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Editors' note: CNET's first drive review has been updated to include impressions of the manual transmission version of the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. " My 24-hour stint behind the wheel of the all-new fourth-generation roadster revealed that Mazda is less concerned with all-out performance and more focused on delivering a unique and engaging driving experience. Despite the roadster's weekend racing pedigree, Mazda approaches the new Miata as a road car first and builds its experience around delivering the sensation of speed. The softer setup lets the suspension absorb mid-corner bumps with grace and allows a bit of body roll when cornering. In most cars, roll also brings a reduction in grip as the car leans over, but the roadster's double-wishbone suspension prevents this downside by keeping the tires planted and maintaining consistent and predictable grip through the corner. The MX-5's body is even stiffer than before, which gives the suspension a good platform under which to work, which makes the movements of the suspension even more consistent and predictable. The roadster's suspension soaks up bumps, rather than skipping over them, which makes the car feel more planted under dynamic. Source: www.cnet.com
