Roadster
Mazda MX-5 Miata
ND1 · 2016–2018
The Grin MachineMatch this car to my preferences
8 of 9 feel dimensions scored4 high-confidence66% avg confidenceBased on 62 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
Settled ↔ Busy0
Smoothed outAlways talking
Serious ↔ Mischievous0
DisciplinedEggs you on
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Why it feels like this
Sub-2400 lb curb weight — Lightest modern sports car by hundreds of pounds
You feel it as: Every input feels immediate — the car responds to body weight shifts, not just steering
Front-midship engine placement — Engine sits behind the front axle for near 50/50 weight distribution
You feel it as: Natural rotation without electronic intervention — the car pivots, not pushes
No turbo, no supercharger — Naturally aspirated 2.0L making 155 hp
You feel it as: All the fun happens at legal speeds — you use the whole rev range every drive