2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review

[@Wheatman45]

The exterior trunk release is under the bumper off center on the right side

[@EmmettLBrown2015]

I have a 2020 RF GT For about 11 months now and I absolutely love it, I love the cabin and I love feeling snug inside of my ride, I find it very engaging. It's the best car I've ever driven

[@RagShop1]

Great review, Natalie! I'd be a bit torn between this and a GR 86 but if I went Miata, I'd go for a base soft-top, as simple and cheap as possible.

[@axelfiraxa]

4:20, the trunk can be opened by a button to the right of the number plate light. With the keyless entry it can be opened without unlocking the rest of the car.

[@planbparadise2046]

The soft-top 1.5L (132 HP) that we also get here in Europe, weight distribution is 50/50 (also). 2.0L slightly more nose-heavy 😗

[@ajcivicracer]

I went for the soft top because of the better rear view. The hard top though has the advantage of protection from a strong roof top and does not get used by cats as a scratching post. With that said, my car is in the garage when I'm home.😆

[@acarlson985]

I have a soul red 24 rf. I've owned many fun cars from mild to wild and this one has been my favorite. Does everything well and is a welcome change from all the 4k-5k overweight pigs running around these days. Also, if you turn your own wrench, everything is simple and easy to work on unlike the joy I had on some of my previous german cars which needed specialty tools for everything...

[@adamlyman8293]

Good review Natalie!

[@lupinsea]

The fuel economy numbers are off based on real world driving. They're rated several MPG too low. In mixed driving in the Seattle area, running through the gears, revving out the engine on acceleration, basically driving "naughty" much of the time I'm averaging around 37+ mpg. If I'm cruising the highways and freeways I'll nudge above 40 mpg (40.2 mpg is easy to get). When I'm out on a Miata Club run and where running hard on the back roads I'm doing somewhere between 37.2 - 38+ mpg. This is insane for the fun you get. Anyways, fantastic car. Mine is my daily driver and it makes even mundane errands a special treat. To say nothing of actually going on a drive for fun.

[@planbparadise2046]

LOL - Nobody reads the manual anymore - rear trunk open button on the right side under the bumper lip - though you need the key on you...

[@cptndave1]

Nobody needs the manual anymore 😂. Speak for yourself

[@billyrock8305]

#2 dream convertible sports car.

[@derekjoe22]

What's #1?

[@oscarmitc]

How did U get the black roof with the brembo breaks and recaro seats? It's actually not possible to configurate that combination. Not in Germany...

[@ag4allgood]

My 2016 Club soft top was a great car but as my daily that Mazda navigation system was quirky & was not getting updates since 2019. So this year I ordered a 2024 Club soft top with that same Brembo brakes / BBS wheels & Recaro seats. It took 4.5 months to arrive from Hiroshima Japan to the Midwest. The wait was worth it. In my 2016 the Mazda navi couldn't find the Mazda dealer that I went to order my car because it was built after 2019 ! I had to stop & ask directions to find it. The new 2024 Club has taken navigation to another level. I tell Alexa where I want to go & 20 seconds later Google Maps has my route showing on the infotainment screen. Even warns me of objects in the road 1/2 mile before I see them. Overall the step up from the ND1 to the ND3 was worth it to me. The list of improvements Mazda made would be long from the ND1. They keep getting better but from the outside they almost look the same.

[@nickschuller9861]

RF perfect for extreme weather hot or cold, quiet, and then awesome with open targa top when weather permits. Great all round daily driver sports car.

[@Ultra54able]

is it me or was the audio mix of this very heavy on the high frequency?

[@nickgsj]

I'd love to see the proper Hatchback with lighter and roomier version, instead of the RF.

[@Dornpunzel]

Exactly my car. The RF Homura (German) in zircon sand. So looking forward to watching this now. :-)

[@cardo1111]

An excellent and well-researched review 👍🏽

[@Karmazov]

That color will look pretty good with matte bronze wheels.

[@stephendibari5010]

A great looking roadster, im sure its a blast to drive. Quality & craftmanship looks great Mazda makes a sleek looking car, this one is just too small.

[@rembo183]

Love the RF in Soul Red!

[@derekfoulk4692]

For my next car I might actually get one of these as a daily driver. But hopefully they continue to make them until I get to there.

[@Joe_Montfort]

I had a 2000 NB that I loved. Most fun car I’ve ever owned. Were I to buy one now, I _might_ instead go for the RF. It would be something different, and I have no garage.

[@amycole5093]

The RF gt, in soul red, is a head turner! And mine, with the mt, is in transit to the dealer now 😊

[@daveed4475]

This car is the only thing that makes me wish I was shorter. Just can’t quite fit comfortably 😢

[@wny9521]

Buttress c pillars are horrible for drivers view when driving. Ill take the soft top any day.

[@raemishelle970]

Hi how do I apply for your gift a car program

[@cardo1111]

Regarding which one I'd choose the RF all day long. Love the styling, with that option very Lotus-like.

[@rembo183]

This is an outstanding review and I own one.

[@jazzfan7491]

Had a 99 loved it. Got stolen in LA

[@J.W.W.]

At those prices, the Miata I want is a used Miata

[@dystopia-usa]

Great car but I'm not a fan of the available colors. I would buy a 2024/2025 RF 6-MT if it was available in Polymetal Gray Metallic (Carbon Edition color).

[@constantinedimopoulos1110]

You are way too close to the steering wheel. If the airbag goes, lookout.

[@steveholman3451]

My guess is that she will not grow any taller 😄…. Short legs need to reach pedals for operation! 😉😜

[@steveholman3451]

My guess is that she will not grow any taller😄…. Short legs need to reach the pedals for operation!! 😉😜

[@r6mt09]

Over $40k for the RF no thanks

[@paulm6481]

Why would any one buy a hard top Miata? 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤦🏽‍♀️🤣

[@NIKKG]

Mazda should make a larger 4 seater of this car, it will give the Mustang some competition.

[@KidNato]

A 4 seater would completely kill what makes this car great.

[@bitbat9]

Actually yes!! They should make it into a crossover!!!

[@KidNato]

@@bitbat9 talk about a limp troll

[@bitbat9]

@@KidNato not trolling ford should hire me

[@robpet4424]

What a awful color......why ?

[@SkeletalMisunderstanding]

Her vocal fry drives me nuts.

[@rembo183]

What does that mean? Fry?