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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 Hyundai Veloster Comparison
Mazda MX-5
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Hyundai Veloster
2024 Mazda
MX-5
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2022 Hyundai
Veloster
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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
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Based on the Mazda MX-5 G20 RF GT BLK ROOF T/COTTA LTH
Based on the Hyundai Veloster
Best suitable for...
Fun
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L
275 to 410 km
50L
345 to 365 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$36,090 - $56,140
$29,780 - $43,410
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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)
- Mica Paint (+$595)
- Metallic Paint (+$595)
Reviews
NA
Ready To Buy
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Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1496 - 1998 | 1591 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 97kW - 135kW | 110kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7000 | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 152Nm - 205Nm | 180Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 - 4500 | 1500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 10 - 12.5 | |
