2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata | POV Test Drive & Review
Tom Swiatek
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2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club POV Test Drive & Review!
In 2024, Mazda debuted the ND3 Miata, and the car received some styling and mechanical updates. From the visual perspective, we got refreshed headlights and taillights, new color options, and a widescreen infotainment display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Mechanical changes included: a new steering rack with revised EPS for smoother steering and better on-center feeling and an updated asymmetric diff, which locks up more on the lift off to eliminate oversteer when going into the turn, and unlocks more under acceleration for less understeer when exiting the corner.
Other things remained unchanged. The car is still offered with a soft top, or a hard top RF, there are 3 different trims for the soft top: the base Sport, more performance oriented Club, and the “luxury” Grand Touring. The RF only comes in the Club and the Grand Touring variants.
In the U.S., we only have one engine option, a naturally aspirated 2-liter 4-cylinder, producing 181 hp and 151 lb-ft of torque. The motor can be mated either to a 6-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual gearbox.
Other markets also get less powerful, 129 hp 1.5-liter engine.
Other cars to consider are a Toyota 86, Subaru BRZ, BMW Z4, Ford Mustang, Porsche Boxster, Fiat 124, MINI Cooper.
00:00 - Acceleration
00:09 - Exterior & Technical Information
02:26 - Engine
03:55 - Interior
07:10 - Trunk
07:47 - Driving Impressions
15:10 - Backroad Driving (No Talking)
Specs:
Engine: 2.0L inline-4 | 181 hp | 151 lb-ft of torque
Transmission: 6-speed manual | RWD
Price as tested: $40,810
#mazda #miata #mx5 #cars #review #pov
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2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata | POV Test Drive & Review
Tom Swiatek
8,366 views
2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club POV Test Drive & Review!
In 2024, Mazda debuted the ND3 Miata, and the car received some styling and mechanical updates. From the visual perspective, we got refreshed headlights and taillights, new color options, and a widescreen infotainment display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Mechanical changes included: a new steering rack with revised EPS for smoother steering and better on-center feeling and an updated asymmetric diff, which locks up more on the lift off to eliminate oversteer when going into the turn, and unlocks more under acceleration for less understeer when exiting the corner.
Other things remained unchanged. The car is still offered with a soft top, or a hard top RF, there are 3 different trims for the soft top: the base Sport, more performance oriented Club, and the “luxury” Grand Touring. The RF only comes in the Club and the Grand Touring variants.
In the U.S., we only have one engine option, a naturally aspirated 2-liter 4-cylinder, producing 181 hp and 151 lb-ft of torque. The motor can be mated either to a 6-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual gearbox.
Other markets also get less powerful, 129 hp 1.5-liter engine.
Other cars to consider are a Toyota 86, Subaru BRZ, BMW Z4, Ford Mustang, Porsche Boxster, Fiat 124, MINI Cooper.
00:00 - Acceleration
00:09 - Exterior & Technical Information
02:26 - Engine
03:55 - Interior
07:10 - Trunk
07:47 - Driving Impressions
15:10 - Backroad Driving (No Talking)
Specs:
Engine: 2.0L inline-4 | 181 hp | 151 lb-ft of torque
Transmission: 6-speed manual | RWD
Price as tested: $40,810
#mazda #miata #mx5 #cars #review #pov
Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @tom.swiatek
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