2019 Mazda Miata MX-5 RF | The Lightest Sports Car in North America
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- Опубліковано 20 тра 2019
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We are back again today with the brand new 2019 Mazda MX-5 RF. This Miata is currently the lightest sports car available in North America and it comes with an additional 26 horsepower. With a total curb weight of 1,118 kg the SKYACTIV-G 2.0 engine which puts out 181 hp and 151 ft-lb of torque might not make this a fast car but it is definitely quick.
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"We race because we're not allowed to go to war." - Авто та транспорт
Love the guy at the beginning operating the roof button just sitting forward trying to stay out of shot! 0:59
LemonDrizzle hahaha
😂😂
hahahahahah it kills me
Hahahaha neck cramp for a friend.
Lightest...except for the 2019 MX-5 soft top....
Saw the title and came for this comment! When you're a weight weenie you can't justify the RF :p
RF is the one to get though, best chassis rigidity. Makes the weight difference almost irrelevant. If it had hydraulic power steering and a mechanical throttle it would be perfect.
NippyMoto having the massive pillars next to your face (if you’re tall) ruins the open feel though.
I like the feel of biking so I would personally get the soft top.
@@chrisogrady28 EXACTLY! I have a '16 Club, and I love it! I sat in an RF, and didn't care for it, because (At 6'2") I felt really closed in, whereas my soft top is truly wide open. I like the look of the RF, but no so much the FEEL . I'll stay with the soft top.
I see Miata, I hit like
a simple man, love it
Great job Grayson! Getting really comfortable behind camera and making some really great points in your review.
Remember some of us have had surgeries which are not going to allow using left leg for clutch etc. I grew up with 64 GTO 4 speed and TR 4 drove xcountry twice in it. B carefull putting down automatic. Some of us still like small roadsters handling and cornering ability even though unable to enjoy manual without discomfort. Enjoy your young life.
Great review!!!
awesome car. massively under rated.
D Wnright it’s very highly rated though lol..
Great video once again I would love to see another RB video next
Awesome video - thanks for posting! Did you happen to use the navigation system and notice if there were turn-by-turn instructions in the left, digital cluster?
Nice to see a BC car reviewer showing us the new stuff. Been a while, since Zack Spencer moved on to drier pastures. 👍
Outstanding review, stated with precision. My bias is evident, bought an RF for the wife. Because I leave for work first, I sneak it out on most days...That darn car is fun to drive!!
Nice technical description. More complete than most.
You forgot to mention telescoping steering wheel for 2019 models and improved gas mileage.
Great vids. Would you choose Miata or Corvette Z51 that you reviewed in manual? For a daily driver in Orlando...
I got a go-cart and trampolines ad om this video haha 🤣
My dream car
I was car shopping about a month ago. I would have bought this exact same car (2019 RF in Ceramic white with BBS package) but I literally couldn't find this exact color package combo in all of California. I didn't want to settle for another color or package. Ended up getting a white Audi S3 (which I love) but I still love looking at this car. I test drove one and absolutely had a blast.
Nice car bro
Great review. Interesting that you picked up on the virtual rear steer helping you through the corners. From what I understand, they have a pretty sophisticated rear suspension that "plays" with the toe in (maybe also camber?) to improve cornering performance. The KPC doubtless also plays its part but really interesting that you can "feel" the difference, nice. Great little car 👍
I know that my question sounds silly but I was wondering : in which aspect this Miata is better than the e30 325i you drove before ?
They are both NA almost same power and same weight so I’m curious to know your opinion
Just got my mines 2021 grand touring trim level it’s a fun car to have goo job Mazda
I wish I could fit in one. Love it.
l love my 2016 ND Grand Touring AT! I drive it like I just stole it. It has an aftermarket Roadster Sport suspension, adjustable Koni shocks and performance springs from Goodwin Racing. That package lowers the car about an inch and a half. Goodwin racing front and rear sway bars, a Shock Tower brace that does not come with the 2016 GT model. That combination in the suspension takes out virtually all the body roll. Wilwood 6 piston front brakes slow the car just enough to carry speed into the turns. Roadster Sport Super Street Twin Tip axle back exhaust gives the car an AWESOME exhaust note. The 17X8 4X100 Koenig Hypergram wheels matched with General GMAX AS05225/45/17 tires give the car great street and track performance and an AWESOME profile. I put a Versa Tuner tune on it that enhances the torque thru the power ban up to the 7200-7300rpm range. Yep, it pushed the rev-limit into the range of the 2020. I drive it in manual or manual sport about 99% of the time. The AT doesn`t have the manual`s launch just all the fun and equal handling in the mountains without all the clutching. The car out performs my ability to drive it! I have ridden with AUTOCROSS instructors driving my ND to prove it! My buddy has the same car with a header for performance on the track. We both AUTOCROSS our cars. Don`t knock it until you try it!!
My friend has a Mazda 3 with an AT. It's fun to drive and drives very well.
Can you review a S2000 next please :)
Where do you find these driving roads?? They look amazing.
Probably anywhere outside a city
My second choice nice car
eddie gray first choice?
@@florme6494 Porsche booster s
did you pop the hood or i missed it?
Not near, perfect 50/50. And real 50/50 as well (all directions).
Yeah the RF is 50-50.. the soft top isn’t quite there
@@Daniel-rw2gy From what I've read, it's 52/47.
@@nats50 that's the soft top.. RF is 50/50
you should find a well moddified mr2 spyder.
Driving one this weekend! :D
Ha! I bought a Miata as my first car then learnt to drive manual on it.
How was your experience
Man I wish they gave that RF top to the Fiata!
that would be really interesting
I love this car. Can't believe Honda had a 2.0 making 59 more horsepower with the s2000 20 years ago.
The upgrades might be worth it for your average driver? I own the base model, it is just as fun to drive. Your only going to notice those performance upgrades on a track.
I would rather have the regular suspension for drivability on crappy city roads and maintaining good handling elsewhere.. pay extra for the interior amenities instead (I need heated seats!)
I really like the openning song, for the first time, I really wish you stopped talking lol. Good taste
Endless options? There’s 3: soft top or fastback; manual transmission or automatic; can be equipped with Brembo brakes or not?
There's different trims u can get
Spread the love!!
Man this is like the only car that looks good in white
Shall I tune it 🤔extra 15pk..
now that the NDs have been out for a few years you can buy some NCs for pretty cheap with the powered hardtop
Deeken Wheeler - I just did that! Got an 08 GT with PRHT. For $10k. Low mileage and very clean. Looks almost new and drives fantastic!
I just bought a new rf but had a 2010 touring phrt and it was great as well . Never one issue . Daily drove it for 3 years. Not sure yet if the rf is going to be as good as I only have 20 miles on it.
Please do more older jdm cars. It's what we love. Still a great video as always though
We just filmed a highly modified GC8 Impreza last week and are filming a JDM rally icon we've never driven before this week! Those edits usually take a bit more time to get perfect, but stay on the look out :D
So the ND1 MX-5 could accelerate from 0-60 mph in 5.8 seconds, which the reviewer described as "slow." The 2019 ND2 MX-5 can do the same acceleration in 5.7 seconds, which was described as "not slow."
Eric Shea Engine tuning has a huge impact on how fast a car *feels* . The new tuning may not result in significantly quicker 0-60 runs, but it may make it feel much faster. For a Miata, that’s all that should really matter anyway.
@@ToxicHorsePucky As was mentioned in the review, peak torque on the ND2 comes in about 500 rpm sooner, but that hardly explains the difference that the reviewer described. The "feeling" between "slow" and "not slow" isn't determined by a 500 rpm difference in peak torque.
@@ToxicHorsePucky So here's the Car and Driver test results for the 2016 MX-5:
Zero to 60 mph: 5.9 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 16.2 sec
Zero to 120 mph: 28.9 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 6.6 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 8.4 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 8.5 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.6 sec @ 95 mph
Top speed (drag limited): 129 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 158 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.90 g
And here's the Car and Driver test result for the 2019 MX-5:
Zero to 60 mph: 5.7 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 16.1 sec
Zero to 120 mph: 27.7 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 6.4 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 10.2 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 9.9 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.5 sec @ 95 mph
Top speed (drag limited, C/D est): 140 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 170 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.90 g
I'd personally describe the difference between these two variants as incremental, as opposed to the transformational difference described in the review. In truth, any variant of the ND provides an excellent driving experience.
Eric Shea just drive them both and you’ll get it
Love the bright white with the Auburn Nappa leather but it's only available in the RF apparently.
Not sure why anyone would spray windshield washer fluid with the top down. Seems a bit daft if you ask me.
Looks like that car as equipped in the states would be around $42,000.
they need rev matching and still more power and im sold.
Doesn't need rev matching to be honest, this was designed to be a pure drivers car. Barely any gadgets to change the experience, it's fairly easy to do it on this car with the brake,gas,clutch and shifter build quality
you look like a giant standing next to that car.
I think mine is lighter, the RF hardtop ads 150lbs and thats weight thats high center of gravity, you can rev them all to 7500rpm just by tuning the ECU, also the 30hp extra can be achieved the same way with just a header, tune, and some fuel tuning
I mean hate all you like but manuals aren't fun if its your only car I can't drop 40k on a toy.
I'm also a proud Miata autotmaitc owner :D
I've had manual cars as daily drivers and never stopped being fun. It's a matter of preference.
Good job Ryan Gosling
I love the Miata....but no way in hell im paying $40k for one lol
Right even the new type r is only 30
I spoke too soon it’s comes with BBS wheels
If it was turbo, I would pay 50k!!!
Brandon Nesbitt in all honesty i would too. Mazda is missing out on a market of at least $40k+ with a quicker car. And it would sell off of the Miata brand aswell
@@SicSemperBeats facts
I have an ND2, but my Caterham Seven is half the weight of it 😜
For me Mazda MX5 go in this order
NA
ND
NB
NC
Title of the music? Plsss.
Can you do a rewiew on the first & second generation mazdaspeed 3?
Definitely not a slow or fast car.. But for Toronto roads it'll be good enough.
all show no go hahaha take it to the track , that's comedy
Overpriced due to higher tariffs Canada places on Japanese cars. The MSRP for the RF the U.S., is $32,345.
It makes no sense. It's about the same price as a Toyota Tacoma which is 100 times more practical. $32k for a two seater toy with a 4 cylinder 180hp engine ???
@@whiskey2117 a niche sports car vs a truck...
I already had a real truck before I bought the MX. I don’t think you understand the market or people who are buying these new.
Mazda rx8 :)
Damn thing has priced itself out of the race. A lot better choices for a lot less out there. NO SALE.
What would be a alternative to the Miata? 2 seat front mid engine fun car? Lotus Elise? Porsche boxter? ??
This is fully specc’d doesn’t need to be that high
Nice cars but only forum goers and car review sites harped on it needing power. Mazda added more power but where are the buyers>? Sales have not increased for 2019. They continue to decrease. That is the thanks that Mazda gets for listening to (everyone?).?
For most people this has to be a second car ... and having a second car just for fun is a tough call in this economy
Bought one two weeks ago...
why would you try and hide the passenger at 1:09 and then use aerial shots.
funny as fuck XD
I cant drive an a manual because I have nerve dmg in my clutch leg :(
Wow are you in constant pain when walking and such?
What are you talking about 6-7 thousand dollars for a 90s I payed 4 for a 2006 grand touring sport in excellent condition and only 40,000 miles.
That's a beautiful S2000!
Can you imagine if they still made those
The NC2 is actually the S2000 not the ND
The 2019 MX-5 is actually a bit quicker than the S2000, and faster around most circuits.
@@vossler360 haha, not a chance is it faster than a s2000 I have a 2019 mxrf and love it but straight line s2000 would be gone
Eric Shea Not even close my friend. 20 years later and they still can’t catch the s2000. However that was never the point of the miata, which is meant to appeal to the masses. I believe it does it very well indeed. I have an S2000 and they really aren’t for everyone as they need talent to drive fast as there are no driving aids to save you other than ABS.
He’s wrong about GT suspension and LSD.. that’s only on GT-S package and club models
If only they had dropped in the Mazda 6 engine 2.5l engine into this chassis
Great car, but not big enough to hide the person in the passenger seat lol.
Is it safe to get this car and learn how to drive a manual car? Or am I going to mess up the clutch just trying to learn
blountman747 - try an automatic for fun without stress. I own an 08 Miata with automatic after owning manuals. Still a great ride! For a very low price!
Dude give it a try, the new cars with manuals are so much easier. The clutch pedals are so much lighter and the clutch pedals on this is very progressive. Don't worry about traffic as well, I daily a bunch of manual cars in Atlanta traffic during rush hour and have no issue. Also my travels are from site to site
Technically the soft top is the lightest sports car, not the RF 😆
Keith Tan was thinking the same
zarbon700 don’t they still make them? Or have they put on weight
@@fanfeck2844 Lotus still makes new models of the Elise, however, due to USA regulations, they are unable to sell them in the USA.
I hate these people that talk as if the 16-18 nds are garbage. Just do a header and exhaust and you will have more torque and almost the same power as the glorified 19s.
It's not even that much faster. About 0.1 seconds faster to 60, and about 0.2 seconds faster in the 1/4.
@Noel Carvajal exactly , the only thing I'm worry about my 16 GT ND is the transmission because some 16 NDs had transmission issues, but other than that , I Know I will be able to match the torque of the 19s
I hate people that call this an S2000. Everyone slept on the 2011 NC that's literally a copycat S2000.
based on the power charts i've seen, the 16-18 and 19 engines are almost identical up to 6K. only above 6K is where the new engine pulls ahead. i rarely push my 2017 RF club that high, so i don't know if i'd notice much difference. definitely not worth the depreciation hit to sell now and buy a 19.
The 2020 will blow your mind though, just wait.
14:29 the colour is red or burgundy but definitely not brown.
25:06 great angle
RF would feel like I'm getting value for money. Soft top feels like a cheap option.
お兄ちゃん、ロータリーエンジン知らねーだろ、マツダの真髄は正にロータリーエンジン。何時かまた蘇る事を祈ってます。
but i got a NA for like 2k :)
Low information density in this video. Suggest watching at 2x speed. You won’t miss anything.
And judgemental for people who want an Automatic, and then "I dunno" about the flywheel. Dude, if you don't know, then do the research or skip it.
Ed Halley he’s right about auto
"Fumbling around to figure out how to get out of it [voice commands]". LOL. Say "CANCEL." Done.
Is that the Ceramic or Snowflake white?
That's ceramic
@@mumrah07 I really like it in the bright light. Not so much on a dull day.
When you said you were 6'1" I burst out laughing. So far 99%of Miata reviewers are all 6'1" OK, one guy was 6'0" and a female reviewer, I think was 5'11" otherwise all others are 6'1." What's with really tall people reviewers and the Miata? No disrespect, I am amused by it. Anyway, a very good review; and that coming from a 5'8" who feels right at home in my 2019 RF GT-S MT. Cheers!
Respek the nek
Love the video editing. Lightest weight rear wheel drive car perhaps, not lightest car on sale in North America. Mitsubishi mirage is much lighter.
sergio sukhanov yeah, but the mirage isn’t a sports car
I doubt that anyone would describe the 78 bhp Mirage as enjoyable to drive, despite the fact that it has a curb weight of around 2100 lb.
I dont think I've ever accidentally activated the voice recognition when changing volume in my RF in the year I've had it. I think that's just an observation of what could be possible rather than the reality of what happens. The alcantera upholstery on the recaros is better than the Nappa leather on the standard shape seats of that spec.
I agree with the reviewer - I've had mine a week and accidentally pressed the voice command control several times already. Also the volume rocker switch is not responsive
@@piersgooderham8674 you may want to get that inspected, there isn't a delay on mine
Wish they would just put a v6 in...
Phillip Morrison nah just needs a 2.0-2.5l 4banger turbo
@@ps3alphagamer12 or a cheaper and more reliable v6..
For about the same cost as a new MX-5, you can buy a used NA or NB and fit the Rocketeer conversion kit for a Jaguar 3.0L V6 with around 240 bhp.
Any bigger engine will mess with the 50/50 weight distribution.
@@ronniefranks4351 It will only add like 150 pounds over stock to the front. Can easily counterbalance it if its an issue but you probably don't even need to.
I got the automatic. I drove my hole life manual and now don't want to shit 300 times anymore to do 10 km traffic to work.
Drive it first then make a comment.
pussy
then why did you bother getting a sports car if you don’t wanna actually drive lol
1:11 roof operator trying to hide from the camera in passenger seat
If I am not wrong lotus Elise still lighter than MX5 in North America.
i'd still prefer the old mx5, the potential those things had were unreal, to mod and drive
I dont see this having less potential
Guys you should get better equipment. I think your camera should be upgraded for better image quality, a couple thousands $$ would work. Better mic also! Since around 13:28, the sound quality is so low that I can hear the noise around.
Rather have a used boxter.
the ND1 was not a slow car, just slow drivers
Never thought I'd say this, but I think the new supra is a better deal
lol
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I saw your face and I instantly said “wait. Do I hate this guy or like him? Did I used to like him but now hate him?
Sad state of affairs when most car youtubers I enjoyed I now blacklist because they seem to only enjoy clickbait
Oh shit 10:26, lolololol
Who thinks I would like a Miata with about 70 more horsepower? I love my ‘92 but this one is way better in every way. With that said, I will he giving away my 1992 Miata to one lucky subscriber on my Donating Horsepower channel so take a peek over there if you’re interested in having a chance to win! I will return to Miatas one day though...
Just give me the car....
Soft top is all around better. Lighter, cheaper, looks better top up or down. Takes 2 sec to put the top up or down.
What the flying fuck 50k for 180 bhp cant do it mate
Well no, the soft top is
It’s MAZDA
Not MAAZDA!
Couple things that made this review cringe:
1. Mazda did not purposely intend to add more power to this engine. If you watch the documentary made by savageguesse you will see the guys in charge of making this engine their purpose was to make the engine rev much higher than the previous engine which was not great. Mazda the,selves didn’t even know the power the new engine made until the car was released and others discovered the power increase.
2. Telling people to kill themselves over an automatic transmission is stupid and childish. Yes I’d get the manual no doubt. But there are people with medical issues such as knee problems who cannot get a manual. Even in automatic form this is still a drivers car and better than 90 percent of the cars put there.
3. The music is so bad. Stick to instrumentals and do more research about a car like this.
The 124 Spider weighs less than the RF and is sports car.
The way he says Mazda makes me mad.
Mason W maaazda
I've heard the yanks pronounce it Marz- da. We Brits say Maz-da. But the name derives from the owner's family name, "Mat-su-da", which translates as "pine tree, rice paddy".
Can you imagine the Japanese pronouncing Shelby "Shebby"? Awkward, isn't it?