Overview
The 2018 Mazda MX-5 RF GT is a rear-wheel drive two-door convertible that was released to the Australian market on 60th March 2018 classified as a K MY18. The Mazda MX-5 is regarded as a 2d convertible built in Japan with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $25,100.
The Mazda MX-5 is a rear-wheel drive 2 door with 2 seats, powered by a 2.0L INLINE 4 engine that has 118 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 200 Nm of torque (at 4600 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual. Mazda claims the MX-5 RF GT uses 6.9L/100km of Premium Unleaded Petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 162g of CO2. It has a 45L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 652km per full tank.
The Mazda MX-5 measures 1235mm (48.6 inches) in height, 3915mm (154.1 inches) in length, 1735mm (68.3 inches) in width with a 2310mm (90.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1080kg (2381.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The MX-5 RF GT comes standard with 205/45 R17 front tyres and 205/45 R17 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimitedkm warranty.
The 2018 Mazda MX-5 RF GT has a 150mm ground clearance It has a final gear ratio of 2.866.
The Mazda MX-5 has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Front Floor and the compliance plate is located on the Lower Pass Side Centre Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to JMOND2E7600123456.
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | GASOLINE DIRECT INJ |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1998 |
| Size (L) | 2.0L |
| Induction | INLINE 4 |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 118kW |
| Power RPM | 6000 |
| Torque | 200Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | 13 |
| Transmission | 6 SP MANUAL |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 2.866 |
| Suspension Front | - |
| Suspension Rear | - |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | REAR WHEEL DRIVE |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 6.9 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 9.4 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 5.5 |
| Tank Size (L) | 45 |
| Fuel Type | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL |
| e10 Compatible | unknown |
| CO2 Combined | 162 |
| CO2 Urban | 218 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 130 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 205/45 R17 |
| Tyre Rear | 205/45 R17 |
| Front Rim Size | 7x17 |
| Rear Rim Size | 7x17 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1235 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 3915 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1735 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 150 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2310 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 9.4 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1080 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | 0 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 0 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 0 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 0 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Lower Pass Side Centre Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | JAPAN |
| Number of Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Service Interval KMs | 10 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Front Floor |
| VIN Number | JMOND2E7600123456 |
| Warranty KMs | - |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 2018-07-31 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EURO 5 |