The Mazda MX-5 Miata is a living legend. A nimble, lightweight, two seater roadster that clocks in at a fairly affordable price is almost impossible to make in the year 2023. Yet, Mazda keeps up with tradition and offers one of the best sports cars in the world for enthusiasts to buy. With 181 horsepower the Miata might not impress on a spec sheet, but step behind the wheel and you will enjoy one of the most dynamically engaging vehicles to ever grace the roads.

But even the Mazda Miata isn't safe from inflation. This mid-trim soft top GS-P Miata clocks in at $44,465.00 CAD here in Canada. At such a price-point the wonderful steering, fantastic 6-speed manual and carefree roadster experience can't negate the drawbacks that come with the Miata: It's loud, small, and anything but practical. So, does a $45,000.00 Miata still make sense in today's economy, or do more practical choices such as the Hyundai Elantra N prevail over raw driving fun? Find out in today's review!

00:00 Intro - The World's Benchmark
01:10 Exterior - Don't Call it Cute
02:25 Interior - Too Many Sacrifices?
05:45 Driving - Acceleration Run
06:25 Driving - Turbo Inline-4 & 6-Speed Manual
07:45 Driving - The Miata Experience
09:10 Driving - Handling & Driving Dynamics
10:20 Driving - Where the Miata Isn't Great
11:10 Driving - ... And Why That Doesn't Matter!
12:45 Driving - The Future of the Miata?
14:30 Driving - Seat Swap!
15:00 Driving - Jessie's Opinion
16:30 Driving - Can You Daily It?
18:05 Conclusion - Pricing, A Victim of Inflation?
18:50 Conclusion - Competitors & Final Thoughts
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20:35 Outtakes!

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