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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
2024 Mazda MX-5 vs 2024 BMW M5 Comparison
Mazda MX-5
BMW M5
2024 Mazda
MX-5
vs
2024 BMW
M5
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Fun
City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
45L
275 to 410 km
60L - 68L
618 to 714 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$36,090 - $56,140
$259,900 - $274,900
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fast and furious
- PHEV tech adds new dimension
- Masks added weight impressively well
Misses
- Still a big ol' thang
- Could do with more feel and noise
- Need to wait longer for the M5 Touring
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)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1496 - 1998 | 4395 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 4.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| INLINE 4 | BI TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 97kW - 135kW | 460kW - 535kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 152Nm - 205Nm | 750Nm - 1000Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 - 4500 | 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 10 - 10.5 | |
