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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 Subaru BRZ Comparison
Mazda MX-5
Subaru BRZ
2025 Mazda
MX-5
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2025 Subaru
BRZ
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the sports category, between scores of 7 and 9.
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Based on the Mazda MX-5 G20 RF GT BLK ROOF T/COTTA LTH
Based on the Subaru BRZ tS
Best suitable for...
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
45L
306 to 324 km
50L
440 to 475 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$41,210 - $57,220
$43,790 - $50,190
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Meaningful mechanical upgrades
- Still a usable daily driver
- Manual finally gets active safety
Misses
- Loses the spare wheel
- Extra focus doesn't come cheap
- You don't get more power to exploit the chassis
Colours Available
All models are available in the following finishes:
- Crystal White Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Ignition Red
- WR Blue Pearl
- Sapphire Blue Pearl
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica
All finishes are no-cost options.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 | 2387 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW | 174kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7000 | 7000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 205Nm | 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 3700 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 91.2 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
