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Very much agreed... "twoondred horsepower"

No

It just becomes like a standard hybrid car.

its a honda.

I filled half a tank with regular a few days ago on my Integra A spec Elite. As long as you don’t intend on racing it with regular octane it will run perfectly fine around city and some highway trips. The reason people complain about knocking because people who buy these drive like idiots, and making a lower octane work hard will definitely make the engine wear faster. If you intend on doing city drives or highway cruises, 87 octane is honestly not gonna hurt the engine!

@@frankaristizabal437 It's a Honda that calls for Premium 91 Octane fuel.

Yes there is always a little bit of electricity in the battery and the computer will use that if it thinks you need both the electric and gas powertrain simultaneously.

Yup absolutely, it becomes a normal gas car.

@thestudentdrivercarreviews ok and does it still save on gas like the normal gas version?

@whisperproductions9880 yes, the power train is a hybrid which is always more efficient than gas alone.

A rental option is available for an extra cost, hope that helps.

Yup, a little on the low side.

If you like video games 😂

lmao I do, so what? @@cptndave1

Awesome!

Im sorry but I don’t believe it did

Really, you prefer an automatic over a manual, especially for the miata! Can you drive manual yourself?

It does come in automatic. But manual more fun

Hey there, sorry I don't!

Happy to hear that! Thanks for watching.

Most people guess it will be the 2025 or 2026 model as they are just starting to introduce their EV SUV's and our government (Canada) is pushing hard to make it so new ICE cars cannot be sold in the next few decades. I'll be looking for a 2024 MX5, and I bet it will hold a ton of value in a few years.

Not this model

It does actually you just hit the left most toggle switch with a P on it.

Happy to hear you liked that, thanks for watching!

You just have to get the optional Harman Kardon speakers. They sound great!

Hey Aldof, believe it or not if you’re six feet you likely will fit Imho

You can change that setting from what I’ve seen.

Yeah the stereo wasn’t as amazing as I was hoping for as it was a stock sound system. As per fuel economy I don’t remember off the top of my head but I also charged it a lot which really helped fuel economy. Don’t quote me but I believe gas only I was getting around 7.5lL per 100km. Hope that helps.

Premium is recommended but technically you can run 87 octane.

@@thestudentdrivercarreviews most hybrid models can use regular octane. But thats good to know been hoping to get hybrid countryman later in future when i can afford one. Minis are lot more practical and reliable than people think. It's the way they are maintained by most consumers that gives them bad reputation. Ive had mine 3 years and im over 100'000 km no real issues. But change transmission fluid at proper intervals, that's all I need to say. Most people wont change it and thats why transmissions fail

Happy to heard you’ve had a good experience with mini

Hey Sam, thanks for checking in, haha! Hope you are well. Yes, work and life has taken the front row seat. Gotta pay the bills! Normally this summer I’m booked full for car reviews but I might have to wait until fall when my work projects are done. Just because you asked, g70 is on the list!

Yup, agreed

Gonna have to disagree with you on that. The Mini Cooper is great but driving wise it’s not in the same fun class as the miata.

@The Student Driver Car Reviews what is the Mini lacking in driving dynamics?

Fair enough here are the 3 thing I like about the miata vs mini coopers. To be clear I’m not saying Mini Cooper is bad, far from it, just pointing out why I prefer the miata: 1. Weight: the miata weighs over 600 pounds less than the Mini Cooper convertible. Less weight equals better handling on average. 2. Rear wheel drive: on a nice summer day rwd cars have nice handling with better steering dynamics. Mini coopers are fwd unless you opt for the awd mini. 3. Manual transmission: the mini on paper can come with a manual but in Canada it’s very difficult to buy manual cars anymore. The vast majority of vehicles in the road are automatic. Miatas are still readily sold in manuals and they are amazing since the power goes right through the column due to the rwd transmission. I find fwd manuals to feel really mushy and rubbery imho.

@@thestudentdrivercarreviews Friendly counterpoints: 1.More weight means more insulation, better materials and stronger frame. This is why the Mini is a premium built car and the Miata isn't. The Mini also seats four and has plenty of storage space and glove box. 2. The fwd Mini will handle beautifully in the summer AND the winter. 3. The Mini manual is anything but mushy. They perfected the drive train.

Your position is sound, by all means. I think that for people who need more seats and more storage space the Mini Cooper is the better choice. In some way you can argue that taken as a whole that Mini Cooper may be better taken all together. I think that stands. That said, the miata has its shortcomings and if those are a no for someone then the Mini Cooper is an alternative. Have you driven a miata before? Without driving one it’s easy to say how one car would be better than the other. To be clear I like the Mini Cooper and all year round where, I live, yes, in awd it’s a great choice and I do love its handing too. Reviewed one early this year.

Hope so

Hey there, I would say it’s about average, not as quiet as some more high end vehicles for sure. Still good though.

I’m sorry to hear about that. Mini is owned by bmw now, but yes, it’s heritage is british

@@thestudentdrivercarreviews I do not mean to offend the English people. I'm just explaining about a car. It has taken more publicity than its size

Fair enough, yes, it does have a unique look

that another reason to wait before buying a new car any car because it will have faults that will become apparent later on once car has been run in

Haha, miatas are a fan favourite for sure!

I drove a 2000 NB Miata for more than ten years. It was my daily driver and only car. Couldn't carry a lot of stuff with me, but did manage to take it on road trips with some careful packing. Even if/when I drove it like I stole it, the fuel economy was good and it was very reliable. So, yeah. It turned out to be more practical than people think.

Thanks for your comment, Joe!

Agreed I have had my NC for several years best car I’ve ever owned. It’s already gained in value…., go figure. I’ve ordered the ND3 I’ll have to wait for 4 months give or take unfortunately I only have one garage 🥲

Agreed, thanks for that note. Sound mixing on a new mic so takes some adjusting.