2024 Mazda MX-5 GT RS (manual) review - 0-100 & POV test drive

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@chrisgrieves1468 2 ай бұрын

Mine is exactly like this except in Deep Crystal Blue. As a (now) single empty-nester it is absolutely a daily driver. Under $55k on-road through Motor Scout (recommended!). The special thing with these is being fun at any speed, even the weekly supermarket run. You don't need to be going fast to enjoy, but full-grin when you do. RF is best of both worlds for this use. Nice review! Being 171cm 63kg does help with this car it must be said. For once, it is useful to be a bit smaller than average :)

@bmc8989 5 ай бұрын

Just gotta say....one of the best motoring journalism/review channels in Australia.

@Richard1855 5 ай бұрын

I took delivery of my 2024 MX-5 RF (Aero Grey Metallic) a month ago and still getting to know it. I was advised to do a “test fit” before even considering buying a MX-5 and glad I did as I am 5’10” (on the old money) and is probably about the maximum height limit. From the video, I could see the top of your head is sticking a bit above the seat head restraint. I can feel the drive through the gear knob and the gearbox is very forgiving, with gear change to be fluid and it must definitely be a manual. Auto is a kill joy, I know as my previous drive was an auto. I can definitely feel steering feedback through the steering wheel and getting used to the Lane Departure Warning, albeit having to adjust my driving style slightly. Driver’s leg room restriction could be because of engine being North-South(starter motor location), whereas the passenger has more. RF is more practical, especially here in WA. It is definitely a driver’s car, which is the reason I bought one. Put a smile on my face, ZOOM ZOOM.

@mheeler 5 ай бұрын

@@Richard1855 Want a plate ? I have MX5 GT RF you can have for less than replacement 😁

@screamingstrings76 4 ай бұрын

I'm 6'1" and I fit perfectly fine in my 23 RF Club. I doubt I could wear a helmet for track use, but that isn't really something I'm worried about either.

@jamesralph5908 5 ай бұрын

The base model soft top with manual sounds like the perfect configuration. I think the hard top isn’t as special or iconic as the soft top

@converdis449 5 ай бұрын

From our experience you are spot on. We still own our RFGT bought it new in 2017 . It’s not a real MX5 for me it kinda feels like a Mazda3 with a big sunroof compared to my 2016 1.5 6 speed manual ND

@nic867 5 ай бұрын

It is heavier and only looks better when closed

@justinbennitt835 4 ай бұрын

@@converdis449 you're honestly saying that an MX-5 RF feels more like a Mazda3 with a big sunroof than it feels like an MX-5 Roadster? 🤣

@converdis449 4 ай бұрын

@@justinbennitt835 having owned 5 MX5’s. an NA, 2 + NB’d and 2 + ND’s.one of which is the RF that we still own from 2017, the RF doesn’t have the same purity, feeling or balance of the stop top. My wife loves the RF but for me personally we may as well own a Mazda3 Astijab😂

@justinbennitt835 4 ай бұрын

@@converdis449 I'm not contesting the RF's lack of "purity, feeling or balance" compared to the Roadster. I'm questioning your claim that an RF feels more like a Mazda3 than a Roadster. That's pure exaggeration.

@Mezee621 4 күн бұрын

I just purchased a Mazda MX-5 RF GT RS manual due in April 2025 black

@romanc7798 3 ай бұрын

Hows the seat comfort is it ok for back pain? And are ur feet shifted to the right slightly cause of the gearbox?

@shanks120y 5 ай бұрын

Nice use of the 100 mile an hour tape 🤣

@mahcooharper9577 5 ай бұрын

Is an absolutely lovely car - I find it hard to fit in NDs but had no problem in my NA but jeez they're a nice thing. It's fantastic they still make cars like that. I usually agree with you on most things but I'm really not a fan of that colour haha...

@drivingenthusiastaustralia 5 ай бұрын

@@mahcooharper9577 Haha. Maybe it doesn’t look so good on video but in person I like it because it’s unique and gives a modern vibe. I probably wouldn’t option it if it were my car but still…

@planbparadise2046 5 ай бұрын

The transmission may get better as it wears out?!

@mheeler 5 ай бұрын

Lovely fun car to drive but I’m 6’ 1” so ended up realising it was too cramped even for a weekender. The RF roof buffeted a bit much. Sold and went to a Porsche 981 Boxster which isn’t as playful but more settled and comfortable on longer trips. I know it won’t be as cheap to run though…

@odinikita4821 5 ай бұрын

The 981 Boxster is an awesome car, congrats. Is it an S?

@mheeler 5 ай бұрын

@@odinikita4821 Sadly not. Not as many S’s to pick from. The Base with a PSE actually sounds better 🫣

@odinikita4821 5 ай бұрын

@@mheeler yes I've heard the base with pse sounds great. I have an S with pdk, pasm, sports chrono etc. Standard it was too quiet so I got a SOUL valved exhaust from America, very happy. The mx5 is a great car, I had an NC however imo the Boxster is just better. Also I don't think you'll lose on the Porsche. BTW mine has proven very reliable and I have found a specialist porsche mechanic that comes to your house to service the car that way you know exactly what has been done, I'm in Melbourne, if you want his details

@edjack1993 5 ай бұрын

Nice. Would go grey though.

@behindthebuild8016 5 ай бұрын

Imagine this with a Yaris GR engine or a daza in it would be a lot of fun

@marcusgeorge1825 5 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same about having that little 3 cylinder turbo engine. However, it would need some more rubber at the rear to cope with that smack of low torque and would perhaps upset the overall dynamics of the car. Arguably, the naturally aspirated engine is best suited for driver engagement and overall fun factor.

@Hapkido82AUS 5 ай бұрын

With the similar cost and interior space may as well just buy the GR Yaris instead?...

@RRR_Motorsports 5 ай бұрын

Type r k20 Keep it na 3 cyl sound garbage

@behindthebuild8016 5 ай бұрын

Drive both and see for yourself very different

@behindthebuild8016 5 ай бұрын

Would be great but very hard to find plus hard to get approved as engine is older than the chassis

@gregjenkins2925 5 ай бұрын

the brake test 100>0 of 40M's., highlights the need to improve its braking system. ABS is active, so better tyres are required first.

@pete8181 5 ай бұрын

Not sure of the root of the problem, but agree, 40m was a surprise for weight and nature of the car

@joewhite8079 5 ай бұрын

@pete8181 it isnt good that's for sure considering in about 35m i can get my 1.7t volvo s60 from 100 to a stop and in only 1 more meter a 2.35ton prado pulls up at 41m vs a 40m mx5.

@mexicanbatman666 5 ай бұрын

Relax, data anomalies, conditions on the day road surface etc… I did 53 laps of Sandown in an ND MX5 on a track day stock brakes non brembos and didn’t have a single issue, however it need a fluid flush as I was hard on it

@gregjenkins2925 5 ай бұрын

@@mexicanbatman666 - your points are valid, BUT, 1100 KG car Quad Brembo's up front, and it takes 40Metres to stop from 100kph ? its 8 to10 Meters longer than it should be.. especially at 1100KG.

@steffenkawa8374 5 ай бұрын

@@gregjenkins2925 race pads and sticky tires will help a lot. But yes it should be under 35m (warm)

@mateok15 4 ай бұрын

RF all day

@perpetualgrin5804 5 ай бұрын

It is so strange for me to see such high revs. I seldom go over 2000rpm in my 380.😅

@CorvetteSpeed 4 ай бұрын

DUDE YOUR STEERING WHEEL is on the wrong side of the car

@drivingenthusiastaustralia 4 ай бұрын

I didn't put it there.

@Mexxx65 5 ай бұрын

100th Like for the Mighty Miata!!!!

@theinvisible11 5 ай бұрын

I noticed you short-shifted during your acceleration runs. Fuel cut-off is 7500rpm in 1st and 2nd, then 7200 in 3-6th gear. Fastest times are achieved by shifting right at fuel-cut off.

@drivingenthusiastaustralia 5 ай бұрын

@@theinvisible11 Wrong. Peak power is at 7000rpm. Revving it to redline was/is slower. Keep in mind the video is just a video; not a timed run. Vbox testing (around 7 runs) was done off camera so I could concentrate on finding the best time. Figures at the end are my best result of the day.

@theinvisible11 5 ай бұрын

Peak power is not automatically the best shift point. You are a journalist not an engineer.

@MrPabsify 4 ай бұрын

@theinvisible11 Correct. Shifting up at the limit assures that you are closer to peak power in the next gear, as you will shift up at a higher speed, and the car is using it's own gained inertia to get to those last 500 RPMs as power starts to fall from 7k revs. The loss of power from 7k to 7.5k RPMs is small compared to engaging the next gear at lower RPMs. This engine would need a lot more torque to compensate shifting early.

@drivingenthusiastaustralia 4 ай бұрын

@@theinvisible11 I'll tried plenty of runs with the Vbox and the best result was shifting at around 7000rpm. Shifting higher caused a slower time. I'll do it again soon and show it on camera - I'll be testing the roadster version in a few weeks.

@drivingenthusiastaustralia 4 ай бұрын

@@theinvisible11 Also, I'm not an engineer but I've tested over 1000 different cars across 0-100 and the 1/4 mile. You don't need an engineer to extract the best times.