Mazda Miata RF Review! - The Best Miata Ever Built.
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For this video review, we once again hop inside a Miata, but not just any Mazda Miata- the Mazda Miata RF. It's insanely gorgeous, and amazing to drive. Now they just need a new Mazdaspeed Miata... Thanks for watching!
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Every rendition of the miata from the NA to ND has been a hit, something the camaro/mustang hasn't achieved
Turbros Garage that's a very good point.
i own a mustang so i know this is going to sound defensive but in the second gen miata was meh. That being said every other generation has been great.
not really, NB was pretty crap....
idk the third gen was pretty lame, and really heavy (for a miata). And give it 50 years and the miata might have a few more issues
No.. you mean 3rd gen, the NC... the NA/NB crowd hate 'em ...mostly..... ND definitely helped bring back the original love for it...
Thanks for watching guys!
This really is one awesome car. What do you think of it?
ThatDudeinBlue Will it drift 🤔🤔
ThatDudeinBlue I love it. I really want an RF.
Nitro, Ohh yes it will, trust me :P
I'm not a fan of the styling (although the RF doesn't look half bad), but I bet it is an absolute blast to drive #SmilesPerGallon :)
ThatDudeinBlue im really in love with the new miata 😍
For pure driving enjoyment, my NA Miata still checks all the right boxes, and for a fraction of the price. But man, this new ND RF is really gorgeous. I think as a performance proposition, the NDs are the way to go. They're so capable out of the factory that I think they're going to become a force to be reckoned with on track. The only thing that would hold me back from one of these new cars is the space (I still feel like I have more interior and storage space in my NA), and price. The new Toyota 86 and BRZ are also really well dialed in now too. It's great to have so many good choices in this segment!
That color is called ceramic metallic, David. The trim level on this car is also called a "club" model with the BBS rims, Brembo brakes and Bilstein suspension package. I sell Mazda's as a career and this RF model has been absolutely slaying so far this year. Car literally handles like it's on rails or something. Absolutely unreal on back roads! But I'm glad you uploaded this video. I watch you basically every day as it is but I'll definitely refer some of my potential customers to your review. Nice work!
So much yes! Love it!
Virtually zero body roll? Every video I've seen of this car going around a track, the body roll was some of the most I've EVER seen.
Mazda still actually cares about making the engine look good when you open the hood. No plastic covers!
There is a plastic cover - look closer
No body-roll? Only with the (in Germany) optional Bilstein dampers. The stock dampers sadly have quite a lot body roll.
Still love the car, driving feels so good
"if I lived near a mountain road" - lives in north georgia
But do headlights go up?
EngagingAnthony and down?
EngagingAnthony no 😭😭😭
Track day bro? TRACK DAY NO!
Quinn Kirlew Five sets of tires bro.
yoooooo miata ganggang ima cop one of these one day
Goon Chief I'm rooting for ya bro
this review is making me miss my 2008 Mazda3 2.3l. stock it had enough power and balance that you couldn't help but feel confident in it especially when driving it you felt like you had 110% control of it.
I have been secretly hoping you would get to do this. awesome video david
Noah McPherson thanks dude! Was a lot of fun!
when are you going to review an RX8! god I would love to see that
Everyone complaining about how 30k is too much for this little Miata. We get it. You can get something faster and bigger for 30k but the Miata is very unique and so nimble. You can't get that with a boat with more horses. It's kinda like my 370z, too expensive for what you get but it's smaller and lighter than a 5.0 or challenger or whatever.some people like paying for fun little zippy cars and I believe that's what you pay for.
Wow, nice looking too. Too bad I'm stuck in the 80's Turboland. Ima stay tuned to this car in the future. Thanks for sharing!
Really like the car! I've owned Miata's for 15 years. I've had them call except the Mazdaspeed and the ND. I'm excited to hopefully next year pick up the RF! These cars are insane!
I'd just like to point out that, unlike many other companies, Mazda did not put some cheap plastic bit over the valve cover. All metal, baby. Also, I'd like the wheels if they were 16"s or 15"s. Those BBS's are just a little too big for my taste, although I guess clearing brakes is important.
u couldn't say it any better, Mazdas are awesome
I swear, when Thatdudeinblue puts a video up no other video matters.
I managed to drive the new ND a bit ago at my local dealer while my parents got their own Mazda 3. It was definitely a fantastic car. There were a lot of hit and misses between that and my own 2004 NB. Mine is fully loaded with an LSD as well as a 6-speed, and it's already super fun to drive. The ND was definitely very easy to get used to (was only the second car with a stick I've ever driven on a public road, so I went pretty easy), and I'm sure the shifter would be a lot easier to get used to after a few thousand miles in it, compared to how smooth mine can be. I was also able to rev match pretty well, but I just needed to push it a bit more than mine, since my NB definitely has a lot shorter gears. But that's where I can keep the power when I need it in 4th and 5th gear, like what you pointed out. I'm not sure about most Miatas, but until it's in 6th gear, if I'm going the right speed for the gear I'm in, I can pull it pretty well!
I love Miatas! I'm hoping I can get my girlfriend into driving stick before she gets an ND for her own so we can get a stick in that one as well ;)
The miata confidence comes natural to anyone who grew up driving go karts
I wouldn't say the RF is for the "enthusiast". The "enthusiast" would opt for the soft top. The RF is 2,450 lb while the soft top is 2,300 lb. I own the ND 2016 ND Club Edition soft top.
I agree is one of the best looking miatas made .
What does everyone drive?
George H '14 FRS
1.5 yaris :'))))
George H nothing. #poor
00' civic hatch
George H SJ Forester XT
The want to get one of these is immense!
Such a sick miata, id own this anyday!
I will buy this MX-5 if they really release a true coupe lightweight edition with the recardo bucket seats and short shifter and a slight bump of the engine to 165BHP.
but for now the GT86 with weight reduction and going ITBs with the boxer engine will do the trick
You should review GIngium's Turbo NA Miata and also his NA Rally Miata.
This car needs to hit the 200hp number. It's crazy that this car is not turbocharged from factory
i saw one in the show room at mazda and i was amazed how awesome they look ! still haven't had a chance to test drive one :(
Fun looking car.
I know im probably the odd one out here but for some reason im liking the look of the abarth 124. Just cosmetically speaking its something i find more attractive than the miata.
Would be interesting if you eventually got your hands on one of those to see your personal opinion of the two.
I have been waiting for this car.. don't have the cash now but I think this will be my next New car if I don't get a Fiesta ST.
I was wondering why I stopped seeing your uploads. Turns out TH-cam unsubscribed me. I'm back now so all is good.
virtually zero body roll? The nd is notorious for having large amounts of body roll often overly exaggerated, it's one of the most common complaints, as well as the numb electric power steering
Top goes up!
Top goes down!
I love your tone of voice in this review.
Good morning David 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
the new miata looks amazing!!
In class right now but I'd rather watch this video over my teacher 🤷🏻♂️
i love your videos bro! 1 suggestion, see if you can get a second camera guy, and get some outside driving shots. but love your videos. 👍
Aww great video!! Could you do a comparison against the soft top version? That's what I'm wanting to get and modify
Be interesting to get your take!
My girlfriend and I learned how to drive manual with a 96 Miata. It's such a fun car!
The RF will be a classic car. No doubt.
dude, this thing is gorgous! supercharge it, put on meaty tires, and we're set!
Yes it is
I never got miatas, I have driven a NA and it just need more power in my opinion.
Judging by the size of your head, I thought u would be taller. love the videos. keep it up
I have a feeling you would like to review my RX7 when it's finished.
if I'm ever down that way would you like to review my supercharged 95 miata?
It's too bad there isn't a full hard top version. I love Miata's but i prefer a solid roof.
155hp, my 02 outback had 212 (keyword is had)
miata is an awesome car and one of the best convertibles ever (to me)
but wothout a rotary i'll just call it a miata mx5
by far the sexiest miata
what's the name of that backroad? I've been trying to find a good one in the Atlanta area
I want a Miata!
My only problem is no headlights go up, headlights go down
My Kia has a gear indicator, does that make it as good as an mx5?
The miata looks like a mini Jaguar.
It is funny that someone would choose a Ecoboost mustang over this.
It's like you say bro, smiles per gallon.
My NA has always been able to climb hills in 4rth and 5th no prob.
Nick Peele Same!
I think the NB, is far better looking. It has a timeless classic design. Im not a NB owner.
The face of the Miata looks like an angry Asain girls face.
My fav Mazda
This is the coolest generations of miata! Still prefer my S2000 tho. lol
Miata's are awesome! Even lifted ;)
Gingium And even better when it's coated with mud amirite
ikr and love molly keep up the amazing work
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Unfortunately at 6 foot 6 neither this or the soft top fit. Shame. However good on Mazda for making a car that is accessible for enthusiasts at a good price point
David Snowdon I feel your pain. I'm 6'6"as well, and I can't fit in the RF. (Surprisingly, I can fit in an ND roadster, but not so much I could ever own one...Or put the top up. Ever.)
David Snowdon oh shit I'm 6foot 2. And I'm 16 and still growing. I hope I don't grow too much because I want a miata.
David Snowdon I'm 6'5" and I easily fit in a Miata with a proper racing seat, just get low seat rails or bolt it straight to the floor
I just sat in the ND a few weeks ago and I do not fit at all. I am 6'4" and even with the seat all the way down and as far back as it would go, my shin was about 2 inches from the dash. The NC is bigger and I actually fit in that one just fine. NC might be worth looking at for you.
Yeah unfortunately throwing racing seats in causes so many legality issues in Australia. And as for the nc, I just don't love the look of them unfortunately :(
People may say it's slow because of the lower HP figure, but with it's low weight and tight gear ratios, it's actually faster in all situations than an 86/brz.
BRZ vs Miata is basically:
Practical NA coupe vs Fun roadster
Mazda's probably my favourite Japanese car company for the past couple years with their new lineup of cars. Absolutely fun to drive all the way through the Mazda lineup.
Jee Vang facts
They improved hugely compared to the past years. They fully separated from Ford, brought up their own engine lineup with the Skyactiv technology and more reliable than ever. Plus their car design today is sexier than ever. Mazda truly nails design every time with their Kodo. And my God, even their family saloons like the Mazda 6 are said to handle so good compared to the competition.
***** facts
Hoopdey Dooped it's a ford
It's not a ford!
Camera angle made that steering wheel look HUGE
Cody MacRae yea lol
All Miata stereotypes need to evaporate after this car: it's gorgeous, it handles brilliantly, and it's an amazing template for amateur racing. Great review, Dude! Now if they'd only make one for 6'6"people like me... 😬
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The problem is not that it only has 155hp.
The problem is that they're selling this car for over 35k CAD$...
This car makes me wish Mazda would finally release a real Miata Coupe.
Definitely the best looking MX-5. Love the design of the new generation and the RF nails it. The roof mechanism makes it a mini Targa :)
It's actually a cool lil roadster. I bet it's fun as hell to toss around a road course..I hope Alex does something about that factory wheel gap
Wow, I might actually want a miata now.
Flyin Miata is already doing V8 swaps on these.
id kill to see an RX8 review.
review a 2017 frs. would be interesting video
Im a simple man. I roll a joint and watch dudeinblue.
I drive a NC miata, and I love it everyday
I like the look of the NC a lot, it's a modified version of the RX-8's chassis and even has the hood design similar to the 8 as well, pretty nice car! If I was to get a Miata and I couldn't afford the ND, I would definitely go for the NC!
Love my NC PRHT.
thatallredheadude uh only na have pop-up headlights
Can't wait to see a build of someone boosting one of these. Wonder what that 2 liter can do with some boost.
BBR has a 3071 kit on 6 psi making 225whp and 221wtq. That kit has a LOT of room for more boost. I myself am curious what the skyactive 2.0 can handle with forced induction.
Visit Flyin' Miata's site and see what they are doing with these.
I want another Miata!!
Can you lower the roof witht he keyfob?
Angel Manuel Perez No.
It's cooler that way
I'm sure someone will come out with a module to do that, if they haven't already.
But does it have pop-up headlights? I didnt think so.
Portal I'm not a fan of stock pop-up lights on NAs. Low profile headlights are sexy asf though
I have ALWAYS wanted one of these with an LS but...I'm 6'6" and that will never happen.
Freedom Child just leave the top down
the brand new ones you can fit in (im 6 2 and i had plenty of room, youd be a little cramped but probably not that uncomfortable)
No need to think that way. There is a possibility of installing thinner aftermarket seats. You will sit lover and further back, that gives the extra space you need.
Buy an NA, get the hardtop, put some proper racing seats in it and bolt them to the floorpan. Height problem solved.
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I'd rather buy an FRS/BRZ. This car costs too much and does too little compared to other cars.
The MX-5 was never about what it does, it's how it does it. It's never about the numbers with this car, it's the sensations that aren't measurable that make it so special.
Justice the ND miata is nearly a full second faster 0-60 than the frs/brz
Mazda's clutch is worlds better than the Toybaru.
crusing on the hwy at 30mpgs is amazing? Such a light car with a 150 hp little engine .. that is NOT amazing. A nearly 20 year old C 5 will do 30 or better crusing on the hwy with 200 more hp and tourque. Shit my 98 SS camaro would get into the 30s in 6th on road trips. Mazda stinks in regards to fuel effeciency. NOTHING AMAZING about the mpgs in any miata. If your going to have an underpowered sports car ( there is a place for them for sure), they should be cheaper and more effecient as a bonus. Not relatively expensive with simple little NA motor and no rear seats airbags etc etc. Mazda must make a huge markup on these.
ive driven a few ND's and in 6th at 70 I was hovering around 40mpg. This car can run on any octane fuel but gets MUCH better MPG when run on the recommended 93 octane.
Dont those only have like 95hp from the factory?
QMan1234red Only the old NA model 1.6 had 90 hp
Stefansj99 Nope, 115hp
TheZProtocol Nope, when the 1.8 came, the 1,6 had 90 hp: The 1994 - 1997 model. Only the 1989 - 1993 model had 116 hp.
The only Miata with 90hp is the earliest NAs with the auto tranny.
-'91 5 speed owner
Looks just like a BMW Z4
hulahoopin I think you mean a Z4 looks like a miata
Caden Armentrout z4 is older when comparing the look, so no
ChicagoAirsoft40 Miata came first, so no
I see no resemblance at all.
so its a smaller S2000?
MrRedFox1000 yes its smaller this car weighs around 2200lb while the s2000 is 2900lbs. Depending with what your going for both are great cars.
A lot of Miata-drivers will tell you that the S2000 is "one class above", just a bit larger, bit more power, bit more comfort.
Similar to the NC Miata, or the BMW Z3.
Lol his numbers are wayyy off. The second generation (heavier) AP2 S2000 is ~2800 lbs and the rf is 100 lbs heavier than the normal ND, weighing in at ~2450. I love the S2000, but I can also say I'm a miata owner. They're different.
Sean MacDonald dude your wrong the s2000 is around 2800lb s or so.
chanhuor my bad, s2000 is 2800, I just looked it up. The RF is right tho haha
People do not think that Miata is a jaguar
It's a completely different size and class of car than any jaguar sold right now, and it has all the Mazda badging...
Cade Krok to someone who doesn't care about cars it could
Cade Krok i was an early adopter of the nd, and when no one really saw what it was, they thought it was a alfa or jag. even someone at work didnt know what car it was was gobsmacked it was a mazda.
if you see it as a black blur at night with headlights on, you'd think its a euro
Can confirm. Someone at the gas station came up to me and thought I was driving a jaguar and asked me how much I paid for it (before they saw it was a Mazda)
I think it looks more like the old lotus elise than a jag.
this miata needs rotary!
Syuib Sabli nah miatas don't
Syuib Sabli No
Ostrich On Toast and why dont they?
Mazda needs to come out with a successor to the rx7
I was talking to a salesman at my local Mazda dealer and he said that there's rumors that seem true from what he's heard about a rotary RF as a throw back to the original Cosmo
I'd personally go for the Abarth 124 over the ND
MiNameIsJake I'm in that boat too.
MiNameIsJake why? So laggy and its boosted and still slower then Miata. The interior is sick though
why?? the 124 is shit wtf
while a better looking car, with the Fiat you leave whatever reliability you get on top of everything else the Miata brings to the table. if they would have just redone the body and left the engine alone would have been perfect.
prodhrider agreed, I'm sure it's written in the contract to be more different to keep sales
God it's so hard to choose with miatas lol. Mazda nails it right on the head every single time
For the 32k+ your paying for the Miata RF you could get a ecoboost mustang premium. Double the Horsepower and more car for the buck. The miata doesnt make sense for the money
Bryan Wagner Except the ecoboost will never handle or feel as good when driving compared to the miata..
or a used S197 with a Griggs racing suspension for all these driver feel conscious guys
Typical douche who thinks horsepower is everything.
Sultankraver x True! I just don't like v6 "muscle" cars. 👍
TutorialsTechGaming I didn't say horsepower is everything. Even though having more then a corolla would be nice