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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 Maserati Ghibli Comparison
Mazda MX-5
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Maserati Ghibli
2024 Mazda
MX-5
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2024 Maserati
Ghibli
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Fun
City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
45L
275 to 410 km
80L
648 to 1040 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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3 year
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MSRP
$36,090 - $56,140
$139,990 - $265,000
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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
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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)
- Alarm System/Remote Anti Theft (+$1,212)
- Acoustic Laminated Rear Door Glass (+$2,214)
- Heated Rear Seats (+$1,049)
- Mica Paint (+$2,663)
- Metallescent Paint (+$2,663)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | S/C & T/C MPFI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1496 - 1998 | 1995 - 3799 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 2.0L, 3.8L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | S/C & T/C 4CYL, S/C & T/C V8, S/C & T/C V6, TWIN TURBO V8, TWIN TURBO V6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 97kW - 135kW | 243kW - 580kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7000 | 5500 - 6750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 152Nm - 205Nm | 450Nm - 730Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 - 4500 | 1750 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 9.44 - 9.7 | |
