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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 Alfa Romeo Giulia Comparison
Mazda MX-5
Alfa Romeo Giulia
2024 Mazda
MX-5
vs
2024 Alfa Romeo
Giulia
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
City driving
Fun
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
45L
275 to 410 km
58L
354 to 476 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$36,090 - $56,140
$69,950 - $288,000
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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)
NA
Reviews
NA
Ready To Buy
Gallery
Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1496 - 1998 | 1995 - 2894 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 2.9L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | BI TURBO V6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 97kW - 135kW | 206kW - 397kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7000 | 5250 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 152Nm - 205Nm | 400Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 - 4500 | 2250 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 9.3 - 10 | |
