2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata - Perfection Refined
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- Опубліковано 12 сер 2018
- For 2019 Mazda's roadster gets a number of key improvements including a new 2.0L engine with more power and a higher redline. The result isn't a radically new Miata by any stretch, but it is a welcome refinement to one of the most enjoyable cars to drive in America. Mazda's MX-5 is also an automotive unicorn, actually shrinking over the years. The compact dimensions and lightweight construction are the quintessential traits of a classic European roadster and Mazda combines that with an affordable price tag and high reliability. It's a hard combination to beat.
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Just wanted to add that you can indeed use the MX-5 as a daily commuter car. I drive mine to the office every day of the week. That's a total of 150 km per day. Half of that trip is on the highway. In my case that adds up to around 35,000 km per year. Even though I live in Belgium (not really known for its great weather), the top is down 95% of the time. You can fit a booster seat on the passenger side, and my five year old just loves it. Worth every single penny.
Far superior reliability than Porsche. the MX 5 the ideal roadster.
Oh yeah it’s a good commuter. Absolutely love this car.
Spent many days with the top down, windows up and heater on in the 12 years I had Miatas. Still boggles my mind that they dont' have heated seats on every trim level. c'mon man!!
Alex squeezed inside a Miata trunk, almost keeping a straight face... Priceless.
LOVE your videos, one of the most informative people on here
Great Review. I've watched some twenty reviews of the 2019 Miata and yours is by far the best. You covered all the basics and a lot of new information I didn't see in other videos.
Great review, Alex! I personally think the MX-5 is a particularly attractive looking 2-door. Especially in the RF model. Once again, keep it up!
This is the most comprehensive and best review of the Miata RF. Well done and thanks!
Teeny tiny, Love it! Alex when you stuffed yourself in the trunk. Who else would do that? No one. lol
What a fun drive that must have been, Alex. I've also taken that trek from SD up to SLO several times over the years. I've always like the Miata through its several evolutions in the last 30 years. Looking forward to your more comprehensive review when you get the opportunity.
Great review Alex! You are the most comprehensive and unbiased reviewer I've seen! Keep up the great work!...and you look great in the trunk. Rumble seats?
"If you're concerned about opening the soft top..." well then you're just being foolish because the Miata's soft top is the easiest top in all automotivedom, soft or hard, powered or manual, it really is. I suspect the soft top ND2s will hold their value the best. These things will be desirable for awhile I imagine!
TCI is back! Thanks Alex for being the first car reviewer to review this freshened version of the Miata. I sub to alot of car reviewer channels too, and you were the first on this one for me.
Alex, you gave it a "D" for cabin noise. Not fair! It's a convertible!
In the video, you have the windows down, you're not shouting and we can hear you very well above any wind noise.
Beautiful driving environment, perfect for the Miata
As someone with a wife, daughter, a big dog, and a two car garage limit, the MX5 isn't a car for me. Nevertheless, I'm grateful it exists. Kudos to Mazda for resisting the temptation to make it bigger, fatter, give it a turbocharger, oversize wheels/tires, power seats, heads up display, etc., etc. There are many alternatives with all those features and more. The Miata is what it has always been, a classic two seat sports car designed with goals of light weight and linear, balanced performance. For those who insist on "improving" it, a wealth of aftermarket options, including turbochargers and even superchargers are readily available. Thankfully, those who want to experience a classic sports car can walk into a Mazda dealer and buy one without getting a second mortgage.
Stephen Hendricks
I agree with most of what you wrote, but they should've maintained offering a turbo model since the Mazda Speed miata several generations ago. Not overkill, but something along the lines of 250-300 horsepower for $5k over non turbo models.
Stephen Hendricks There is nothing classic about a 2019 car. You’re deluded.
Interesting...On one hand comes the complaint that the MX5 doesn't have a 250-300 HP motor and from the other that it isn't really a "classic." Given those reactions, I'd say Mazda has hit the sweet spot.
Stephen Hendricks It really never has with the Miata it’s a shirt lifters special. A car for faygella save your money a bit longer and get something decent.
Buy the Edlebrock supercharger and bolt it on.
Chilling the trunk of a MX-5, great video and a amazing car.
Thanks, Alex. I love the vistas!
Great review as usual. I have been waiting for this review. Thank you.
Alex, thanks for your review. I am really tempted to buy one for sure.
Just stumbled on this video and channel. Great job!
absolutely beautiful car - great review.
Beautiful car - very good review. Thanks.
good job! 2018 rf and am thinking about a trade for the 2019. Great handling, zoom zoom fun
Alex, you’re very hard to beat ! Great great video
Good review thanks.
Very informative, very comprehensive. Thanks!
Another excellent review. Thx Alex.
Another great review
Thanks for the info on hot days in the Miata. I live in Texas and it gets plenty warm.
Thank you sir. Good job. The improvements may steer me in this direction soon. I'm 6'1. Hated the old seats and non telescoping column. Fixes are in with a new motor! Old man's new MG, with none of the old MG issues!
I’m an old guy too. Grew up driving my Dad's Alfa Duetto Spyder, 1600 cc. A tough act to follow. But the Miata succeeds. To me the base Sport is the most pur sang version. I pick up my new one this Saturday.
Professional and good work! Thank's
Trunk comfort index - love it
I am really glad you do cabin noise!!👍👍👍Cause that’s a thing with me!!👍👍👍 It completes the car👍👍😎😎
Thanx, very informative as usual.
トランクに乗った姿は圧巻です！良いところも悪いところも分かりやすいです。
watching this makes me want a S2k even more
Have a 21 club and love it.
Up late, thank you for this!
Nice roads to drive!
Great review. Interesting Fly-by @ 20:11, upper right hand corner.
Very good
Great video - thanks for sharing
Great review, great video, very informative. I drove a 2017 model MX-5 roadster a while back and totally loved it. Looking forward to checking out the RF model now that it has a little more power. Back in the late 70's, I owned a wonderful 1976 Fiat X1/9 that had the removable roof panel with the fixed rear window and buttresses, and the RF model reminds me of that car, which I also loved, despite Fiat's terrible reputation for reliability. Still, at nearly $40K out the door, it is seems rather expensive.
I like it.. I get to move to South Carolina in a few years, there will be some used by then..
Great job as always, Alex! "looks like a fun lil' car! I'm curious to know if Mazda's wind tunnel tests show much difference between the soft-top & hard-top with tops down. The hard-top has essentially a Targa profile with its top down. Hence I have a hunch it might score a tad better in drag coefficient & thus a bit lighter on fuel consumption at highway speeds. 'Any web links we can check-out?
I have a '19 RF and after 5k miles I'm average 35 mpg.
Just picked up a 2018 at a massive discount. I am excited to drive the more powerful 2019 with its higher redline and telescoping wheel, but the 2018 was too good of a deal to pass up. Thank you again for an excellent detailed review as always.
Backup camera for Miata cracked me up :D
Did anyone else notice that when the soft top was up, there was already a wear mark over one of the bows. This has been a problem on the NDs' since introdoced - and this car is brand new!?
Hello watched your wonderful video much appreciated. I am going to be purchasing the RF in a couple of months but a little indecisive whether to go for the safety package as the entry level pixelated camera is not particularly great but the other ones are but cannot be purchased separately. The safety package in the UK include adaptive led lights blind spot monitoring rear cross traffic alerts and reversing camera. Is this add on feature worth the extra spend when the camera is basic level entry but other features are good?
The rear turn signals don't look like they're LEDs from the way they blink
Love the review as always. Is that a return of Copper Red? It looks orangish compared to the current Soul Red. Copper red isn’t available for 2018 that I can see.
Alex needs to colour grade his videos. They are way off standard. The 'red' displayed here looks nothing like the Soul Red Crystal.
There were noise reduction measures put into the 2018 which carried over to the 2019. Also, I think you were driving the Club model, not the Sport model.
Change title to 2019! Great car and review!
Excellent job by mazda
With thr RF is the bllind spots that bad? Drove the soft top and it was great in regards to rear visibility. This top down of course.
I really appreciate that cabin noise rating
I've always wanted an MX-5, especially since there's no longer a MR2. I think the RF is so good looking. I'd probably pick black or red. I wish Mazda offered a blue like Lexus' Ultrasonic Blue Mica.
there’s a blue mica in the top trim.
that FULL Tank...
Nice work as always. But for my s2000, I would be all over this 2019.
How do the Recaro seats compare to the standard cloth club seats? Any change in comfort, cabin room, or holding ability in corners?
would you guys say the ND1 with a good tune and headers come close to the power of the stock ND2? and would 16 inch light weight wheels make it even quicker? Thanks.
Saw you at the summit store yesterday in an Alfa Romeo stelvio, is that what we can expect in an upcoming video?
Can you please review the Toyota Sequoia 2018 Platinum
I own a 2011 MX5 touring edition AT hard top with just over 30 K on it and it gets 25 mpg at best . I want a 2019!
Tried to find your new updated 2019 review but couldn't find it. Whenever you do take a longer look at the new Miata, see if you can find a power adapter anywhere in it. Seems like it doesn't have one.
Good review. Sweet car. 1 Soft-top please.
Very impressed by Mazda iin this. Wished I could fit in it but fantastic car none the less
Blake Swan ikr. I always cry whenever I see a miata knowing that I will never be able to drive it without having my legs hitting the steering wheel.
more car sounds!
I installed an aftermarket backup camera on my RF, it's mounted below the bumper just above the number plate. Works perfect and much more discreet.
Seriously. Do you not have a neck like other people?
@@TheMeakster Judging by your comment, you have not driven RF before. The buttress creates a serious blind spot.
Yeh but its not like there's another twenty feet of metal behind your head, you can practically reach the tip of the boot lid from the driver seat.
Ilove you mazda mx5 I love you!!!!!!!!
3:56 Turn signals do not look LED by the way they are blinking.
Tully3674 They are incandescent. Only headlamps, brake lights, and DRL’s are LED.
It's q shame it's not. Even the Mazda 2 and 3 have led turn signals on side mirrors, and those are designed like a strip of light.
Yes, I heard him say that. But I was just curious if he meant that in the context of having it as an everyday car or having it as an extra car.
what are the numbers? how much quieter is the hard top than the soft top?
Considerably louder? Decibels please.
Overall an excellent review.
Currently driving a 90 miata but if i get to a point where i would need a new car id definitely go with the newer miata.
No Fiat 124 comparison?
You've mentioned it used to be your top pick in the segment before. Is it still so with this 2019 MX-5 update?
As much as the numbers improved when ND was released, my wife's love of her 2012 NC GTPRHT were too strong to even make us go look at a new one. That and the lack of TRUE RED. This is worth a look .
The cars lightweight also creates less load on all the bits and pieces within the engine transmission and differential making it last longer.
At 3:59.... very sure those are not LED turn signals (unfortunately)
Is Alex based in Scotts valley? Shout out from Boulder Creek!
7:50 Bette Midler "In These Shoes" for the win!!!
The stainless after market grill imho makes the front look much better.
In the UK the rag top outsells the RF by a quite a lot probably the same reason the 1.5 outsells the 2.0 , weight .
The ND 1.5 has always been 7500 rpm engine but I can understand why the US prefer the more powerful 2.0 and the UK prefer to concentrate more on handling and feel. Basically the infrastructure to drive on.
Where I live single lane twisty country roads with passing lay-bys are common so getting up to the 60mph speed limit is not likely.
I like the addition of the steering column adjustment. but come on guys Auto box? really? why not bung a bag or two of concrete in the trunk and totally destroy the fun factor.
Good review happy MXing friends
I have 2007 Miata automatic, is that meant for high rep rpm as well?
Nice review Sir..very smooth, informative and non bias..keep it up..sub
Cabin noise - I had a 2009 Miata with the retractable hardtop and run flat tires. Commuting on the PA turnpike was noisy. I now have a 2008 Miata with the soft top and normal tires. Much better ride and less noise. Of course I no longer commute to work so the Miata enjoyment factor doubled.
This review was awful lot of good
i don't like it how the hard top has the chunk at the back instead of folding everything in the trunk like the soft top does
GREAT
So, if you’re driving north from San Diego, why is the ocean on the right hand side?
In Switzerland Mazda jumped the price tag without adding any feature (other than engine upgrade). Lucky you.
Bumper is a really weird location for a backup camera.
I am so happy that I get to ride my bicycle to work
Is this film in Montana De Oro state park?
Which is more fun,,This or Mini 2 door Cooper S ?
With all that talk about seating position, perhaps you should've mentioned the biggest change on the interior-front ... namely the availability of the Recaro seats. Which were even fitted to your car ... :P
You mistakenly said at the end of the video, that you had been reviewing a base model Miata. Its not. Its a Club model with the BBS/Brembo/Recaro package which adds like 4,500 to the cost of the Club with a 6 speed. So what you're reviewer is closer to a $36,000 car.
Somewhere out there in internet land, Bette Midler is like, yeah, my boy!
Do the 2019 Hyundai Veloster? It's all redesigned!
Alex, if you bought this as an extra car would you still prefer the hardtop?
18:30 Yes, Alex said he would pick the popular RF trim as well.
made for a Japanese size person. At 5'7" it fits like a glove.
Awesome! I need the Recaro seats, but want an RF. I asked the dealer if I could buy and RF and have them order the seats separate to put in it and they said Mazda won't let them. I am putting money away for the RF manual with Recaro seats. Hopefully in two years I will have enough saved. Getting the limited slip without having to get the Brembo / BBS package will be a plus also.