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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 Maserati GranCabrio vs 2023 Mazda MX-5 Comparison
Maserati GranCabrio
Mazda MX-5
2024 Maserati
GranCabrio
vs
2023 Mazda
MX-5
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the sports category, between scores of 7 and 9.
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8.0
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Based on the Maserati GranCabrio
Based on the Mazda MX-5 G20 RF GT BLK ROOF T/COTTA LTH
Best suitable for...
Fun
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
70L
742 km
45L
311 to 410 km
Warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$475,000
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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
- 20 inch Sport Wheels (+$1,750)
- Gloss Black Alloy Wheels 20 inch (+$9,500)
- Head Up Display (+$6,050)
- Painted Brake Calipers (+$1,250)
- Painted Brake Calipers - Premium (+$7,500)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$495)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2992 | 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 6 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 405kW | 135kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6500 | 7000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 650Nm | 205Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.1 | 13 | |
