2019 Mazda Miata MX-5 RF Review 

Lightest...except for the 2019 MX-5 soft top....

Love the guy at the beginning operating the roof button just sitting forward trying to stay out of shot! 0:59

I see Miata, I hit like

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.

awesome car. massively under rated.

You forgot to mention telescoping steering wheel for 2019 models and improved gas mileage.

Great job Grayson! Getting really comfortable behind camera and making some really great points in your review.

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."

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!!

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.

Not near, perfect 50/50. And real 50/50 as well (all directions).

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 dream car

Nice to see a BC car reviewer showing us the new stuff. Been a while, since Zack Spencer moved on to drier pastures. 👍

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 👍

Nice technical description. More complete than most.

Ha! I bought a Miata as my first car then learnt to drive manual on it.

did you pop the hood or i missed it?

I got a go-cart and trampolines ad om this video haha 🤣

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.

I love this car. Can't believe Honda had a 2.0 making 59 more horsepower with the s2000 20 years ago.

I love the Miata....but no way in hell im paying $40k for one lol

Great review!!!

you should find a well moddified mr2 spyder.

Overpriced due to higher tariffs Canada places on Japanese cars. The MSRP for the RF the U.S., is $32,345.

I mean hate all you like but manuals aren't fun if its your only car I can't drop 40k on a toy.

Just got my mines 2021 grand touring trim level it’s a fun car to have goo job Mazda

Great vids. Would you choose Miata or Corvette Z51 that you reviewed in manual? For a daily driver in Orlando...

Man I wish they gave that RF top to the Fiata!

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?

Great video once again I would love to see another RB video next

Man this is like the only car that looks good in white

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 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

For me Mazda MX5 go in this order NA ND NB NC

why would you try and hide the passenger at 1:09 and then use aerial shots.

Can you review a S2000 next please :)

Spread the love!!

Technically the soft top is the lightest sports car, not the RF 😆

I wish I could fit in one. Love it.

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.

14:29 the colour is red or burgundy but definitely not brown.

you look like a giant standing next to that car.

Endless options? There’s 3: soft top or fastback; manual transmission or automatic; can be equipped with Brembo brakes or not?

Definitely not a slow or fast car.. But for Toronto roads it'll be good enough.

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.

Low information density in this video. Suggest watching at 2x speed. You won’t miss anything.

Where do you find these driving roads?? They look amazing.

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?).?

Nice car bro

My second choice nice car

Good job Ryan Gosling

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 really like the openning song, for the first time, I really wish you stopped talking lol. Good taste

If only they had dropped in the Mazda 6 engine 2.5l engine into this chassis

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.

He’s wrong about GT suspension and LSD.. that’s only on GT-S package and club models

That's a beautiful S2000!

1:11 roof operator trying to hide from the camera in passenger seat

I have an ND2, but my Caterham Seven is half the weight of it 😜

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

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!

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.

25:06 great angle

they need rev matching and still more power and im sold.

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。

Can you do a rewiew on the first & second generation mazdaspeed 3?

"Fumbling around to figure out how to get out of it [voice commands]". LOL. Say "CANCEL." Done.

Please do more older jdm cars. It's what we love. Still a great video as always though

Damn thing has priced itself out of the race. A lot better choices for a lot less out there. NO SALE.

RF would feel like I'm getting value for money. Soft top feels like a cheap option.

Great car, but not big enough to hide the person in the passenger seat lol.

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.

Title of the music? Plsss.

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

Wish they would just put a v6 in...

i'd still prefer the old mx5, the potential those things had were unreal, to mod and drive

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

If I am not wrong lotus Elise still lighter than MX5 in North America.

all show no go hahaha take it to the track , that's comedy

The way he says Mazda makes me mad.

Love the video editing. Lightest weight rear wheel drive car perhaps, not lightest car on sale in North America. Mitsubishi mirage is much lighter.

When reviewing a Miata, no one wants to hear crappy overdubbed music. Let the car speak.

but i got a NA for like 2k :)

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

I cant drive an a manual because I have nerve dmg in my clutch leg :(

What the flying fuck 50k for 180 bhp cant do it mate

Mazda rx8 :)

Rather have a used boxter.

Correction, the soft top MX-5 is the lightest sports car in America.

Is that the Ceramic or Snowflake white?

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.

It’s MAZDA Not MAAZDA!

Soft top is all around better. Lighter, cheaper, looks better top up or down. Takes 2 sec to put the top up or down.

The Mercedes 4-Plus-Two (or whatever stupid name they call it) is lighter.

take the bbs and brembo away ...we have to pay 50000$ for MX-5RF...impose tariff sucks...

The ST miata is lighter

Respek the nek