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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 Mazda MX-5 vs 2022 Toyota 86 Comparison
Mazda MX-5
Toyota 86
2024 Mazda
MX-5
vs
2022 Toyota
86
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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
NA
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Based on the Mazda MX-5 G20 RF GT BLK ROOF T/COTTA LTH
Based on the Toyota 86
Best suitable for...
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
45L
311 to 410 km
50L
355 to 420 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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warranty
5 year
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warranty
MSRP
$41,520 - $56,140
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CarExpert's Take
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
NA
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
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$495)
- Crystal Pearl Paint (+$575)
- Gloss Paint (+$575)
- Metallic Paint (+$575)
- Performance Pack (+$2,900)
Reviews
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Ready To Buy
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Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 | 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW | 152kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7000 | 7000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 205Nm | 212Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 6400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 12.5 | |
