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 Nissan Nissan Z Comparison
Mazda MX-5
Nissan Nissan Z
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2025 Mazda
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2025 Nissan
Nissan Z
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Very Good
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Based on the Mazda MX-5 G20 RF GT BLK ROOF T/COTTA LTH
Based on the Nissan Nissan Z NISMO
Best suitable for...
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
45L
306 to 324 km
62L
608 to 670 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$41,210 - $57,220
$75,800 - $94,360
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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
- She's a looker
- Tangible upgrades over standard Z
- Old-school character has appeal
Misses
- $100,000 on the road
- Still remnants of 370Z DNA
- Not as fast or as polished as a Supra
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Specs
| Type | ||
| PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 | 2997 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW | 298kW - 309kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7000 | 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 205Nm | 475Nm - 520Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 1600 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 91.2 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
