

[@tedhansolo]

Still way cheaper than in the US. It's great that you guys have Chinese brands to make the car market more competitive.

[@rtmpgt]

This'll be my next car. :)

[@JoeBleaux69]

1:18 I WISH it was $17k

[@SaWuDOHC]

7:23 i will never buy a used car. this is why manufacturers dont want to build manuals and give you a warranty

[@wackit6756]

Ugh..beautiful car but why does Mazda offer awful colors? 🤢

[@squishy6153]

seriously,y such boring colours on new cars these days :(

[@trapjudas1631]

That’s my biggest complaint with the ND. I love my ND1, but I’m in the process of reupholstering the interior in a “Rolex” green leather and wrapping the exterior in some kind of pale yellow. Incredible car with such disappointingly boring colors lol

[@stms4411]

I appreciate that Mazda didn’t ruin aspects of the car as they refreshed. I really doubt I’d find much value out of the advancements they’ve made since my 2021 club was made (including the supposedly improved steering, new diff or KPC. Would buy an RF for the wind buffeting. Good review but a dick move to abuse the shifter when you were praising it. Know it’s a press car but no need to treat it that poorly.

[@MM-jl1ws]

This or the MK8 Fiesta ST for driving fun? :D

[@A861967]

Train spotter’s rejoice 😂

[@Sydebern]

Can one over 6 ft fit in this?

[@kremp1834]

if you are over 6 ft i recommend sitting in one. but if your body proportions are quite equal id estimate on the soft top max hight is 6'3, note that there is also a lowering bracket for the seats aftermarket :)

[@harveylamb1064]

Looks like they have added what you got if you bought the Abarth 124 Spider.

[@BlackNAVYAmericanVET]

Apple Tag 2023 and below….. for tracking ❤

[@Paul-jb6rk]

The Recaro seats on the international versions of this car are way better.

[@dave12113]

Ooooh that brown is a bit pantone 448 c..

[@mighty_bunny]

Re: whether that's a B or C pillar. It's actually ND pillar. :) (For clarity's sake I am kidding.)

[@Buddy1530]

960 views in 2 hours?

[@RichTallent]

Why did we not discuss the ridiculous handbrake! 😂

[@itaybutavia1204]

Digital gauges..🤮🤮 Just analog !

[@charlesrogers8420]

Bidenomics makes the MX-5 even more appealing. Affordable fun. Bravo Mazda.

[@fatsoluble]

1:53 why is the Mazda logo squishy

[@Paul-jb6rk]

The bonnet is thin aluminum and kinda flexible for weight reduction. Just don’t go sitting on it.

[@anbu999]

Cow poo paint colour. Well done Mazda

[@je2338]

Entertaining car reviews. But not sure if I'd want to be out on the piss with you.

[@teraris]

Disabling the touchscreen is a good thing.

[@bitbat9]

Yes because using the dial with CarPlay is so intuitive. Rather than you know just pressing the button you want

[@damienfrizzell9394]

went a bit flacid at the rear dont u think?

[@CarSauce]

I get that enough at home, I don’t need this on KZbin 🤨

[@reginald7214]

​@@CarSauce😂😆

[@jammiedodger7040]

The paint is brown.

[@bobby3914]

Poop brown, Mazda should make orange or yellow I would buy an RF

[@jwazftw4200]

Put Miata ND3 in the title as well.

[@davidrome6066]

So called we don’t call the MX5 a miata as it’s a stupid name 🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@screamingstrings76]

@@davidrome6066 itll never not be a miata, deal with it

[@davidrome6066]

@@screamingstrings76 and as I’ve said not in Australia 🇦🇺 thankgod. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@stevenhill6214]

@@screamingstrings76 Not in the UK either!

[@stevenhill6214]

@@davidrome6066 Not in the UK either!

[@user-yf4fw9jk2q]

Couldn't finish this review. This guy is a total bore.

[@pawekwas8815]

This is not a color for a fun car ☹️.

[@AyaWetts]

Thats such an ugly color on it... made me literally cringe