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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
Mazda MX-5 vs Genesis G70 Comparison
Mazda MX-5
Genesis G70
2024 Mazda
MX-5
vs
2024 Genesis
G70
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
City driving
Fun
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
45L
275 to 410 km
60L
540 to 624 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$36,090 - $56,140
$63,000 - $86,914
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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
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Design still turns heads
- Strong equipment list for the spend
- Dynamically accomplished
Misses
- Small back seat, boot for the class
- Recent price rises have hurt value
- Feels a little... old
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)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1496 - 1998 | 1998 - 3342 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 3.3L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TWIN TURBO V6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 97kW - 135kW | 179kW - 274kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7000 | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 152Nm - 205Nm | 353Nm - 510Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 - 4500 | 1300 - 1450 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 10 | |
