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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
Toyota GR86 vs Mazda MX-5 Comparison
Toyota GR86
Mazda MX-5
2025 Toyota
GR86
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2025 Mazda
MX-5
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the sports category, between scores of 7 and 9.
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8.0
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Based on the Toyota GR86
Based on the Mazda MX-5 G20 RF GT BLK ROOF T/COTTA LTH
Best suitable for...
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
50L
435 to 475 km
45L
306 to 324 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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warranty
MSRP
$43,940 - $49,600
$41,210 - $57,220
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CarExpert's Take
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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
Colours Available
- Storm Black
- White Liquid
- Magnetic Grey
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Apollo Blue
- Rapid Blue
- Spark Red
Reviews
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Ready To Buy
Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2387 | 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.4L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 174kW | 135kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7000 | 7000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm | 205Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3700 - 6400 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 91.2 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
