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
Mazda MX-5 vs Porsche 718 Comparison
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Based on the Mazda MX-5 G20 RF
Based on the Porsche 718 CAYMAN STYLE EDITION
Best suitable for...
City driving
Fun
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
45L
275 to 410 km
64L
448 to 826 km
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$36,090 - $56,140
$132,500 - $335,300
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
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
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- The benchmark entry-level sports car
- Turns more heads than a base 911
- Next-gen is electric, so it's a collectable
Misses
- Exhaust note is still uninspiring at 5000rpm
- Storage space in the cabin is tight
- Infotainment hardware is almost a decade old
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
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$495)
- Climate Control Panel - Leather (+$1,120)
- Carbon Floor Mats - Leather Edging (+$1,370)
- Coloured Instrument Dials (+$920)
- Carbon Onboard Folder (+$1,500)
- Coloured Seat Belts (+$520)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1496 - 1998 | 1988 - 3996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 2.5L, 2.0L, 4.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, FLAT 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 97kW - 135kW | 220kW - 368kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7000 | 6500 - 8400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 152Nm - 205Nm | 380Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 - 4500 | 2100 - 6750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 9.5 - 13 | |
