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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 Jaguar XF Comparison
Mazda MX-5
Jaguar XF
2024 Mazda
MX-5
vs
2024 Jaguar
XF
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
City driving
Fun
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
45L
275 to 410 km
74L
548 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$36,090 - $56,140
$114,470
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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)
- Climate Control - 4 Zone (+$1,340)
- Activity Key (+$910)
- Additional Power Sockets (+$210)
- Air Quality Sensor (+$220)
- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$390)
Colours Available
The XF is available in Solid White paint, or in the following metallic finishes:
- Santorini Black
- Firenze Red
- Bluefire Blue
- Eiger Grey
- Portofino Blue
- British Racing Green
- Hakuba Silver
- Ostuni Pearl White
The following metallic finishes cost an extra $165:
- Carpathian Grey
- Silicon Silver
Reviews
NA
Ready To Buy
Gallery
Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1496 - 1998 | 1997 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 97kW - 135kW | 221kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7000 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 152Nm - 205Nm | 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 - 4500 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 9.5 | |
