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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 Genesis GV80 Comparison
Mazda MX-5
Genesis GV80
2024 Mazda
MX-5
vs
2024 Genesis
GV80
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
City driving
Fun
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
45L
275 to 410 km
80L
704 to 952 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$36,090 - $56,140
$90,476 - $139,414
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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
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Gorgeous styling inside and out
- Best-in-class interior quality, finish
- Super luxury with a bit of fun thrown in
Misses
- Incessant active safety warnings
- No wireless Apple CarPlay... yet
- Feels its weight
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
Colours Available
Matte paint is a $2000 option.
The following gloss finishes are available:
- Uyuni White
- Savile Silver
- Himalayan Grey
- Vik Black
- Cardiff Green
- Adriatic Blue
- Barossa Burgundy
The matte finishes comprise:
- Matterhorn White
- Melbourne Grey
- Brunswick Green
There are five interior colourways available, each with a choice of open pore wood trims:
- Obsidian Black, with Black Ash or Metallic Ash
- Vanilla Beige, with Black Ash or Metallic Ash
- Urban Brown, with Olive Ash or Birch
- Dune Beige, with Black Ash or Olive Ash
- Smoky Green, with Black Ash or Olive Ash
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Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | DUAL DIRECT MPFI, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1496 - 1998 | 2497 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 3.5L, 2.5L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TWIN TURBO V6, TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 97kW - 135kW | 204kW - 279kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7000 | 3800 - 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 152Nm - 205Nm | 422Nm - 588Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 - 4500 | 1300 - 1650 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 10.5 - 16 | |
