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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
Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Mazda MX-5 Comparison
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Mazda MX-5
2024 Ford
Mustang Mach-E
vs
2024 Mazda
MX-5
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Fun
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
61L
573 to 946 km
45L
275 to 410 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$64,990 - $103,002
$36,090 - $56,140
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CarExpert's Take
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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
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Prestige Paint (+$700)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$495)
Colours Available
- Star White
- Space White
- Vapour Blue
- Grabber Blue Metallic
- Rapid Red
- Carbonised Grey
- Shadow Black
A $700 prestige paint charge applies for all colours except Shadow Black.
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Ready To Buy
Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC, MULTI POINT F/INJ | GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2300 - 5038 | 1496 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0, 5.0L, 2.3L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, V8, INLINE 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 198kW - 349kW | 97kW - 135kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 7250 | 7000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 430Nm - 556Nm | 152Nm - 205Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 - 4850 | 4000 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11 | 13 | |
