Roadster
Mazda MX-5 Miata
ND2 · 2019–2025
The Grin MachineMatch this car to my preferences
7 of 9 feel dimensions scored4 high-confidence75% avg confidenceBased on 55 sources
Feel Spec
Stable ↔ Adjustable0
Point-and-shootShape the corner
Calm at speed ↔ Alive at sane speeds0
Needs commitmentFun at 40–70
Precise ↔ Playful0
Exact + cleanAdds character
Refined ↔ Raw0
PolishedMechanical honesty
Clinical ↔ Dramatic0
Effective + coolAn event
Grip-focused ↔ Balance-focused0
Front-end gripWhole-car balance
Serious ↔ Mischievous0
DisciplinedEggs you on
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Why it feels like this
Revised SkyActiv-G 2.0L — Higher redline (7500 RPM) and 26 hp bump over ND1 with improved throttle response
You feel it as: More urgency through the rev range — rewards aggressive driving without losing accessibility
Telescoping steering column — Added in ND2 refresh for better driver positioning
You feel it as: Lets more body types find a connected driving position — feel starts with fit
Kinematic Posture Control — Gentle inner rear brake application in corners stiffens body roll without harder springs
You feel it as: Flatter cornering without sacrificing ride quality — clever invisible engineering