2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata | CarGurus Test Drive Review

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Driving the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata reminds Chris Wardlaw of taking a spin in a street-legal go-kart. The front-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car is a sports car distilled to the most critical pieces. A 6-speed manual transmission is available for peak driver enjoyment, but a 6-speed automatic is also offered for drivers who spend more time sitting in traffic.
The 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine enjoys 26 more horsepower than last year, now good for 181 total horses. Torque is also up, albeit only 3 pound-feet, for a total of 151 lb-ft. The engine’s redline has also been raised 700 rpm. Altogether, these changes mean the Miata can pull confidently at any speed between 35 and 75 miles per hour.
In the folding-metal-roofed Miata RF, storage space is at a premium. The 4.5 cubic-feet of trunk space is enough to swallow a roll-aboard suitcase (and a little more), but this car isn’t for folks who need lots of space on a long road trip.
Mazda Connect in the MX-5 features a 7-inch touchscreen with a rotary controller and steering-wheel controls, but no Apple CarPlay nor Android Auto. Neither the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) nor the Institute for Highway Safety have tested the Miata, and despite the cars collision-avoidance technology, this isn’t the ideal car to be driving if an accident occurs.
With pricing starting at $25,730, the Miata can offer a lot of smiles for relatively few dollars. For more information, read Chris’s full review on CarGurus: cargur.us/rWTTr
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@RawDesignCycles 5 лет назад

Ha! On a whim, I rented a 2016 while on vaca in Key West about 2 months ago. Purchased a 2019 soft top Ceramic within 3 weeks. I've had Corvettes, BMW's, VW GTI, Audi S4 and currently S7. But this is the most fun I've ever had!!!

@russellnersesov7524 5 лет назад

Same here and this is after I had GT4, Spider, 911T, I still loved Miata the most

@TheChenny73 4 года назад

Yeah but still wish they would team up with Chevy and give us a V8 Club model for under $50K!

@azura13liss 5 лет назад

This car is still being made and assembled 100% in Japan, so perhaps that attributes to the high quality and reliability. Also if you happen to have last year's model, a tune and headers will net you the same HP and higher redline as the new 2019 model. Props to Mazda for a job well done.

@Malinkadink 5 лет назад

This is one of the reasons i'm very interested in it. Few japanese manufacturers actually assemble in Japan anymore. My 2002 Celica was made in Japan as well and at 150k miles i haven't had any major issues whatsoever only recently had front brakes done for $500 after 6 years of ownership.

@HotCarl73 3 года назад

2:55 I remember watching Magnum PI for all those years and thinking those flying buttresses sure look out of place. Oh no, wait, it was awesome. So are these.

@seikocitizenwatches 5 лет назад

I’d drive this beautiful roadster to the local mountain roads every weekend. Simply the best scenic driver’s car.

@mikefields2243 5 лет назад

Have a 2017. I get 33-35 mpg on the highway. I love my Miata!

@dlg5485 5 лет назад

The new GT-S trim is a great add. If you prefer the more comfort features of the GT, but don't want to give up the LSD and Bilstein performance bits that use to be limited to the Club, the GT-S is the perfect option. EDIT: I just picked up a 2021 GT soft top in polymetal grey and I absolutely love it! I should not have waited so long to buy one! MIATA = Miata Is Always The Answer!

@stevennevins6643 5 лет назад

I’ll keep driving my 2003 Z4 3.0 6 speed. It has been super reliable. No complex electronics. Replaced the clutch once, the motor for the rag-top a couple of years ago, and a power window actuator.

@BorisW150 5 лет назад

Thanks for this review. Purchased and lost (due to hurricane flooding) a 2016 ND. Great car. Been on the fence regarding whether to buy a 2019. Your video may have pushed me off the fence.

@kienfung3045 5 лет назад

Best small and reliable roadster ever!

@joaquinvelasquez6232 4 года назад

Naw s2000 is still the best .

@bextar6365 5 лет назад

RE: Thin steering wheel, go to W-Mart and purchase a wheel cover. They have several to choose from for under $10.00 ...Wala, problem fixed, I do this and it works just fine.

@minibus1351 5 лет назад

Yes, that is the most logical choice. PS. it's voila not wala. It's French for "there it is". Not trying to insult you. Just helping out.

@Machiave11i 5 лет назад

I see the RF everywhere. I read that they're actually outselling the soft top, despite the higher price.

@russellnersesov7524 5 лет назад

After having some really cool sports car, I enjoyed Miata the most!!!

@Thryce23 5 лет назад

I can confirm they will do the CarPlay for a 2019 GTS!

@shaesham 5 лет назад

Wow you can really load it up with features.

@carlosbrigett2574 5 лет назад

Just received my new 2019 MX-5... I'm presently driving with the original muffler... it's not loud enough to get the full sound of the exhaust. I will get the old muffler on it as soon as possible. It's the one I bought for the 2016 and used on the 2017 and now going to install it on the 2019. It's a Racingbeat Power Pulse, which has the dual pipes coming out the back as does the original muffler. As for the ride.. its a little softer 'cause I went with the GT model this time. I had the Club the last 2 vehicles, but I'm at the age now where I need a little more relaxed suspension. The 19 is THE PERFECT MACHINE and should go down as THE BEST performance roadster of the year. It has every bit of the power needed to put a smile on anyone's face in the driver's seat. The steering has changed. It's lighter and feels more like hydraulic steering now. Shifting (up or down) is a lot easier than all previous years. You pivot in your seat as though you're in a swivel chair when going around corners. I don't see how they can make it any better, even for an experienced driver's view on the car.

@sergiovaldes9350 3 года назад

I love your sense of humor. I’m currently lusting for one of these and, ironically, I can get better pricing on used RF for better price than a rag top. They are short on supply, at the moment, but either way, your video helped me decide that I’m getting one. THANKS

@danielthomas2621 5 лет назад

Driven this and still prefer my 91 Na, better steering, engine sound,and looks ....had it for 10 yrs over 355k Kms reliable as hell never sell it

@madera3650 4 года назад

what a good vehicle

@shawndorsey4147 5 лет назад

The answer is always Miata

@shawndorsey4147 5 лет назад

Love my 15

@fredericpotvin255 4 года назад

I don't really agree with Chris. Like him, I own a Mazdaspeed MX-5 2004 and I tried the Miata RF. It has too much electronic assistance and the RF produces turbulence at medium and fast speed. The Mazdaspeed remains the best Miata ever built because it is the most agile, powerful (Torque: 166 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm), rare (only 5,428 copies worldwide). It is still the driver who drives it (without electronic assistance) and who simply seeks the pleasure of driving. I will not exchange my Mazdaspeed for an ND ... And you Chris?

@maniac32145 5 лет назад

Why the 4th generation of miata's don't have dual exhaust? And why they still using antenna rod in the back? Can't they just integrate somewhere?? Is it so expensive to get rid of it??

@BikingBadwithTC 5 лет назад

I’m sure this new model is a better car compared to old but I miss the classic Miata design...

@Malinkadink 5 лет назад

I've been really interested in the MX-5 since the ND debuted but with only having an allowance of 1 car it's not going to be a very fun car to live with in new jersey winters. I need to move down south and then without question get this car.

@zacharykeoppel 5 лет назад

Don't let that stop you. I have NC and with winter tires snow is fun to drive in. Most of the time.

@Malinkadink 5 лет назад

@@zacharykeoppel It's not even the snow, its just the thought of owning a convertible in a winter region where i'd daily the car but for a good 6 months of the year the weather wouldn't be suitable for having the top down so it defeats the purpose for me. It'd be a different story as well if i could have two cars then i'd have the miata for summer weather dailying and a boring sedan for poor weather.

@maginext 4 года назад

Not sure what the 180 on interior quality u made at from 3:05 to 3:12

@miatand1156 4 года назад

Quality is very poor. My armrest padding collapsed twice and now mazda say that's just how they're made. Everything scratches easliy and there is better fit and materials in a Kia Picanto. It also has a lump in the right hand footwell that makes it feel like you have cement filled two litre coke bottle infront of your seat. Also mazda have a cheak making owners pay to have apple car play added to this overpriced tin mobile.

@mfmf100 5 лет назад

Can’t get over the fake window. Like the roadster though.

@Spiritcr1jsher 4 года назад

Wait, I thought the club had bilstein shocks and LSD standard....

@stevee8318 4 года назад

It does

@bitTorrenter 4 года назад

Mat - su - da

@elykus793 5 лет назад

man if only the RF was 10k cheaper

@mrpmj00 5 лет назад

yep, I agree. $38k is too much for a 184hp when I can get a Camaro V8 with 455hp for that price.

@dilumwimalaratna4149 5 лет назад

IMHO mk1 roadsters with LSD give the most driving pleasure

@TheChenny73 4 года назад

If Mazda offered the MX-5 ND Sport as a four cylinder, Club with a V8 (work with Chevy), and a GT with a V6....they would own the sports car and muscle car world. They would sell thousands!

@derekintrovert5619 4 года назад

Not going to happen!!! Carol Shelby did that First Rip Mr.Shelby

@neogeogt 3 года назад

Their is a company that does v8 conversion. With that said.. I think you have not driven one as you don't get what this car is about until you do... its hard to understand. I have had vr6 and 3 v8s cars. I love the sound and power but none had the fun factor of my 2012 se nc.

@wilmotown 4 года назад

“Massaged the engine?” Isn’t the only thing that’s the same about it the block?

@TheChenny73 4 года назад

William Mackay You are correct. If you drive both they are totally different in feel. The earlier runs out of steam as you get to the redline. The ladder is rev happy and powers all the way to redline. You actually have to be careful as the engine wants to and easily with hit the rev limit. The computer controlled limiter is not as fast as it needs to be and a simple shift mistake can put you in the red.

@hasanz5259 4 года назад

Perfect, except... ...it needs wider wheels and tires (not masculine enough of a stance).

@hagbard72 5 лет назад

I'll pass on the RF version.

@blueberrycobbler 5 лет назад

Robert Drake And yet I will take the RF...to each his own.😎

@hagbard72 5 лет назад

@@blueberrycobbler I guess. I want a convertible more than a sports car.

@gregblack8550 5 лет назад

I want one bad enough that I just may pay for one and I’m cheap.

@phoneuser3569 5 лет назад

Its way to expensive and has to much techno crap. A spec miata for sub $25k is needed.

@rafrodvids 4 года назад

Present price in Mexico as for 09/20 MX406K = US18.5K. Gringos, you are being robbed, but you get ALL the electronic nonsense an american market car must have ...!!! 😜😜😜

@Scotty_J. 5 лет назад

Driving as hard and fast as physics allows with your thumbs inside the steering wheel? Shame shame shame...

@miatand1156 4 года назад

Yeah for metal covers for plastic arm pedals. Yeah nd owners, you may be shocked to know the brake pedal is not rubber coverd metal but fake metal cocered FULLY PLASTIC brake pedal.

@mrpmj00 5 лет назад

Club has fake rear brembo brakes.

@deertan 5 лет назад

What a terrible review. No mention of backup cam, knocking the inclusion of safety features, no mention of increased red line, just plain bad.

@carlobi 5 лет назад

Backup cam is at 5:28 Information about the engine at 6:18

@Daniel-rw2gy 4 года назад

Pay attention

@johntechwriter 5 лет назад

How unfortunate you are testing the bloated RF. I'm going for the base Sport model, and saving not only money but also weight and cheesiness. Because that 1959 Ford Skyliner roof is SO CHEESY. Mazda's engineers must be on the verge of seppuku when they compromise their platform for the know-nothing American market. Pay them forward and buy a Sport or Club.