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
2022 Lexus RC vs 2025 Mazda MX-5 Comparison
Lexus RC
Mazda MX-5
2022 Lexus
RC
vs
2025 Mazda
MX-5
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Lexus RC
Based on the Mazda MX-5 G20 RF GT BLK ROOF T/COTTA LTH
Best suitable for...
Luxury
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
66L
482 to 739 km
45L
306 to 324 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
-
$41,210 - $57,220
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CarExpert's Take
NA
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
Reviews
NA
Ready To Buy
Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 4969 | 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 5.0L, 3.5L, 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 8, 6, 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 180kW - 351kW | 135kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 - 7100 | 7000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 530Nm | 205Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1650 - 4800 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 83 - 89.5 | 91.2 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
