By now Maxda MX-5 is not; more a novelty, but when it came to me; Have you been offered the opportunity to join us? Having it in my garage and being able to drive it for a couple weeks I just couldn't say no. With its compact dimensions, its light weight, its crazy gearbox and the 184 horsepower 2.0 naturally aspirated it's a great choice. a car that can hardly be touched. say no, especially if you really enjoy driving and you enjoy doing it in a car that's ready to go. capable of transferring all the sensations derived from sporty driving to the wheel in such a way; sincere. This will not be the case. obviously a review, the web is now aware of it; full and if you want the complete test you can find it here; today I will go; more what else to tell you because, in my view, we are dealing with the perfect two-seater spider.
BEAUTIFUL, COMPACT AND TIMELESS 
I'll start by talking to you for a moment about its aesthetic aspect because it's a unique design. beyond; of performance and driving pleasure this is; a car that is undoubtedly also appreciated for its design which, think about it, has already achieved a lot of success. the eight-year-old beauty on her shoulders. Would you have ever said that? I honestly don't, but the Japanese designers were really smart when they thought about this restyling. Its lines are sporty but at the same time sober and clean; it is at the same time a characteristic and distinctive design but it doesn't have elements that are too impactful and that can get tiring in the long run.
I like everything about her, from the front with these small and sharp light clusters, which give it an almost “pissed off” look, up to the long and streamlined bonnet, which serves to contain the engine positioned longitudinally and almost completely behind the wheels for optimal weight distribution. In short, a small masterpiece of engineering but also of design, which manages to keep up with the times while maintaining; a very close connection with the past. It is an MX-5, and it is; impossible not to recognize it at first glance, which is; absolutely good because it is; however it remains an icon that must give great importance to fans of the brand and above all of the model itself.
The model tested by me is the same. the My2022 RF Sport, with retractable hardtopwhich adds yes; a few extra kilos; to the car but which guarantees a greater level of comfort in terms of acoustics and maintenance of the temperature in the passenger compartment. There are undoubtedly pros and cons, maniacs will be annoyed by those few extra kilos; to the point of opting for the soft top; I'm not like that; "Nazi" and in all sincerity; I will tell you; that once you place your butt on the RECARO seats of this set-up, you quickly forget certain details.
How you also forget about the effort you make to get in and out of the #39;interior. Is not serious; certainly the car most; comfortable from this point of view, & egrave; low, the seats are nice to contain and the space on board is not; a lot, but in the end you'll be willing to make these small compromises and sacrifice a little comfort. Which then, let's be clear, is not the case. that you are uncomfortable once seated. Space is not the limit. obviously that of an SUV and no one would have expected it, but once seated on board the driving position is perfect. just perfect. The seat moves back and forth, so the seat moves back and forth. like the steering wheel, and thus allow us; to find our optimal driving position in just a few seconds. We are face to face with the asphalt and the side panels of the seat always keep us firmly in our place, even when we pick up the pace and the road gets rougher. eventful.
The interiors are quite simple but not poorly finished for this, on the contrary, there is; a good combination of soft and rigid materials and in all respects it was; primarily concerned with practicality; and driving pleasure. We realize it from the moment we sit on board and rest our elbow on the armrest. At first glance, one wonders why the infotaiment controls are positioned so far back, but just reach out for the gear knob and we'll immediately have the answer. Who cares about the infotaiment, the important thing is; that the gearbox is in the perfect position; and how to disagree?
And it is precisely the infotaiment that is needed. perhaps the only element I would update inside the passenger compartment: the display is objectively small and also of quality; not excellent. Among other things, the frames surrounding the display are abundant and therefore it would be sufficient to replace the panel without having to change the whole structure. The good news is; instead that the system is compatible with Apple Carplay in mode; wireless and Android Auto, wired only.
Also worth mentioning is the fact that Mazda has inserted speakers in the headrest, useful for listening to our interlocutors on call when we have the roof down. Even if, honestly, the only noise you will hear is the sound. desire to hear once on board will be; just that of its 4 cylinders in line.
ENJOY ON THE STREET 
But let's get to the most important topic. interesting and that is; how it handles on the road. First of all, it must be said that the version I tested was the first version. the one equipped with an 2.0 naturally aspirated engine with 4 cylinders in line, 184 horsepower and 205 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm. It is the most powerful engine in the world. recent among those available, which made its debut aboard the MX-5 in 2019 and which brought a few more horsepower; but also a new limiter for engine revs which is; climbed from 6,800 to 7,500 rpm. Already; you got it right, this little beast arrives calmly up to over 7,000 rpm, and indeed, it is; right above the 4-5,000 rpm that it offers its best.
If I have to be 100% sincere, in fact, below 4,000 rpm I could tell you that it's the best speed. a little empty, but it is an adjective that must however be contextualized and related to the sensations above that threshold. Let's say that however it is; much better than dozens of other machines, but after a little pulling the neck you would always want to go to limiter. Also because it is above these "fateful" 4,000 rpm the delivery is something crazy, linear, always full, always pushing, a real pleasure. And the beautiful thing is; that, precisely because of these characteristics, there is no need to reach speed; crazy to have fun, indeed, 4 bends a bit are enough cheerful and immediately smile at you; the heart.
Yes, in short, two strong gears, a couple of decisive insertions and I challenge you you don't want one in your garage. In addition to the engine that I have just told you about, in fact, here there is; also a set-up and driving dynamics that border on perfection. The Japanese engineers and mechanics, with their renowned precision and fussiness, really put their hearts and souls into the development of this car, and they did so without excluding any aspect. Our version is; the Sport one, even more; beautiful and fun to drive because, with the setup already; excellent than the "normal" models, it adds a front Duomi bar and Blistein suspensions which are even more; precise in supporting the movements of the frame.
The setup is perfect. therefore certainly sporty, rigid but never excessive. Indeed, if I have to tell you all, I would have expected it even more than that. "uncomfortable" from this point of view. And instead here remains that thread of softness that helps us to better interpret every reaction of the car. In the curves at speed; more The way in which the set-up communicates load transfers to the driver is supported. simply perfect. The 50/50 weight balance and the self-locking differential then do the rest of the work,ensuring that cornering is always precise and able to perfectly accommodate any of our intentions.
A few moments behind the wheel are enough to perfectly understand the concept of “jinba ittai”, the famous connection between horse and rider that is so dear to those who conceived and designed the MX5. To describe it with just one adjective, I could tell you that it is; a "sincere" car, to the point that I could consider it the perfect solution for those approaching the world of sports cars for the first time, as well as as, at the same time, I could recommend it to those who are interested in it. already experienced but want a car that is not too demanding and that allows you to have fun in safety.
It's good for those who like to brush the curves with a slower pace. sustained than normal but also for those who want to feel the rear run away from time to time without risking too much. Coming out of a roundabout, in fact, the rear axle loses grip just enough before the traction control brings us back to the right path without unpleasant consequences. But if you have a little of course you can also disable the controls completely and have fun managing upload transfers.
And then there's the gearbox, immediately at hand, with a very short lever, precise engagements and accompanied by a clutch that simply disengages at the right point, giving you extremely rapid changes. A real pleasure and a cause for joy for all lovers of driving and engines.
CONSUME THE RIGHT 
All very cool right? But who knows? how much it consumes! But no, I'm sorry but you can't even use this as an excuse for not wanting one. In everyday use, in the classic home-work journey made up of state roads, the motorway and a little bit of the city, there is a lot of traffic. you can reach an average consumption of 17 km per litre. In my 20 days of use, the average is 50%. was 6.5 liters per 100 km, or about 15 km with one litre, which is an absolutely reasonable consumption for the type of car and for the fun it guarantees when we want to push a little more. more on the accelerator.
Then on the highway, at high speed. of code, we're about 14-15 km/l, which obviously drop well below 10 when we decide to take it to the limit. Overall, however, I would say that the more than 600km with a full tank that can be reached with a 45-litre tank are more than that. that honest for the type of machine we are dealing with.
PRICES AND CONSIDERATIONS 
In short, you understood it, I fell in love with it but there is a lot to do. it took very little and, as I said at the beginning, net of the sacrifices to be made in terms of space on board and comfort, this is the first choice. Truly the perfect two seater spider. And it is. also because of the price, think that the entry point, with the PrimeLine 1.5 petrol version with 132 bhp, is; of 29,900 euros. Sure you can; go up quite a bit, but our version that can; be considered top of the range, it is just over 40,000 euros.
In its favor there is; then a market that offers few alternatives, indeed, almost none. The other spiders with two seats and rear-wheel drive can really be counted on the fingers of one hand, but they are more; heavy, more bulky, and also cost much more. In short, if you don't have children or are looking for a little car to use at the weekend that puts experience and driving pleasure first, I would say that this is the one for you. the one that's right for you.
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