I was a Nissan man for 40 years, last year I bought my first Mazda (a model 2 hatcchback) I love my Mazda, especially the manual gear box. Really good video, thanks for posting it. ❤
I now have a 21 plate Defender 90 and a 21 plate MX5 Sport and the MX5 never fails to put a smile on my face. This is now my 3rd MX5 and I absolutely love them. Very cheap too run fun !!!
always really enjoy your reviews so your cat didn't want to for a ride with you although when they're put in a car they usually know they're going to the vets
It's important to hold on to heritage, but it's just as important to adapt to the modern times, especially with these gas prices! Right off the bat: the colour. It seems like every car enthusiasts has a thing a grey colours on cars, and with good reason. That Aero Grey sparkles like a diamond! Love the aggressive style at the front with the LEDSs. The wheels are gorgeous, as expected. As although it's not the fastest, it has the right amount of power that you need. I'm curious as to how this stacks up to other Japanese competitors like the Subaru BRZ, and of course the more iconic Toyota GR86 with its reliable All Wheel Drive. Great review as always!!!
Both are rear wheel drive. GR86 and the BRZ twins will have problems with their engines if they are basically driven hard on the track with oil leakage. Over all if you don’t drive the boxer engine hard you should get a decent vehicle for everyday driving granted with proper season tires depending on your location. The Miata’s is pretty reliable and it can track pretty well without a sweat. Both car are used for different purposes, but you can’t go wrong with both since they are pretty good for the value and being dependable as long as you take care of the car you drive.
The best selling 2 seater on the planet and has been for a long time i believe. I have driven a mk 1&2 version great handling cars and i'm sure the latest versions are no different. Not keen on that grey i think i would go for red. Good review Tish.
Looks a fun car. Definitely buy one! Or a gr86 for a little more room? I can understand the touchscreen not working on the move to stop the driver leaning forwards but it's not a great implementation here. What yours cat's name?
Recently, Mazda took the decision to discontinue the 2.0 MX-5 for the European Union, but it will remain for sale in the UK. This now leaves them only with the 1.5 engine.
The 1.5 L is the more suitable engine, just as Japan intended. The 2.0 L is surplus to requirements on twisting, European roads. I wouldn't expect any American to understand that "corners" only exist on our city streets. We have "bends", "twists", "hairpins", and "chicanes'. No one is drag racing an MX-5.
@@pauldempsey4981 Thanks for your review, but I´ll keep my unsuitable 2.0. Torque is always welcome, specially in a NA engine. The 1.5 is fun but lacks a LSD and HP out of corners
I 've always had a soft spot for the MX-5 from when the MK1 was introduced. I nearly got one of the previous generations a long time ago but as the point made during the video back then it would have been a second car and I didn't have room or the cash to spare for a second car but it did come close to being my only car. I think I prefer the face lift version as the DRLs seems to be a little at odds with the style in my case. Maybe I'll revisit my decision not to get one at some point in the future as I don't need the practicality of a 'normal' car as much as I did back then. A cracking review as usual Tish and thanks for sharing but as you mention it would be great to have the choice between the touch screen and the scroller. Maybe a software update could allow that I don't know..
One of a rare breed now! I'd love one of these for some sunmer fun. I'm the same as you, amazing how we get used to simplicities such as digital speedometers 🤣 another brill review Tish 😁
Hi Tish, great video as always! Recently purchased a CX30 as my daily and love the rotary controller and hats off to Mazda for not allowing touch screen whilst driving, superb safety feature. Like you I like a digital speed readout as well as analogue - on the MX5 you could have Waze on your Apple CarPlay centre screen - this gives you your current speed, speed limit and a warning if you go over alternatively for motorway or average speed areas just set your cruise control. There are probably other apps that would give you a digital speed display. 😊
Excellent review. I'd love one of these if I could afford. I's struggle to decide between the soft top and the RF, though. Only thing you forgot to show us was the boot!
There is touch for Carplay at least. It's in the settings. I can't remember if it works for the rest of it or not. Guess, I don't notice since I'm always in Carplay (with touch).
Hey Tish, great video as usual 😀Can you please tell me what the boot capacity is for the MX-5. When I searched it up it said 130L. Is it correct? I think that manufacturers don't make small, fun and cheerful cars like the MX-5 due to the lack of demand from the public. Nowadays people want something that is economical, safe and easy to drive in town whilst having loads of practicality. Looking forward to the new Picanto review. 😄
Back in the day I had a ND1 as a daily driver, for years, it can be a daily driver. Depends on your needs so I don't accept that it can't be a daily driver..
4:30 as I also used to have an ND MX5, this is a firmly a NON ISSUE for me, Mazda actually once collaborated with the BBC on a panorama documentary about modern cars’ infotainment system, using a touchscreen whilst driving is far more distracting than using physical controls, this is a safety decision and focuses the driver to the task at hand, driving. What’s more is that it keeps the screen clean & clear & free of oily fingerprints, so it’s nice & tidy & always easy to read.
@@karlInSanDiego that’s why I said I’m sure lots of people disagree 😅 I mean, if you’re doing a lot of motorway miles it’s a little noisy and the manual gear box can get a little tiresome. I think maybe I’ve also just been a bit spoilt!
@@AutoSocialUK I have an ND RF and it is perfectly fine on the motorway, although driving on winding country roads is of course a lot more fun. I have driven from the Netherlands to the south of Germany using the German Autobahn (800 kilometers) and was quite comfortable. I don’t understand why you think the manual gearbox would be tiresome, since especially on the motorway you rarely have to shift gears.
I think its a good idea that you can not use the touchscreen while driving and that all cars should do that as you should be looking at the road not at a touchscreen while driving.
Unbelievable how expensive cars are in Europe. Here in Australia it’s only a bit over 40,000 Australian dollars here. That’s just over £21,000.. I couldn’t afford to buy a new car over there. My VW TCROSS ( Style model) was only $36,000AUD ( about £19,000).
Yes, strange that she missed that the screen can operate as a touch screen when using Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Many other reviewers do mention that. She also did not seem te be aware that there are two more storage boxes behind the seats in the soft top version (one in the RF version). She also did not seem to know about the design change of the tail lights. I like her reviews, but this was not her best.
I was told the same , but after seeing a way round it via the settings on a you tube video , it now works as a touch screen on the go using Apple car play . The rest of the system only works when stationary .
You are incorrect with your statement that Mazda moved the "foglights" from the lower bumper into the headlamp units and you even strengthened your error by illustrating ( 2:40 ) a static shot of the pre facelift model, which shows the DLR's illuminated, as they were positioned there, prior to being integrated into the headlamps as with the exact model beside you. Try reading the press kit, even less excuse having the car in the metal beside you.
@@HIOP0 You are a bit harsh, but not incorrect. She also missed the extra storage boxes behind the seats and was wrong about the screen, which can be operated as a touch screen while driving, using Android Auto or Apple Car Play. Her research was poor. Not a good review.
@@geenmakkie Within the context of RU-vid, contributors including her use content to earn a crust. In those situations, it is incumbent upon them to complete thorough preparation before filming and putting up for consumption. If she did not know that there are motoring enthusiasts searching for new, fresh and most importantly accurate information, she should by now be familiar with this reasonable expectation. Seems to be the case that one lives or "dies" on the basis of their most recent content and a succession of failures, guarantees lost subs and reduced income. If that is not motivation enough, they cannot have any reasonable expectations for continuing advancement.
That colour is awful.I had a black 2021 RF .Just got a 2024 Homura RF in soul crystal red.I have had more compliments in 2 weeks then I had in 3 years with the black one.The 2024 models are so much better to drive.The 2021 model did average 50mg on a 400 mile trip once run in..Dont get one unless its red.....
Its fine for people that aren't over weight.If your not impressed with them why are you watching this video and commenting on it ? Are you jealous ? I would to know what car you drive.I mean in real life not an Xbox.
@@tonyireland2234 First of all, I watch the channel because it about cars and we are asked by the host to comment on the vehicle being tested, secondly no one is suppose to driving in small cars because its not safe (especially for accidents which can be very severe), and third, I am not jealous of anything or any one, and what ever I drive is none of your business. If you have a problem with comments being made on this channel please log of and find something else to do rather than pick fights with others who are contributing to this channel.
@@jdmguy44 My sight is just fine, the design is jack up. You need to take a chill pill, everybody sees things differently and there's no reason for attacks on another.
