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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 Lotus Emira Comparison
Mazda MX-5
Lotus Emira
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2024 Mazda
MX-5
vs
2024 Lotus
Emira
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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 Lotus Emira
Best suitable for...
Fun
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L
275 to 410 km
52L
588 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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3 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$36,090 - $56,140
$199,990 - $213,990
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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)
- Alcantara Steering Wheel with Coloured Marker (+$999)
- Extended Black Styling Package (+$2,999)
- Home Link (+$499)
- Leather Steering Wheel with Coloured Marker (+$999)
- Scorpion Tracker (+$1,199)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1496 - 1998 | 1991 - 3456 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 2.0L, 3.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | INLINE 4, V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 97kW - 135kW | 268kW - 298kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7000 | 6800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 152Nm - 205Nm | 430Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 - 4500 | 3000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 9 - 10.8 | |
