Here's Why the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata Is the Best Miata Yet

[@sentoneYYC]

I’ll never understand how Doug comes up with those scores,,, like: Engine “engine is not that powerful and the car is heavy so that gives an 8 out of 10” Comfort “awesome seats, great material and plenty of leg room so that gives 2 out 10” 8 + 2 out of 20 gives you 3848854 out 100 which puts the car above my bicycle but below my spaceship

[@theone.8884]

Lmao that shits mad funny 👏👏👏👏

[@MikeS10]

lmao

[@micaelmunoz5417]

😂😂😂😂😂😭😭😭

[@sentoneYYC]

Hey Big Rob Fitness Watch my fuarkin video you sir are banned from the internet until you fully understand the meaning of “sarcasm”, believe me you don’t wanna wander through these lands without such powerful skill... besides making fun of Doug’s scores is the base of his channel,,,, who in heel makes 1 gazillion of compliments when talking about comfort and give a score of 2 out of 10 hahahaha

[@Pernection]

@Hey Big Rob Fitness Watch my fuarkin video No. They are actually to conservative

[@johnrogers2826]

Doug is the type of guy who blushes when he calls a convertible, "topless"!

[@RuudyL]

Its not a convertible

[@joonathoon69]

@@RuudyL They didn't say it was?

[@bangladeshimomliza4220]

Bra and boob

[@bangladeshimomliza4220]

Sex

[@bangladeshimomliza4220]

Braaa

[@TheAdventureAuto]

My girlfriend loves her turn signal volume high, and I love my turn signal volume low. We're going to counselling to get things sorted out.

[@Tool0GT92]

I hope things take a turn for the better.

[@amlivid3497]

I think this is a signal for divorce

[@ICANTSLEEP.]

These comments are giving me mixed signals *_;)_*

[@mericafreedomland3583]

Lmaoo first three comments are golden good for you three !!!

[@nfsfanAndrew]

Things will probably take a turn for the worst with a divorce and she takes custody of all your things with a false rape allegation thrown in as well because gender equality, politics, and bullshit. (Dont take this comment too seriously)

[@LazerLord10]

I just have to say that the climate control is beautiful. 3 knobs. How hot, hot much, and where you want it, without needing to look away from the road.

[@anasbru414]

you clearly did not watch the video. There are 4 not 3

[@TheRealTomLauda]

@@anasbru414 There's 3 climate controls, 4 vents.

[@TJ-kh2zc]

@@anasbru414 sir you clearly did not watch the video.

[@OvoNono]

​ @Anas Bru @Tom Lauda @TJ You all don't watch the video there is 3 climate controls and 3.5 vents ! Ahah !

[@TheRealTomLauda]

@@OvoNono hahahahaha my bad

[@its_A_me_Njobe]

Me: No glovebox?! Bad. Also me: *never uses the glovebox

[@thatdude034]

It has a glovebox..

[@12ealDealOfficial]

Things that go in the glovebox: crumpled up tissues, pens without ink, receipts, a tire pressure gauge that doesn't go lower than 20psi, anonymous coin sized plastic pieces, and straws.

[@80PercentAshamedOfU]

12ealDeal Fastfood napkins, expired gift cards, that plastic trim screw that fell off the car but you don’t know from where and it could be important so you just toss it in there.

[@YegoYTP]

@@80PercentAshamedOfU and CD's.

[@hogey74]

But where do I keep all that random crap?

[@ShiftingLanes]

"You can cover the vent with one finger". Well you can Doug, because your fingers are the same size as sea plane pontoons.

[@Adrian07z]

A 14 year old RX-8 looks better than this "attractive" *2018* piece of shit

[@01Jelen10]

His wife love it.

[@koosh6876]

@@01Jelen10 ye boi

[@mws3779]

They still lost weight even with the power top...

[@mws3779]

Why, why, Whyyyy give me a real spare tire. If you can make this car lighter than it's predecessor you could have figured out a way to have gotten a spare tire in there somewhere.

[@TinHatRanch]

The 1990 gave you the same feeling with 115hp. It’s simply one of the best cars ever made, no matter the generation.

[@faraziqbal188]

I totally agree, we may not be in the golden age of the RX-7 anymore, but Mazda has never let the Miata stray from what it has always been. A fast, light, smiley little car that’ll guarantee more fun than a Mustang on a track day and in daily driving.

[@Rafanator]

Hopefully this will be my first car.

[@Rafanator]

@@faraziqbal188 well said

[@Fillo.]

@@Rafanator same

[@JakeAllen3]

RpM_Evan ?

[@Lucky_9705]

The Miata proved that horsepower isn’t everything

[@mustansirtaher7653]

yep

[@farmerbobbygrows3338]

Power to weight ratio are where genius falls. Horsepower is lets see who's pp is smaller. Like lifted truck on rims.🤢🤮🤮

[@SA-th8fq]

Horsepower is overrated

[@salami99]

@@farmerbobbygrows3338 Like lifted truck on rims. what else are trucks suppose to use?

[@Spiritcr1jsher]

@Nort awesome comment..lmao

[@applejelly8867]

Doug the kind of guy to say quirks and features instead of trick or treat on halloween

[@aasimmukhtar7752]

😂😂😂

[@papn123]

actually made me laugh. thank you good Sir

[@verdict4me]

Let's give that candy A DOUG SCORE!! Happy Hallow Wiener!!!!

[@bigbeatyswollocks4859]

Hahaha😭😭

[@pieyield2255]

Haha so true

[@Th3K00lCj]

Doug, the type of guy who completely undresses before taking a crap

[@DivoCapella]

I do that

[@Th3K00lCj]

@@DivoCapella that explains a lot

[@embiricos]

and also give his crap a doug score, a doo'g score, if you will

[@Th3K00lCj]

@Ben Daulton on the daily

[@DANEX7799]

Wtf, why?

[@directorjustin]

Doug, the type of guy to eat alphabet soup in alphabetical order.

[@michaelrossi3707]

Justin haha I totally envisioned it

[@bdub1863]

Perfect! I can visualize it!

[@user-fd8vu2yl1f]

Hahahhahahh 😂😂😂😂😂

[@cloudstriker3972]

Best loll...

[@spencermunson6044]

Now I’m gonna start up here with the letter a

[@diego750il]

I got a soft top in April this year and coming back to watch some of the videos that pushed me to buy it, makes me very happy with my decision. I am in love with this car even with the normal “drawbacks” such as trunk space and interior room. It is perfect for me and I don’t regret selling my Malibu to get one of these because the driving experience is just sublime, even at 181 hp. You don’t need more in one of these. If anyone is wondering or hesitating, go for it, you won’t regret it!

[@AtomicBoo]

Same here, i got a soft top manual miata 2020 and its been the most fun ive ever had in a car since i bought it, just coming back to see all the reviews that pushed me into getting it, its super super fun!!!

[@jsamdog]

How tall are you?

[@TheGhost2612000]

@@jsamdog 3'-10"

[@lazylaje]

How has it been 3+ years later after your comment?

[@diego750il]

@@lazylaje no issues whatsoever so far, only regular maintenance. It’s over 30k km, which is nothing, but lots of fun all around. If you are thinking about getting one, go for it! You won’t regret it.

[@artpereira]

"car does not have enough power" then gets excited about how fun it is. Clearly the power is enough

[@takz0743]

0-60 in less than 6 sec. will do nicely, in my book.

[@dan428]

The 0-60 is almost as good as my G37 which has 330HP

[@dan428]

em745a lol no it’s more like 1200-1300lb heavier.. I have the lighter RWD sedan version and the RF adds over 100lb to the mx5 but I guess in its heaviest config with full tank of gas vs mx5 soft top it might be more like 1500lb but yea I’m convinced mx5 rf will be my next car

[@joshp2542]

Even the 2016-2018 with 155hp is a pretty quick car. People look only at peak hp numbers and ignore the power curve and more importantly the torque. My 2017 rf launch edition is a torquey car for its weight and is a blast to drive with the 6mt. If you don't smile ear to ear driving a miata then you don't like fun cars.

[@ApolloVIIIYouAreGoForTLI]

I have a ridiculous little Ford ST150 pocket-rocket that came with GT stripes from the factory just to make sure everyone pointed a laughed. The few that have driven it were shocked and had a huge grin at the end though cos it handles so and is just fun to drive. It's a road legal Go-Kart with a 2.0L engine so no tube lag, weighs less than this Miata and it eats corner better than most AWD Subarus I've driven....... I love it.

[@patiscool5553]

Wow, look how far we've come now your Miata warns of speed cameras when your speeding. Back then, you just didn't have to worry about speeding in a Miata unless in a school zone. Miata still gets the award for smiles per gallon.

[@JSXSProductions]

Doug the kind of dude to say to his wife “I think you’re truly gorgeous. 7/10”

[@NMEofdaST8]

@Timmy Morgan lol what car would you choose

[@marvinsamuels1237]

The MX-5 was only ever called the Miata in the US. Say “Miata” to someone in the UK and only petrol heads and those that payed NFSU will know what you’re talking about. I love the RF version just for being so different to anything else of that size, price point and ilk. Great video as always Doug.

[@mjor6406]

the Miata was the original name and it was created for the American and Canadian market- not UK.

[@marvinsamuels1237]

@@mjor6406 I’m aware of the Canada/US target (taking inspiration from classic British sports cars), just pointing out the name used in the UK and lack of the use of the Miata name outside of the North American continent. 👍🏾

[@farisluthfi8316]

That "hidden weird plastic storage area" above the sun visor is used to hold the toll/highway card, which is common in most Asia countries.

[@oscarpark1523]

I love that they’re still small.. if they were made by any other manufacturer, it be the size of a corvette

[@thomasleemullins4372]

Or bigger.

[@bobbypatton4903]

Still looks big to me, but maybe that's cause I have an NA

[@burgerman101]

Oscar Park I kind of would like it to be even smaller.

[@Synthwave89]

If it were other manufacturer this car would be an SUV

[@motorbloxx]

@@Synthwave89 Sadly, agree.

[@YouTuber-jz5nd]

Hey Boss, remember when we were watching that guy wearing two t-shirts and talking to himself on youtube? He's outside looking at a Miata...

[@trashpanda314]

"I HAVE HYPERHIDROSIS!!!"

[@blooflefoofle5318]

Doug is perfect to fall asleep to

[@filipce3]

I always leave doug videos play while i sleep. it just makes sleeping easier and funner

[@joren5292]

looool same i thought i was the only one 😂

[@sa13eh]

I thought I'm the only who does that 😂

[@dereksans547]

Do you have Doug nightmares lol

[@2goldenevolvers965]

I do the same thing sometimes 💀 I love Doug but hearing him talk about warning volumes at 1AM puts me to sleep!

[@kimjongun5021]

Doug is the type of guy to give one of the most fun cars on the planet a 7/10 in fun factor.

[@LFSPharaoh]

I was expecting a 9/9.5, wtf does it take to even get an 8...?

[@aryaraj_77]

Atleast 8

[@caldera878]

It's still slow tho...

[@A____G]

Pharaoh on LFS it takes a lot more car than that

[@4EyeFoxbody]

Drove it. It's trash.

[@BirdPlan]

Doug the type of guy to close a cabinet door with his hip

[@kingofcontent3197]

LMFAO

[@theblackmattdamon822]

best one yet😂😂😂😂

[@ortizilluminatir4730]

😂😂🤣🤣😂😂🤣

[@BChan1991]

He also kicks his feet while he twirls the phone cord

[@zzhughesd]

Brilliant

[@RicemanTV]

Can you review the 1908 Ford model t?

[@coreythefam6455]

Riceman no

[@carsonj4031]

rcr got a review of one

[@testarossa311]

Oh, he's another pranking wanker. I hope they will evaporate some day.

[@deeznutz2755]

Your channel sucks...fuck off

[@carsonj4031]

@@testarossa311 I don't think he's joking

[@ksinghproduction]

It’s so cool to me that you can get a hardtop convertible for 32K!

[@ClintsReptiles]

My Del Sol had an open back window. It made a big difference. Mazda have simply perfected that car.

[@vizzzla]

with your experience what do you think about the del sol overall ? i think im gonna buy one

[@hardcorehardo]

@@vizzzla same

[@BilalKhan-ng3ex]

@@vizzzla I owned one personally for 4 years! Pros:>cheap to buy >cheap to own >cheap parts and easy as hell to fix >lightweight >very practical (there's storage cubbies behind the seats, and the trunk has ample space for luggage, and the spare tire, and a rack for the t-top) >great and satisfying handling, like very good, not miata good, but more like lowslung honda good >very very satisfying manual shifting, do -*not* buy the automatic it's garbaaaage >it's just very satisfying to drive Cons:>fwd, making it feel more sluggish in handling than it really is >hard to find a good non-molested Del sol nowadays >rust! This is a big one, I had to fix my exhaust like 4 times for rust leaks >lack of power, now this didn't matter to me, because man it was so great to just push it through corners but I can see people wanting more

[@mouaxiong8618]

ancient1 the Honda del sol has the same chassis as the Honda eg6, but it’s a little bit heavier. Simply because Of the eg6 chassis you can easily swap the transmission, engine, and parts are pretty cheap, my del sol has over 200k miles and still runs strong

[@thathondachannel2105]

lmk if you do i have 2 atm im trying to sell

[@a-diggity2499]

Doug the kind of guy to get excited about a cupholder

[@deathstroke7316]

Dude, you literally have a miata as your profile pic. I was expecting a way better Comment

[@strangeclouds7]

Honda needs to make another S2000!

[@FinnishCarGuys]

That's literally the only competition an ND would ever have!

[@eoinoconnell185]

Honda 2020 Launched in 2021 just to piss off the OCD's amongst us.

[@JenGM24]

No.

[@elestromusicgamesfun1101]

I miss my S2k every day..

[@Gk22632]

Honda only makes shitty little civics and accords now

[@amizan8653]

Keeping the Miata roughly the same very light weight and increasing the horsepower from 155 to 181? That's a no compromise win right there

[@Willppyro]

If they would put a turbo and have it at 225-250 it would be perfect

[@AlicesMazduhs]

A factory miata with a turbo wouldn't be a miata imo. They've always been low horsepower, low maintenance, high fun cars. If someone turbos it, that's fine, but I think they should stay N/A.

[@Willppyro]

@@AlicesMazduhs the should put a v6 in it then like Porsche

[@AlicesMazduhs]

@@Willppyro that misses the whole point of my comment.

[@LIUCALEBG7A-16]

@@WillppyroThen just put a v12 into a golf kart

[@darius2640]

So thats what 20 years from now teenagers gonna be cuting springs, welding diffs and drifting in parking lots with

[@bandombeviews6035]

Dariune Nah, probably a BRZ with some sort of engine swap.

[@eddyl3748]

This thing won’t last past 10 years 💀

[@bzdtemp]

Miata's are build well. I daily drive an 1999 NB, it lives outside year round because I do not have a garage and I just love it. It is just the daily fun that lifts up the commute and then it is fun for weekends as well. And you can drive with the roof down even when it is snowing (and even when it is raining as long as you go fast). PS. Four wheel drifting in the snow rocks.

[@bandombeviews6035]

Nah, it will. Most miatas from the 90s are still going today, same with the NB and NC. I think it will last.

[@KekusMagnus]

mine's about to turn 30 and it's still going strong, nice try

[@jeffreyedwardepstein7269]

Doug is the type of guy to rev his electric car at traffic lights

[@wesleyAlan9179]

Billy Mays ...hahahaha

[@KlappKlo]

L

[@DDM7406]

billy mays comes back from the dead to do a Doug joke. That's how influential type guy Doug is.

[@lordrefrigeratorintercoole288]

i actualy like the noise an electric engine does.

[@davedave8932]

You the g for this one Billy 😂

[@tsaurus5051]

Doug the type of guy to review a lykan hypersport and then a Toyota Prius the next day

[@JamesLCoxe]

5.8 seconds to sixty isn’t slow, what the hell. Not everything needs to be a rocket ship

[@hvymtal8566]

Doug's scale and opinions are heavily biased towards the higher end of the spectrum. The Miata hustles, but think of all the crazy machines he reviews. It is clear, at least to me that he does very much appreciate lower-power normal cars, but driving 2s and 3s and 4s so often likely has numbed him to thinking that 5.8 is slow. Sort of like what happens to bikers after we've owned something with 100+hp for a little while (reminder, bikes are light); 4.0s 0-60mi/100km starts to seem like a minimum acceptable value.... But nobody really needs to defend the acceleration of a Miata, that's not the point

[@kleinbottled79]

I like the idea of being able to prod that redline without upsetting the local police too badly. Hp is probably just about perfect where it is for maximum surface street fun.

[@coydog7902]

Compared to a V6 Honda Accord with a cold air intake takes 7 seconds to get to 60

[@Kraziken0]

As fast as older Gen Boxsters. I test drove a 2019 and I thought it was pretty good. Sure, if it could get near or crack 200hp, that would be great. But Doug mentions the Mazdaspeed Miata and that Turbo version is SLOWER than this generation Miata.

[@mrpmj00]

lol, you're yelling "I want a LACK of power".

[@caldera878]

Doug is the kind of guy that goes into tire shops and take a good whiff of the fresh rubber.

[@verdict4me]

And say"Good Morning Ladies.Are you ready for my Dough Score!

[@bobwallace9814]

My Mazda experience was a new 2003 Mazda Speed Miata. I had it for 10 years and put nearly 200,000 miles on it. I did regular maintenance on it and when I traded it, the original clutch and brakes were still on it. No squeaks or rattles. Fit and finish still looked new. Not one mechanical failure or repair. The mpg was high and insurance was low. For the money, you can't beat it.

[@rumporridge1]

bob wallace well said. Hands down best sports car.

[@bobwallace9814]

@69mrbrightside691 I have a 370z right ow and have had 7 starting with the 240 and up. I've had those all my life. Even though these are faster, they are also heavier, get half the gas mileage and are coupes. The new Miata looks like a BMW clone from the outside to me. To answer your question, I would not rule one out.

[@KCnLex]

I love that you speak quickly, I get so tired waiting on some KZbinrs to just spit it out. Well organized too. Good job!

[@jm-hb9tl]

Doug the type of guy to drive a Miata with the top down wearing a bike helment.

[@justclickedtodislike9236]

Hahahaha, I pictured that with his big ass tongue flapping against his cheeks like a dog

[@jm-hb9tl]

@@justclickedtodislike9236 😂

[@BobC59]

YES, LMAO!

[@DongerDayz]

6:10 That's where I keep my Blue Eyes White Dragon!

[@TelekineticKhai]

Wins

[@YVM_191]

I don't get it

[@visveee6678]

@@YVM_191 I don't either. Probably related to some sort of cards game.

[@eVerProductions1]

Uncultured swines, I shall send you to the shadow realm!!

[@kyrofn8416]

@@visveee6678 Yu-Gi-OH buddy

[@DGantt25]

I think the air vent in the middle along with the tiny "afterthought" one is like that because it resembles the Miata's taillight

[@JordanManfrey]

it's also useful because it's the easiest one to attach a air vent phone mount to

[@BN99239]

I like the way the RF looks a lot more over the soft top, so purely for aesthetics, I opted for the RF.

[@mohawk5010]

Features score is 5/10. Lane departure, rear backup camera, heated seats, nav that tells you to watch out for speed cameras when you're speeding, Bluetooth, climate control, power roof. C’mon, Doug! It definitely has all the modern car amenities one expects. What’s deceptive is how analog the car actually feels. It doesn’t feel like you’re playing a video game, it’s more like you’re in a classic car from the 60s that looks like it’s from the future.

[@aryaraj_77]

Correct!

[@aryaraj_77]

Atleast a 6

[@lordtyroxx]

Maybe if mazda finally decides to do a retrofit of Apple Carplay/Android Auto instead of only catering to their new SUVs and sedans, the score would be higher?

[@KoopaXross]

SPOILERSSSSS!!!!

[@Sebwolf54]

LordTyroxx every mazda having the mazda connect system installed can be upgraded to apple carplay/ android auto ^^ So its not exclusive to their latest models

[@anthonykaiser974]

I was floored at how well a new MX-5 handles like it's on rails on the Autobahn at 135 MPH with a relatively short wheelbase.

[@GGAS325]

The Miata is arguably one of the most fun cars ever made, the gold standard of sports cars. Why is it a 7/10??? In what world is a Miata less fun than a 500 Abarth???????

[@canuckereh5646]

Agreed.

[@ediazcalvo]

Also, says "the car is beautiful, gorgeous" and styling score is terrible...

[@JayCAlan]

Have you driven a 500 Abarth? That car is HILARIOUS!

[@SandeepLuthra]

It has nimble handling but It's pretty slow 0-60 5.7 Seconds. A Toyota Camry XSE is just as fast...

[@gyneve]

@@SandeepLuthra how is 5.7 seconds slow? You do realize this is an entry level sports car, don't you?

[@fffded]

Doug, this video inspired me to pick up the ND RF a year and half ago. I've never been happier with a car in my life, and the detail in your videos about features is unmatched!

[@UnwiseWings0973]

I currently own a 2017 Fiesta ST and I'm really considering upgrading to the RF. It just looks too much fun and it is an absolute beauty of a car!

[@fffded]

@@UnwiseWings0973 Just FYI after a few years of ownership now ... if you're in a colder climate, add another set of rims with snow tires to the cost (all-seasons are NOT ENOUGH). It WILL get stuck in less than a quarter-inch of snow. Also make sure the production date was after September 2016 (can look up via VIN) ... if it was before that date, make sure the transmission was serviced by Mazda (or replaced).

[@UnwiseWings0973]

@@fffded Thanks for the information, man. Appreciate it!

The two dots on the keyfob are there for the blind drivers, obviously!

[@theoneandonlyrustyshaklefo6256]

Petr Lohnický I was gonna say.

[@wrth]

Petr Lohnický they are *great* drivers and they have the *best eyesight*

[@aaronalbert6985]

i hope youre being sarcastic

[@Dongzzzzzz]

Nice joke but seriously, it's just there for you to know which is which without looking.

[@DANEX7799]

How the fuck they are gonna see other cars on the road if they can't even see a button?

[@ericanderson4801]

"Slow"? As quick as many of the most legendary sports cars ever built. Nobody would call the original Ferrari 250 "slow", yet it can't run with a V6 Camry. Not every thing needs to drag race.

[@Tbendo150]

slow

[@SL4PSYM4XY]

It's not fast, but it is quick.

[@MalleeMate]

For 2019/2020 standards, it's slow. But it doesn't need to be fast, it's a tiny car.

[@Aezelll]

Well, it isn't that it needs to make 500hp, but 180 is real low for today's standards. I mean, it is a sporty looking car for people with expendable income to buy purely for FUN. If Honda can get a 4 cylinder making 205hp into the Civic Si, Mazda can do better than 180hp in a car with the exact same MSRP.

[@TLouski]

@@Aezelll It's about power delivery. I bet the 19' Miata would spank an SI.

[@whyzed250]

As an mx5 owner let me add: - you missed the TWO secret storage cubbies behind both seats. Each are the size of the glove box. Good for manuals etc. - the stalk in the intstrument cluster also does the dimming for the dash if you twist it. - yes, we do ignore the gear position indicator but are often infuriated by its ridiculous suggestions. 1700rpm in 5th- it wants you to go to 6th. So you shift and rpm drops to like 1300 and then the engine is lugging so bad as to be useless. GAH mazda should ditch the stupid thing!

[@marcinskotnicki4788]

there's only one secret cubby in the RF (behind the passenger seat) - only the cloth top gets 2 cubbies. (unless they changed it recently)

[@MarkBarrey]

Mr Doug, Pontiac put speakers in the headrests on the fiero

[@luclapierre7621]

The shift indicator truly is stupid.

[@domenicoforte6849]

Is there a way to reprogram that ridicolous shifting advice to more RPMs?

[@craigfreger2340]

The gear position indicator is a lot more useful than you suggest; you just have to know how it works. Putting aside the value of informing you what gear you are in (which is sometimes useful -- e.g.,you get on the highway and get up to speed, but forget to shift from fifth to sixth gear), the indicator varies its suggestions for upshifts depending on how you drive the car. If you are just loafing around town and accelerating mildly, the indicator will usually suggest one gear higher than you might otherwise think to use, and may even sugest that you skip a gear, in order to save gas. (Which you are of course free to ignore... unlike that "skip shift" manual transmission GM used in some Corvettes.) The relatively high torque of the engine and low weight of the car means you will not lug the engine by following that advice. On the other hand, if you romp on the car, accelerating briskly and winding out the engine in each gear, the indicator will suggest holding each gear longer and will not suggest skipping gears, as the suggestions of the indicator will then be based on maximizing acceleration rather than gas mileage.

[@aussiebloke609]

I'm just glad that when the center screen is turned off, the clock remains small. When driving at night, visibility is much better if you can keep the car's interior dark, and a large clock face in the middle ruins that. No one needs the glare of a large clock, especially when a small one is perfectly legible in a dark cabin, on a dark background.

[@iamismeallright]

not many cars could beat it in the curves.. / E U R O B E A T / intensifies

[@7ThrillFishing]

Acura Integra type r

[@Michael-jq5pf]

@Everything lolz

[@TheJiggs666]

Doug the type of guy to review a sports car and the only thing he mentions about the motor is the fact it doesn't have a cover.....

[@JMZOB777]

Lol my 1990 Miata had speakers in the head rests.

[@eggbag4182]

I'm pretty sure every model does, it's just that Doug wanted to point it out.

[@Bullwinkle056]

My '93 had sub woofers built into the seat bottoms too!

[@robignatov]

The Pontiac Fiero had them too.

[@iamkatherinethegrateful]

My '84 Fiero had speakers in the headrest.

[@vladvulcan]

when he did a review of the NA Miata, he pointed that out too

[@jordancapps9521]

Doug missed the biggest ND quirk/feature, under the hood. The Skyactiv engine runs primarily on compression ignition, rather than electronic or mechanical(like a diesel). This means that the powerplant has a 13.0 compression ratio...and good luck boosting that while not destroying the rotating assembly. The engine makes power like a gas engine, but has many of the quirks typical of diesels. It has the "lopey" diesel idle(REALLY pronounced on cold oil) and many of the typical diesel low-rev noises. It also runs like garbage on cold starts, when the engine is reliant on the electronic ignition(you can tell when the computer cuts it off and it magically smooths out). The best part is the high compression drag on downshifts, it has mechanical drag like a V6 or V8. I wonder how many people think that there is something wrong with it, when it is just how the machine operates. The Miata's secret weapon is that it is like Nissan's Z, or Dodge's Challenger, it is an experience car. It is not about numbers, or being the best in it's market position. It is about the joy of driving, and a car that makes you smile. So few cars exist, like these, that are about enjoying the commute today, not aspirations of what you MIGHT do tomorrow.

[@handymanny3788]

doug the type of guy to think moveable cup holders are genius

[@user-fd8vu2yl1f]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jovaniebacus1208]

it actualy is

[@strangeclouds7]

It kind of is genius...

[@iamnormalandcanbetrusted]

its ingenious

[@Geedygeedy]

Genius until you lose them and now you have no cupholders.. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@SuperCowmoon]

Nothing gets me more excited when even Doug says there's a tiny quirk that no one will care about. That's when you know it's gonna be good.

[@ClayF403]

Not kidding, the cupholders and those bumps on the key fob would be the deciding factor in me pulling the trigger on it. I love little things like that and they'd make me smile every time I drove it.

[@johntechwriter]

Yeah, the second and more sensitive coolant temp gauge readout was missed by everyone but Doug. Its presence is proof that Mazda engineers are motorhead FANATICS!

[@SuperWooba]

The Pontiac Fiero of the '80's also had speakers in the headrest. They were ahead of their time. lol

[@vivas202]

Capt. Irk the miata in ‘89 had it too

[@Omar-em7rl]

It's almost like trends and innovations are repeating themselves in a different order, i think they're running out of things, or waiting for old fuckers to die so no one can say anything about it.

[@Razyre]

So did the 1st gen MX5... Doug has a habit of making something sound significant which isn't.

[@WarriorRazor]

So did some models of the NA MX-5, mine does. It isn't a new thing at all.

[@Ignacio.Romero]

a-head

[@Histoire.dun.nord95]

I just bought a 2021 MX5 Rf last january. I bought it manual for the authentic driving experience, just like this one you reviewed. At first I was going for the regular convertible but the dealers didnt received some. I Live in Canada so I definetely not regret the hardtop for the winter. Great review Doug! This is truly an amazing car.

[@mohawk4759]

i wanted a miata as my first car but i live in upstate ny (just across the lake from toronto) and the only ones i can afford are the older soft top models 😭

[@SpacehotelMusic]

The RF looks 100% better to me, not a big fan of soft tops on any car but love targa roofs (retaining C-pillar looks). Awesome car.

[@Branden_Witte]

The stop sign/speed limit sign recognition makes this the perfect car for Bird Box.

[@oscarmiller9837]

So true

[@tirekicker100]

well, speed limits really don't matter anymore in birdbox, so.....

[@joshuathomas4934]

Iv been pretty disapointed with all the car manufacturers desitions with in the last decade. But the new miata is suppppper sweet. Simple enough to be a car that might last long enough to be a classic.

[@verdict4me]

Back in Japan when they sculpted the design for this car the upper brass whispered in the ear of the designer either this car becomes a classic or I'll put wheels on you and drive you off the nearest cliff.The designer quickly retorted.Don't worry !It's a piece of cake!!

[@dmpsix7417]

Doug the type of guy to call the police when KZbin goes down.

[@tokensplash2146]

I'm dying I don't know why that was so funny

[@Shotgun_Only]

I remember being 18 when this video came out and thinking “damn, i wish i could buy one of those things one day, they are gorgeous”. I bought a 2016 black mx5 at 20 years old and been driving it for two years, Thank God for this opportunity

[@tararockrevivalbebe6427]

Well it’s official I went today to Mazda in my town and looked at these little guys. Ive had hard time deciding if I want soft or hard top. Well today I chose the pearl looking off white color hard top. I will be getting it beginning of July and I’m super excited! ♥️🌸

[@normand5847]

Take me for a ride.

[@daltonhale3002]

Did you get it?

[@tararockrevivalbebe6427]

It’s custom ordered I will get it in July beginning next month. I kinda wish I just bought it straight out of dealership instead of being picky cause I’m tired of the delay. 🌝

[@potatooolatke]

Congrats! This is my dream hopefully soon ❤❤

[@gman8230]

TaraRockRevival BeBe good choice going with the hard top. such a sexy car and that hard top really puts the cherry on top.

[@zacknicley8150]

If they want to save weight why don’t they give you a pdf instead of an owner’s manual?

[@DavidMossMGS]

Rocket Number 9 US Law

[@remytv]

The average mx-5 buyer don't know what a pdf is

[@craigfreger2340]

Why not both? www.mazdausa.com/owners/how-to-use-my-mazda

[@SchaferTheRicer]

Why not just take the owners manual out then

[@GTAracingUK]

@@SchaferTheRicer is that an option????

[@xlex.the.menxce]

"7,000 is an enormous amount of money."... Buys a Ford GT.

[@ThunderCat19D]

And brags about his 17grand license plate

[@_LEONKING_]

That's because he was talking in Miata owner language, not Viper/C63 amg wagon/Ferrari/Ford GT etc. Owner

[@bobhope2607]

He is adjusting to the thought process of a potential miata owner

[@TheV8Pumpkin]

For an average car shopper like me looking at miatas. Yes. 7k is a lot. Doug is sensible to prices related to demographics unlike most youtubers that brag about their 20k option on their 300k supercar

[@robinforrest7680]

7k will buy three NAs

[@rickmanley767]

Doug, you missed a big “quirks and features“ item under the hood. The MX5 has something practically no other car has, a tube that goes from the intake manifold, across the top of the engine and into the cab. It’s purpose? To transmit engine sound to the driver.

[@lewismorgan7515]

The Mazda MX5 doesn't need anymore power from standard, Its got enough. The car isn't designed to be fast, it's supposed to be the best handling car ever made and that's why it's so light weight.

[@sonicliberation]

What the Miata needs most at this juncture is seat height adjustment. At 6.1" I could use it.

[@filthyvibes4768]

@@sonicliberation fr, I'm 6'3 and I currently own an 86. Wish the miata is as roomy

[@Callusny]

I mean, it's still decently fast. 0-100 in 6 seconds is all that most people will need..

[@azteka6103]

yes it foken does, for the same money u can buy type r in UK, more space more power and safer and for handling? ill get a lotus, this car is a huge fiasco, because the lack of power i will get a 370z sport.

[@Callusny]

@@azteka6103 what? Civic type r for the same money? lol

[@saucetheprophet6208]

UNNNHHHHHH ANGRY HEADLIGHTS!!!!

[@hardcorehardo]

Mr regular?

[@batesjernigan1773]

I read that in his voice instinctively

[@ProHasanZone]

Personally I don't like those headlights. I like the second gen mx5 - NA

[@maelstrom_8196]

@@ProHasanZone I think they are good if you dont think about the Car being miata

[@SpeedbeetleV2]

Too bad it's not BROWN

[@timjenkins8538]

Doug when describing his girlfriend...... *and now on to the dougscore*

[@popelanedafirst]

Head: 6 pussy: 8 ass: 5 tiddy: 8 personality: 4 loyalty: 1

[@jimborat]

and she is compared to my other wifes

[@taekwondotime]

Remember, he would compare her to surgically enhanced multi-million dollar celebrities and porn stars, so most ratings would be a 1/10.

[@torkster90]

I enjoyed your survey of the MX5, so much so I bought a 2020 RF.

[@RodovalPTY]

Are you liking the car.? Any worries on water eventually leaking the hard top?

[@torkster90]

@@RodovalPTY The car has been great. Fake quarter windows are cracking, Navi screen is failing. My NC quality was better. Super fun to drive. Mazda needs to mind the quality.

[@mybenzc230]

U missed about a new feature on 2019 MX5 miata....telescoping steering wheel

[@JerryLH3]

Saying that the RF is a $7k premium is a bit misleading. The RF is a $7k premium over the Sport model but is equipped more like a Club. It's really a $2k premium in a more apples to apples comparison.

[@tbird1028]

Here's Why the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata is the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata.

[@fronkus123]

Travis here’s why the best Miata yet is the best Miata yet

[@Rick-oh9jh]

ChiliO hmmmmmmmmm hmmmmmmm HHHHMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

[@Catalina._]

What a fool

[@HFV_Junkyardin]

That’s a good point this isn’t a comparison video, like the title would suggest. It’s just review.

[@Slayer0941]

*T H I S* *H* *I* *S*

[@amoghhampiholi820]

The 1990s is imo the pinnacle of JDMs. Skyline, Supra, Evo, Impreza, NSX, Miata, EK9 Civic Type R-you had it all

[@OhKnow379]

said nobody ever

[@threadworm437]

Dude put miata and civic but not rx-7 lol

[@vipermoon_]

What you don't know Doug, is that the central vents together are supposed to resemble the vehicle's tail lamps.

[@E1Jproductions]

Vipermoon I want a Miata so badly rn tbh I love their design but Idk if I want an older model or newer

[@JKG3108]

Holy shit, that’s an interesting trivia.

[@01Jelen10]

No. They are same like in MK1 Miata, that is the reason.

[@TheBishop12]

Mineylonghead if you've been on the fence since 2016 when these first came out then now is a good time. The biggest selling points for this 2018 year are HANDS DOWN the backup camera and the telescopic steering wheel (that is if you want a modern modern conform to standards car). STILL no apple car play though so if you want that tech then hold out till then. Or just buy one used or a year old if money is an issue. (but they are very competitively priced sports cars for the value though)

[@drone-time]

Not sure if you missed it, or didn't feel it was worth mentioning, but there's another little quirk about the trunk. But first, a story of how I discovered it. We had some time before a meeting at work, so I was just outside the building with a friend showing off my latest drone. Time came for the meeting to start, so I threw the drone in the trunk, shut the trunk, and as I did, realized I had tossed the key fob in the trunk as well! With the doors locked, I was SOL! I called Mazda roadside and gave them my location, type of vehicle, and let them know I locked the keys in the trunk. An hour later, a service vehicle shows up, and the first thing he says upon seeing that it's a Miata is "I hope you didn't lock the keys in the trunk!" Well, actually... He informs me that once he jimmys open the door, the alarm will render the trunk button inoperable, and since there's no pass-through between the cabin and the trunk, your keys would remain locked in the trunk. I called Mazda roadside back, again, MAZDA roadside, they should have known this, right? Anyway, they said if the guy can't access the trunk, my options are to either have the car towed to the dealer, or they could call a locksmith out to replace the locks. Having a spare key back at home, I opted for neither of those. I had only had my Miata for a couple months at this point, and suddenly I remembered something I had glanced over in the manual. I went to the back of the car, and, located under the lip, over the license plate, and off-set to the right, is a little hidden button for opening the trunk. Since the key fob was in the trunk, it was close enough to allow the button to still operate (in fact, they make it so it's impossible to lock the keyfob in the car, I would later realize). I pressed the button, the trunk opened, I grabbed my keys, and called MAZDA roadside back to thank them for wasting two hours of my life. lolz.

[@zetto156]

I had no idea anyone didn't know that button was there. I don't think I have once opened the trunk with anything other than that button.

[@nzos14]

@@zetto156 yea this is a bit weird, never used a key fob to open any trunk I've had haha

[@ericwilliams626]

The Mustang has the same hidden feature.

[@blargh1234]

wow, I've always opened the truck with that button or the one in the cabin, hardly ever with the fob. Well, atleast now you know.

[@thorgonzo]

Incredibly long story. You could have summed it up with one sentence.

[@zakuraayame5091]

the FC3S RX-7 from the 80s had the headrest speakers. Mazda has been doing that for literally over three decades.

[@rodneydavis6175]

The first Pontiac Fieros (1984) had speakers in the headrest

[@KaranpreetSingh-vy6sg]

Dougla is the only type of guy who picks a picture of the car from the internet even when the car is right in front of him😂😂

[@zgSH4DOW]

This Miata's glovebox is designed for you to get shot by the cop when you get your registration

[@stuchly1]

Not if you're European. :D

[@Dookitydook]

Not if you are Australian :D

[@metaljew4456]

But, BUT AMERICA is the greatest country on earth! How do I know? Just ask us.

[@projectmaga386]

@Dave Yates Racist! How dare you say it's a white man's car! Insensitive racist bigot! Probably privileged too, trust fund racist bigot! Oh wait my bad, that's a leftist thing. Haha good one my bro 😂😂😂👍

[@ykevin0607]

I don't/can't imagine a black guy driving this 😂

[@klaseronen7535]

This MX-5 seems to offer pure delight of driving. I would like to have one of these.

[@PrabeshUpadhyaya]

Who else loves 'Thissss' in the beginning.

[@justclickedtodislike9236]

Every gay in this planet

[@williamdixoniii]

I'm picking up a 2019 Club trim this weekend and I cannot wait. I work from home now and don't need a practical car. Been wanting one of these for a long time.

[@JBuchmann]

Envious!

[@idoit119]

Doug the type of guy to wear 2 T-shirts when reviewing a Miata

[@fanofthebigtablexD]

He always wears 2 Shirts, a white one underneath a 5$ one No hate i love doug

[@PaulGPixelBike]

Damn. I'm 3 hours too late with that comment.

[@user-fd8vu2yl1f]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@strangeclouds7]

People never heard of undershirts?

[@JFANderful]

@@strangeclouds7 undershirts are for button ups not another t shirt

[@cardigansrule]

Doug, reviews a 2016 Miata, covers extensively the cupholders and Infotainment system (that's the same in every Mazda). 2 years later he reviews a new model where the only thing changed is the MOTOR... still spends 20 minutes covering the cupholders and Infotainment system..

[@This_Is_Not_My_Username]

They're not going to make a high horsepower Miata. The whole point is to have one of the best driver cars out there which means having the most fun driving it. When a car has around 250hp or so and up, you're not using all of that horsepower the majority of the time whereas when you have 150hp, you're flooring it everywhere which makes the overall driving experience greater in my opinion.

[@MR_71_BLACKBIRD]

I'd beg to differ. True 250hp might be too much, but 150hp is definitely not enough. I see them getting destroyed in autocross and time attacks all the time. the 181hp 2019 might be good. I'd stick with s2000's or kswap/2zz mr2 spyders.

[@DerpEye]

@@MR_71_BLACKBIRD excuse me, not enough for who exactly? I only hear this from Americans, and it's amusing, since their speed limits are a joke and are enforced hard. The rest of the world also gets the 1.5l 130hp version, which is plenty enough for having fun with such a light car. Take this on a European or Japanese mountain road , and it's perfect. Also in many countries cars are taxed according to their power, so having too much hps makes it too expensive to maintain.

[@MR_71_BLACKBIRD]

Not too sure where you're going with the American culture thing. You're giving off a snobbish European bias. Americans constantly drive over the speed limit and do so brazenly on interstate highways. We don't have emissions restrictions in most states and absolutely no HP restriction but that's not the point. My point was take this light car where its supposed to shine and it falls behind. I've seen it get beat down habitually in autocross, time attack, and road course racing. Hence why they're making the mx-5 club car because it is not competitive at all. If I were wrong they wouldn't have made the mx-5 cup car. They especially wouldn't release it in the states if it were competitive. If the cost of maintaining a 200hp coupe is too expensive to maintain you really shouldn't be buying a sports coupe to begin with. It's only $60 for 5 quarts of mazda moly oil with a filter. My 190hp 2zz mr2 spyder is only $65 for 6 quarts of motul 0-40 with a filter and I crush miatas every track weekend(except for boosted 90-97's).

[@patricioperez7323]

The Miata doesn’t need high horsepower because it’s lightweight, with that it feels like your going fast

[@CharlieMyTube]

Doug, you sold me. At lunch 2 days ago I bought a 2020 MX-5 Miata Grand Touring. I didn’t opt for the RF, but I can put the top down one-handed in a single motion (so $$$ saved). It’s fun! Thanks for the review!

[@Digi20]

There is always this argument about the MX-5 needing more power, yet always praise for its lightness and fun handling. IF they would give it 50-70hp more, it would definitely need wider tires, bigger brakes, clutch, beefed up transmission, different suspension and it wouldnt be a bad idea to put more noise insulatioting stuff inside because you would drive faster more of the time

[@pastagreyhound]

Spot on! I picked up a 2017 new off the lot for a massive $7k off sticker three months ago. I've had a Boxster and the maintenance costs were insane.The 0-60 times are nearly identical, but I don't have to pay for the massive tires and other Porsche expenses. It has good acceleration and passing power. I just wanted a two seater that I can chuck around corners. I chose the base model because I didn't want all the bells and whistles and I have neuropathy so a manual is hard to drive. The automatic is fantastic and it's fun as hell to tool around in. Might add slip dif later on though. Either way, it will be cheaper to add it than from the factory. Fantastic little car. Get compliments on it everywhere I go.

[@Xixu.co.6]

Power really isn't a problem but noise absolutely is. These cars are SO LOUD

[@Alexlfm]

Completely disagree. I have the NB mazdaspeed with the FM kit on it producing in the 200-220 hp range and it is amazing. Changes the car entirely into a real racer. No major changes are really needed on tires or brakes (just better pads) but a slightly stiffer suspension. Nobody that would be buying these gives a crap about noise or even ride (this is not really a comfort car even with the hardtop) and as with the NB mazdaspeed it would be an option so it doesn’t change the rest of the lineup (the mazdaspeeds are just modified from the factory). When you add that extra 20-40hp bump from the turbo and the better suspension it really takes the car to the next level. IMO the 180 of the RF is really the minimum hp that these cars need and while the community and FM specifically are great, if Mazda offered a mazdaspeed version of the RF I’d buy it immediately. What you are failing to understand is the performance Miata (even general Miata) customer base. They want performance way above noise, ride quality or almost anything else. If you want that stuff you don’t buy a Miata in the first place.

[@Digi20]

Yes, but that performance increase would increase the price of the car, and then it simply would have to compete with the other cars (SLC, Mustang, Z4, Boxter etc.) and complete loose in all aspects but the lively handling. thats not enough to persist and generate good sales in the real world. it would be an absolute niche vehicle (even more it is right now), enthusiasts would love it, but uncle sam would not - and the uncle sam´s are the people generating the major part of the income for mazda. the few thousand enthusiasts are modifiyng the car either way.

[@Alexlfm]

Digi20 Cost is not a concern to this market. If they mated it to the RF spec added 8k to the price it would be fantastic. The fact is the miata lives by the hardcore fans and the community. Up until the RF Mazda has done little to placate them (or us). They could easily do a 20k car run, guaranteed to sell every one and as it’s the same car it would cost them little to do. Yes there will always be modifications but it’s a little bit harder to do when it’s a brand new car and your looking at killing most of the warranty. Plus you have to have the cash (15k) for the parts. Selling a mazdaspeed version would majorly reinvigorate the fan base and create excitement, which at the end of the day, helps drive sales of regular miatas. Let’s be honest here the person buying an RF is NOT going to be looking at a mustang, so cost comparisons to cars like that are meaningless and the only thing with equal performance (and that is a sports car) is in the 50k+ range.

[@briannavarrete49]

5.8 second 0-60 Doug: *4/10*

[@govinlock8568]

He put the standard too high. Even cars that has 0-60 slower than 7 seconds will be scored to 1/10.

[@tomnichols3447]

That’s slow for a “sports car”

[@richboy900]

@@tomnichols3447 that's slow for a sports car, i agree, but for a miata it's pretty quick

[@lukefinch6880]

richboy900 ya but this is across the whole spectrum you idiot

[@johntechwriter]

Car & Driver got their ND2 to 60 in 5.7 seconds. And there's footage here on YT of a stock ND2 breaking 150 mph at the Nurburgring. The car is superbly drivable, its torque peaking at only 4000 rpm. It will happily lug around town in third gear and then on the twisties effortlessly rev to 7500 rpm. Peak power arrives at 7000 rpm.

[@tehonionpotato6364]

Doug, the type of guy who comes home to his wife, pulls down his pants and says, 'THIS is my 1977 doug-dingdong and I'M going to take it out for a spin!'

[@FelixGru]

tehonionpotato * and you have to give it a Dougscore!😂

[@Nopski_]

doug scores

[@WumboLifts]

Lolol

[@Evan2]

He was born in 1988

[@buitragoz]

Hahhahahahahahahhaha

[@geopro0780]

I had first gen miata, drove it for 21 years in Cleveland Ohio, I got a second set of wheels (steel) for winter and I put Blistex winter tires on them. I know it sounds like I'm exagerating, but I swear, we drove that car in snow depths that you might not even in a 4 wheel drive. This Miata went everywhere and never got stuck. NEVER. Come spring, change the wheels and you were good to go for the rest of the year. So fun at a light when the car next to me would slip and slide, and I could just power away. A GREAT year 'round car. Only thing wrong was the salt in Cleveland winters eventually took it's toll, and the rocker area and wheel wells mostly went away. Still, I sold it for $5000. as is and the guy was happy to get it.

[@themaniac3811]

It DoEs NoT HaVe PoPuPs

[@techmaniac43]

It NedZ PoPuPs, Plz mAzdA. (Out of joke, in my opinion a miata is not a miata without pop up headlights :/ but still love this car)

[@Karmy.]

Yeah, where are the popups?

[@Omar-em7rl]

No Pop Ups? Not a Miata, moving on.....

[@merlinthebikewizard4392]

Really? Only the NA had popups so....That's the same bullshit that people say about Corvettes even though the first gen didn't have pop up headlights.

[@hashbrownsforhamster]

Joking aside, it would kick ass if auto manufacturers decided it was time to bring back pop-ups.

[@MJGorin]

Doug’s the type of guy who wear a t-shirt over another t-shirt

[@lennykravitz4107]

MJ “an other”

[@tommoulis3612]

J.

[@AnonymousFreakYT]

I miss my mom's Miata. She had a first-generation, 1990 model year. It got totaled while parked last year. It had only ~80,000 miles on it. (And she took two cross-country road trips in it in the '90s!) The paint was in terrible shape (a detailing place screwed up and it got water spots, and the plastic and painted parts had faded at different rates.) But it was a blast to drive (the few times I drove it. The first time I got to drive it was when it was 4 years old, my very last day of high school.) I had hoped that when she decided to get rid of it, that I'd buy it off her. But no, sadly it got totaled. (And they bought a brand new Subaru Forester to go with their mid '90s Subaru Legacy, instead of getting another "fun" car.)

[@akhashdhillon2159]

The first gen was the best. Its was simple and has pop up headlamps

[@senteror1274]

Anonymous Freak did you say “at four years old, my last year of high school”?

[@AnonymousFreakYT]

When the *CAR* was four years old...

[@bsteimel]

You missed the cool storage pockets behind the seats. Awesome quirk. Being a tall guy you probably never moved the seats forward to see it. It's where i put my tool kit and stuff

[@khalilveronessi4819]

The Miata is so beautiful, it looks so smooth and sleek, it's like a caress in your cheek.

[@chiggamanchild]

Nice poetry

[@BurnPerimeter]

Hey, you ever considered becoming a poet?

[@HUNGLE-jz2hy]

Miata Is Always The Answer

[@ack434]

@@randomchanneloninternet9713 Donut Media*

[@afronic1239]

Nice acronym

[@gsau3000]

*Mazda

[@terrytong8665]

Miata is always the shit

[@Sierra-or9fx]

Donut Media EA86 (just because)

[@yoitsgiook]

I’ve had the pleasure of driving the 2018 MX-5 Miata RF over the weekend, in that same color. I had so much fun with it. The rear camera would’ve been nice to have in the model I drove.

[@redwolf9455]

18:18 To be fair, the 2019 miata is over 400 lbs lighter with only around 20 horsepower less than the BRZ of the same model year. While I agree with his point that it needs a little more power to compete in the modern era, the BRZ is disproportionately underpowered.

[@sxxaredd4474]

It is it’s what people been complaining about since the brz came out

[@roddydykes7053]

The Miata came out in 1989 and the BRZ in like 2012 so indeed it should be held to a different standard

[@redwolf9455]

@@roddydykes7053 Hes comparing the current model year every time. Just cause a car has been around for longer doesn’t mean it doesn’t have to compete with the market.

[@Moriggia]

The funny thing is that the BRZ in reality has 170/180cv with a big hole in the mid range power, while the Mx-5 is sooo progressive from low.

[@vulpix9210]

I personally own an RF, and the less powerfully 1.5 version. It doesn't need more power at all, the BRZ is nowhere near as fun as the MX-5 for bends and turns. That's why the MX-5 doesn't need more power, you don't buy an MX-5 for drag racing or straight line speed, you get it for going around bends faster than you should.

[@VBshredder]

That top is pretty freaking awesome. The RF looks great! Cool seeing another Mazda reviewed as many of the interior items are shared with my '16 3s

[@peterdaniel66]

makes the ass look too tight...

[@FixItRyan]

I love that you can turn off the trunk light! When I'm working on my car and I leave the trunk open I hate that it stays on!

[@fudatai]

I am Japanese and i assure this car is the most beautiful car that is available in Japan.

[@medakabox2015]

No it would be the 2nd Gen nsx

[@jdmbryan618]

The japanese model is called the Roadster

[@DR-ld4jn]

Are you over 25? Because I'd love to import you

[@billyunderwood7221]

I'm sorry.

[@user-mp7ce8yv2x]

Arigato for that car , my japanese pal ;) i adore themmm

[@martingriggs6362]

With a manual transmission the 0-60 times difference between the Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ and the Miata MX5 is small (0.3 seconds), the Difference between the automatic transmission is 1.2 seconds. That's a big difference

[@jisyang8781]

At 20:35 No, you're comparing at different trim levels. RF comes only at Club and GT trim level. The softtop comes with Sport (lowest), Club and GT. The $7,000 premium you mentioned is between softtop _Sport_ and RF _Club_. If you set the trim levels equal, the cost of the retractable hatch is about $2,500, which I believe is kind of steal.

[@evian9999]

I caught that one too. $2500 is a no-brainer...go for the RF.

[@rumporridge1]

evian9999 would totally go for the RF. Not too many cars at this price point hits so many buttons. Best sports car ever. Hands down. And stick for purist too. Long live manual transmissions!!!

[@persistence_of_vision]

Another great thing about the retractable hardtop, besides the wind noise and insulation factors, is it just LOOKS better... with the top closed it looks like a coupe, very sexy a real head turner.

[@KekusMagnus]

lack of a true "open air" feel, extra weight, more mechanisms that could break soft top miata is the only patrician option

[@jisyang8781]

@@KekusMagnus go ride a bicycle