Mazda MX-5 Homura Edition - Review - Driving joy guaranteed

Review of the Mazda Miata MX-5 2023 Homura edition.
The shear sensation of feeling every bit of road thorugh the steering wheel and to have a little over 1100 kg, 50/50 weight distributed on a small chassi. Well, that is the MX-5´s standard recipe and has been so since 1989. Top selling two seater roadster that still to this day makes you smile endlessly.
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[@whatcarwhattime]

Don't forget to subscribe to be a part of the family! We are growing every day and has a lot of tests and other videos lined up! Thanks for watching! :)

[@MrVeritas1026]

I've owned sporty Camaros, Firebirds, Mustangs, a Fiero, and other "Sporty cars." However, I didn't know what driving a real sports roadster felt like until I bought my 2022 Mazda MX-5, RF GT track-ready Miata, and broke it in. I still have my Mustang Mach 1, and a KIA Sportage SX Turbo, but when I want to feel the excitement of the road with wind in my hair, my Miata is the only way to enjoy a sports car thrill. Miata is all that anyone can wish for in a true sports car.

[@whatcarwhattime]

Congratulations to all your cars and the to one that embodies a driving like not many others, the MX5. It truly is a fun and pure little sportscar. Thanks for watching!

[@lensoprezole5322]

So great that Mazda finally equipped the mx-5 with brembo's and BBS wheels for europe with this Homura trim. Only USA customers could have that before. Well done Mazda.

[@whatcarwhattime]

Yes, it makes the car look a lot more sporty and of course, it becomes more sporty. Thanks for watching!

[@3ducs]

I equipped my base model with Wilwood calipers for $1,100 US. The Brembo option is quite expensive and only gets you the front calipers, the Wilwoods are all four. The Wilwood front calipers are lighter than Brembos, the rears are much lighter than the stock iron units.

[@whatcarwhattime]

@@3ducs lightweight is always key 👏

[@miatand1156]

Well done mazda? They looked at the bottom of my socks that I jogged in without shoes and discovered their new colour.

[@whatcarwhattime]

@@miatand1156 and isn't that creative? 😉. Thanks for watching 🌞🙏

[@bikemike1118]

It’s literally the ‚perfect‘ sports car (talking about the roadster of course!)…if perfect exists anyway. It’s huge fun to drive - and doesn’t need excessive power for it. And I‘m saying this as a former Porsche salesman. The running costs are more than decent and you will hardly find a car you feel more connected with - regardless of price! 10/10

[@whatcarwhattime]

Spot on! Great running costs, Hugh amount of fun and you become a much better driver when driving and daring taking it to its limits, because it's easy to correct. But set it on track and it will be a great teacher for many. Thanks for watching!

[@maga-zk3fs]

Honda s2000

[@whatcarwhattime]

@@maga-zk3fs almost a classic by now, great handling and lots of fun as well. Thanks for watching!

[@BN99239]

All German brands are sport luxury. They're not pure sport. The other category are supercars/hypercars, so not the same. The term sports car doesn't have to mean a fast car. Sportiness is in the driving dynamics and how it feels.

[@whatcarwhattime]

Exactly right, and this is where this car shows what that is all about. Thanks for watching!

[@lensoprezole5322]

BN9 talks like the true connaisseur about sports cars. 👍

[@lensoprezole5322]

To make the ND mx-5 perfect you just have to replace the coilovers to reduce body roll. And if you want it to steer flat then you have to replace the sway bars for stiffer ones. And last step is to install a limited slip differential and you got the true sports car for mountain / winding roads.

[@andrewstevenson6540]

​@Lenso Prezole all the 2.0litre cars have an led as standar

[@andrewstevenson6540]

​@Lenso Prezole all the 2.0litre cars have an led as standar

[@carlosbrigett2574]

Thank GOD we have a real driver giving a review. Excellent review!

[@whatcarwhattime]

Thank you so much for appreciating that and thanks for watching. Much more to come!

[@carlosbrigett2574]

Well, since my last comment or praise, better put, of your 2023 MX-5 review, I purchased my 4th MX-5, a 2023 MX-5 GT. I immediately installed a Goodwin Roastersport Race muffler. Man, this is what it's about. It's actually a straight pipe with a Helmholtz chamber connected perpendicularly to the straight pipe. I now have quicker throttle response, which really enhances the rev-matching perfectly. They say it also increases horsepower by 8~10 hp also. I know I can feel the difference whether it does or not. Just thought I'd drop you a line letting you know someone is watching your reviews out here. Ciao

[@whatcarwhattime]

Wow, thats so great, congratulations! Feeling humbled that you like our reviews. Makes us happy, super thanks and have a lot of fun with your "fun machine". 😎🌞

[@johnathankain8033]

When i test rode this car, i loved the thin-ness of the wheel. Its so common to have huge chunky wheels now. Its nice and elegant.

[@whatcarwhattime]

Yes, comparing it to all the BMW M and Mercedes AMG-steering wheels, even thoug these are very nice but a bit thick, its suddenly a bit of a relief with this thin one:-) And it suits the overall feeling of the car. Thanks for watching🙏

[@petermartin9494]

My MX-5 has the same spec and I can confirm that it is a kick ass car.

[@whatcarwhattime]

Congratulations! Yes, it does really kick some ass in some regards. Thanks for watching.

I've been in love with my 2015 1.5 since we got it barely used at the dealer in 2017. It's our vacation car and my daily as well. It makes going and coming for work a little treat every day.

[@whatcarwhattime]

Wow, that's just awesome. Congrats and keep on enjoying it. Thanks for watching!

[@breakingballswithtony6897]

Gotta say, you make me want to drive this vehicle....never looked at this car before because it looked weak...but you made it look fun and awesome to drive....great review

[@whatcarwhattime]

Thank you! We always put all cars through its more speedy paces. Every car, even though it might not seem like it can be fun, can really surprise when pushing it a bit. A bit of our review standard to do so. Glad you like it. Thanks for watching and supporting. Much more to come 😊🙏❤️

[@ryansebastian3618]

Excellent review. Bonus feature: if you close your eyes, you can hear a more dynamic version of Jordan Peterson passionately talking about the MX5!

[@whatcarwhattime]

Thank you so much! Oh, well that's interesting to hear 😅. Always good with a bonus feature 🌞. Thanks for watching.

[@DarkstarDarth]

I just picked up a grand touring example and added a good-win race exhaust, best thing for it and adds a few more horsies. Too much fun on weekends😄🤘🏼

[@whatcarwhattime]

Congratulations! That's perfect and yes, so much fun you want to extend the weekend driving to a full week. Thanks for watching!

[@chrislandon4629]

Awesome review! I really love how you push it and thrash it around. Makes the review more entertaining to watch than the average car review video. Subbed for more!

[@whatcarwhattime]

Many thanks! Thats a bit of our motto 😊 Thanks for subscribing and watching. More to come 🌞

[@dougmilesmedia]

Excellent review! I'm looking at getting an MX 5.

[@whatcarwhattime]

Thank you so much. Right on, of course you should get one. So much fun. Thanks for watching.

[@andrewstevenson6540]

As long as you accept it's not a spacious car you will love owning an MX-5

[@Boombah49]

I’m 74, and love my 2012 NC RH Special Edition 6 speed!!! It’s the most fun car I’ve ever owned!

[@whatcarwhattime]

@@Boombah49 congratulations, it's just so much fun. Keep on enjoying it! Thanks for watching?

[@andrewstevenson6540]

Handbrake is in the perfect position in my right hand drive 1.5 sport. I absolutely love mine it'll do 400miles on a tank if you cruise along.

[@whatcarwhattime]

I might imagine. Congrats to a fun car. Yes, it is cheap to run. Perfect, and thanks for watching.

[@ronnederlof898]

Great car. Iam driving it all 4 seasons. Just bought the homura 24. Just very happy with the car. About storages...behind the seats there is also a little storages compartiment. Just enough for putting your cupholders away...or youre car manuals...plus ther is a laptop conextion on the upperleft where the feet are from youre passenger

[@whatcarwhattime]

Its a real little gold nugget as a sportscar. And I like that you drive it all year around, thats the way! Yes, noticed these compartments, good to have even though the fact its small and storage is minimil. But I still like it big time. Thanks for watching and for the extra insights🙏

[@doofmaczemy]

great review! The car of my future!

[@whatcarwhattime]

A great car to have fun with onwards 🌞. Thanks for watching.

[@starstar5657]

Great review, you actually drove the car properly instead of just cruising around in it.

[@whatcarwhattime]

Thanks! That's one of our most important points in our reviews. We always wants to make sure that all cars are properly driven, no matter what type of car. Thanks for watching 🙏🌞

[@valentingarampon3679]

I terribly want one now :D

[@whatcarwhattime]

Yes, who doesn't ☺️. Thanks for watching 🙏

[@karllelliott681]

People drive on the left in Japan (just like UK). This car was designed in Japan. That should tell you all you need to know ref: the location of the hand brake and relative feel.

[@whatcarwhattime]

Works fine, just a little cute angle to it 🌞. Thanks for watching!

[@karllelliott681]

@@whatcarwhattime No worries mate, thanks for presenting. It was an enjoyable and insightful watch! I have only just joined the MX-5 club having bought an absurdly low miler '69 30th anniversary in racing orange. My wife and I love it a lot as our 'high days and holidays' car here in Devon, UK. I bought this specific one because of the colour and low miles but I must say this new colour looks very tidy too!

[@whatcarwhattime]

@@karllelliott681 🙏 I like the orange colour, and colours that pop, especially on fun cars.

[@SulaimanHamzah-ju2cz]

Great review and finally a honest one.....

[@whatcarwhattime]

Thank you. Always honest in my opinions. Thanks for watching 🌞🙏

[@dfend451]

Excellent review A++++

[@whatcarwhattime]

Wow, now that wars to hear. Thank you so much and thanks for watching 🙏🌞

[@alimitchell5346]

I dod an hour's test drive last week on one .. lovely wee car.

[@whatcarwhattime]

Pure joy of a car. Proves what the essentials of a light sportscar is 😍. Thanks for watching 🙏

[@sergedurand6519]

I like how you drove it like you stole it. Most mx5 reviewers drive it like they’re afraid of getting a ticket

[@whatcarwhattime]

Yes, thats part of my nature when it comes to driving, all cars, no matter the type, should be driven hard and honest but most of all, good 🙂. This one is on the very high level of joy when it comes to driving. Excpeptional! Thanks for watching, more to come 🥰🙏

[@BoostedNDMiata]

Great video and spot on description of the car. Double the horsepower and the fun factor increases tenfold!😂 Not sure I’m a fan of the new color.

[@whatcarwhattime]

It doesn't really need that more hp, but a little more bottom torque would be great. Amusing car. Thanks for watching!

[@johntechwriter]

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW IF SHOPPING FOR A CURRENT GENERATION MX-5 IN NORTH AMERICA I am in my third year of ownership of the current generation MX-5, an ND2 with uprated engine, the same specification as the car reviewed here, except that the base Sport has a few less brand-name features like Brembo brakes and BBS wheels. This is my fourth MX-5. I know the car’s positives and negatives from on-the-road experience over hundreds of thousands of miles. I have autocrossed and tracked my previous MX-5s, and had an earlier NA turbocharged and equipped with a race suspension. Neither turned out to be a good idea! The wheelbase is too short for a big turbo. The engine will bog as you enter a corner, and then as you accelerate out of the apex, the turbo kicking in can bring on snap oversteer, and that short wheelbase means a lot of drivers are not going to catch it before it spins. Now imagine this happening in 5th gear at 80 miles an hour. After fitting the turbo with a premium Flyin’ Miata Stage 3, I stopped trusting the car - especially in high-speed corners. And as for the track-ready suspension, along with wider wheels and low-profile premium sport tires, prepare to get pretty thoroughly beaten up at moderate speeds on America’s trashed public roads. Hit a bump in a hard corner and the whole car jumps sideways, due to limited travel and aggressive damping. I ended up selling my turbo Miata to a wealthy Silicon Valley guy whose Turbo Esprit was not fast enough. My current ND2 is stock except for a set of Cravenspeed door bushings, which claim to reduce the car’s chassis rigidity. Honestly, they might do that but I can’t tell the difference. My only cosmetic changes are factory alloy pedals ($210) and a clear acrylic wind deflector also from Cravenspeed ($100), to replace the cheesy perforated plastic one that came with the car. The points below are my responses to the reviewer’s comments as the review goes on. He is correct about the big things, but the little ones are important, too. Our reviewer articulates the charms of the Miata very well. No car is more engaging to drive. And the ND2 generation is not slow car, as we see from the driving clips. Some points related to the narration: - By American specifications the MX-5 will reach 60 mph in well under 6 seconds, and I can verify it tops out at over 130 mph. It gets to its top speed faster than my 1970 Jaguar XK-E, but the Jag had about 10 more mph after that. Still, for a normally aspirated four-banger, this lightweight car’s performance is impressive. Never do I think my ND2 is too slow. - For sporty driving in my stock ND2, going at 7/10ths velocity as the reviewer does here is the sweet spot. Push the car too hard and excessive body roll and understeer take over. People confuse classic sports car performance with today’s overweight and claustrophobic high-speed coupes. Traditionally, sports cars are most highly praised for their handling in corners, and their engagement with the driver throughout the driving process. Acceleration was never a priority, because these cars originated in post-war Britain where gas was expensive and so were “gentlemen’s” sports cars like Aston Martins. The driver of a feisty Triumph TR4 would have an Aston on his tail on the straight, but as a corner approached the Triumph driver did not have to slow down while the far heavier Aston did. That is sports car performance, and if you own one of these and have a Hellcat on your tail, you can spoil his driver’s day in the same manner. If you want better handling, you can get it by purchasing an aftermarket coil-over suspension kit. Depending on the kit you buy, the car will lose ride compliance either a little or a lot. I drove a friend’s ND2 fitted with a premium Ohlins-equipped coil-over setup, and it was brilliant in corners, turning in much faster than stock, and with seemingly unending lateral grip. But my friend does track days all the time, and I would not normally drive my MX-5 that fast on public roads because, well, they’re public and you never know what people are going to do. And these days, American cops are quite aggressive with speeders. The nice thing about an MX-5 is its fully adjustable, all-alloy suspension, unique in this price range. The fundamentals are there for a much faster variant of the car. You can make it so through the huge aftermarket. Just for some perspective, bear in mind that very few cars can hang with a well-driven MX-5 on a twisty and undulating road, the MX-5 going at 7/10ths - not even breathing hard. - The “fuselage” cockpit, rounded like an airplane’s, is intended to make the driver at one with the car, all controls at hand, and delivering great “seat of the pants” road feel. - At over 6 feet tall (my guess), the reviewer is at the upper limit of what the Miata can accommodate. Overly tall drivers will find themselves having to peek under the windshield surround. (Seat-lowering kits are available.) I’m 5’10” and 170 lb. and my 2019 Sport fits me like a glove. - The thinner steering wheel is a welcome return to tradition, providing more nuanced maneuvering and better road feel than typical heavily padded “donut” steering wheels. - While lack of rev matching does not hinder shifting, to be extra smooth when decelerating it’s best to heel-and-toe as you downshift. This technique identifies you as an expert driver and in this car it’s easy to do. Get the factory alloy pedals ($210) for maximum heel-and-toe enjoyment. - I think he says “It is not a cheap car to run . . .” But it is! A couple of years ago Consumer Reports rated the MX-5 as having the lowest operating costs of any car sold in the USA. And it’s a sports car! - Yes, the car vibrates at speed, but it is high frequency and more a minor discomfort than major impediment. - The noise at highway speeds can be managed using in-the-ear wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation. They filter out steady droning noises like wind, engine and tires, but let through transient sounds like cars around you and distant sirens. I wear mine only when freeway driving. - The only “nanny” type feature on my base MX-5 is traction control. That can be turned off with the push of a button and should be if you are sport driving, because the TC cuts in too early during spirited cornering. Just be aware that without TC the back end will be looser. - My base Sport model comes with 16” wheels, preferred by the Spec Miata racers because they are lighter. It has an open differential, and friends tell me the Club’s locking diff makes for better handling at the limit. - The Brembo brakes are little, if any, better than stock. For track driving you need an aftermarket caliper set, special pads, and stainless steel hydraulic lines. But if you do not track, the stock brakes are fine. - The Skyactiv engine’s very high compression ratio (13:1) delivers excellent performance, super high revs (7500 redline, 7200 hp peak power), and extraordinary fuel economy, in the 30s mpg zone while sport driving and the high 30s on the highway. For long freeway drones the engine is happy with mid-grade fuel; it loses a few horsepower but there’s never an issue with detonation. - The manual transmission is a true 6-speed, meaning it has no overdrive ratios. This enables the skilled driver to find just the right revs no matter what the corner. You shift often, but because it is the best shifting car on the planet, you won’t mind. - This is the last traditional sports car in production. It is based on British sports cars from the 1960s. He refers to “this little car” but the MX-5 is the standard size for that era. It is because all other car types got huge that the MX-5 feels small. But by sports car standards it is ideal. With the top down the car disappears beneath you and you are immersed in the environment you are driving through. - Avoid the RF. It adds weight and complexity, it is expensive, and the buffeting at highway speeds is unacceptable when down. When up, this targa top is only 2dB quieter than the canvas top. And finally, its rear arches impair visibility of cars in your blind spots, and it never achieves that open-air feeling like the canvas-topped roadster. - I never use the nav or radio, preferring instead to go through my windshield-mounted iPhone using Bluetooth-connected earbuds. Whether listening to music, podcasts, or Google Maps’ spoken directions, because they are inside your ears, only moderate volume is required - and you can still hear what is going on around you. And finally, these earbuds are great for taking phone calls. You and the other party hear each other perfectly, even with the top down. - The HVAC knobs are perfect, don’t know what the guy is talking about. The handbrake leans toward the passenger side because most MX-5s are right hand drive. Duh! - The small storage container between the seats is supplemented by two larger storage bins, one behind each seat. That’s where to put your valuables - thieves will have no idea. - I keep one cup holder, mounted on the passenger side. - If you get wind blast due to gusty weather and are driving solo with top down, put up the passenger side window only and it is significantly reduced, but still giving you that open air feeling. [For the second part of this article, please open my reply.]

[@johntechwriter]

Here is Part 2 of everything you need to know when shopping for a current generation MX-5 - 12:58 - That perforated plastic wind deflector is cheesy. Replace it with an aftermarket clear acrylic wind deflector, around $100. - “You can’t thrash it on the motorways because it’s not that fast.” Wrong. My stock MX-5 easily breaks 130 mph and will cruise at 100 mph all day without stressing the engine. - If you want a sportier sound get an aftermarket pipe. Just make sure it does not drone loudly when cruising. And finally, buy the base Sport model. It is a fantastic bargain and leaves out nothing essential. Here in the USA Mazda has a great low-interest finance plan. Not sure about other countries, but be sure to check with your dealership about financing before you go to a bank. The Sport is as fast as as Club, which is mostly a brand-name marketing exercise. With the thousands you save buying a Sport you can customize your MX-5 for looks and performance via the huge aftermarket. Join a local Miata/MX-5 club: make friends and find out how to spec out your car to make your MX-5 uniquely yours. An MX-5 is a throwback to the time when driving was a skill that took years to master. My boomer generation was the last to learn how to shift stick. My Dad was a motorhead too, and I learned how to drive stick in a 1966 Alfa Romeo Duetto 1600 Spider. Was I a lucky teen or what? With cars my luck has held strong through the years. For all us remaining boomer-era motorheads, the MX-5 is a gift from heaven because it has to be DRIVEN every minute. Today’s performance cars pretty much drive themselves - the driver just steers, brakes, and turns - how boring. If you love the experience of driving a responsive manual-transmission two seater, the MX-5 will spoil you for anything else at any price. It has no rival by my standards.

[@whatcarwhattime]

Hi, thanks for watching and all the incredible first hand experience you shared. Lots of interesting insights and tips. The MX5 is truly a little engaging sportscar.

[@atosunor]

Hey there, thanks for a detailed review of the car. I was wondering if you know Mazda solved rusting issues that mx5 had in the past. I'm planning to buy one, but worried about this topic, since I want to keep it for a long time. Do you have any feedback on yours, or is it too early to start looking for this issue since it's a new car?

[@jimjames584]

This is a very good reply. I’ve owned a Miata for a year now after test driving one on a whim and knowing I had to have it. Now the wife and I need to get a second car and since we don’t have kid and live on twisty roads, incredibly find ourselves considering another Miata. We have budget for more than twice the cost, but we have yet to find anything that drives as well. It’s a really special car; the more I try other things the more true I realize that to be. I’m lucky, first sportier car I ever drove is the best south of quite a lot of cash. So of course now I wonder about mods and other cars, hard to be patient. I still haven’t mastered it stock! My wife wants to get an M2. I tell her we probably won’t like it as much.

[@whatcarwhattime]

@@atosunor Thank you so much. I haven't dug into any topics regarding rust. I'll try check that out and for how long the rust-warranty lasts. Thanks for watching and hope you get this car soon, tons of fun.

[@robertmiller1442]

You mentioned the Fiat 124 Spyder? Which they stopped making over 2 years ago, I had a 2017 Spyder for 4 years & it was nothing but problems from day one, Even though Mazda made the Fiat in their Japanese factory the engine was shipped to Mazda from Italy. Because of very low sales & poor quality, they stopped making it. I then bought a 2021 Mazda MX5 & for over 2 years it has been completely trouble-free & a lot of fun to drive, The Fiat was fun to drive when it was not in the shop being fixed again & again.

[@whatcarwhattime]

I see! Yeah, Mazda's quality is great . Just tried out the 124 Abarth a couple of years ago, liked its raw attitude and handling, about the same but N/A engine in the Mazda is so much more present and on its toes. Thanks for interesting info and thanks for watching 🌞🙏

[@jimquantic]

FOR SURE, I am the odd man out. I would never go with the soft top, but hard top ONLY. If you stop and think about it--you too can come up with the reasons why the hard top is arguably WAY better. Safety and security, wear and tear to the soft top, sound abatement inside the cabin, for conversation and music. One last thing, most driving is not on a mountain road with nice scents in the air, gasoline fumes--and loud, obnoxious sounds will not "turn you on". And, last, IMO, the hard top looks fantastic

[@whatcarwhattime]

Hard top looks a bit more elegant. But I always think that a cabriolet should nr as light as possible and that extra sound proofing in this car is irrelevant. It is not a quiet and sophisticated car. So let there be lightness, a simple manual retractable softop and no wind deflectors. You buy a cabriolet to use it as a cabriolet 🥰. Thanks for watching and your input. Much appreciated 🙏

[@jimquantic]

As is your input appreciated. But again, just for me, no, it is NOT why I buy THIS cabriolet--I love the Miata and prefer best the option (that they don't have) of a factory, integral hardtop. For soooo many reasons. But the retractable hard top--which I would seldom "retract" if ever, is the reason why I would buy THIS one. But I don't say "I am right", only that I would prefer this as a car which will not be used--probably ever--as a cabriolet. Obviously, I am in the minority of course. I prefer conversation and the sound system--and the security and safety of a hard top. I am probably wrong that that, as a concept, would sell if made. @@whatcarwhattime

[@whatcarwhattime]

@@jimquantic If you aren't that much of a cabriolet person and want a more quiet cabin type of car and want the same fun and better handling, I strongly recommend the Toyota GR86. Thanks for great thoughts and discussion 🙏

[@jimquantic]

Yes, I have thought of the advantages of the Subaru/Toyota option, including greater interior space, and I imagine better crash protection--good thinking. @@whatcarwhattime

[@1980venom]

What color is this? It looks amazing

[@whatcarwhattime]

It's called Zircon Sand and it looks good, especially in real life. Thanks for watching!

[@TheNobleLoyalist]

Had to reply it more than a few times to make sure I heard what I heard. 0-100mph in less than 6 seconds!! Not a shot in hell.

[@whatcarwhattime]

Oh my, so sorry. Confused in all the excitement and mixed up km/h and mph. Of course it is 0-100 km/h. Thanks for the correction and also thanks for watching 🌞🙏

[@bushmaster4481]

I prefer skinny steering wheels. My s1 elise wheel has perfect wheel.

[@whatcarwhattime]

Yes, I always refer to Porsches steering wheels which I think are perfect. This was a bit on the too thin side, mostly due to its rather light steering. It could have been a notch heavier .

[@lensoprezole5322]

Gordon murray prefers skinny steering wheels too.

[@whatcarwhattime]

@@lensoprezole5322 and that says a lot. Might have to do some in depth review between different thickness on the same steering wheels in the same car some time. Maybe that would be interesting 🌞

[@PerryPapanier]

Got a RF because for me it looks better.

[@whatcarwhattime]

Congratulations! The RF gives it that coupé look, very elegant. Thanks for watching and have fun with your great car.

[@onewheelisbetterthan2]

I love it

[@whatcarwhattime]

Yes, its lovable! Thanks for watching 🙏

[@CadillacLife0031]

I thought Justin Timberlake is making car reviews now

[@whatcarwhattime]

Haha, flattered and suprised. But thank you, and thank you for watching 🌞💕

[@michaelkay8454]

The handbrake in on the opposing side because it was made for Japan and right hand drive cars

[@whatcarwhattime]

Thats correct. Thanks and thank you for watching 🙏

[@jmfangio286]

OK - I will tell you what the problem with the Homura Edition is. It should have a Recaro or similar sports seat, but doesn't. The drivers' seat is too high and has no lowering lever. Miatas didn't used to be like this.

[@whatcarwhattime]

Hi, thanks so much for watching and the inputs. This model, the Homura Edition had the Recaro-seats 🌞🌞

[@HIOP0]

Guessing you are in the UK?. Recaros very rare in the MX5, only in three ltd edns as far as I know. They could at least offered them in a pack as in the US, ie, BBS/BREMBO/RECARO, ah well.

[@whatcarwhattime]

@@HIOP0 yes! 🌞

[@wellfleetion]

They get the best reviews. Yet most of the used ones, newer models even, most have 3 or 4 owners. Why?

[@whatcarwhattime]

Interesting, have to dig into this. Thanks for watching!

[@druegillis1744]

It may be that the Miata is really an impractical car. Many drivers don’t have the luxury of owning one car for the daily grind and a separate car for fun. I own a Corvette (my third) and it is used only when I want to drive it, not when I have no other car to drive. But I am retired and don’t have to worry about putting my kids through college. My second Corvette was a C-5 with a 6 speed manual and it was a great car, but I thought I needed more HP. Enter my C-6 with 436 HP and a paddle shift auto. OK but not the same. Now in my 70’s, the HP thing is not as important. Seriously looking at a late model RF manual to do the roadster trip before I get too old!

[@whatcarwhattime]

@@druegillis1744 You got a point there. Congratulations to your Corvettes and if you get a MX-5 , have fun, cause it really is. Thanks for watching!

[@LateNightCable]

@@druegillis1744the Miata is firmly in the “toy” category of cars, even among other sports cars. But I think it can be a practical depending on needs. As a single individual, I find my ‘99 NB as practical as it needs to be. Quite a bit of space for groceries, a seat for a passenger, and that’s really all I need. In addition to how dependable, easy to park, and inexpensive it is to operate. I love that it’s no more and no less.

[@Z06C5]

It’s looks great. And well built. But just slow AF. Mini vans will outrun it. Just be prepared to get sand kick in your face for every drive from other sports cars. It needs more grip. Skinny tires. Just slide

[@whatcarwhattime]

Well, that depends entirely what you compare it to. Its fast enough to make it feel fast for the format it is and on the right roads it's a super delight. But I can agree on some points, when you push it a bit over the edge it starts to slide and the lateral grip isn't really there. So you need to know where the spot is. Maybe a bit of calibration, changing tyres would solve that a little. Thanks for you inputs and for watching 🙏🌞

[@jimquantic]

I do wonder, how much improvement there is in sound abatement with the hard top?

[@whatcarwhattime]

Thats something interesting worth finding out. Thanks for watching 🙏

[@andyhart5669]

Handbrake for the passenger 😂, handbrake is in the right position on right hand drive models.

[@whatcarwhattime]

Haha, I know, some flirting there. Thanks for watching 🌞🙏

[@aerotus888]

This design will never be timeless. The old models were far better

[@whatcarwhattime]

Thanks for your input and thoughts and thanks for watching. Yes, we say that now, and I agree to some point. But we don't know how all future cars design will look. Then maybe, it will be timeless, who knows 🌞

[@lensoprezole5322]

Mazda designers wanted to give the ND a more masculine look because previous generations were told to be women cars.

[@whatcarwhattime]

@@lensoprezole5322 Is that so? Didn't know that.

[@aerotus888]

Yes but shame it doesn't look as good as it could! The headlights are just wrong.

[@whatcarwhattime]

@@aerotus888 👌👌

[@ThatGermanFella]

Delete the pumped-in sound and put an aftermarket exhaust and this car will sing!

[@whatcarwhattime]

Even more attitude on the road after that. Thanks for the info and also for watching.

The 1.5 I have doesn't have any plastic tubing for that and I got an exhaust made for it. Lovely.

[@whatcarwhattime]

@ Real cool, congratulations to a great car and thanks for watching 🌞

[@rayenie8964]

Have you test driven a Porsche Boxter/Cayman? How would it compare? Price aside.

[@whatcarwhattime]

Yes, driven a lot of these. Last time the Cayman GT4 RS. You can watch that review here on our channel. Different car, mid engined and more grown up overall as a sportscar, more technically advanced. The MX-5 smaller, simple, light and very natural. Me personally would go for a Cayman, it rewards a lot more when driving hard on track but is also a lot more extensive. But if I would only drive on public roads then you can have a little more fun in the MX-5. Thanks for watching 🙏

[@user-se4tk2jj8c]

This or the GR86? Which one would you buy and why Sebastian?

[@whatcarwhattime]

I really like them both. They are the type of cars that brings back the basic nature of driving, and I just love that. The MX5 is a bit more playful and not quiet as serious as the GR86 is. But the GR86 is a bit more practical, you can put two people in the back, or just fold the track back seats to create extra loading capacity and it feels a bit more focused. But at the same time, I'm a sucker for roadsters/cabriolets, and the GR86 doesn't provide you with one. So it's a tough call. As a summer car, the MX-5, for a all year-rounder the GR86. Thanks for watching 🌞🙏

[@user-se4tk2jj8c]

@@whatcarwhattime thanks for the reply. I placed a deposit on a GR86 but the dealer said it could take from 9-12 months so I do know if it is worth the wait. I have two kids and even though the 86’s back seat is super tight, it may be able to help me in an emergency. My second car is a honda odyssey which is for the family. This will be my fun car.

[@whatcarwhattime]

@@user-se4tk2jj8c Congratulations! And thats one of the things, I would might also go for the GR86 but its delivery time is a bit of a letdown. The MX5, well it seems like you can almost just get into a Mazda dealer and buy one. GR 86 2+2 is good, but two of my kids 6 & 8 barely got into it. But in an emergency 🙂. Honda Odyssey, love MPVS! I´m checking out the Lexus LM for the family when it will be introduced later this year.

[@Mitsbuchanan]

Man you need a car for night rides without kids. Dont try to be practical with such a car.

[@whatcarwhattime]

@@Mitsbuchanan you're right! Thanks for watching 🌞

[@yahyayarim5727]

Rica etsem altyazı seçeneklerine Türkçe dil seçeneği ekleyebilir misiniz ? Sizi anlamak ve takip etmek istiyorum !!!

[@whatcarwhattime]

🌞🌞Thanks for watching!

[@funtom4738]

Really nice car, and perfect video. Thank you for presenting it in the new color, for sure, that is a really ugly color, why mazda create so beautiful cars in such a bad collor. Also the color in the inside in other trims are special, for example white leather or terracotta...

[@whatcarwhattime]

Thank you so much for your kind feedback, we are happy that you like the review. The color is not to everyones taste, but I think it has some subtle and elegant tone in it and it shifts a little in different lighting conditons. Thanks so much for watching!

[@lensoprezole5322]

Fun tom : i think that kind of color (beige) is meant to please older drivers.

[@whatcarwhattime]

@@lensoprezole5322 🤟😎

[@3ducs]

The little car is already hard to see for other drivers. Mine is white and I've had a few moments when other drivers didn't see it.

[@whatcarwhattime]

@@3ducs 👌🌞

[@ludder1047]

Är det ute på Värmdö du kör?

[@whatcarwhattime]

Hej, Ja, en del inspelningar inne i bil brukar jag köra runt Värmdö ibland 🙂. Tack för att du tittar och följer 🙏

[@3ducs]

Interesting color but I wouldn't get it. It's a small car, other drivers often don't see it, even in white, I can attest.

[@whatcarwhattime]

Small but huge amount of fun 😊. Thanks for watching.

[@ngocphuongtran3565]

Để cho người mua có giá rẻ

[@whatcarwhattime]

Thanks for watching! 🤗

[@walterthegoat9070]

40k for a vehicle that is essentially the same since 2015....

[@whatcarwhattime]

Thats what makes cars even more valuable nowadays :-) But sure, its a chunk of money for the simple type of car that it is. But it is rather special and very enjpyable. Thanks for watching!

[@lensoprezole5322]

Yes, that kind of little sports car should not cost more than 33000 euros.

[@whatcarwhattime]

@@lensoprezole5322 🌞👍

[@sikeyimboyleisi]

Great video! I’m saving up to get one day 😅

[@whatcarwhattime]

Thats the way! Hope you're able to get one very soon. Thanks for watching 🙏👍

[@Kumsus]

How many cc?

[@whatcarwhattime]

2.0 litre 🌞

[@Jack_huntakilla]

this or the corolla GR?

[@Infinityl33t]

We dont get the Corolla GR in Europe. We get the Yaris GR instead

[@whatcarwhattime]

These are two different classes and I haven´t driven the Corolla GR. As of now it wont come to Sweden. But this compared to the Toyota GR86, well that is somewhat more of an interesting topik. Thanks for watching!

[@whatcarwhattime]

@@Infinityl33t Thats correct.

[@Jack_huntakilla]

I see. Always have been a big fan of Miatas since I was a kid and its been my dream car ever since but seeing the rave reviews the GR Corollas getting nowadays I cant lie Im swayed 😂

[@whatcarwhattime]

@@Jack_huntakilla Yeah, the GR Corolla is sure one great and fun car in the C-segment. But still, the MX5 is in a different class and has a totally different behaviour. Light and small and really back to basics.

[@carlosbrigett2574]

👍

[@whatcarwhattime]

Thanks for watching!

[@gchin6916]

How different Homura Edition features make it unique from other trims? It looks like a GT with brembo pkg. I’m not crazy with the color looks like a olive green or army green…🤢

[@whatcarwhattime]

Might be that Homura is the new 2023 Brembo/Sport package on top of the exclusive line. Here is the Homura pack (in Swedish, sorry) HOMURA 394 800 KR HIGHLIGHTS 17" BBS lättmetallfälgar, svarta Svart Alcantara/skinn Brembo-bromsar (gäller 2.0 motorn) Differentialbroms (gäller 2.0 motorn) Fjäderbensstag (gäller 2.0 motorn) Recaro sportstolar Sportfjädring från Bilstein (gäller 2.0 motorn) Yttre backspeglar i pianosvart

[@gchin6916]

Oh… 2022 I saw they offer GT trim with brembo pkg, rims, brake caliper, suspension, spoiler…

[@whatcarwhattime]

@@gchin6916 Yes. I just found Kazari and Kizuna-pack before the Homura and they didnt have the all of the above.

[@lensoprezole5322]

G chin : Homura edition is available only in europe and it is the equivalent to the GT trim in the USA (brembo, bbs, bilstein, recaro, torsen). Before 2023 in europe the sport package only included the recaro, torsen diff and bilstein. We didn't have the brembo brakes, and bbs wheels were optional.

[@whatcarwhattime]

@@lensoprezole5322 Correct! 👍

[@caiolimacaldas]

Mazda needs stop with the new Wankel rotary engine and a new brand RX-7.

[@whatcarwhattime]

😎

[@bombardierboerboels]

Sits way to high

[@whatcarwhattime]

I adjusted the seat all the way down, as I always do, want to sit low. But in this, tall people will be sitting high because it's not possible to get very low down. Thanks for watching!

[@jmfangio286]

@@whatcarwhattime You are right - there is no facility to drop the seat any significant amount. What went wrong?

[@whatcarwhattime]

@@jmfangio286 It's a bit of a shame, especially for very tall people. Thanks for watching!

[@gnafrontlevilain5731]

Plastic Homura ! 😮 Omg!!’

[@whatcarwhattime]

A little plastic, light and suitable for the car. Thanks for watching!

[@HIOP0]

UK viewer...we also have the Homura, top trim level of three. Recaro seats not available here either standard or optional, real shame. Which country are you in?.

[@whatcarwhattime]

Hi there! We're located in Sweden 🌞. Thanks for watching 🙏

[@syn3rgyz]

i hate being tall

[@whatcarwhattime]

Short, medium, tall. All has its advantages. Thanks for watching 🌞

[@sinsinsss5216]

Pedot pedot rabutuh jepang aku.

[@whatcarwhattime]

Thanks for watching!

[@canadatroop]

Fuck yea 0-60 in 6.1 lol

[@whatcarwhattime]

Yeah 🌞 The great thing is that it feels somewhat more in a small sportscar like this. Thanks for watching!

[@canadatroop]

@@whatcarwhattime agreed the quality is their I just wish they did more with the power on a spec option as the second Gen 86/brz does a 0-60 of 5.4 witch is noticeably different

[@whatcarwhattime]

@@canadatroop on paper the GR86 isn't that fast but I saw that someone got it down to this time. Well done. You can surely cut some tenth out of this one as well.

[@canadatroop]

@@alex-sc7zl nobody buys these car’s essential period lol

[@canadatroop]

@@alex-sc7zl & 4 your information I owned a 2019 brz premium & saw first hand how trash it is lol when a VN DCT can literally destroy an STI for same money from factory. Point being price points for these grocery cars are ridiculous for what you get save a little More buddy get a type R VN , EN or golf R and you will out preform them On Track , valley and 0-60 - mic drop 🎤

[@Hello-Annyeong]

너무 좋은 영상입니다. 미아타 최고네요!

[@whatcarwhattime]

Hello there! Hope you like the review and thanks for watching 🙏

[@sinsinsss5216]

Aku tuku hal yo rak gratis.

[@whatcarwhattime]

Thanks for watching!

[@rp8069]

Power steering on a sports car? Sacrilege!

[@whatcarwhattime]

This one wouldn't need it 💪. Thanks for watching.

[@lensoprezole5322]

Krungthep : nowadays race car from best manufacturers have power steering. Porsche GT3, Ferrari GT3, AMG GT3 race cars and so on have power steering. For example the first NSX race car didn't have power steering and the race drivers said it was painful to drive.

[@whatcarwhattime]

@@lensoprezole5322 Its all about how the powersteering correlates with the car in general to make it perfect. This might be a bit on the light side, some more weight to it would do it. But it's such a fun car that you forget about that after a while. 🌞

[@denisbesedin9590]

Тачка супер, но цвет у этой модели просто ужас 😱

[@whatcarwhattime]

Yes, its a great iconic sports car in its nimble being. But the color is not bad when you see it live. Thanks for watching 🙌

[@dannygriffith6185]

That new color is AWFUL 😞!!

[@whatcarwhattime]

Sorry to hear that. We all have different taste in colors. I rather like it but I would go for orange color 🌞

[@dannygriffith6185]

@@whatcarwhattime ..I LOVE orange!. My first car was an orange MG midget ( 1972 model year ). Lots of fun for a " clunker". LOL.

[@whatcarwhattime]

@@dannygriffith6185 Such a cool car, wow!

[@lensoprezole5322]

In my opinion this beige "zircon sand" paint is for retired people 60+ years old.

[@whatcarwhattime]

It's a bit special 😉

[@ZZZWorks]

Bad unvisable colour for a sports car...

[@whatcarwhattime]

In real life it looks pretty cool. But all tastes are different. Thanks for watching 🙏🌞