Mazda MX-5 Miata 2016 Review | TestDriveNow
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- TestDriveNow.com video review of the all-new, 4th generation 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 6MT by auto critic Steve Hammes. MSRP as tested: $31,015. A TOP PICKS! testdrivenow.com/2016-mazda-mx...
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I just got mine 3 weeks ago and I am in love!!! This car has given me the best driving experience of my life! I'm only 5'4" so I have to scoot the seat up. In a world of soccer moms and SUV's, this car is a real standout!
Steve, if I were a car dealer, I would ask prospective buyers to watch you videos, and I am sure they will buy the vehicle right away, you are THAT convincing.
finally someone review a blue one!!! thank you
+gillan64 This one is light blue, unless that is what Meteor Gray is suppose to look like.
im pretty sure it's blue reflex. because i brought one lol.
Informative review of this outstanding little car.
Really well-done and professional review video!
+Benjamin Wagner Thanks!
I really like this color, really nice scheme
Buying a 2016 this week, only 24000 km, perfect condition, years warranty, red….can’t wait!!!
truly is a fun drive......partner bought GT manual last week
Steve,
Was the car in this video the GT with the appearance package?
AHHH I love this color scheme. I wish I had the money to just buy it right off the showroom so I don't need to be hassled for credit and interests.
To borrow a quote from a favorite auto website: The answer is always Miata. Fun, cheap (if not overequipped), reliable, easy to get serviced. Would if I could (not so good for carpool). Thanks for vicarious fun!
Very good review Steve. I have a 2016 Sol Red GT automatic with tan interior Launch Edition. This car is fantastic even with the automatic.
+Donald Cull Thanks, Donald! Bet you can't wait for spring!
Is it still a fun car even with automatic? Seriously thinking getting one, but there's no manual option here in Taiwan! I'm afraid the automatic will be regretting....
+40qqrock Yes even with the automatic. If you feel like shifting you can use the paddel shifters on the steering wheel. I have the paddel shifters on my Honda Fit also so I'm use to them. The only reason I didn't buy the stick shift was that I'm not a track guy. I drive just for the fun of it and get tired of shifting.
Thailand also no manual. Considering the Audi TT Quattro 0-100 in 5.3, because no manual mx-5
Great video
Thanks, Johnny!
The only review I have seen with that color. I like it a lot.
+Timpala44 The color is cool. Now if we can get mazda to re-visit a few things: 20hp more, add some road feel to the steering, get rid of that stupid digital gauge combo, make the touchscreen fold-down, better sounding exhaust, drop the price 4K, make a limited-slip diff available in the GT, offer leather and NAV to the Club, eliminate one of its two antennas, move the peddle placements to a more reasonable position. Just a few weaknesses.
I would have to test drive one to comment back. It's still too expensive for me. I am curious what the used market will bring in 3 years.
C'mon Man! You gotta be kidding me -- that exhaust sound is mean and nasty.. For the new looks of the Miata, that wide stance, more torque and aggressive looks, that sound matches perfectly with all that's mentioned. But hey, everyone's entitled to their opinion.. Great review.
I am split between Club and GT models, see. performance vs. features. Disappointed the GT does NOT come with the Limited Slip Differential that the cheaper model has. Great review btw
If you want, you can order the limited slip diff through Mazda and have it installed. It's available in the parts dept. Not sure of the cost.
@@smclear Mazda fixed this in 2019 - where you can order the GT with the limited slip and Brembo brakes,
@@GregBalzer I am aware of this - I bought a 2019 gts in May - but you can't get the Brembo's on the GT (even with the GTS) But the GTS package is standard on all 2020 models (or so I've heard)
@@smclear Thanks for the clarification - I wasn't aware of that. I'm probably jut going to get a used 2016 Club. I'd like the extra features of the GT, but can't justify the extra cost for what will just be a weekend toy.
I agree with you with one thing. A lot of people who troll on the Internet will say, "It needs a turbo!" I don't think the Miata needs a larger engine, say the 2.5L Inline-4 that's in the Mazda3, 6, and CX-5. But as Angus McKenzie from Motor Trend would say, "It's like using a Howitzer in a turkey shoot." (Translation: Too much engine for its purpose). (A Howitzer is a cannon by the way).
I'm buying this in 2023. I have a thing for older roadsters
this is the car i just got same color and model evrything they say about this car is right on the money this is the most fun car i have ever bought and that includes a 260Z
i just love this car and nobody paid me to say so i was going to go with the red until i saw the blue (only available on the grand touring at this time)
keno8spot
Problem with the GT is that there's no LSD included. You have to go to the Club offering for that. Hopefully, Mazda will make the change.
No LSD included? You shouldn`t take drugs and drive, anyway!
I think he wants Lambo Style Doors (LSDs)
Not sure if that looks good on an MX5. though -... :)
he meant limited slip differential ;)
That too ;)
Hello. I don’t know this color for mx5 ..... Could you tell me what it is ?? It’s not Mica Blue ...... Thanks in advance
Polymetal gray
Agreed - 2.0 sounds rough - and peaks at 6000rpm - 1.5 revs to over 7 and smoother? and 25kg less weight in the nose.
My wife had a second generation version of this car which was bulletproof. Would I buy another one? Yes but not for me. I'll stick to my Boxster S. I may get one for the wife if she tires of our bulletproof Porshe. The simple roof in this car is all that is needed.
Your review style, editing, and the vocal tone reminds me of Motorweek. Which is a good thing. You should try out to be there next host when John Davis retires.
+PureDetroit sorry but Ben Davis is a shoe in for that job and I can't stand that guy. John Davis is great at what he does. Too bad his son isn't the same.
nice car
What is your feeling about driver position?
+Mr. Mazda it sucks. Peddles are so close that you have to focus on keeping your right leg very straight. They are also too far right so you leg rests on the transmission hump. Seating position is too low and it just feels creepy. Seats are not bad but could feel better. Steering wheel is skinny. I did not buy the show room model I drove. Its that bad. Reverse is on the right so I could not confidently move to 1st without having to check.
...and there you have the perfect roadster - blemishes and all!
Only the "Sport" trim weighs 2,3XX pounds. The Club and GT trims weigh 400 pounds, or 18%, heavier.
Nope. Flyin Miata put their development GT on the scales right after they got it and it's weight was 2328lbs. Not sure where you got 400 lbs over the sport. Someone else weighed a Club with brembo/bbs pack and 1/3 tank of fuel and got 2300 lbs even.
A++++
oh no it has no heated steering wheel and no rearview camera. omg no!
what color is that car ?
+citic101 It's called Blue Reflex.
+Bartmantm thanks
No problem. I know, because mine arrived at the dealer today :-D
He missed the STOP sign 😬
I want one with the automatic!
No.... Just no...
Conner Hendrick ?? Why not??
+Conner Hendrick Jrion probably doesn't know how to drive a manual transmission car. Or he may have foot or leg problems.
+Jrion an automatic would honestly ruin this car
+Billy Sou I see your point
love the miata but hate the fake owners and review who says the car does 5.7s to 60mph.
they need wake up from.their dreams..
2018 Honda CRZ two door coupe 280HP -manual, 0-60 n 4 flat-----wait for it!
+Mike Smith Okay, why don't you wait then, have fun.
Mike Smith you made the SAME comment on another Miata video. Are you sponsored by Honda???
31k? Thats expensive for that car! Rather get that ecoboost mustang then. Better equipped, quicker, and handles like a dream.
+jrtorres1337 you're right
+jrtorres1337
There you go dude. The pony will outrun anything. Go for it.
rather have a z4
Not sure why they cant put a performance engine into this car...
Bbs in the uk will give you 250 hp if you want it but to be honest the balance is what this car is about most driving is done within the speed limit so having a fun drive at lower speeds is what makes the MX 5 is all about not top end or even acceleration.
the car was actually designed around the 1.5 the 2.0 is aimed at the US market as was the auto box even though it these upset the 50/50 balance
I think you mean BBR....and the kit is about $9000.
its so funny its called Miata in the US
finally a dual clutched mx-5,mazda is doing a pretty good job with new skydrive transmissions,and is better than toyita's gt 86 way better and more driving fun
+1 to mazda for this perfect roadster,for years mazda making the best sport cars
the skyactiv automatic transmission is a torque converter design, no dual clutch.
The screen is touch screen when the car is not moving just like all the other current Mazda vehicles. If you're going to review a car, at least get it right.
If it can't be controlled via touch when the car is in motion then what's the point? You need to use the rotary knob which is awful. Only manufacturer that does that. Also, the CX-9 does not use Mazda Connect.
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Then maybe you should've said that in the review instead. Also, touch is for when the car is at a stop so it's safer and less distracting to reach over. Duh.
+Elysium No other touchscreen on the market is disabled when the vehicle is in motion. Yes, there are certain features which cannot be accessed when in motion for safety reasons but to do it like Mazda has done it is, in your words, a "duh" moment.
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Nice response Steve.
+TestDriveNow.com featuring Auto Critic Steve Hammes your answers dont change that this was wrong in your review. it is a touchscreen
$31,000 kind of pricey.
+Ray Cheng Base price is $25,000. For that you get a/c (manual, no auto climate), leather steering wheel, 16" alloy rims, display audio, power windows and LED headlights in addition to the LED daytime running lights.
The base model is just fine for street driving and maybe an occasional autox event.
The one Steve tested was the top Grand Touring model with leather, climate control, Bose stereo, heated seats and much more.
A car magazine said the base price adjusted for inflation for base price for the 1990 model is about the same. And the 1990 model didn't even come with power steering. It was optional, as was the alloy rims, power windows, etc, which is all standard on the 2016 model.
+mx5hong You must be in the selling Miatas business? See my post above. This new ND is a joke at any price.
mx5hong Still too pricey
+manifest 73
$30,000 maybe in the US but here in Canada it is probably $35,000. 30K is not too much for this car in my opinion.
$31,000 for a toy car... no wonder seniors are snatching these up
+Buck Futter it's always been a twilight years car, but especially now for the boomers, due to era of British sports cars they grew up in.
+Buck Futter A neighbor had to sell his older Miata cause some low life would come by and slash his top. I would have bought it, but I didn't want to go through the same crap.
i'm in socal....what's a top?
The fabric roof
keep it down, problem solved, and as a great philosopher once said, don't say my car is topless, say the titties is out.
It's way too expensive to be that slow.....
No spare tire. How stupid is that? No sale.
Where would you put it?
+Mario Kart I drive my car on the mean streets and pothole laden roads of New York City. In other words, I drive my car in the real world, not on a test track or on some idyllic country road. I need a spare tire. As much as I love the MX-5, since there is no place to put one, no sale.
Ben Stern you could put one in the trunk
+Ben Stern You need a spare window and spare wipers and spare bumpers and spare headlights too ?
4:05 WRONG. The screen is a touchscreen. Sensors will be ignored when you drive above walking speed. Get your facts straight. :-P
I've made this point a million times already but I'll do it for you again...the Mazda touchscreen is the only one on the market that doesn't allow touchscreen functionality once the car is moving.
watch this
th-cam.com/video/dY8y_80C6Uc/w-d-xo.html
It works, I've done it on mine
damn 31,000? to little car and too much money
+Sam Vargas There are other variants of the Miata. Steve tested the top end Grand Touring model.
+Sam Vargas
Get a Tahoe, bight and heavy .
It is reliable and fun more than most cars have to offer.
I owned an NC. This ND is a joke. Still no power but could overlook that if it was fun to drive (as with all Miatas). But it is not fun to drive. Dead steering feel. Peddles are poorly placed so cruising is not enjoyable. Seating position is too low and you see those stupid fender bumps in your field of view. Touchscreen is ugly as hell and low res. Cannot get leather or Nav in the Club Model (???). Stupid Mazda #$%^'d this car. It will be the last Miata. Mazda will kill it off in three years and say that the market did not support it.
+Gerald Bennett Except maybe the stupid one is not Mazda because the thing is simply sold out. Seating position is never "too Low" on a "sports" car, and ypu can already get third party leather seats for under $1000. The steering feel? people used to say this exact same thing when power hydraulic steering appeared. Screen? fuck that, this car is so pretty everywhere no one cares about the screen, actually, i wish i could have ordered mine without it, but the basic radio one is ugly. Only selfish individuals tend to think that cars will be a catastrophe if you dont like it. Guess what, no car is perfect, no car will be loved by everyone, thats life. So please, get your head out of your rear and buy a NC, or a NB or a NA, those were, are and will be great, no matter what you say.
Jair Rivera your an idiot
+Gerald Bennett You're....oh the irony!
+Gerald Bennett WOW GOOD REBUTTAL.
$10K too expensive
Cheapest I saw was 25,000
damn 31,000? to little car and too much money
+Sam Vargas
Get yourself a SUV and complain about MPG.
no, no thank you
+Sam Vargas Drive one for an hour...then tell us it's too much money.
Well said