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2026 ND3 Mazda MX-5 Miata - POV Quick Track Driving Impressions (Road America)

2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0-liter SKYACTIV-G four-cylinder engine 181 horsepower 151 lb-ft of torque 6-speed manual transmission Rear-wheel drive Limited-slip differential Bilstein shock absorbers Sport-tuned suspension Front shock tower brace 17-inch alloy wheels 205/45R17 high-performance tires Black cloth convertible soft top Deep Crystal Blue Mica exterior Tan Nappa leather interior Heated seats Bose 9-speaker audio system Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto 8.8-inch touchscreen Navigation system Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert Adaptive front lighting and automatic high beams EPA-rated 29 MPG combined: 26 city / 34 highway MSRP: $37,265 including destination #mazda #mx5 #ndmiata @mamaonline5719 Vehicle was provided by the manufacturer for testing and review. 00:00 - Introduction to the ND3 Miata at Road America 00:20 - Initial Track Impressions & Comparisons 00:41 - New Differential & Steering Feel 01:04 - Power Delivery & Rev Limiter 01:11 - Handling Body Roll & Stability Control 01:48 - Driving Dynamics vs. Previous ND Models 03:04 - Braking Performance on Track 03:29 - Final Verdict & Stock Performance Thoughts 04:21 - Interior Highlights & Features Enjoy these videos and want to support the channel? Consider becoming a channel member - You'll get early access to new videos before they go live and priority reply to comments, among other features. It's only $3/month, and you can cancel anytime: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD4NnnbISbr4dvmmzQxC2bA/join The audio in this video was recorded with in-ear binaural microphones, headphones are recommended! TheTopher on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetopher2/ Equipment: (affiliate links): -DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro https://amzn.to/4jTN0J3 -Lens filters: https://amzn.to/4k0UsC9 -Binaural Audio - Roland CS-10EM Microphones http://amzn.to/2qKRbwA -Connected to & powered by the Zoom H2n recorder http://amzn.to/2pQqVkq -Don't forget the Hat Clip mount for that perfect POV angle: https://amzn.to/2GW7nmd -The best place to get tires: https://bit.ly/2JyRg3j Got a traffic ticket? Use Off The Record. Sign up with the code "TheTopher" for 10% off your first ticket whether you need it now or later: https://fight.offtherecord.com/TheTopher Sound system test track playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3D9bowGCF83T0BdpSfBc4t?si=qsUp8Hg1Q7yjypcDE4YihA