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2024 Mazda MX-5 RF GT review
The Mazda MX-5 is the best selling roadster of all time, but it doesn't need a soft top or a manual transmission to make sense.
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Josh Nevett
2024 BMW Z4 vs 2023 Mazda MX-5 Comparison
BMW Z4
Mazda MX-5
2024 BMW
Z4
vs
2023 Mazda
MX-5
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the sports category, between scores of 7 and 9.
9.0
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8.0
7.0
Based on the BMW Z4
Based on the Mazda MX-5 G20 RF GT BLK ROOF T/COTTA LTH
Best suitable for...
Fun
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
52L
338 to 390 km
45L
311 to 410 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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CarExpert's Take
NA
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fun to drive anywhere, anytime
- RF brings coupe looks, flexibility
- Compliant ride
Misses
- Tan interior exclusive for auto
- Limited passenger legroom
- Steering lacks feedback
Reviews
NA
Ready To Buy
Gallery
NA
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2998 | 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.0L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO 6 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW - 285kW | 135kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 5000 | 7000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm - 500Nm | 205Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1450 - 1600 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.2 - 11 | 13 | |
