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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 G80 Comparison
Mazda MX-5
Genesis G80
2025 Mazda
MX-5
vs
2025 Genesis
G80
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
City driving
Fun
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
45L
306 to 324 km
65L - 73L
585 to 803 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$41,210 - $57,220
$104,000 - $145,058
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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
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Reviews
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Ready To Buy
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Specs
| Type | ||
| PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 | 2497 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 3.5L, 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW | 224kW - 279kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7000 | 5800 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 205Nm | 422Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 1300 - 1650 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 91.2 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
