2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review - The Legend, Improved
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- We go for a drive in the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Is the answer always miata?
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This channel is so underrated! Great job guys, good to see locals :)
+TheTechSourceHD thanks!! Canada is the best
+Charles Jackson thanks buddy!
They do a FANTASTIC JOB, EH?
not anymore :D
Vojtěch Pithart haha yes! They blew up! Glad to see it, they deserve it :)
your production quality is amazing for a channel of this size and i love the fact that you go through the comments and reply to people. keep it up!
+Sample Text thanks! Here is our obligatory reply
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This is 100% the best looking miata ever, and honestly I can't think of a better looking car that I see on the roads. And that "soul red" color is the nicest red I've seen on any car.
I'm so glad Mazda went back to the roots with the new Miata. Not too much power, but more focusing on making the most fun possible with an amazing shifter, hydraulic steering, etc.
this channel is great it actually tests a car on what is trying to be and doesnt compare a mazda to a 400hp + car
+Jack Thompson exactly, thanks
Great review, probably one of the best i saw about this car, you two really know what are talking about.
+vicesat sweet thanks man
Ese vicesat xD
Saludos desde Marte
I dont mean to be so off topic but does anyone know of a trick to log back into an instagram account..?
I somehow lost my account password. I would love any tricks you can give me!
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Watching this in 2022, after just ordering a 2022 MX-5 in Soul Red (2.0L, Manual, soft top) it shows how far you guys have come. I'm really impressed and also, you two are the reason I'm getting "back" into driving cars for fun, because, IT IS! Thanks Jacub and Yuri for always delivering top-notch entertainment! Kudos!
I have a 2016 Mazda 3, and once you get used to the console infotanement controls you won't want anything else. It's so intuitive and right were your hand is anyway. So much safer than having to reach up and look at a touch screen. With the physical buttons right under your hand you never have to take your eyes off the road.
I love that you guys are okay with disagreeing with each other and don't dwell on it or get awkward about it. Having two people with differing opinions in a car review channel might be essential for providing viewers with diverse opinions.
I've been bored of cars for years now no matter what the power but bought one of these a few months back and I always have a laugh when driving it. Awesome car
+Si Dog Ducati that's awesome, always great when a certain car can give you that feeling back
TheStraightPipes it is yes and great review btw.
I test drove one of these, and I loved it. I also have a 2015 Porsche Cayman GTS. Under the right circumstances you can have as much fun in the Mazda as any car.
Cannot get over how much fun these reviews are - absolutely awesome. I love MX-5s (future owner) but at this point I’m watching Straight Pipes reviews for cars I don’t even care about. Highly underrated channel with crazy good production quality and entertainment. Keep it up!!
Thanks man! We have the 2019 updated miata review coming up 😉
“The front looks like a trouble makers face.” Gave me a good laugh. 😂
Go with the base trim - Sport here in the US. No infotainment system, just a radio with BT connectivity. Works well enough, and no knob and screen to fidget with.
+Cliff Palmer, Jr. That's all you need in a car like this
Cliff Palmer, Jr. open diff though :/
No
I think I'm the only one who thinks this is one of the best infotainment systems out there. There's three buttons above the rotary knob, dedicated for Home, Nav and Audio. I think it's made so that the driver doesn't put thought into it. But people have opinions, and I kinda see why you don't like it. p.s - I feel like it's a reference to the rotary engine that they were so once known for.
+Arrowrooter35 - so far it would appear you are the only one judging by the comments, but I'm sure there's more!
Arrowrooter35 - I actually use the rotary knob on my VW more than the touch screen. Once you get a feel for the pathing of the settings, rotaries can be really quick and safe. I can see that happening with the Mazda system as well.
Strangely enough most of the American car mags rate it as one of the best. Of course they do have to deal with GM's infotainment.
I kind of agree in that I like the simplicity of the rotary knob as it's true to the spirit of the car. I want something to forward the Pandora song I don't want to listen to or quickly mute the audio without moving my hand far from being ready to shift. I don't even have to look at the display to skip songs; the instrumentation is part of the feel of the car.
I agree I hate trying to hit the right spot on touchscreens on a bumpy road and then having a screen full of fingerprints... ugh. Rotary knob takes all of about 10 minutes to get used to and it's a much better way to control when you're driving.
absolutely amazing cinematography
+minihjalte thanks!
Yuri, I know this is an old review, but I believe your takes on this car are absolutely perfect. Jesus this is a really good video, you guys.
Great reviews btw. You guys and Savagegeese are my favorites. Injecting a little humor in reviews makes a sometimes mundane subject enjoyable. The best reviewers employ it with success. Some attempt it and fail but the give and take between the 2 of you is spot on.
+Dan Wells awesome thanks for the feedback. We feel the same
Their infotainment isn't that bad. It was one of the good ones when they first came out with it in the Mazda 3 and stuff.
Mazda infotainment is great guys, its easy to learn, to access shortcuts and you dont even have to look at the buttons or knobs, and the distraction from the screen is minimum.
It's only missing Applecarplay and Androidauto, but once integrated the controls are great.
+Gustavo Muñoz apparently it's coming in 2018
i have owned 6 NA miatas from stock to turbocharged,supercharged automatic ,manual and enjoyed them all but i would take the ND over them any day especially the RF
How much for the turbo and did you like it tks
You guys are too much fun to watch. Easily the most entertaining reviewers out there.
I've watched this video quite a lot 🙈
I mean I watched probably all the youtube content I could find about Miatas...
But in the end it was Yuri enthusiasm in this video that sealed the deal. 😆
Now I love our red ND soft top 😍
Here in Europe we have also the 1.5 liters 130 bhp version.
It revs even higher than the 2.0 160 bhp and it's perfect for the much heavier taxes and pricier fuel.
Amazing!!
Great review! I like how you are not overwhelming the viewer with specs but instead totally get across how much fun this thing is to drive!
Great video. I bought my MX5 at the beginning of April and it's the most fun car I've ever owned. I came from an E39 M5 and I'd drive the MX5 over it any day of the week. And the infotainment isn't as bad as you guys make it out to be ;-) I do wish it had Android Auto though.
Keep up the great work! You just gained a subscriber.
+twalker294 thanks! The infotainment would be acceptable if the touch screen worked while the car is in motion. Like pretty much every other manufacturer
As per Mazda, Android Auto and Car Play option is coming early next year and existing systems will be upgradable (paid option). That would make it even better!
+Nathan5791 finally
I'm with Jakob. This is so much better looking than other generations.
This is honestly the most humorous car review I've ever seen
Man, just rewatched this. Miss this energy from the Straight Pipes, more chill and less formulaic than their videos now. They seemed more excited about little things.
Production quality was great on this video! Keep it up guys!
+LunchTime thanks
How you guys don't have a million subscribers, I don't know. I watch every video you make, keep up the good work!
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Bob Goudreau literally make no money at the moment from making these.
+Bob Goudreau yeah we love doing it and it would be nice if it paid off some day. We're literally just losing money on every video
+Bob Goudreau thanks!
Just discovered this channel. Great cinematography, genuine opinions and conversation. Subscribed!
+YouthAutos awesome thanks
You guys are channeling me. I've just subscribed and the first video I watched was the 2017 Ridgeline, which I'm strongly considering buying. Probably going to order an RTL-E this week. The 2nd video I watched was the Ridgeline vs. Element box test. I once owned a 2011 EX and to this day regret selling it. Now this video.....I recently purchased a 2008 MX-5 PRHT Grand Touring. A complete blast to drive!
+Dan Wells that's awesome! We're secretly reading your mind somehow
Great video. I own a 2017 MX-5 Club with the performance package and indeed you're right on the performance package making it the best configuration. It's been an insanely great every day driver given I've got 50 miles of country backroads and just a short 10 mile run of interstate in the middle (which concludes into a tight cloverleaf which is always a blast for ripping into).
Per the mediocre entertainment system, a lot of us prefer to run entertainment off of our mobile devices. Whether its Pandora or other audio apps, I'm quite fine ignoring the tame dash console since the mobile device runs the show and the audio quality in the 2017 is quite solid.
Anyway thanks for reviewing. It's a car that has totally transformed my previously dreaded commute into a joy every day.
to all the guys looking forward to buy an mx5 but are worried about the lack of compartments, you can also use the space between the seat and the door sill to place things like phone, wallet etc :) they don't move around
I just bought a 2017! 10k miles. Love it!
I agree. Best roadster ever!
Best MX5 review ever! Realistic, funny and still informative. Keep up the good work guys.
+Deniz Ultanur thanks!
Started watching due to the Type R and now watching all episodes! Caught me by surprise. Great humour and production. Please keep them coming!
+Dave Drenth awesome thanks
Yuri bringin' back the nice shirtsss, great video guys, I really liked the opening shot at 0:03-0:25!
+Rob Pribish thanks!
No shirtless videos? That's what I read. Idea for next time.
I really want this car so bad. I've driven for work once and I fell in love with the drive
Jeric Tamayo I hope you get it. It's so fun in 3 to 4 rpms
I will have an mx-5 next week and it is soooo difficult to wait! 😂
I have this version currently... awesome vehicle and its low key fast as hell...and everybody compliments the red color scheme 💯💯💯💯💯
I just rented that car for a day in the Canary Islands and it’s mega! I love it so much I’m considering how to live with it as a daily driver even though I have 2 kids!
It's really weird seeing my hometown on such a great UA-cam channel. Great job, guys!
+Krystian Tobiasz thanks man!
jst watched a couple of your videos and now subscribed - liked the tone, quality and fun ...keep going.
+Global Nomad thank you! Appreciate it
This is a well made video. Keep up the good work. Wondering why there aren't much views.
+Jason Hermosilla tell your buddies to watch! Make them subscribe! Then the views might go up ;)
Mazda should hire these guys! Very good at advertising!...I had fun just by watching as if I was there! Thumbs up!
i love you guys' review style, refreshing
+iKaBanana thanks!
Great channel guys!!
Great production, chemistry and proffessionalism, and I can guarantee a great success in the Car's journalism industry!
Congrats!
+Gustavo Muñoz thanks very much
I have a 2016 automatic, and news flash, its still fun in a corner, i get both slap stick and paddleshifter options if i want them but i dont have to worry about a clutch in traffic
Awesome video guys ... what a terrific way to spend a day - cruisin' in an MX-5!
+Mr. Mazda absolutely
Guys, this is easily the best review of the ND MX-5 on UA-cam!
Lol no
Miata
Is
Always
The
Answer
SeaBass sea bass doggo is always right >:]
That $41k price point for the GT is just brutal here. Even if the other trims were priced just a little bit lower I feel the MX-5 would be selling better. Especially when its's going up against probably its biggest competitor, the BRZ/86
I think in 2017 is when the Miata finally became AWESOME, and only getting better. Mazda plans another huge improvement in the 2019 models
From the UK: more please. You folks continue to put Top Gear to shame. Every time.
New miata rf video tomorrow
Yuri! The ultimate Miata movie is LOOPER! Young Joe (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) restores a Miata (an NA, your favorite, no less) - it gets exotic status because no one in the future has non-automated, gasoline-powered cars! Surprising amount of screen time for our little NA in red. Plus, how could you not love a movie with not one but TWO Bruce Willis... es?
Seriously the video work in these videos is top notch!
+Eric Vilendrer thanks
excellent channel. Recently discovered with this video. Love the location and the chat between you.
+askani2 awesome thanks!
Best MX-5 review I've seen.....To the point!. Keep it up guys.
First, I found the jeep video, then I found this, my favourite car's review
Awesome vids !
Keep it up :D
+Leslie Lai HK Awesome thank you
i think im in love
Deniz Sen sorry. I'm engaged.
Yuri Tereshyn divorce. I’ll give you 1 million. Hehe
this might be my next car. I love small cars that can handle and have great manual transmissions. this one fits the bill. I have a 06 forcus se 5speed and that car can handle almost like the SVT focus. I also have a 2018 WRX 6speed. WRX is a nice drive but it feels like a big car.
You guys should try to drive a mazdaspeed miata NB or a turbocharged NA sometime. Always like it when you review older models.
Great editing and camera work! It's great to see this channel improve.
+andrewia thanks
The intro edit on this video DOPE 👌🏼
Miata is always the answer. ;-)
I daily drive a 2018 GT soft top. In the dozen or so cars I’ve owned or daily driven, this is my absolute favorite. And while I wish mine had the LSD, it’s fine without it for just street use.
"Wait, it's all Mx5?"
"Always has been."
why has this channel not hit 1 million subs yet
+Justin Kwak share the videos :)
automatic mx5s means more spare parts for the manuals in the future.
Miata has a big SMILE ! -Always !
Wow, thas just amazing review you have guys!
+Vladyslav awesome thank you
You guys are fantastic. I’m so glad I found you!
+Jared Stephenson we're glad you found us too
got the same case on my Pixel
+Mateo12485 clear cases are the best!
same
"maybe" you're a hipster? hahahaha. You guys are awesome, great dynamics between you two.
VERY good review. You had me hooked from the start with your super speedy introduction, as if you couldn't wait to go out and drive haha. Nods head and tips hat.
+Testacorsa haha thanks! Check out our other reviews
Still the most fun car I've ever driven, and not even close to the fastest.
WOW! You guys have really great color grading/composition/framing/audio. WTF, but anyways it is still a Miata!
New Ontario subscriber here, thanks to the Savagegeese referral. I've owned the GS version of the MX-5 ND for nearly two years, and you guys nailed it. Great to discover more quality Canadian content...keep 'em comin', eh!
+ShakingTwoTrees2012 oh right on!
Love these two! subbed!
+Poshi xi thanks!
I see what you did there at 5:02! That rainbow. 😂
I just discovered this channel. Love it love it love it!
Entertaining and informative. Great video, man
I think they were trying to get away from the "Miata" image because of the people who thought it's too feminine and cute. Now it's a lot angrier looking. MX-5 sounds like a racing machine, Miata sounds... nice.
So more appealing to a certain demographic who maybe aren't so secure with their sexuality to admit they drive a Miata.
I love it though. I test drove one a little while ago.
All MX-5's/Miata models are/were very good. I wish they could get the RX-7 back on the road. . . .
The limited slip diff is only available on the club trim here in the states. +1 Canada haha. 🙂
+Gerald Bostock haha yep
great video. MX5 is a car you spend twice the time saying "xxx doesn't matter" vs "xxx is really good"; while GT86 is completely the opposite
you guys make the best videos!
Awesome review ! Almost hate to admit it.. but I like that car ! Sport package sounds like the way to go. Its how I ordered my 15 GT : base, performance pack and cloth recaros bang !! win win !
+5abivt perfect
Best car walks rounds. Better than sitting in the car talking specs sheets and pushing buttons.
Omg u guys were amazing! Love the cat but I'm going automatic lol
Hi guys, I enjoyed watching your review for the MX-5 2017 and how honest and simple conversation about the likes and dislike you both have about the car. However, can you tell me why you really prefer the soft top against the RF? Because I too like the soft top though some said they hardly have difficult time talking normal compared to the RF, did you guys experience that too?Thanks and keep up the good work. It is great to watch locals do reviews.
+Nath M prefer the soft top because its a "true" Miata. The RF is more hard top than it is a convertible. Since this is the closest to the original NA, the soft top is mandatory!
Best video on youtube.
in the uk we can get the 1.5 which is even revvier (7500 red line) and 2150lb.. very cool - and 158 bhp with remap. and 16" wheels with 50 profile
I have a Focus ST and I will buy the MIATA next. I will have 2 EXCELLENT cars!
I like the ND and NB Miatas the most.
I love the infotainment systems in the Mazda. I have a 2017 Mazda 3 and i really enjoy the system. You do need the Bose audio system though. It sounds so great.
you guys are right talking about how awful Mazda's infotainment system is. That's one of the reasons I went from 2014 Mazda 3 sport to 2017 Hyundai sonata sport. Hyundai offers a Lovely infotainment system with lifetime maps update on Android auto. and this beauty actually was 5 grands less than my old Mazda 3. The warranty is the Cherry on the cake. 10 years Super!
+Lionnel L so much better for infotainment!
Unless we disregard we buy the car over entertainment system...
UA-cam needs more Canadians
+revaholic eh
AvE crossover episode eh?
Eeh
I love all Miatas but this new one, I don't care what some people say about the looks but its so damn good looking to me. I'd buy one just to stare at it lol. I have an FRS though, I prefer having the tiny ass seats in the back and the car being a coupe. If I went MX5, it would HAVE to be the RF.
Subscribed! I love the banter!
+Eric Chang awesome thanks!
+Eric Chang awesome thanks!
i do not agree. it's insufferable.