They don't build them like this anymore! Mazda MX-5 Review 2024 Facelift

[@51madmitch]

How refreshing to see a car review that’s not a boring EV 🥱or an all the same looking SUV (sports lol) bulbus barge, many thanks, fun car to drive.

[@michaelarcher6278]

I was a Nissan man for 40 years, last year I bought my first Mazda (a model 2 hatcchback) I love my Mazda, especially the manual gear box. Really good video, thanks for posting it. ❤

[@graemeelsender817]

I now have a 21 plate Defender 90 and a 21 plate MX5 Sport and the MX5 never fails to put a smile on my face. This is now my 3rd MX5 and I absolutely love them. Very cheap too run fun !!!

[@johnmoulton9728]

Yes I agree please please keep it tradition, my first car was an 1960’s Austin Healey, I am now it my 70’s but I just might buy one, happy days

[@TheRealDave5150]

The 1989 MX-5 was itself a homage to the 1960's Lotus Elan.

[@LoveToCode7]

I've owned Mazdas for over 20 years and my last 2 have the scroller. I'm so used to it that it's become natural.

[@TheGrimSleeper7]

Does it come with a free, colour-matching cat?

[@AutoSocialUK]

Yes it does 😂😂

[@ingatestone100]

@@AutoSocialUKjust don’t tell them the cat christened the Front ……..lol

[@alexandergraham6912]

And they have the nerve to call it an underpowered car meant for "pussies".....

[@plasticplastic8418]

I really enjoy with your smiley face. MX-5 Is this…a therapy. Great car and great video !

[@johnsolimine1164]

@@ingatestone100 Yes, the cat sprayed the MX front end... it's in the video. Dogs Rule!

[@socanwejusttalk]

I love the cat helping you show off the car!!

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

Recently, Mazda took the decision to discontinue the 2.0 MX-5 for the European Union, but it will remain for sale in the UK. This now leaves them only with the 1.5 engine.

[@pauldempsey4981]

The 1.5 L is the more suitable engine, just as Japan intended. The 2.0 L is surplus to requirements on twisting, European roads. I wouldn't expect any American to understand that "corners" only exist on our city streets. We have "bends", "twists", "hairpins", and "chicanes'. No one is drag racing an MX-5.

[@jdmguy44]

​@@pauldempsey4981yep the ND was actually conceived around the 1.5. The 2.0 was really for the US market.

[@antoniolopez2322]

@@pauldempsey4981 Thanks for your review, but I´ll keep my unsuitable 2.0. Torque is always welcome, specially in a NA engine. The 1.5 is fun but lacks a LSD and HP out of corners

[@P.J.B.769]

The best selling 2 seater on the planet and has been for a long time i believe. I have driven a mk 1&2 version great handling cars and i'm sure the latest versions are no different. Not keen on that grey i think i would go for red. Good review Tish.

[@kickstand801]

It's important to hold on to heritage, but it's just as important to adapt to the modern times, especially with these gas prices! Right off the bat: the colour. It seems like every car enthusiasts has a thing a grey colours on cars, and with good reason. That Aero Grey sparkles like a diamond! Love the aggressive style at the front with the LEDSs. The wheels are gorgeous, as expected. As although it's not the fastest, it has the right amount of power that you need. I'm curious as to how this stacks up to other Japanese competitors like the Subaru BRZ, and of course the more iconic Toyota GR86 with its reliable All Wheel Drive. Great review as always!!!

[@ManuNarang]

The GR86 does not have AWD

[@toshitanaka1550]

Both are rear wheel drive. GR86 and the BRZ twins will have problems with their engines if they are basically driven hard on the track with oil leakage. Over all if you don’t drive the boxer engine hard you should get a decent vehicle for everyday driving granted with proper season tires depending on your location. The Miata’s is pretty reliable and it can track pretty well without a sweat. Both car are used for different purposes, but you can’t go wrong with both since they are pretty good for the value and being dependable as long as you take care of the car you drive.

[@rossward]

always really enjoy your reviews so your cat didn't want to for a ride with you although when they're put in a car they usually know they're going to the vets

[@tangyiutong]

4:30 as I also used to have an ND MX5, this is a firmly a NON ISSUE for me, Mazda actually once collaborated with the BBC on a panorama documentary about modern cars’ infotainment system, using a touchscreen whilst driving is far more distracting than using physical controls, this is a safety decision and focuses the driver to the task at hand, driving. What’s more is that it keeps the screen clean & clear & free of oily fingerprints, so it’s nice & tidy & always easy to read.

[@paulrb894]

Very cute and lovely shape.. Car not bad either 😅xx

[@itsthedaveee]

One of a rare breed now! I'd love one of these for some sunmer fun. I'm the same as you, amazing how we get used to simplicities such as digital speedometers 🤣 another brill review Tish 😁

[@jdmguy44]

The MX-5 is just a great car. Period.

[@citizencase17]

Very good review, thanks !

[@dannyphamous]

It's about time 😊. It's my everyday car. Great review!

[@anthonystevens8683]

I 've always had a soft spot for the MX-5 from when the MK1 was introduced. I nearly got one of the previous generations a long time ago but as the point made during the video back then it would have been a second car and I didn't have room or the cash to spare for a second car but it did come close to being my only car. I think I prefer the face lift version as the DRLs seems to be a little at odds with the style in my case. Maybe I'll revisit my decision not to get one at some point in the future as I don't need the practicality of a 'normal' car as much as I did back then. A cracking review as usual Tish and thanks for sharing but as you mention it would be great to have the choice between the touch screen and the scroller. Maybe a software update could allow that I don't know..

[@azaph_yt]

Yea, I would love to get one too, but can only afford one car, and as my only car it would really be quite impractical.

[@terryosborn]

Hi Tish, great video as always! Recently purchased a CX30 as my daily and love the rotary controller and hats off to Mazda for not allowing touch screen whilst driving, superb safety feature. Like you I like a digital speed readout as well as analogue - on the MX5 you could have Waze on your Apple CarPlay centre screen - this gives you your current speed, speed limit and a warning if you go over alternatively for motorway or average speed areas just set your cruise control. There are probably other apps that would give you a digital speed display. 😊

[@ThrottleBody]

Great car. More fun than any supercar.

[@tangyiutong]

@AutoSocialUK Might be worth learning heel & toe driving cars like this, you’ll be able to enjoy them a hell of a lot more

[@user-cj7dv2kc6d]

Brilliant lovely special .... cat steals the show. Those are the dark gunmetal wheels... there is only one color and those are them.

[@speakatron5634]

Excellent review. I'd love one of these if I could afford. I's struggle to decide between the soft top and the RF, though. Only thing you forgot to show us was the boot!

[@roberttye5908]

Hi Tish, I would like to have seen a more digital cockpit but the MX5 has always been so good. Regards. Robert.

[@edmundhayes1840]

Looks a fun car. Definitely buy one! Or a gr86 for a little more room? I can understand the touchscreen not working on the move to stop the driver leaning forwards but it's not a great implementation here. What yours cat's name?

[@tbeau6663]

Lovely car........The RF for me every time!! Stuff the rag top

[@FYProduction]

I love it without the touch screen. Due to the info dial, I get fewer finger smudges and prints on my info screen.

[@laurentiutrifan8173]

Hi, Tish 💙 Looove the MX-5 ! ❤

[@barriepountney3598]

I think it is a real driver's car which most new cars are not more power to Mazda keep up the good work 😄

[@johnlaine2654]

These MX 5s are also in Automatic and Targa Top models here in Australia.

[@robertknowles3365]

Great car , great cat , great lady , even greater review

[@Saboda53]

Good question! And there’s a good answer: the reason why touchscreen is disabled when moving is SAFETY and “distracted driving” - it’s safer to use the dials than it is to AIM your bouncing, outstretched arm, hand & finger to hit a tiny point on a jiggling, bouncy screen. Doing that is more dangerous because it requires more of your brain to successfully do. Now you know.

[@azaph_yt]

Nice. I'm glad Mazda didn't turn the MX-5 into a 4-ton SUV.

[@Tincup4691]

Back in the day I had a ND1 as a daily driver, for years, it can be a daily driver. Depends on your needs so I don't accept that it can't be a daily driver..

[@sharonec5419]

I think its a good idea that you can not use the touchscreen while driving and that all cars should do that as you should be looking at the road not at a touchscreen while driving.

[@RobertMackenzie-yn8ig]

Great cars I have a late mark 3 Brilliant cars , glad you got this to test Triss Oh and a cat just walks into shot , never work with Animals 😂

[@patrickh7368]

Thing “Moggie” approves of “Aero Grey” it matches his fur coat…..😂

[@johnlaine2654]

Unbelievable how expensive cars are in Europe. Here in Australia it’s only a bit over 40,000 Australian dollars here. That’s just over £21,000.. I couldn’t afford to buy a new car over there. My VW TCROSS ( Style model) was only $36,000AUD ( about £19,000).

[@harshvardhan5717]

This car made for you my Lady❤

[@imonkey01]

There is touch for Carplay at least. It's in the settings. I can't remember if it works for the rest of it or not. Guess, I don't notice since I'm always in Carplay (with touch).

[@gchin6916]

Owned each generation close to 30 yrs… most were 1st year of each generation except the NC, owned ‘90 NA, ‘99 NB, 09 NC, 17 RF LE, all MT, when I owned my NA , most said it was a cute car, a girlie car. The NB was my favorite with just more refined than the NA, with an aggressive looks, one I kept the longest, and wasn’t an initial fan of the NC, and delay upgrading the NC to 2nd gen of the NC, due to issues with NB, rust cancer…the NC was teased as a clown car… it was big and wide, and cheaply made interior and engine had too much plastic, jump to the RF and is my favorite and best Miata made so far, NB my 2nd favorite and NA my 3rd choice and NC last… agree Mazda kept the original ingredient in the Miata NA in each generation.

[@lochansivanandancars892]

Hey Tish, great video as usual 😀Can you please tell me what the boot capacity is for the MX-5. When I searched it up it said 130L. Is it correct? I think that manufacturers don't make small, fun and cheerful cars like the MX-5 due to the lack of demand from the public. Nowadays people want something that is economical, safe and easy to drive in town whilst having loads of practicality. Looking forward to the new Picanto review. 😄

[@ok_computer12]

I saw a cat! Subscribed!m and liked!

[@patrickbateman7122]

It's the caaavvaaa woman!

[@pauldempsey4981]

You can put the roof up at "any speed". Alexa, what's a parachute?

[@karlInSanDiego]

If any car should be a daily, it's the Miata. I'm not sure why you say it's not good for the motorway. Is it uncomfortable?

[@AutoSocialUK]

@@karlInSanDiego that’s why I said I’m sure lots of people disagree 😅 I mean, if you’re doing a lot of motorway miles it’s a little noisy and the manual gear box can get a little tiresome. I think maybe I’ve also just been a bit spoilt!

[@geenmakkie]

@@AutoSocialUK I have an ND RF and it is perfectly fine on the motorway, although driving on winding country roads is of course a lot more fun. I have driven from the Netherlands to the south of Germany using the German Autobahn (800 kilometers) and was quite comfortable. I don’t understand why you think the manual gearbox would be tiresome, since especially on the motorway you rarely have to shift gears.

[@davidhalliwell6844]

Is that fabric hood water tight ?

[@AutoSocialUK]

@@davidhalliwell6844 yes very much so 😊

[@davidhalliwell6844]

@@AutoSocialUK Thnx

[@gwapogreg5837]

You can make the 2024 touch screen in the settings .

[@geenmakkie]

Yes, strange that she missed that the screen can operate as a touch screen when using Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Many other reviewers do mention that. She also did not seem te be aware that there are two more storage boxes behind the seats in the soft top version (one in the RF version). She also did not seem to know about the design change of the tail lights. I like her reviews, but this was not her best.

[@stuartmitchell6331]

The new screen is touch screen on CarPlay or auto when driving The whole system is touchscreen when stopped

[@AutoSocialUK]

Except the whole screen isn’t touchscreen because you saw me touching it 😅

[@Throttle.Monkey]

@@AutoSocialUKI think you have to toggle the “touch in motion” setting.

[@markwoods2320]

Yes you can change the settings to make it touch on the move for Apple CarPlay / android auto. My cx5 has the same system .

[@AutoSocialUK]

@@markwoods2320 really? The guys from Mazda told me that CarPlay only works as a touchscreen when you’re static?

[@markwoods2320]

I was told the same , but after seeing a way round it via the settings on a you tube video , it now works as a touch screen on the go using Apple car play . The rest of the system only works when stationary .

[@uptone12111]

So funny, the last 10 years tech in cars has been wacky.Doesn't matter how much you spend.They're all trying to find their way

[@philipmulligan4325]

Dampners?

[@robertlloyd7493]

😅 does this model come with 2 cats ?

[@mooferoo]

Cat!

[@HIOP0]

You are incorrect with your statement that Mazda moved the "foglights" from the lower bumper into the headlamp units and you even strengthened your error by illustrating ( 2:40 ) a static shot of the pre facelift model, which shows the DLR's illuminated, as they were positioned there, prior to being integrated into the headlamps as with the exact model beside you. Try reading the press kit, even less excuse having the car in the metal beside you.

[@geenmakkie]

@@HIOP0 You are a bit harsh, but not incorrect. She also missed the extra storage boxes behind the seats and was wrong about the screen, which can be operated as a touch screen while driving, using Android Auto or Apple Car Play. Her research was poor. Not a good review.

[@HIOP0]

@@geenmakkie Within the context of KZbin, contributors including her use content to earn a crust. In those situations, it is incumbent upon them to complete thorough preparation before filming and putting up for consumption. If she did not know that there are motoring enthusiasts searching for new, fresh and most importantly accurate information, she should by now be familiar with this reasonable expectation. Seems to be the case that one lives or "dies" on the basis of their most recent content and a succession of failures, guarantees lost subs and reduced income. If that is not motivation enough, they cannot have any reasonable expectations for continuing advancement.

[@peterthwaites5891]

If only they`d added a digital mph to the centre of the rev counter..

[@aralevonian8391]

Should be a touch screen

[@tonyireland2234]

That colour is awful.I had a black 2021 RF .Just got a 2024 Homura RF in soul crystal red.I have had more compliments in 2 weeks then I had in 3 years with the black one.The 2024 models are so much better to drive.The 2021 model did average 50mg on a 400 mile trip once run in..Dont get one unless its red.....

[@jdmguy44]

Subjective. I think the Aero grey looks brilliant.

[@toyotaprius79]

You'd think Maxda had the common sense to bolt in a 48v mild hybrid a decade ago, but no.....

[@puciohenzap891]

Thankfully they don't. Keep it classic.

[@kickstand801]

Same thing I'm saying. I do love classics but I hate stopping at the gas station all the damn time.

[@tonyireland2234]

@@kickstand801 Stop for a 2 hour charge then.

[@kickstand801]

@@tonyireland2234 regen braking, son.

[@jdmguy44]

More weight, more complexity. No way. Mazda keeping the MX-5 the way it should be.

[@genepatrick4232]

14:09 PM This car 🚗 is and always has been to small. The design is not that attractive. Never been impressed with it.

[@tonyireland2234]

Its fine for people that aren't over weight.If your not impressed with them why are you watching this video and commenting on it ? Are you jealous ? I would to know what car you drive.I mean in real life not an Xbox.

[@genepatrick4232]

@@tonyireland2234 First of all, I watch the channel because it about cars and we are asked by the host to comment on the vehicle being tested, secondly no one is suppose to driving in small cars because its not safe (especially for accidents which can be very severe), and third, I am not jealous of anything or any one, and what ever I drive is none of your business. If you have a problem with comments being made on this channel please log of and find something else to do rather than pick fights with others who are contributing to this channel.

[@jdmguy44]

LOL pull the other one! The design couldn't be more attractive if it tried. Someone needs to get a sight test.

[@genepatrick4232]

@@jdmguy44 My sight is just fine, the design is jack up. You need to take a chill pill, everybody sees things differently and there's no reason for attacks on another.