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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 2023 Kia Stinger Comparison
Mazda MX-5
Kia Stinger
2024 Mazda
MX-5
vs
2023 Kia
Stinger
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Fun
City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
45L
275 to 410 km
60L
528 to 612 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$36,090 - $56,140
$52,750 - $66,460
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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)
- Premium Paint (+$695)
Reviews
NA
Ready To Buy
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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 | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 97kW - 135kW | 182kW - 274kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7000 | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 152Nm - 205Nm | 353Nm - 510Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 - 4500 | 1300 - 1400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 10 | |
