Here Is Why The 2021 Mazda MX-5 Is The Best Miata To Date // Full Review

FULL REVIEW: 2021 Mazda MX5 Miata. Simply put, the ND2 Miata is the best Miata ever made. It is sized like the original, yet it revs to the moon and makes over 180 hp. All while maintaining modern safety standards. Welcome to the KZbin show where we rate vehicles on our Hipster Scale and give insight on "Who is this car for?" As well as give our thoughts on Interior, Exterior, Powertrain and Dynamics.
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Chapters:
0:00 | Intro
0:15 | Exterior
1:09 | Interior
2:35 | Nuts & Bolts // Chassis
6:33 | Engine & Transmission // Powertrain
9:07 | 0-60, Launch, Road Test & Dynamics
12:58 | Hipster Score
13:44 | Who is it for?
#Miata #mx5 #2021Mx5

[@TexasTruckChannel]

Let us know what you think of the ND2 Miata, thanks for watching!

[@lifeofjoyandcreation]

Best car ever. Easy 10/10. Just perfect.

[@Ramibiker2023chief]

It’s not for hipsters and track rats. It’s just a great drivers car. It’s for people that love to drive and rev match. while being reliable affordable great to look at and gets close to 40 mpg.

[@hypnotechno]

glad you said that i was kinda put off by that comment and didn't resonate with it

[@Ramibiker2023chief]

@@hypnotechno exactly, it’s audience is people who love driving period.

[@johnyaskoveakarpaccio4737]

best said man!! im neither a hipster or a track-rat lol im a car-enthusiast period;and spot on w reliable etc no engine 'tick' from the mx5 =)

[@rushmatic]

@rami s Thank you, I was thinking the exact same think. _aS fAr As HiPsTeRs gO hIpSteRs DoN’t WaNT rOaDsTeRs_ Do you even know what you are talking about; not even 2 mins before when you were in the the car you said it’s car for drivers.

[@aaronhamlett]

Their hipsters and track rats comment ruined a pretty good review. It is definitely not a family car but it is a great car for anyone who loves driving.

[@RK-kj8di]

Years ago, I had a '09 Corvette Z06 and a '97 Miata. The Z06 was fun on freeway onramps and the Miata was fun on 2 lane country roads. I now have a '21 MX-5 Club in Soul Red. I learned it is a lot more fun to drive a slow car fast, than a fast car, slow.

[@TexasTruckChannel]

That is a great comparison. We find that between those two cars, is that the vette is awesome at speed, and the Miata is fun at any speed. Thanks for watching!

[@byhsu6140]

You have the spec i would love to get. Club, soul red!!!

[@tricia154]

Phenomenal review, great job adding mechanical/engineering detail that everyone briefly mentions but never shows in detail (likely because they're not as confident in what they're saying about it). Love your comparisons to the other generation Miata's, some interesting comparison points I hadn't heard before. Keep it up with these sorts of reviews and you might find yourself up there with some of the big vehicle review youtubers!

[@TexasTruckChannel]

Thanks for the feedback, and thanks for watching!

[@AarmOZ84]

I live out in Utah near the Wasatch Mountains. Miatas are awesome on the roads that go through the mountains because they handle the winding roads really well and the power out of the engine is enough to not slow down while going up. Plus, with the manual you can do lots of engine breaking which is fun while going down.

[@TexasTruckChannel]

That is awesome! We have spent alot of time just south of there. We are very jealous of your driving roads. Here in Texas we have to hunt twisty roads. Thanks for watching, -Bryan

[@AarmOZ84]

@@TexasTruckChannel Well, Texas would be a good place for an American pony car then. ;)

[@TexasTruckChannel]

@@AarmOZ84 Absolutely! We do have that covered.

[@darrendonovan6679]

Hope you don't "break" the engine going down hill. 😆

[@luisacevedo8699]

Great review, subscribed.

[@TexasTruckChannel]

Thank you, and thanks for subbing!

[@JustGrannie]

Great video guys. I love the look of this ND2 Miata vehicle but still just love my Supra. I like super fast! Also, love the hat (man bun) so adorable. You guys did a fantastic job on this video. Happy New Year!

[@TexasTruckChannel]

You're Supra is SUPRA-FAST!

[@robertmiller1442]

Supra is expensive every time it breaks down & replacement for its BMW parts year after year not like the Mazda but your Supra is still fast to break.

[@john_dee1431]

Fresh approach to a car review. Thoroughly enjoyed it!

[@TexasTruckChannel]

Thanks! That means a lot to us.

[@FollowTheBuilds]

Perfection for sure.

[@nornibres]

Who would have thought a channel named 'Texas Truck' would have such a good review on the Miata, good job guys.

[@TexasTruckChannel]

Thanks! Our roots run deep with back road killers 👍🏼. We appreciate you watching.

[@hypnotechno]

wow this was like watching two fine art dealers at the top of their game discussing a Picasso. Any comments on the New Kinematic Posture control feature comes as standard on 2022?

[@TexasTruckChannel]

We consumed 1/2 a gallon of grey poupon... each, in preparation for this review. After seeing what Mazda has pulled off with G-Vectoring Control, we can't wait to try the new KPC. Less body roll with the same ride quality sounds like a win to us.

[@lourdesraupe3824]

I’m in love 😍 I’ll take that car as is. Even love the color! Seriously, great review, and love the man bun 😂

[@lukewalker1051]

The MX-5 is a brilliant car for a small person. I would have owned one a long time ago if I weren't a slightly tallish male who doesn't like to be crowded. A friend loaned me one for a week and I just couldn't overcome how claustrophobic I felt in the car. It is great however as everybody says. This automotive engineer's perspective.

[@garrettstupperware3754]

How tall are you?

[@shermanbland5417]

I’m about to road trip my Miata from southeast texas to southeast Washington. Excited and nervous. But if I can road trip my Smart Fortwo than this should be a cake walk

[@chrisdodson9011]

I’m currently looking for a brand new Miata, can I ask how the road trip went?

[@pboy124]

Is it a good idea to get one as my first car? I still don't know how to drive!

[@TexasTruckChannel]

Heck yeah it is!

[@jcadena91]

Great review, how tall is Brian?

[@TexasTruckChannel]

6-4 on most days. Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@BlackNAVYAmericanVET]

It’s BUTTERY SMOOTH SHIFTING! ……it’s pure fun ! Great value, SUPER RELIABLE ❤❤❤❤

[@timsul3092]

Just how tall is "to tall" to drive a Miata comfortably? Just wondering?

[@robertboone8607]

The soft top is a more complete design, the hardtop suffers from wind buffeting which is a no go zone just like the supra when you put the windows down.

[@112deeps]

Phone call? Anyone heard of wireless earbuds. I had ND1 1.5 manual for 2 years... Just sweet lovely. I am waiting for ND3 2022 with kinamatic suspension trick

[@TexasTruckChannel]

We are looking forward to that as well!

[@carlosbrigett2574]

No hipster, just a driving loving maniac. I'm on my 4th MX-5, all 4 roadsters, two ND's and two ND2's, the latest being a 2023 roadster. I can't stay out of it. When they go EV, dats vin I go mit der Morgan.

[@dubiousmike]

Is there something that makes the 2022 better than 2019+?

[@jennatyler8144]

I've noticed half of reviews claim the soft-top is louder at highways speeds than the RF while the other half say the opposite. Could be that both the soft top and RF are equally as noisy but who knows?

[@TexasTruckChannel]

Oh we know, the RF is quieter. But both are awesome.

[@richarddarsa6353]

I Still think the NC2 2.0 Roadster, fully loaded is the pick of the bunch if you want to live an MX5 every day. Do a comparison please?

[@TexasTruckChannel]

Right on. For the sake of headroom in a pinch, I appreciate the roadster as well. Here is our RF review for comparison: 2020 Mazda MX-5 RF Review | Why Miata Is STILL The Answer kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWGUgXV8paqLbJY

[@FunFiction704]

But it just looks so bad

[@zcmdzpp127]

NC2 uses RX8 chassis so it is not even a true mx5..NC is way over-weight..ND2 RF is superior

[@richarddarsa6353]

@@zcmdzpp127 If you really want to know about the chassis I would watch this - it's a work of art and unique to the NC. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKTPc5Jqf65-qZI

[@jasondixon9095]

Love my 2021 RF mx5

[@TexasTruckChannel]

Thats awesome, great car.

[@byhsu6140]

The ND2 is the best Miata yet. A must have in 6spd manual.

[@534tgrg6yrtgdf]

What’s the highest hipster score car ?

[@TexasTruckChannel]

Great question, a raptor is a zero, prius is a 10.

[@dlg5485]

Wind noise in the RF is FAR worse than the soft top (with the top open, as it should be) because those buttresses cause an absurd amount of wind buffeting right around your head. I know from experience that it is deafening at higher speeds. This is the main reason I chose the soft top. Plus, if a true roadster experience is important to you, the RF simply won't provide that because it's more a targa than a convertible and rear quarter visibility is compromised as well. All of that said, I really wanted the RF simply because it looks more exotic than the soft top, in my opinion, but the convertible experience of the soft top won in the end.

[@businessmanph]

Full bolt ons with supercharger or turbo. Awesome.

[@TexasTruckChannel]

No doubt

[@desertsurveyor3918]

I disagree with these guys on the headlights... the pop-up is the thing I liked least about the NA It's just one more thing to break... how many time have you seen any car with pop-ups winking at you?

[@junlee7763]

totally agree. additional mechenical components are simplly asking for more troubles in an ownership.

[@stms4411]

Good review and provided differentiated info. A bit curious though….you both sung the cars praises (for good reason) and then ranked it a 6 and suggested it’s for Hipsters and Track Rats?!? Weird. I’m the target demographic….56, life long enthusiast, disposable income that allows me to own it as a 2nd car, ready and willing to accept inconveniences in exchange for a superior driving experience.

[@TexasTruckChannel]

Hello, just to clarify the hipster score was a gag that we used early on in our reviews. It is not a ranking of the car itself, it is the ranking of the car in the eyes of a hipster. If you have the means for a Miata please go for it, especially if it is a second car. Sorry for any confusion and thanks for watching!

[@chiefdog1019]

How tall are you, your head was hitting the top. I’m 6’ hoping that’s not to tall.

[@TexasTruckChannel]

6’4”. You should be right on the bubble.

[@jeanfleury6637]

Hi Everyone, it is surprisingly hard to confirm if for the north american market the LSD is available on the GT. This video is showing a GT with Bilstein shocks and in the little spin they did, it reacted like it had the LSD....so while I know the Club has it, which GT model has it too ? Cannot configure this detail in the mazda build your own app. thanks

[@TexasTruckChannel]

Good question Jean. For the record, this loaner did have a limited slip.

[@jeanfleury6637]

@@TexasTruckChannel Ok so my theory is the following: A manual transmission equipped MX5 Club and GT is getting the LSD + Bilstein + tower brace BUT NOT an automatic. That is probably why the automatic is almost the same price (when we know it is more expensice to produce especially with paddle shifting....so you get the Manual + the perf enhancement OR you get the automatic. Again this is ONLY for Club and GT. Base do not offer LSD and the rest despite manual and they do not offer the paddle shifting in automatic mode. For those wanted sharper performance, the Club is cranking it with the optional Brembo + recarro. I hope I am right because I wanted a GT but with an LSD. So by taking a GT manual, I should get that....which is basically a CLUB + some luxury features (GT)....again ONLY on GT with a stick,. Make sense ?

[@WizardTerence]

The ND is 200 pounds heavier than the NA.

[@Jaccayumitty]

Well that started really well, with far better informed discussion of the engineering than any other review I've seen. But then you started gibbering witlessly about hairdressers and hipsters and track rats - did you get a brain transplant halfway through?

[@TexasTruckChannel]

Our reviews are all about diversity. Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching.

[@bondjames652]

Ever have a teacher play music in the background when your interested in the subject? I wonder why.

[@TexasTruckChannel]

Dramatic effect?

[@sunuptopdown58]

Track rats buy it bc its LIGHT! lightness is EVERYTHING. Equates to cheaper to run, better momentum, connectedness, feel, less wear on literally everything: tires, brakes, fluids, etc... if you've tracked a 3000+ lbs car you'll know the pain of replacing tires and brakes mid season. You cry a little every time. But Miatas, no, they just keep going, as a result, YOU just keep going. It's so light it barely wears any consumables.

[@TexasTruckChannel]

EXACTLY!

[@bikesbabes4721]

6. Really? Most people are used to better driving..? Your title say best Miada... so the others must be 5 and less. You guys should sell bridges.

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

Better off with an MGB, Z3, Z4 or Alfa Romeo Spider. The ND Miata has no room, seats do not recline back enough, stupid hump on the passenger side floor and no glovebox...this car is an ergonomic mess.

[@erickelly4107]

The “glovebox” is there just not in the traditional location, it’s in the center behind the driver. Plenty of room in there and it has a 4.6 cubic feet trunk which is more than enough for ~ 2 weeks food, etc. “Seats do not recline back enough”? Well the MX-5 simply was not built with the typical overweight American in mind yet it is plenty accommodating for the vast majority of people whom are well below ~ 6.3ft tall and ~ 200lbs. At 5’9 / 140lbs. The MX-5 fits almost like a purpose built glove, it’s wonderful. If your much larger you can look at another car but this doesn’t somehow make the MX-5 a sub optimal choice. The MX-5 is only really a sub optimal choice if you are unfortunately too large to probably fit in and enjoy the car. For most people this is not an issue however.

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

@@erickelly4107 The Miata has been around for 30 years, I would expect that the designers would have figured out how to put a proper glove box, normal cupholders, seats that recline back further, no hump on the passenger side floor and a windshield not too close to your head. Mini Cooper figured it all out, so why can't Mazda?

[@erickelly4107]

@@bigmacdaddy1234 Figure it out? You and a TINY minority are disappointed that the “seats don’t recline back far enough for your liking” the other complaints you have are equally as ridiculous. Mazda has it “figured out” and hence why the MX-5 is easily the best drivers car short of 100K and very arguably the best regardless of price. It’s too bad you are too large to properly fit in an MX-5, I suppose I would be a bit upset by this as well but Mazda can’t be all things to all people. Otherwise the MX-5 wouldn’t be the MX-5 but something inferior. There’s a reason the MX-5 has been such an epic success and it has nothing to do with listening to absurd complaints such as what you’ve but forth. I thank God Mazda has ignored such nonsense.

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

@@erickelly4107 The issues that I pointed out are the same whether the person is 140LBS or 240LBS. The real concern is why you haven't figured that out for yourself.

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

@@erickelly4107 Mini Cooper convertible beats the Miata in every single category.