Review: 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata - Sports Car Perfection? 

No, they haven't done it right. Not until the car can do all that AND the car is big enough for American-sized people to fit in without their heads touching the top and their knees touching the dashboard. The Miata is supposed to emulate the MGB but tall people could always fit in an MGB with no issues. The Miatas have gone through multiple generations only a couple of inches short of room and numerous magazines and videos have pointed it out to them, but Mazda seems to deliberately ignore the problem. Yes, you can do your own surgery on the seat padding, mount the seats lower, replace them ... but you shouldn't have to. It wouldn't cost Mazda a dime to fix the damned problem. They just don't want to.

@@johnsimion2893 one of the biggest things that makes the MX-5 an MX-5 is the fact that it's a small car

@@johnsimion2893 American here. I fit perfectly with a lean build. Just don't be fat.

John Simion my buddy has a Miata. I’m 5’11 and I fit in it just fine. I’m pretty sure I’m around the average size for an American male. It would make sense for Mazda to cater to the majority of buyers (aka average sized individuals). I don’t think it’s a design flaw as much as a marketing tactic. Not every car works for everyone, you know?

Well, every single response here missed the point or dodged it. Yes, Valentine, the Miata is indeed a small car. As I pointed out, the 40-year-old MGB has near-identical dimensions and I fit in that fine -- so what is your point? My post was about how TALL people fit in the Miata. Why, then, is Brandon talking about "fat" when "fat" doesn't make your head hit the top and your knees hit the dashboard? [and for the record, I'm an American, 6'-4" and 200]. Christian correctly notes that at 5'-11", he fits fine -- that's true, but is 5'-11" now considered "tall"? That's news to me. I'm 5" taller, but I'm not asking for 5" more space. Interesting marketing tactic to make your car unavailable to a large segment of the population. I'm asking for another inch of headroom and an inch of legroom. As I pointed out, it would be incredibly easy for them to fix, and there are too many web threads identifying the problem for them to be unaware. Hence I can only conclude that Mazda either just doesn't listen or doesn't care. And that's their privilege. But when a 40 year old car with near-identical dimensions can fit American sized drivers and the Miata can't -- please don't tell me how "great" they are and how they've "done it right."

You’re gonna love it!

Definitely fun but keep your S 😄

I'm absolutely itching to get my paws on one. I passed up those $8,000 off MSRP deals on the 2018s this summer in favor of the 2019. Just not sure if I should go Sport or Club (how much do I neeeed a limited-slip diff).

Ryan, I have a 07 NC base... open diff... they aren't too bad without it... but still nice

You're not gonna love it more than your S2000!

His giggles and giddiness are infectious. He's like a kid in a candy store. Awesome review!

@@BretSnyderMusic I know. I even watch the reviews on the autos I don't care about just to watch him.

I think it's on Toyota since Subaru likes turbos.

I own an STI. The FRS/BRZ makes me smile in stock form, even with the lack of power it has.

I’m more excited for that RX concept. I want a real successor to the FD3s

This would be true if Subaru even wanted the BRZ.... that was more political than anything. It was Toyota’s idea to make that, and Subaru never would have without Toyota’s influence. There will not be a redesign of it either.

done*

Yeah. It's as quick as most hot hatches and they have turbos. Just because of how light it is.

no way 5.7.....dont.belive in.the magazines and reviews..trying to sell u lies... 1st old m3 240hp...5.5 to 60mph s2000 .240 hp.。。 5.7 to 60mph rx7 240hp......。5.4 to 60mph earlier Porsche.boxter , z4, slk etc..all over 200hp and 0-60 around 5.8 and 6 sec.. Mazda 3...180hp.....8.0 to 60mph miata 180 hp __ no way 5.7sec...keep dreaming miata lovers

Doctor Cheng The Miata only weighs 2339 lbs...Most cars today weigh over 1000 lbs more than the Miata...way better power-to-weight ratio than most cars out there. 0-60 times of less than 6 seconds have been reported by many test drives in the new 2019 Miata...do your own research and you’ll see for yourself.

@@cdh7313 no way....show me any miata doing 0-60 in 5.7s......I know its light...but no way 5.7s...unless on really slow downhill.... its main competition is Toyota gt86 ..with 200hp or so....Toyota a little heavier....both cars gt86 and miata go a 6.5 ...to 60mph max... even major reviwers who get paid to talk good about car says around mid6 sec..... no way at all....everyone says Mazda is underpower and slow....with excellent.handling and.balance....if do 5.7sec people won't be saying that... the rx7 is light weight with 240hp can do under 6...not miata....

​@@chengsgroup2518 Why is this so hard for you to believe? A 2005 lotus elise does 0-60 in 4.7 seconds with 190hp and only 133lb-ft of torque. The soft top miata is only about 350lbs heavier than the lotus and has a lot more torque and modern tires. An FD Rx-7 or BR-Z is a full 500lbs heavier than the ND miata by the way.

Thanks Jimmy, that's the goal! Thanks for watching!

thank you

10:20 happiness

You don't miss the 8 cyl power?

Jimmy870 Not at all!

Michael Felt - that’s interesting because I have a used 2008 PRHT GT Miata as a “second” car and a Bullitt as “daily” . But since I got the used Miata, I drive it more then my Bullitt which stays in garage becoming my “second car!” 😂 lol

Maybe I’ll trade both for upgraded 2019 Miata like yours!👍🏻😊

Yep! I love my 2008 Power Retractable Hardtop GT version. It’s a so much fun to drive!!!

This is so true! I watch RU-vid reviews of all kinds of sports cars and you know what? More smiles, giggles and evil laughs in Miata reviews than any other. Check for yourself!

Savageese.

@@rembo183 Not a ND 😒

@@curtfox91 - Yep! The NC is great too and only cost $10k

Only thing that I think Mazda missed for this 2019 facelift would be getting rid of the circular shape on the tail lights and instead make it long and sleek - to get rid of its 'cutsy' image. But if that is a deal breaker to some, then they are idiots who don't understand that this car is incredibly fun to drive. Certain more fun than the 86/BRZ which happen to have roughly 20hp more

Haha I'm glad you liked it! It's a tempting car to add as a weekend toy in a few years once I have more garage space.

He is such a cheese ball though. Lol

I love how he laughs and has such a great time. There are so many jaded car reviewers who climb into supercars and never smile or show any sign of enjoyment or even appreciation for the driving experience.

Zachary Zarko well sure i agree but I’m a fan of moderation in all things, not attempting to balance out one extreme with another And SubaruWRXBoy is definitely the opposite extreme to the monotone supercar drivers you described. If that’s what you’re after/what you enjoy/what you desire out of car “reviews” then by all means do so That being said it’s a worrisome trend that’s accelerating at a blistering pace, these “influencer” types who’s credentials are simply making vlogs and having a youtube following and suddenly we’re calling them “reviews” / “reviewers”. This in reality is a guy making a video of himself enjoying a drive in a press car, and consumers are doing themselves a great disservice by allowing the lines between journalism/bias free objective reviews and “experience vlogs”

I didnt know they sold miatas to men.

@@littlebits6231 yeah James this isn't the place. people here love miatas lol

James if you don’t think a man can drive this then your over compensating something.....

Totally unrelated. Rented a Camaro in Maui and found out it was infested with cockroaches 🤮. Anyway, recently discovered the Miata, really loving it and can see one in my future.

@@littlebits6231 Someone has a micro-penis.

Click here 😀

My tastes are simple too. All I want is perfection. Hence: Miata.

Dale Menna Is that your way of saying the Miata isn’t fast? I can assure you that you can easily get a speeding ticket in any Miata.

Not anymore.... 86 BRZ will get smoked.

@@kyshro Enjoy your cam plates leaking oil. Those subaru boxers are junk

Any hopes of another MS miata has now been completely destroyed by this global economic meltdown and subsequent collapse of demand... so sad :/ :(

Imagine what s to come with this car in the future

Was the camera the rattling sound I was hearing? That was concerning to me; hopefully that was it!

What'd you think of it?

The_Shadow_5.0 some douche is gonna see your comment and dislike it just cause. You ruined it.

@@kiliabgonzalez9977 lol

Thanks Richie! Yeah not having a CD player wouldn't bother me since I rarely use them, but I know there's still a few people that really like them so that's the only reason why I mentioned it.

Joseph Espinal dislikes will always be there eventually.

@@gtb5 u mean haters

@@jayespi37 no. He definitely meant dislikes

PERIODDDDD

He should just buy one.

That would be more than a dream car :)

Right up there with the 2018 Mazda3 Grand Touring video.

The auto is king if you want the fastest Mustang or sit in lots of traffic. The 10 speed makes it feel faster too, but it's still too slow with the shifts in manual mode in my opinion.

Matt Maran Motoring I was referring to the MX-5 Miata GT (Grand Touring)

Oh gotcha haha my bad! Honestly the 6 speed auto in the Miata is okay, again a great choice if you sit in lots of traffic or don't like manuals, but for me it's not even a consideration, I'd only go manual.

The auto makes texting and driving easier. I keep missing shifts when I am updating Facebook. I am no buying manuals any more- Not

Max Martz You sound charming and super smart Max. Thanks for playing.

Steve M Yes, the Black Cherry top is still an option. I have an 18 Machine Gray with it. Live the look.