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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
Porsche 911 vs Mazda MX-5 Comparison
Porsche 911
Mazda MX-5
2026 Porsche
911
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2025 Mazda
MX-5
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Based on the Porsche 911
Based on the Mazda MX-5 G20 RF GT BLK ROOF T/COTTA LTH
Best suitable for...
Fun
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
63L - 67L
592 to 1045 km
45L
306 to 324 km
Warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$294,100 - $659,400
$41,520 - $56,290
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CarExpert's Take
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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
Reviews
NA
Ready To Buy
Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2981 - 3996 | 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L, 3.7L, 3.6L, 3.0L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 283kW - 478kW | 135kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6500 - 8500 | 7000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm - 800Nm | 205Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1950 - 6300 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 91.2 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
