2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review: The Best Gets Better (ND3)

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  • Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
  • The 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata is in its new era: the ND3. Let’s test drive and review it!
    For the 35th anniversary since the Miata debuted, Mazda flew us out to San Francisco, California to drive the new Miata and attend the Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance. There, we got to see a huge display of Miatas throughout the years: the original Chicago Auto Show cars from 1989, special editions like the M-Speedster and M-Coupe, the 30th Anniversary Edition, and more.
    But back to the 2024 car! Let’s start with the specs. It’s got 181 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque from a 2.0-liter Skyactiv engine, and our car had a six-speed manual transmission. (An automatic is available.) The car is rear-wheel drive.
    The Miata has been around since 1989. Since then, it’s had four generations: the NA, NB, NC, and ND (the current car). My family has owned all four generations, and I currently own two NB Mazdaspeed Miatas - the only turbocharged Miatas ever made from the factory!
    One of the first cars I ever drove was a manual Miata, and I’ll probably always have ownership of one. The price is great, the maintenance is straightforward, and we don’t really have reliability problems. It’s a long-term car for us.
    The Miata roadster is in the ND3 generation, which is the third version of the ND. It’s a facelift that includes upgrades to the steering, differential, infotainment system, and more, and it’s really just a refined version of the already refined Miata.
    The 2024 Miata’s base model starts at $29,000, and it has a few trim levels.
    We drove a $40,000 Club RF. “Club” means it’s the boy racer Miata (as opposed to the more laid back Grand Touring model), and “RF” stands for “retractable fastback.” That means it’s a hardtop convertible that goes down with the push of a button.
    If you’re wondering “Which MX-5 should I buy?” just remind yourself: Club is boy racer, Grand Touring is posh aunt.
    In this video, we’ll talk about the Miata’s performance, Recaro sport seats, sound, tech, feel, and more. I’ve done many comparisons between specific Miatas, and I’ll mention some of those in here, too.
    Thanks for watching my UA-cam channel. Enjoy the drive!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 393

  • @shen1han
    @shen1han 3 місяці тому +60

    the combined 30 MPG is such an undercount. mine is showing an average of 32 mpg after countless autocross, track days and just redlining it whenever i can. it's hilarious.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  3 місяці тому +12

      We drove the Miata forever and barely made a dent in the gas gauge. It was so nuts

    • @F0XD1E
      @F0XD1E 3 місяці тому

      Mazda seems to do that. I get a good amount above the estimates on my 3 with just casual driving.

    • @hojnikb
      @hojnikb 3 місяці тому +2

      Yeah, it's not uncommon to go above 40s, if you dont treat the gas padel as an on/off switch (which admittedly, is pretty difficult).

    • @hojnikb
      @hojnikb 3 місяці тому

      @@AlanisKing Yeah. Too bad the gas tank is really tiny. But goes with high mpgs though :D

    • @totoro6214
      @totoro6214 2 місяці тому +2

      It's insane. im just about 600 miles about to end the break-in period, and i've spent a great amount of time in an arena parking lot practicing as this is my first manual car. I'm averaging 29.2 mpg. I'm so happy. Everything about this car is perfect

  • @AlanisKing
    @AlanisKing  3 місяці тому +145

    Did y'all see the new rolling shots in the video? Do you like them as much as I do? This was our first time using our new little roller camera, and I LOVE how it looks

    • @sparksterz
      @sparksterz 3 місяці тому +3

      I did notice that - fancy!

    • @tedadamgreen
      @tedadamgreen 3 місяці тому +3

      Loved it … be curious how that works!

    • @VectorA17
      @VectorA17 3 місяці тому +2

      Yeah agreed they’re not only cool but appear unique 👍🏼

    • @ilovelimpfries
      @ilovelimpfries 3 місяці тому +3

      Definitely Mr King's idea. He' a huge camera nerd.

    • @faunastation5147
      @faunastation5147 3 місяці тому +4

      U got a very good blend between a adult and a excited child❤❤

  • @jtmg11
    @jtmg11 3 місяці тому +14

    This is a benchmark of excellence all journalist should seek

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  3 місяці тому +1

      Wow! Thank you so much 🤠

  • @mmahtnart8986
    @mmahtnart8986 3 місяці тому +12

    Being 6'4" and 69' with a bad back, the Miata and the Honda S2000 would sadly never work for me )-; Another good job granddaughter (-:

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you 🤠🤠🤠

  • @AarmOZ84
    @AarmOZ84 3 місяці тому +10

    You were very brave to do your trunk review. 😂
    I live near the mountains and driving a Miata with the top down is one of the greatest driving experiences you can have.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  3 місяці тому +2

      Totally agree. And thank you 🤠

  • @crunkburger9279
    @crunkburger9279 3 місяці тому +6

    Signing up for the 4-part Miata history series 😂

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  3 місяці тому +2

      A surprising amount of comments are like: "Okay but what about the four-hour history" lmaoooo

  • @camejuanm
    @camejuanm 3 місяці тому +5

    I live on the other side of the world and here an ND Miata costs the equivalent of 51k USD.
    For comparison, 'regular people' car costs like 18k USD, cheap city car is like 12k and a Honda CRV which people generally perceive as a upper-end of family car costs 45k USD equivalent here..
    So enjoy your Miatas!

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  3 місяці тому +4

      Wow! I'm so sorry it's that much

    • @adelkharisov
      @adelkharisov Місяць тому

      I live in Russia where a hardtop Club will cost €75-77k if imported from the US or Germany through Georgia.
      So enjoy your Miatas!

  • @riskymesk
    @riskymesk 3 місяці тому +4

    I hope this channel grows so we will see exceedingly more absurd and exotic trunk tests, as well as affordable practical trunk tests that fit multiple Alanises... Alanii?
    Also Alanis hot.

  • @arod997
    @arod997 3 місяці тому +4

    Was not expecting to see my workplace (Meta reality labs @ airport Blvd) in the opening shots. Loved the cinematography! Couldn’t agree more as a happy ND2 owner.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  3 місяці тому +1

      Hahaha we were there over the weekend! Glad you love the car : )

    • @arod997
      @arod997 3 місяці тому +1

      @@AlanisKing the seat lowering kit is a lifesaver. It’s the most fun track car I’ve owned.

    • @BboyVReck
      @BboyVReck 3 місяці тому

      Hold up, are you in Avants??

  • @davidp2888
    @davidp2888 3 місяці тому +4

    Your choices for background music go with the cinematography so well. Your channel is now my favorite car related channel on UA-cam.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  3 місяці тому +3

      Ahhhh thank you so much

  • @bobdadruma
    @bobdadruma 2 місяці тому +1

    I have never driven any generation of the MX-5 without smiling. Fun is fun. MX-5's are fun cars. The world needs more fun cars. I currently have a 2023 GT. A simple grocery store trip is a blast of fun.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 місяці тому

      Totally agree with this. They’re a blast

  • @mohansingam
    @mohansingam Місяць тому +1

    Loving your channel from Sydney, Australia. I own a manual ND3 Miata GT RS (No Recaros for OZ😕). Absolutely love it! Used to drive a 981 Boxster with a PDK. Both great cars but with different propositions. Love em both!🙂

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  Місяць тому +1

      Ahhhh great choice! Thank you for watching. I appreciate that you care 💚

  • @tjwatson0403
    @tjwatson0403 2 місяці тому +1

    I really like how you integrated the music into the intro

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 місяці тому

      Thank you 🤠 we have a VERY cool intro coming tomorrow

  • @allexayare5459
    @allexayare5459 3 місяці тому +2

    I love and enjoy your video!!! This feels like a love letter to the miata, especially the first part of the video. Made me subscribe❤

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  3 місяці тому

      Awwwww wow thank you so much

  • @wicked_smaaht
    @wicked_smaaht 3 місяці тому +2

    Oooh! Someone got a camera car for rolling shots! The channel is getting fancy!

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  3 місяці тому +1

      The camera car was another Miata 🤠

  • @vvaton
    @vvaton 3 місяці тому +3

    Best car ever made.

  • @bandtish
    @bandtish 3 місяці тому +1

    As someone with a Carbon Edition 3 hatchback, you got the best color for the review

  • @Lumber_Jack
    @Lumber_Jack 3 місяці тому +1

    Another great review Alanis! I have a 2023 RF GT 6-spd (Soul Red Crystal, best paint color of all time). I've had dozens of highly acclaimed sports cars over the years, and while most of them did certain things better than the Miata, it's by far the best and most engaging sports car of them all. I have to shrug when I admit that, since it's such a modest little sports car. It's just so damn good!

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  3 місяці тому

      You're so right. Great choice. Soul Crystal is soooooo good

  • @Snowbawl
    @Snowbawl 3 місяці тому +2

    Had a 2016 ND1 Club. Dollar for dollar, it doesn't get any better than the Miata.

  • @gwpeoples
    @gwpeoples 3 місяці тому +2

    I love my 2020 RF Club but if I could get a 2nd Miata it would be an NC that I would mod the heck out of. I agree, modded NCs are siiiick

  • @wny9521
    @wny9521 2 місяці тому +1

    You're a very good reviewer!

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 місяці тому

      Ahhh thank you! I appreciate it 🤠

  • @veasnamoth88
    @veasnamoth88 2 місяці тому +1

    I would own this if I didn't currently own a Rio yellow s2000 on ohlins, ap racing bbk, and volks. I want it so bad but I'm spoiled with the s2000. Man... The ND3 is tempting....

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 місяці тому

      An S2000 and an ND3 would be so cool!

  • @Asphalt9528
    @Asphalt9528 2 місяці тому +1

    nice Miata review !!!! subscribed

  • @AlwaysL8FK8
    @AlwaysL8FK8 3 місяці тому

    No way! I missed seeing you at the Hillsborough concourse de elegance. How cool you were in my area!

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  3 місяці тому +1

      I’m sorry I missed you!

  • @DorianDavisddd
    @DorianDavisddd 2 місяці тому +1

    Nice review!!

  • @faunastation5147
    @faunastation5147 2 місяці тому +1

    I love ur videos❤

  • @thoscrich
    @thoscrich 3 місяці тому +1

    Of all the cars I've ever driven, the ND Miata was my favorite; unfortunately, I'm just too tall to live with it on a daily basis.

  • @OhioChristopher
    @OhioChristopher 3 місяці тому

    Great video, beautiful car and color, would have liked a quick clip of the top stowing though.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  3 місяці тому

      We should’ve done that! Just ran out of time

  • @juancuelloespinosa
    @juancuelloespinosa 2 місяці тому +1

    there's a slight jostle to the camera when you're onscreen. Is someone recording you, or are you adding that during your editing?

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 місяці тому +1

      The jostle while driving was a total accident - the camera wasn’t fully secured! We’ve never had that before.
      For stand-up portions, my husband holds the camera and films. It adds a slight bit of visual dimension (and is much faster) compared to a tripod

    • @juancuelloespinosa
      @juancuelloespinosa 2 місяці тому

      @@AlanisKing I see, yes I meant in the stand-up portions. the movement during driving is totally understandable, and maybe even desired. sort of puts you in the seat, you know?

  • @BlackNAVYAmericanVET
    @BlackNAVYAmericanVET 3 місяці тому +1

    MX5 ND123 is BEAUTIFUL ……….

  • @markshattis6957
    @markshattis6957 2 місяці тому

    Mazda. Great cars. Especially when you consider "the company was founded as Toyo Cork Kogyo Co., Ltd., a cork-making factory." (Wikipedia)

  • @cahikdantas6255
    @cahikdantas6255 2 місяці тому +1

    Great review!!!! (and not because I love the miata)

  • @Early666
    @Early666 2 місяці тому

    Airport Blvd, Yerba Buena Island, and Tomales! You know how to get about the Bay.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 місяці тому

      Hahahaha you spotted it!

  • @johnnixon2504
    @johnnixon2504 2 місяці тому

    I totally have a photo in my phone of one of our techs in the trunk of a ND-RF. He is super skinny and not tall.

  • @finesir
    @finesir Місяць тому

    I would love to see a review of the new mk3 audi tt

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  Місяць тому

      I actually don't think we have one in the Texas fleet! I haven't seen it on the list.

  • @TomSeoull
    @TomSeoull 3 місяці тому

    That is a really nice color. Are you ever worried you might money shift into reverse? I'm not use to it being there.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  3 місяці тому +2

      I’m not! The lockout on the ND is pressing the shifter down to get into reverse, so it’s all good 🤠

  • @LanceCorporal_Waffles
    @LanceCorporal_Waffles 3 місяці тому +2

    Do I try to get one of these in the future or an Abarth 124 Spider to go with my Abarth 500…? 🤔

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  3 місяці тому +3

      Both are good! I lean Miata : )

    • @LanceCorporal_Waffles
      @LanceCorporal_Waffles 3 місяці тому +1

      @@AlanisKingYeah. I love the looks of the RF in that Zircon Sand Metallic. But I would prefer the soft top. I wish they still offered the red soft top to go with the Machine Gray Metallic. That was such a nice combo.

    • @MarkDemeny
      @MarkDemeny 2 місяці тому +1

      Depends on what is available (and where you live). In Europe, the Record Monza exhaust sounds a bit better. If you can get the upgrades; Brembo brakes, Recaro seats, MT then grab the Abarth. But they are few and far between so getting the car you want may require going with an option that is still shipping new units (i.e. the Mazda).

    • @LanceCorporal_Waffles
      @LanceCorporal_Waffles 2 місяці тому

      @@MarkDemeny I live in California. I think we had the option for the record monza exhaust because the stock exhaust did not sound as good as the Abarth 500.

  • @CodeBonYT
    @CodeBonYT 2 місяці тому

    That car costs GR Corolla money when well equipped. I'd go with the corolla.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 місяці тому

      GR Corolla is amazing but man, so is the Miata. It’s more about what you want from the car

    • @CodeBonYT
      @CodeBonYT 2 місяці тому

      @AlanisKing better times and a back seat are hard to argue with. The convertible top is always nice tho

    • @justinbennitt835
      @justinbennitt835 2 місяці тому

      well, the argument would all depend on what you, as a driver, need and prefer:
      RWD, naturally aspirated, lightweight convertible or 4WD, heavily boosted, practical hatchback.
      After having previosuly owned a number of Lancia Integrales, at the time I loved the grip and performance, especially the heavily tuned 320bhp one.
      Nowadays I drive an ND2 RF GT and probably have more fun than ever on the road, although the Lancias always won on the "coolness" factor, even when they broke down.

  • @woesiohans
    @woesiohans 2 місяці тому

    M - Miata
    I - Is
    A - Always
    T - The
    A - Answer

  • @matthewfarr4221
    @matthewfarr4221 3 місяці тому

    Why is the mpg so bad in America?! Is 45 in the UK, and it sounds like plenty of people get higher than that.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  3 місяці тому

      Fair question

    • @ag4allgood
      @ag4allgood 3 місяці тому

      Doesn't the EU use Kilometers per liter instead of miles per gallon ? 🤔

    • @anybleepinusername
      @anybleepinusername 2 місяці тому

      @matthewfarr4221 You know that a US gallon, (3.78 liters), is not the same as UK gallon, (4.54 liters), right?
      Additionally, manufactures can only advertise the official EPA fuel ratings, which may be different than real world fuel ratings in some scenarios. My sensible car, (not the Miata), is rated for 31mpg (US gallons) on the highway, but if I’m driving sensibly and not having fun, actual highway mileage will be closer to 35 mpg. Even if it can sometimes get 35mpg, that figure cannot be used when advertising the car.

  • @coreyporras2918
    @coreyporras2918 3 місяці тому +4

    Hell yeah

  • @jamesabbott6425
    @jamesabbott6425 2 місяці тому

    Looking out at my garage holding my shitbox NB that is made of rust and needs to be scrapped.... Damn i wish i had 29k sitting about

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 місяці тому

      We have two NBs and love them 🤠

  • @saranrathakrish8468
    @saranrathakrish8468 3 місяці тому +1

    I have a huge crush on you

  • @le0redd104
    @le0redd104 Місяць тому

    What a mx5 fangirl she is lol

  • @cinthe3
    @cinthe3 3 місяці тому +1

    Sadly it's just a little too tight at over 6 feet and over 200 pounds

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  3 місяці тому

      Fair!

    • @edwinot
      @edwinot 3 місяці тому +2

      I have a soft top 2024 club ZS and I am 6’1, 215lbs and fit fine, no problem.

    • @cinthe3
      @cinthe3 3 місяці тому

      @@edwinot 🤔🤔🤔

    • @edwinot
      @edwinot 2 місяці тому

      ua-cam.com/video/PoNttqdBeVA/v-deo.htmlsi=Z85QxLhuqmO36XPd
      This guy is 6 feet

  • @voltecrules624
    @voltecrules624 Місяць тому

    Why do u sit on the car and block our view of the car?

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  Місяць тому

      Because I have to be somewhere

  • @IanLandesman
    @IanLandesman 2 місяці тому

    I'll keep driving my 2000 BMW M roadster with more power, nice smelling leather, and cost half. 😅 Gotta disagree with you on the color though... as a parent reminds me of sick baby poopsies.

  • @johnny_bravo9990
    @johnny_bravo9990 27 днів тому

    I want to see her more. You show the car more 😒😒😒

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  27 днів тому

      If you want to see me more, are dozens of videos on the channel!

    • @johnny_bravo9990
      @johnny_bravo9990 27 днів тому

      @@AlanisKing Subscribed and thanks for giving me permission to check you out and

  • @cliterally1791
    @cliterally1791 2 місяці тому

    omg the Miata is a girl's girl through and through

  • @ak2112
    @ak2112 3 місяці тому

    no lsd on the base is weak

    • @ag4allgood
      @ag4allgood 3 місяці тому

      Not for $30,000 though. There are some that prefer the open differential.

  • @fsaavedrap
    @fsaavedrap 2 місяці тому

    that color is an insult to people with eyes.

  • @isupportthecurrentthing5225
    @isupportthecurrentthing5225 Місяць тому

    too slow 👎

  • @davidwilliams9302
    @davidwilliams9302 3 місяці тому +69

    "The all new for 2024 Mazda Miata. The Costco hotdog of cars!"

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  3 місяці тому +5

      Hahahaha

    • @ag4allgood
      @ag4allgood 3 місяці тому +2

      Don't you ever put Ketchup on it either ! 😎

    • @altosack
      @altosack 2 місяці тому

      @@ag4allgood- “Nobody puts _ketchup_ on a hotdog!” - _Dirty Harry_

    • @bluewrx04
      @bluewrx04 Місяць тому

      @@ag4allgood he diggs in

    • @bluewrx04
      @bluewrx04 Місяць тому

      can i ask for that price what is better ? no more s2k what is even in that class? lol for that price .. ill wait

  • @MarcTheWatchman
    @MarcTheWatchman 3 місяці тому +44

    This was your best video yet, an absolute love letter to the Miata. Well done Alanis, what a masterpiece!

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  3 місяці тому +2

      Thank you so much. I really appreciate it 🤠

    • @valeriejusay4668
      @valeriejusay4668 2 місяці тому +1

      Awesome vid! Mine is on order in Aero Gray…in transport as we speak! August week 1 or 2 🥳

  • @IsaacLoveland
    @IsaacLoveland 3 місяці тому +30

    Damn, you just vindicated every Miata owner with a single video. Thank ye!

  • @jswizzlestick
    @jswizzlestick 3 місяці тому +19

    One of savagegeese's miata reviews talks about the dearth of cars designed to be fun and performant at the price point the miata is at. Usually you have to pay close to twice as much to get something this pure.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  3 місяці тому +8

      Yes! Affordable fun cars are great!

  • @NeonSonOfXenon
    @NeonSonOfXenon 3 місяці тому +18

    The Miata is the epitome of "it's more fun to drive a slow car fast than it is to drive a fast car slow"
    Edit: ahaa you said it! 17:15

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  3 місяці тому +4

      I SAID IT

    • @Phil_MacHawk
      @Phil_MacHawk 2 місяці тому

      As an 86 owner, I politely beg to differ 😂

  • @cmkrcs1
    @cmkrcs1 3 місяці тому +17

    27:50 After "say it with me now" I was expecting "Miata is always the answer" 😆

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  3 місяці тому +3

      I almost did that 🤠

  • @ilovelimpfries
    @ilovelimpfries 3 місяці тому +18

    I guess we got fancy Alanis today.

  • @DrummerBoi1993
    @DrummerBoi1993 3 місяці тому +12

    Not gonna lie….I was like, there’s no way Alanis was going to do the trunk test, you’d have to be a child to fit inside that trunk! Lol! But you stay tried and true to those who were curious! I love it! Funny thing is I remember one of my teachers in middle school had a Miata and I know she was at least 6 feet tall…and she fit inside that Miata with NO problem! I think she had one similar to yours…it’s crazy!! Excellent job Alanis!!

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  3 місяці тому +5

      Hahahahahaha had to try! I love that your teacher had one. Thanks for watching and telling me about it!

    • @altosack
      @altosack 2 місяці тому

      “Hips don’t lie!”

  • @Karmazov
    @Karmazov Місяць тому +3

    This is the best review of the Mazda Miata I have ever seen. You sold me on this car.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  Місяць тому +1

      This means the world. Thank you for saying it

  • @BretSnyderMusic
    @BretSnyderMusic 12 днів тому +2

    That's the best Miata review I've ever watched. and I've watched more than a hundred of them. Amazing production.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  12 днів тому +1

      Wow. This is such an honor. Thank you!

  • @hawkeye454
    @hawkeye454 3 місяці тому +8

    Your videos are awesome!

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  3 місяці тому +2

      Thank you so much : ) I loved this one

  • @Graves-81_69
    @Graves-81_69 3 місяці тому +4

    I was never into the Miata back in the day because the RX7 was top dog and when the 94 FD came out I had to have one. The 2024 ND3 looks amazing.

  • @kurtstephan7039
    @kurtstephan7039 3 місяці тому +4

    Been looking forward to your ND3 review, and it's even greater than I hoped for! The video and audio enhancements you've been incorporating make an already-good thing that much better.
    It's fun to see you ripping around in a car that's a near doppelgänger of mine ('23 RF Grand Touring manual in the "controversial" Zircon Sand).
    About the specs: For me, the manual GT was a better deal than the Club--it shares the most important mechanical performance bits (front shock tower brace, limited-slip diff, and Bilstein shocks) and adds some convenience features for several thousands less.
    I test drove a soft-top Club, which was outstanding, but I didn't find the GT RF any less thrilling behind the wheel. And the Recaros didn't feel as comfortable to me as the stock seats (no adjustable lumbar on either, my main "missing feature" complaint about the MX-5), I preferred the look of the GT's alloys to the Club's black BBS wheels, and I don't plan to track/autocross the car, so the Brembo brakes weren't a must-have.
    Re your defense of the car's power: You're right, it's far from slow in the real world, even though its on-paper numbers look tame in '24. With the short gearing and high redline, you can wind it out so often in regular driving that you feel like you're getting away with something without egregiously breaking speed limits (although you definitely can do that too). The pull to redline in second gear is especially engaging, perfect for freeway entrance ramps or coming out of tight corners.
    Also, no matter how I drive it, it almost always gets way better than the EPA mileage rating. I've seen as much as 40 mpg on longer, mostly highway trips, and always get low 30s in regular around-town and mixed driving.
    Great video, a legendary car--thanks, Alanis!

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  3 місяці тому +2

      Ahhhhh thank you so much for watching. We really appreciate it. I also love all of these insights and think other viewers will find them really helpful, so thank you

    • @hojnikb
      @hojnikb 3 місяці тому +1

      Yeah, power is pretty good for the light car this is. And nobody buys a miata to win straight line races, it just isn't that sort of car.
      As for the powertrain; personally, i miss some low down grunt, that's typical of higher displacement or turbo engines. To me, below ~3,5k, the car feels almost gutless. Certanly needs to be in the right gear to go fast. But that's usually par for the course for a highstrung NA engine.
      As for fuel economy; the most i got was ~48MPG on B roads with the top down, no less. Amazing fuel efficiency, considering this car isn't designed with fuel efficiency in mind (at least not as a first priority).

  • @Francisco.Alvarez98
    @Francisco.Alvarez98 3 місяці тому +5

    Hi Alanis! I would happily listen to your history of the Miata for four hours! 😄

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  3 місяці тому +1

      You truly always say the kindest things and make me smile, Francisco. Thank you!

    • @Francisco.Alvarez98
      @Francisco.Alvarez98 3 місяці тому

      Of course Alanis! Always my pleasure! 😊

  • @spireland5
    @spireland5 2 місяці тому +2

    ND Miatas are so good. Criminally good, every enthusiast needs to own a Miata at some point. I don't even think it's that bad of a price at 40k , compared to what is out there, what other sports cars are that light, come with that fun of an engine, RWD and in a manual. My only gripe with the car is it REALLY needs an aftermarket exhaust. They should ship one to you when you buy it.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 місяці тому

      They’re soooo good. I’m so glad we still get them. Thank you for watching!

  • @philroy4469
    @philroy4469 2 місяці тому +4

    Have had a ‘24 soul red GT for 9 days, 600 miles.
    IT IS PERFECT!
    I’m old as dirt, 69…but my very first car when I was a young man was a ‘62 Austin Healey 3000. My last will be like that first, it’s really a special car! I still can thrash it. It makes me feel young again. Thank you #mazda and Alanis…great job. You nailed it on not just what you need to know, what what you feel! Wanna see pics of my baby!? lol! Good job!

    • @philroy4469
      @philroy4469 2 місяці тому +1

      Still, I CAN THRASH THE HELL OUTTA IT! Stupid big brother check

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 місяці тому +1

      I love this so much. I would love to see pics. Please feel free to share: talktoalanis@gmail.com

    • @philroy4469
      @philroy4469 2 місяці тому +1

      @@AlanisKing ok, now I gotta take pics! Been too busy bathing her and driving her! Love this car and still can’t believe I get to drive it!

  • @BlackNAVYAmericanVET
    @BlackNAVYAmericanVET 3 місяці тому +2

    REMEMBER THE OLD & New VW Bugs had color door panels ❤beautifully done by Mazda ❤

  • @ACCELER8TV
    @ACCELER8TV 3 місяці тому +3

    Amazing Video!!!!

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  3 місяці тому

      FRIENDS, THANK YOU ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @blueline15
    @blueline15 2 місяці тому +3

    Hey Alanis, I followed you over from Cars & Bids and gotta say I really enjoy the way you present the cars on your channel. Keep up the good work!

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 місяці тому +1

      Omg! Thank you so much 🤠

    • @blueline15
      @blueline15 2 місяці тому +1

      @@AlanisKing for sure, I know UA-cam can be tough. Watched SaabKyle04 back in the day, then Doug. Was sad when Cars & Bids dissolved their reviews. But I enjoy the story telling and weaving in of the history of the car in your reviews. Refreshingly unique spin on a car review.

  • @saranrathakrish8468
    @saranrathakrish8468 3 місяці тому +2

    Nice dress very flattering

  • @ijustsawthat
    @ijustsawthat 2 місяці тому +1

    This cost 48k EUR in spain.
    The prices in this video are not really representative of non US locations, or even irl rn.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 місяці тому

      Yeah I’m going to start specifying U.S. dollars in future videos - sometimes your audience grows very global without you knowing, and you can’t go back and edit the video afterward

  • @gregkolanowski
    @gregkolanowski 3 місяці тому +2

    Really makes me want to upgrade my ND1-RF! But I still love it, and I 'd also like to own a G Body 911 Targa someday, so I guess I'll love what I've got for now.

  • @Jason_Sutton
    @Jason_Sutton Місяць тому +1

    I love miata's!!...but i heard closer to 38k.

  • @reclusive78
    @reclusive78 3 місяці тому +2

    Your videos keep getting better!! Love the Miata and its evolution over the decades. Its a shame that cars like this aren't available in my country.

  • @maxcactus7
    @maxcactus7 2 місяці тому +1

    4:26 That M-Speedster is positively sex on stilts!!! And PLEASE, Mazda, for a 35th Anniversary car.... British Racing Green (or some other green) with the current tan nappa leather interior!!

  • @hojnikb
    @hojnikb 3 місяці тому +2

    Man, i really love my ND2. Such a fun car. And with leasurly driving, it's not uncommon for me to hit high 40s in terms of MPGs, which is extremly frugal for the sorts car this is.
    Unfortunally, i see that ND3 in europe appears to only be shipping in the 1.5 G132 engine, which is really sad (although i hear some 2.0s happend to sneak by). Must be something to do with fleet co2 emissions and miata being a small car, it just doesn't fit the bill.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  3 місяці тому +1

      ND2 is such a good car. Great choice

  • @dlg5485
    @dlg5485 3 місяці тому +2

    "It's more fun to drive a slower car fast than a faster car slow" truer words were never spoken. The Miata has never been about raw speed. It's a twisty back road car and the enjoyment comes from taking corners at or near near the car's limit without breaking 10 different laws. I picked up my ND3 GT manual 3 weeks ago and it's even better than I hoped it would be. I previously owned an original ND and this car is definitely a noticeable step up in performance and refinement. It's such a joy to drive that I make excuses to go for an open top drive anytime it's a nice day out. The ND3 isn't quite perfect, though, no vehicle is. I was hoping Mazda would add some lumbar support and better bolstering to the GT seats, but they are still the same unsupportive seats from 2016. I guess it's their way of pushing enthusiasts into the more expensive Club w/BBR package to get the Recaros, but that configuration is overpriced in my opinion and I wanted the extra features of the GT anyway. It should also come with 215 width performance tires from the factory, not 205 all-seasons. In any case, my ND3 GT soft top is an amazing sports car that was well worth the $35k I spent on it. I expect to get decades of driving enjoyment out of this car and possibly modify it to make it even more capable in the future.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  3 місяці тому +1

      That’s awesome. The ND3 is such a big step up from the ND1, which is WILD because the ND1 is already so good

  • @madmax5836
    @madmax5836 3 місяці тому +2

    How you feel about this car is exactly how I feel about my 2019 Golf GTI. It's amazing looking, good value for money. The current generation is a big improvement from the last. For me it's the perfect combination of sporty and practical. Still king of the hot hatches imo.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  3 місяці тому

      Love that. Good choice

  • @mikeb9569
    @mikeb9569 Місяць тому +1

    NA with pop ups looks like a frog to me.

  • @zigforjustice
    @zigforjustice 3 місяці тому +2

    3:44 - That '30s BMW 328 in the background 👀😍

    • @anybleepinusername
      @anybleepinusername 3 місяці тому

      That’s the car that won Best of Show at the Hillsborough Concours d'Elegance (where a lot of this video was filmed). It was rather pretty and had a very interesting back story, (discovered by the Red Army during the war, taken to the Soviet Union before moving west again and being restored (in the 00’s if I remember correctly)).

  • @edmn
    @edmn 3 місяці тому +5

    How many Alanis' can fit in the 2024 MX-5?

  • @93455Driver
    @93455Driver 3 місяці тому +1

    Love the look of the RF, but that PRHT was so functional but I bet that would have difficult to engineer for the ND and expensive.

  • @chris-kf3hj
    @chris-kf3hj 2 місяці тому +1

    i think it needs a 50hp to 75hp more and it would be perfect

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 місяці тому

      It’s soooo good as is though

    • @justinbennitt835
      @justinbennitt835 2 місяці тому

      BBR (UK) will be happy to take it up to 220bhp for you.

  • @lacko0819
    @lacko0819 3 місяці тому +2

    Very nice camera work!!
    I would have loved to see the top going up and down once.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  3 місяці тому +3

      We should’ve done that! Sorry! We were so pressed for time to get these different locations in

  • @BBQ_T_Bone
    @BBQ_T_Bone 3 місяці тому +3

    that’s a cool skyline background at the beginning

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  3 місяці тому +1

      It was soooo pretty

    • @BBQ_T_Bone
      @BBQ_T_Bone 3 місяці тому

      @@AlanisKing where was this? NY?

    • @LamborghiniReven1000
      @LamborghiniReven1000 3 місяці тому

      ​@@BBQ_T_BoneSan Francisco. This whole video was filmed in the Bay Area. I recognized the San Jose mountains, Google campus, and 101 freeway.

    • @BBQ_T_Bone
      @BBQ_T_Bone 3 місяці тому

      @@LamborghiniReven1000 you’re right! 😊 it’s beautiful

  • @Ride_Runner
    @Ride_Runner 3 місяці тому +2

    Big fan of this car.
    One day I will buy one.

  • @Weyco23
    @Weyco23 3 місяці тому +1

    Great review. I have owned a 2022 Mazda CX-5 for two years now. After 35,000 miles I love it. For the previous 57 years of my life I owned nothing but GM products being born into a GM family. Did a ton of research and decided on the Mazda. Glad I did. Still have a Camaro and Corvette though, can’t leave the family.😊 The MX-5 Cup races that usually run with IMSA are a hoot to watch. They sound like angry bees.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much. I LOVE the MX-5 Cup races! They rock!

  • @themongols9197
    @themongols9197 2 місяці тому +1

    WHERE'S BOBS GUY?

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 місяці тому

      He’s mostly on Instagram!

  • @jeffreybarker357
    @jeffreybarker357 2 місяці тому +1

    Owners aren’t gonna wanna upgrade once Mazda only makes electric vehicles. 🥴

  • @mekg5430
    @mekg5430 3 місяці тому +2

    Miata: One of the few benefits of being short!

  • @SterlingWheel
    @SterlingWheel 3 місяці тому +1

    My favorite color on Harley-Davidson is called Deadwood Green. I can't tell from watching on my smartphone, but does the color on this one you're reviewing have a green tint to it?

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  3 місяці тому +1

      It does have a greenish tint in some lights!

  • @KenColton
    @KenColton 3 місяці тому +6

    Miata gang here. Let’s goooo!

  • @dawnpoint
    @dawnpoint 2 місяці тому

    Can confirm... I was dead set on getting a Lexus GSF cuz V8 but after driving both the GSF and the Miata... I ain't getting the GSF.

  • @charlieb3497
    @charlieb3497 2 місяці тому +1

    Love the mx5 and mark 4 has grown on me 🤙only slight issues I can report from RF is lots of wind noise over 50 and on motorways! don’t expect any storage space in cockpit 🤔 great car well done Mazda 👊

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 місяці тому

      We had the wind noise issue too! Cut it for time, but it’s def there. Hope you love the car for a long time

  • @Cgl3g3nd
    @Cgl3g3nd Місяць тому +1

    Thanks for the history lesson, my uncle has had an old one my whole life. I don’t see myself having kids in the next 5 years, I’m a little tempted to get one instead of being smart and getting a new Honda or Toyota hybrid.

  • @triketacular8093
    @triketacular8093 Місяць тому

    We used to have a 2015 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica. Such a beautiful colour. Power retractable hardtop. Wish we had kept it, but it became too difficult to get in and out of, with a bad back and knees.
    Anyone know the last model year they made the power retractable hardtop? Cheers.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  Місяць тому

      Ahhhhhh that’s amazing. This one is an RF!

  • @brocktonbensch1356
    @brocktonbensch1356 2 місяці тому +1

    I drive the an NA 1.6 and it feels like enough power and yet I find myself frustrated that in 2024 the Miata doesn’t have 200 HP…

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 місяці тому +1

      We have about 200 in our NB Mazdaspeed

  • @kovaji8212
    @kovaji8212 2 місяці тому +1

    Great review. Informative too, I've seen countless Miata videos but did not realize it was originally designed in Irvine.

    • @AlanisKing
      @AlanisKing  2 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching! I'm so glad you enjoyed it