7.7
2023 Mazda MX-5 RF review
The MX-5 RF offers the superb dynamics we've long come to expect of Mazda's iconic sports car, but we'd personally prefer the soft-top.
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William Stopford
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Based on the Lamborghini Huracan
Based on the Mazda MX-5 G20 RF
Best suitable for...
Fun
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
80L
1096 to 1120 km
45L
275 to 410 km
Warranty
3 year
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MSRP
$384,187 - $422,606
$36,090 - $56,140
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William Stopford
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William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Superb handling
- Excellent transmission and steering
- Simplicity
Misses
- RF loses the classic open-top feel of the Roadster
- Dated infotainment
- Lack of cabin storage
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
- Matte Paint (+$30,030)
- Metallic Paint Special (+$25,470)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$495)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, GASOLINE DIR & MPFI | GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 5204 | 1496 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 5.2L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| V10 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 40 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 470kW | 97kW - 135kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 8000 | 7000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 600Nm | 152Nm - 205Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 6500 | 4000 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.7 | 13 | |
