Very Good
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 BMW M5 Comparison
Mazda MX-5
BMW M5
2025 Mazda
MX-5
vs
2025 BMW
M5
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Fun
City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
45L
306 to 324 km
60L
120 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$41,520 - $56,290
$259,900 - $263,900
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
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
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 | 4395 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 4.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW | 535kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7000 | 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 205Nm | 1000Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 91.2 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
