@firzennet Yeah, it's cool, but believe me, the ragtop is much more fun if you're a real purist. And unlike this guy says, this car is very quick. It's light, geared perfectly, and screams at high revs. Acceleration is superb above 80 mph, thanks to the 4.10 axle ratio.
Apparently in the UK the MX-5 comes neutered with 160hp vs. 170hp in the U.S version. The hard-top does NOT hamper the truck space BTW unless the UK version is different in this regard as well. Also the interior / materials are top- notch especially for a car of it's class so complaining about it males no sense.. The new MX-5 isn't a "chicks car" either only insecure ignorant morons would think such a thing. The styling is great if you've ever seen in person especially the hard-top.
@mrcardio9r The Euro MX-5 is offered with two engines: a 1.8L 130 hp and a 2.0L 160 hp (so, you are right--it is slightly neutered).
The interiors on the new models aren't cheap, but they feel cheap. By comparison, my 95' Miata has a black and tan two-tone full leather interior which puts all new Miata's to shame. As for the "chick car" reputation, it doesn't matter if it is true or not. I am having a too much fun heel-toe downshifting through country roads to care about car stereotypes.
if you get hit by a 10 ton bus or a red lighter that hits you hard enough to roll you,a roll bar isn't going to be of any use.you will have died long before you roll over.if this worries you buy a Range Rover instead.
It has the two door-mounted cup holders because you always knock your drink over changing gear if you put your drink in the center console's cup holders.
I can't understand all the concern over 'roll overs'.I have been driving sports cars for 40yrs and not managed to roll one yet.Maybe those concerned need ro re-assess their driving abilities.
@marric1000 and there are people that have been driving for 2 days and have had a rollover...i not always depend on u..when a 10ton bus drives into u, there really isnt much u can do...
The power hardtop DOES NOT reduce trunk/boot space. It actually slightly increases it with the higher lid compared to the soft-top. It does, however, delete the small storage bins behind the seats, but he never even mentioned them. It actually averages out in terms of storage space.
if you look at the presenter at 1.22 you can see that the 'roll over' hoops would have no affect on saving his life in a roll over, his head would take the full wieght of the car and the chances of surviving a crash like this? practically nil, - ouch!
@00kirbyd That's why the M3 would be a better choice in a roll over as the roll over bars pop out of the headrests beyond your head height to save you during a crash Bimmers for life :P
@kicksoffs Hey retard?????????? Have you owned one of these cars? Because I have, and commented because Mazda still haven't sorted out the roll over safety. By all means feel free to buy one and roll it over to see what happens if you don't believe me!
@kicksoffs I owned a 1999 model and driven a 2006 model, both obviously didn't have roll over protection, the 2006 car had 'style bars' which don't work either. Its unbelieveable Mazda haven't sorted this out.
this review is so true in every way. i own a mx-5 and a tiburon. and it feels like driving a mx-5 is a different way of car ownership. if you drive to the supermarket, it is like an adventure. Since I got this car, there was not a single day I wasnt stunned about it. And when I say "not a single day" I mean it!
@minibus1351 People do get it, they just don't like the styling. It's a marmite car, you either love it or can't stand it and most people in the UK just don't like it.
@minibus1351 They call it a chick car because of the styling, most men don't like it. Add that to the fact that most owners are women then that is the reason for the saying and the lack of male owners.
It is a great drive, but the styling is the issue along with it's image. I gather the next version will address this as the boss of Mazda agrees it is an issue.
@minibus1351, No.18, It is definitely NOT a legend, as legends do not get manufactured, but are born. Not everyone gets it, but not everyone does not want it.
Can I give a lift to my girlfriend and cello at the same time with this car?
cwfkevin 5 hours ago
I want one for my next car but i feel its a girls car?
DJrya1 1 day ago
It's pretty much one of the best cars ever made.
tominator23 2 days ago
Why does it always seem like it's a gloomy rain day in the UK...
deputydude 1 week ago
@deputydude Because the UK is a Rainy country
xJAKEWx 5 days ago
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deputydude 1 week ago
ehhh....it doesn't have that "new car look" if you catch my drift....looks like a 2003 or so car
WowzaBoyz 2 weeks ago
Smaller than a CLK.Bigger on personality!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
6777558dennissport 3 weeks ago
i really like it...
MAXXFIGO 1 month ago
that was pretty sexy roof mechanism
firzennet 1 month ago
@firzennet Yeah, it's cool, but believe me, the ragtop is much more fun if you're a real purist. And unlike this guy says, this car is very quick. It's light, geared perfectly, and screams at high revs. Acceleration is superb above 80 mph, thanks to the 4.10 axle ratio.
Smashinz2002 1 month ago
Matt please do the new 2013 mazda cx 5 review as soon as it's available!
tepeke88 2 months ago 3
"The mechanism eats into the MX-5s already meager boot-space."
Say Whaaat? It doesn't take up ANY space! Please check facts before stating opinions. Thank you.
HunterXray 2 months ago
@HunterXray It does in the hard-top model.
niftyjack 2 months ago
@niftyjack How much space?
HunterXray 2 months ago
@niftyjack I guess you'd better tell Mazda this because they'll need to change this following statement from the brochure:
"Where’d it go? It was just here 12 seconds ago. That’s how fast the MX-5 Miata Power Retractable Hard Top disappears when you
push a button. And we mean disappears. Because you won’t find it taking up an inch of trunk space."
HunterXray 2 months ago
@HunterXray the hard top compared to the soft top.
justnotcricket 2 weeks ago
beautiful car :o
rininurma 3 months ago
Should I get the Miata 2006 or a 2010 Seat Ibiza Curpa?
shonor6 3 months ago
@shonor6 MX5
madailjoao 3 months ago
FUCK ANGOLI
Daammeek 3 months ago
what makes this car special is that you actually get to DRIVE it
PigsArseifyYou 3 months ago
he sed hes 5ft 11 but he sed 5"10 on another video ??
robdavis16 3 months ago
Apparently in the UK the MX-5 comes neutered with 160hp vs. 170hp in the U.S version. The hard-top does NOT hamper the truck space BTW unless the UK version is different in this regard as well. Also the interior / materials are top- notch especially for a car of it's class so complaining about it males no sense.. The new MX-5 isn't a "chicks car" either only insecure ignorant morons would think such a thing. The styling is great if you've ever seen in person especially the hard-top.
mrcardio9r 4 months ago
@mrcardio9r The Euro MX-5 is offered with two engines: a 1.8L 130 hp and a 2.0L 160 hp (so, you are right--it is slightly neutered).
The interiors on the new models aren't cheap, but they feel cheap. By comparison, my 95' Miata has a black and tan two-tone full leather interior which puts all new Miata's to shame. As for the "chick car" reputation, it doesn't matter if it is true or not. I am having a too much fun heel-toe downshifting through country roads to care about car stereotypes.
marshknute 3 months ago
Awesome Review!
tanaylalwani 4 months ago
It handles good but as long as the s2000 exists the miata/mx5 is crap..
ffe224 4 months ago
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@ffe224 you must be a 10 year old boy, if not, then man you need help!
nicknickk 4 months ago
Why the hell does Mazda have to slap a horrible smiley face grill on every model??? Is nothing sacred?
theslimeylimey 4 months ago
DAMN I WANT THIS CAR BUT IM ONLY 16 AND IM NOT RICH:(
TheWarCandy 4 months ago
@TheWarCandy sameeee :/
robdavis16 3 months ago
Great review. ‘Best Roadster’ crown in 2011 Auto Express Awards.
MazdaSC2 5 months ago
wish i won lotto so i can buy miata
TheBboysoju 6 months ago
if you get hit by a 10 ton bus or a red lighter that hits you hard enough to roll you,a roll bar isn't going to be of any use.you will have died long before you roll over.if this worries you buy a Range Rover instead.
singsong756 6 months ago
It has the two door-mounted cup holders because you always knock your drink over changing gear if you put your drink in the center console's cup holders.
marshknute 7 months ago
@marshknute yeah, agree. but why then does it have centerconsole cup holders?
heephstan 6 months ago
Would you please review a Renault Wind )
RossJC12 8 months ago
Did he just complain about engine noise???!?!
IMB2U 8 months ago
4 cupholders is so you can hold your other crap in one of them : P
JuggleAddict 8 months ago
if only the engine wasnt so thirsty!!! and the price of petrol wasnt so high!!
i'd buy that car tomorrow!
Octavideoz 9 months ago
I can't understand all the concern over 'roll overs'.I have been driving sports cars for 40yrs and not managed to roll one yet.Maybe those concerned need ro re-assess their driving abilities.
marric1000 9 months ago 27
@marric1000 You can't help the driving abilities of the other idiots crashing into you causing a rollover though...
00kirbyd 9 months ago
@marric1000 and there are people that have been driving for 2 days and have had a rollover...i not always depend on u..when a 10ton bus drives into u, there really isnt much u can do...
Driftuner 8 months ago
@marric1000 the concern is for when u get hit by another car going through a red light and then you roll, now go out and get a roll bar
alreacon 6 months ago
The power hardtop DOES NOT reduce trunk/boot space. It actually slightly increases it with the higher lid compared to the soft-top. It does, however, delete the small storage bins behind the seats, but he never even mentioned them. It actually averages out in terms of storage space.
SouseMouse 9 months ago
Make it LOWER! iIs ugly that way! Use propper suspension!! It looks like a SUW that normal way! Thumps up!!!
Ruokanga 10 months ago
if you look at the presenter at 1.22 you can see that the 'roll over' hoops would have no affect on saving his life in a roll over, his head would take the full wieght of the car and the chances of surviving a crash like this? practically nil, - ouch!
00kirbyd 11 months ago 3
@00kirbyd That's why the M3 would be a better choice in a roll over as the roll over bars pop out of the headrests beyond your head height to save you during a crash Bimmers for life :P
daizmiester 9 months ago
@00kirbyd Hey retard the hoops pop up when the car starts to roll over.
kicksoffs 9 months ago
@kicksoffs Hey retard?????????? Have you owned one of these cars? Because I have, and commented because Mazda still haven't sorted out the roll over safety. By all means feel free to buy one and roll it over to see what happens if you don't believe me!
00kirbyd 9 months ago
@00kirbyd Ok i kinda over shot myself when i said that just assuming that the hoops poped up. But I own the 2002. What year do you have ?
kicksoffs 9 months ago
@kicksoffs I owned a 1999 model and driven a 2006 model, both obviously didn't have roll over protection, the 2006 car had 'style bars' which don't work either. Its unbelieveable Mazda haven't sorted this out.
00kirbyd 9 months ago
@00kirbyd
Well don't crash then...
rock3tcat 8 months ago
@00kirbyd I gather the roll over hoops extend when the car is inverted like on other cars with a similar feature.
AndrewParkerTV 8 months ago
The rollover hoops are mainly for looks. But you got a lot of the other stuff spot on - nice review.
oldatarigamer 11 months ago
this review is so true in every way. i own a mx-5 and a tiburon. and it feels like driving a mx-5 is a different way of car ownership. if you drive to the supermarket, it is like an adventure. Since I got this car, there was not a single day I wasnt stunned about it. And when I say "not a single day" I mean it!
knupaw 1 year ago
@knupaw and my tiburon is nowhere near as entertaining
knupaw 1 year ago
MX-5 is a legend; however, not everyone GETS it.
minibus1351 1 year ago 64
@minibus1351 Right on
pigvonrow1215 7 months ago
@minibus1351 Amen to that!
rekcah14 7 months ago 2
@minibus1351 People do get it, they just don't like the styling. It's a marmite car, you either love it or can't stand it and most people in the UK just don't like it.
AndrewParkerTV 4 months ago
@AndrewParkerTV if everyone gets what it's about, then they wouldn't call it a "chick car" would they.
minibus1351 4 months ago
@minibus1351 They call it a chick car because of the styling, most men don't like it. Add that to the fact that most owners are women then that is the reason for the saying and the lack of male owners.
It is a great drive, but the styling is the issue along with it's image. I gather the next version will address this as the boss of Mazda agrees it is an issue.
AndrewParkerTV 4 months ago
@minibus1351, No.18, It is definitely NOT a legend, as legends do not get manufactured, but are born. Not everyone gets it, but not everyone does not want it.
BusinessPrivateNet 1 month ago
@minibus1351 first car i would get when i found some money
gstaraftari 2 weeks ago
@gstaraftari nice. you are a true enthusiast. hope you get the manual if you do. that's a given though.
minibus1351 2 weeks ago
@minibus1351 manuel of course man !
gstaraftari 2 weeks ago
@minibus1351 either that or not everyone FITS in it
daibadrumu 2 weeks ago
@daibadrumu nice one. sadly it's true.
minibus1351 2 weeks ago
A friend of mine had one and loved it... I've never been a fan of convertibles though.
LH287 1 year ago
looks brilliant!!
Gurksallad10 1 year ago