2016 / 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review and Road Test | DETAILED In 4K UHD 

+TheHumbled All his videos are some of the best reviews on the internet in video form

+Tully3674 That's the trouble with the Miata, if you're going to compare it to anything, the Alfa, Z4 and Boxster are the closest things to it that exist in America. I don't see the comparison is a problem at all.

+Tully3674 Well I'm comparing 2 year old SLKs and Z4s with a brand new ND MX5s, so it's not a completely invalid comparison. The Alfa 4C is a bit of a stretch though, I'll grant you.

+Tully3674 But MAZDA will be introuble in 2018! The new 2018 Honda CRZ 2 door coupe with a 280 HP 0-60 n 4 flat is coming! DAM IT. Published four months ago on Google!

+Tully3674 That isn't entirely true, im deciding between a 2016 miata or a new corvette

The Alfa and Mazda are built on the same platform nearly identically on the inside.

Yes there are. Probably .25 cubic foot.

They didnt get to this weight by saying “Hey this is so light, might as well add it back. Oh and this also. Maybe this?”

+Roman O The requirement is not for two more years. Yes, cameras add extra weight, it's not just the camera but the wiring harness, mount points, interface to the infotainment system etc. The main thing here is the "nickle and dime" problem where you start adding things and when do you stop? Do you stop at the backup cam? How about parking sensors? Why not blind spot monitoring? How about cross traffic detection? 360-degree camera? Auto pre-collision braking? You get the picture. A line had to be drawn somewhere to keep weight in check and that's where the line is.

+Alex on Autos instead of an infotainment system the camera could always be in the mirror

+Alex on Autos I think with all the wiring and camera itself, it's no more than 5lbs max, so it'll be no problem adding it on :)

Those controls are on the console for easy reach-the touch screen is not functional when the car is underway. The selector knob and the short cut buttons around it are easy to use, provided you take the time to learn how they work. So many people say a car is hard to figure out and it turns out they’ve never opened the user manual!

+gene978 Time to invest on a home with garage! That's what I'm thinking when I get a Miata, it'll come with my wife and a home.

There is a hard top convertible option. If uve got cash. why compromise

+TheHumbled : There is no hard top for 2016 model to save weight ... plz check the video and website first

+Aravindh Baskaran I own the 2016 model. The cabin noise is fine. Trust me.

***** I own the Club. The cabin noise is fine for me, both the top up and top down as long as the window is up. I also listen to music when I drive around and I can hear the music perfectly even with the top down thanks to the Bose sound system.

***** speed limit is always 65mph on the freeway.

+Jay Kae hahahahahahaha!

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This is slightly lighter than the na, interior quality is way better.

+Matthew Paris It's actually a hair heavier, but 180 pounds is not much when we're talking about a car like this. The 2016 handles better, is faster, stops shorter, is more efficient, more comfortable, safer and offers more features than luxury cars in 1990. The one area that it lags is in steering feel, that's better than the 1990

Alex on Autos thank you ...

La boite de vitesse automatique est une très très bonne transmission a double embrayage , comme les Lamborghini et Audi et BMW en mode sport , vraiment génial . The automatic gearbox is a very, very good dual-clutch transmission, like the Lamborghinis and Audi and BMW in sport mode, really great.

miata with the convertible hard top. mini is too feminine even for a woman

+anguy11 That really depends on how much you need the back seat.

+anguy11 If you're okay with Mini, hot hatches like FiST, GTI deserve a consideration too. Heck, you can even think about modding a Fit or tC. Alex excluded those cars on purpose from the video. His ideas of what people cross-shop may be somewhat narrow at times.

+anguy11 The rear seat is critical here for sure. If you need a rear seat once and a while then the Mini makes sense, but the 3dr Mini Cooper has a tiny back seat, so keep that in mind. It really is hard to fit 4 passengers in the car. If you are a short person though you will have an easier time with the Mini. The 5dr Mini would be a good option too, its got just enough extra space to fit people in the back and a bit more trunk space. I have a 3dr Mini and kind of wish I would have went with the 5dr because the 3dr is just so damn small. Basically if the car is your only car then you should get a Mini or similar hatch, but if this is a second car definitely get the Miata!!

+cadsux Mainly because it is 50% heavier than the MX-5 so it really isn't the same thing. It's more of a Mustang/Camaro comperitot.

+TechExplorer I agree with you there. I think that I would get the Touring trim then add the wider tires and brembo brakes afterwards. The LSD is nice but I'd probably skip it if I were shopping.

+paul pellico Better deal? Maybe. Better car? No.

I’m on my fourth MX-5 and can attest that if you don’t have kids, it can be a practical daily driver. The deep trunk can hold a week's groceries. The fuel economy is close to a Prius. And the car is so engaging to drive, even the morning slog to work puts a smile on your face. And finally it is bargain priced. What other car can you say all those things about?

+Mr. Mazda Unless the camera, cabling and electronics are lighter than air, they add weight. it is a matter of "nickel and diming" when it comes to weight. So if you add the pound of wiring and controllers and the camera itself, then why not add radar cruise control, and if you do that why not add cross traffic radar, then why not add blind spot monitoring, and steering headlamps, and power seats and a telescopic steering wheel and, and, and. So the car companies have to stop somewhere and with teh MX-5 that somewhere was the backup camera.

Of course everything adds weight, but its a question of proportion. Is it enough weight to make a discernible difference? I doubt it ...

The camera is a law here now. It weighs less than a pound including the whole screen. Does look kind of crappy but once you do the ‘updates’ is one of the best infotainment.

+paul pellico It is quieter but overall the MX-5 is still a loud car on the road

+Drummond Fengdahl I didn't find it a problem but it depends on how quick on the pedals you are.

@@AAutoBuyersGuide My '17 has a hill-holder feature. It's a very nice luxury --

+woo kim We don't really know. Mazda has not committed to anything.

The electric steering's assist varies with speed. From a standstill it’s feather-light. But as you go faster it becomes heavier and in the corners, faster-acting due to its variable-ratio design. When cornering hard the steering telegraphs the front tires' traction level beautifully. It is a superb steering system-you can tell they sweated the details.

+Mario Dalla Riva In general the driver's weight is not considered

+Alex on Autos didn't think so! Thanks, AoA.

50/50 weight distribution is with an average adult driver. Without a driver, it is 52% front / 48% rear, as stated in the video.

+paul pellico Not from the factory

+paul pellico I know I saw this as an option somewhere. At least on the last car. Not sure if an aftermarket...but I did see one.

+paul pellico here it is.... www.amazon.com/Mazda-Miata-Trunk-Luggage-Black/dp/B016WD5PRG?SubscriptionId=AKIAIKBZ7IH7LXTW3ARA&&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B016WD5PRG&tag=wwwbookcompar-20&ascsubtag=566f6f6e48308f24181a4776

Even when it becomes available/mandated, I think a backup camera is really unnecessary for such a small car. Unless one has problem turning around to look backward, the back end is RIGHT THERE.

It’s worth mentioning because at highway speeds the noise can be fatiguing. For long trips my solution is noise canceling Bluetooth earbuds.

Angel gallardo ya got a ton of potential lol

Angel gallardo you’ve missed the point of an MX5

We all have begged for a tad over 200 hp for years.

and he keeps calling them head rests, when they aren't. There head restraints, used for safety requirements, not for resting your head on. overall though, great review.

But a good compliment to be compared to these expensive cars. Look under a MX5 and see how well the car is built. It’s a bargain and many don’t see that as higher trim can be 35 k here.

As I explain in the video, it depends on what you are after. When it comes to grip, as in going around a corner, a 10 year old Lancer EVO holds more lateral Gs than an MX-5 Club and will get around a course4 of any size faster. In fact a wide variety of cars will road hold better than the MX-5 including a Civic Si. If this were just about road holding the MX-5 would be even lower than an A-, but because the MX-5 is fun to drive and the steering is excellent it bumps *up* to an A-.

Thanks for the reply. I can appreciate where you are coming from, even though I COMPLETELY disagree. This helps me understand your reviews better.