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2020 Mazda MX-5 RF review
The Mazda MX-5 2.0-litre now has more power and a raspier redline. But is this enough to stir the soul? We get behind the wheel to find out!
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Paul Maric
2020 Mazda MX-5 RF GT vs 2020 Mazda MX-5 RF Comparison
Mazda MX-5
Mazda MX-5
2020 Mazda MX-5
RF GT
vs
2020 Mazda MX-5
RF
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 Mazda MX-5 RF
Based on the Mazda MX-5 RF
Best suitable for...
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
45L
320 km
45L
320 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Paul Maric
Founder
Paul Maric drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- More power and more redline for the 2.0-litre
- Six-speed manual gearbox is bliss
- A car you can live with as a daily
Misses
- MZD-Connect feeling pretty dated
- Interior feels a bit cheap in parts
- Taller drivers will struggle to fit
Paul Maric
Founder
Paul Maric drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- More power and more redline for the 2.0-litre
- Six-speed manual gearbox is bliss
- A car you can live with as a daily
Misses
- MZD-Connect feeling pretty dated
- Interior feels a bit cheap in parts
- Taller drivers will struggle to fit
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
- Crystal Effect Paint (+$495)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$495)
- Crystal Effect Paint (+$495)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$495)
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 | 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW | 135kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7000 | 7000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 205Nm | 205Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 13 | |
