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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 Maserati Ghibli Comparison
Mazda MX-5
Maserati Ghibli
2025 Mazda
MX-5
vs
2025 Maserati
Ghibli
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Fun
City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
45L
306 to 324 km
80L
600 to 984 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$41,210 - $57,220
$159,500 - $282,900
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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 PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR & TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 | 1998 - 3799 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 3.8L, 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 8, 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW | 243kW - 433kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7000 | 5000 - 6750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 205Nm | 450Nm - 730Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 1750 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 91.2 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
