Mazda MX-5 GT RS track review (inc. lap time!)

Mazda MX-5 GT RS track review (inc. lap time!) | MOTOR

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The MX-5 GT RS is a track-focused version of Mazda's iconic roadster and let's knock about, it's brilliant. As a driving tool on track is about as good as you'll find and MOTOR senior road tester will explain why.
Mazda MX-5 GT RS track review video:
00:00 Intro
00:33 Tech highlights
01:17 Driving impressions
12:41 Hot lap
13:53 Conclusion
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@motorofficial 2 жыл бұрын

What cars do you want to see us test? Comment below. Make sure you hit the like and subscribe if you enjoyed this video!

@southaussiemotorsport7962 2 жыл бұрын

Got a I20N yet?

@michaelpilks Жыл бұрын

GR86 please, do it just like this video ❤

@lensoprezole5322 8 ай бұрын

Please test the 2024 *ND3* MX-5 GT RS. This 2nd refresh has some interesting mechanical improvements. Thanks!

@pcfanta Жыл бұрын

Probably the best driving car journalist in Australia. Looks so much at home when sliding around that thing.

@mrT-gx5bq 2 жыл бұрын

great review and finally somebody is driving this thing like it is intended to! great driving skills

@productdesign9626 Жыл бұрын

No kidding. Drifting in an MX takes some genuine skill

@univegastrida9113 2 жыл бұрын

So much fun watching you sliding it on the track.

@JimShorts10 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic review mate. Sad to hear the demise of Motor

@EricGCraig 6 ай бұрын

Great review and nice that you talk through the finesse of driving approach, adjusting the balance through the corners etc 👌

@byunglee216 4 ай бұрын

I learned so many things just watching this episode.

@swanblake 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like so much fun. If my long torso would fit in one it would be in my garage. Had a smile on my face watching this the whole time. Love it

@cobbahall7463 2 жыл бұрын

MX5 is just so brilliant

@2688elmo 2 жыл бұрын

Please test the 2022 with the Kinomatic Posture Control when it becomes available. Interested to know if you can notice it working, especially as you've had lots of sliding time in this one. Or maybe it's a gimmick that will just wear out the rear pads faster? You tell us! Loads of proper info in this video. And the red looks great. Thanks guys!

@WizardTerence 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome driving of an awesome car !

@samin2012 Жыл бұрын

Wow you really had a blast driving it!

@bto7779 Жыл бұрын

This looked like so much fun.

@gabriel1555 Жыл бұрын

Wowow man wowwo incredible driving skills , and this circuit is amazing!! Mx5 will be my next car in 2023,please test the new kinematic control system!

@kewlger 3 ай бұрын

This is the best Miata video

@62Sketch Жыл бұрын

This makes me want to get rid of the super sticky tires on mine.

@kieranwbailey1602 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic !!!

@pureroadster59 2 жыл бұрын

If you drive both, the 1.5 is still the pick of the bunch. The chassis was originally built around the lighter engine. Loves to rev even more than the new 2.0 and will slide around just as much! It forces you to row through the gears and in turn is even more fun! There is a reason the JDM have it as their main offering!

@scottnewman3126 2 жыл бұрын

Hard to disagree. The 1.5 is still fantastic, which makes it all the sadder that it’s now been discontinued in Australia

@mrT-gx5bq 2 жыл бұрын

sadly they don t offer the 1.5L eith the LSD :/

@pureroadster59 2 жыл бұрын

@@mrT-gx5bq They do in Australia thankfully. However i have replaced the standard one with a Cusco which is much better anyway.

@samin2012 Жыл бұрын

Would have been great if we could have seen the pedals in action, gear and speedometer.

@afrikengunner 2 жыл бұрын

Waiting for those BRZ/86 Bois and gal's like o_O

@SaWuDOHC 24 күн бұрын

nice driving

@timsullivan3921 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video, I have just order the exact same car and colour in the updated ND3. Given the body roll, would you fit firmer springs and sway bars?

@bto7779 Жыл бұрын

Great car.

@Baloni1 Жыл бұрын

I used to seeing Japanese nuggets on this track so much over the years lmao. Shoutout MCM

@paulbata9649 Жыл бұрын

this car is for driving enthusiasts

@sharonevans7861 2 жыл бұрын

Fiesta st please.

@lensoprezole5322 8 ай бұрын

Fiesta is front wheel drive. This is 🤮

@paulmedinamutuc Жыл бұрын

Should I learn with traction control off? I can’t seem to catch the rear end when it slides.

@johnzhu5735 9 ай бұрын

if you have it slide accidentally, it can be hard to catch. If you induce the slide, you can catch it much easier. The MX5 traction control is overly intrusive.

@lensoprezole5322 8 ай бұрын

Paul : when the rear starts to slide you must accelerate gently and counter steer to move the front of the car. You have to find the balance between steering angle and how much throttle to apply depending on the situation.

@ALCLCFVIS 6 ай бұрын

alignment, check if it's neutral

@goingforadds 2 жыл бұрын

So a new gen ND Clubman -without the terrible bilsteins?

@hypnotechno 2 жыл бұрын

@lensoprezole5322 8 ай бұрын

Going : if you want less body roll you will have to replace 2 things : the 4 springs and the 2 sway bars. But take advice from a professional because modifying those , you can totally mess up the balance of your car and it will be horrible to drive !!! Mx-5 is meant to be a fun car because the soft suspension makes it very easily playful ! Mx-5 is not meant to be a lap time attack machine.

@pigeonpoo1823 2 жыл бұрын

This, a fiesta st or a gr86? There's a 1st world problem

@lensoprezole5322 8 ай бұрын

Mx-5 is the genuine driver's car. GR86 is more serious and less fun. Fiesta is a front wheel drive, that's vomit compared to the high-end chassis of the MX-5. Just take a look at the videos on the youtube channel of "savageese" . You will learn a lot about those cars. Chassis wise and engine and dynamics. Thank me later and have a good time.

@thejdmguy Жыл бұрын

Bro it's faster than a 2019 gt 86

@benmarr352 2 жыл бұрын

This and all the other reviews suggest is a wonderful car, but is it really a better drivers car than a Caterham with only 60% of the weight? Or even TVR with similar weight and a great deal more torque and that awesome V8 noise?

@lensoprezole5322 8 ай бұрын

Catheram is only a track toy. You are very vulnerable on the open roads in this tiny thing.

@benmarr352 8 ай бұрын

@@lensoprezole5322 Hi Lenso, Caterhams are a lot of fun on the road, treat traffic as if you are a biker :)