2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review

The 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata receives an update, now designated as the ND3, which is still part of the same generation but features numerous enhancements. The name "Miata" is derived from old German, meaning "prize" or "reward," while "MX-5" stands for "Mazda Experimental 5." Among enthusiasts, the Miata is often humorously referred to as "Miata Is Always The Answer," a nod to its enduring appeal as a quintessential roadster. The Miata made its debut when roadsters were scarce, revitalizing the segment, and it remains a popular choice even as many competitors have disappeared. The model featured here is the RF, or Retractable Fastback, with a hard top design.

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Presenter: Natalie Harrington, Lead Staff Writer
Cinematography: Elliot Haney, Senior Video Producer

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0:00 The Mazda MX-5 Miata
0:50 Exterior Styling
2:04 Inside the Miata
4:28 Cargo Space
4:56 Driving Impressions
8:16 Tech and Safety
10:06 Pricing
10:39 Competition
11:08 Final Thoughts

[Wheatman]

The exterior trunk release is under the bumper off center on the right side

[stephenschroeder]

I am one week in owning a 2024 RF GT in the Machine Grey and *I LOVE THIS CAR!*

I'll soon be 66 and have never been in such a car. All this time, driving meant being in a box that insulated me from the road and the world around me. Now that I am in the Miata, I know what I have been missing all these years. I'll never go back to what was. THANK YOU Mazda!

[EmmettLBrown]

I have a 2020 RF GT For about 11 months now and I absolutely love it, I love the cabin and I love feeling snug inside of my ride, I find it very engaging. It's the best car I've ever driven

[lupinsea]

The fuel economy numbers are off based on real world driving. They're rated several MPG too low. In mixed driving in the Seattle area, running through the gears, revving out the engine on acceleration, basically driving "naughty" much of the time I'm averaging around 37+ mpg. If I'm cruising the highways and freeways I'll nudge above 40 mpg (40.2 mpg is easy to get). When I'm out on a Miata Club run and where running hard on the back roads I'm doing somewhere between 37.2 - 38+ mpg.

This is insane for the fun you get.

Anyways, fantastic car. Mine is my daily driver and it makes even mundane errands a special treat. To say nothing of actually going on a drive for fun.

[axelfiraxa]

4:20, the trunk can be opened by a button to the right of the number plate light.
With the keyless entry it can be opened without unlocking the rest of the car.

[acarlson]

I have a soul red 24 rf. I've owned many fun cars from mild to wild and this one has been my favorite. Does everything well and is a welcome change from all the 4k-5k overweight pigs running around these days. Also, if you turn your own wrench, everything is simple and easy to work on unlike the joy I had on some of my previous german cars which needed specialty tools for everything...

[DwainDwight]

such a cool car. just ordered a 6 speed manual convertible. can't wait.

[roustaboutfun]

So many people do not like this color but I like its subtle contrast. Sharp looking car without too much flash.

[uninspired]

Just need to get through a little more winter and it's time to pick one up

[RagShop]

Great review, Natalie! I'd be a bit torn between this and a GR 86 but if I went Miata, I'd go for a base soft-top, as simple and cheap as possible.

[nickschuller]

RF perfect for extreme weather hot or cold, quiet, and then awesome with open targa top when weather permits. Great all round daily driver sports car.

[ajcivicracer]

I went for the soft top because of the better rear view. The hard top though has the advantage of protection from a strong roof top and does not get used by cats as a scratching post. With that said, my car is in the garage when I'm home.😆

[terrisonstewart]

Bought the soft top version of this same trim and I love it, buuuut the RF has a sexy sexy silhouette, especially when stanced decently with flushed wheels. Can’t go wrong with either RF or ST. 😎

[stephendibari]

A great looking roadster, im sure its a blast to drive. Quality & craftmanship looks great Mazda makes a sleek looking car, this one is just too small.

[cardo]

Regarding which one I'd choose the RF all day long. Love the styling, with that option very Lotus-like.

[cardo]

An excellent and well-researched review 👍🏽

[devonk]

Great to find another BMW 507 fan! My favourite drive out of 100s in Forza Motorsport 7. What a great car. Mine's a lovely milk chocolate brown.

There is a power supply under the passenger side dash. No one mentions it?

[planbparadise]

LOL - Nobody reads the manual anymore - rear trunk open button on the right side under the bumper lip - though you need the key on you...

[Karmazov]

That color will look pretty good with matte bronze wheels.