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Mazda MX-5 RF 2019 review: snapshot
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What we like
- Huge fun to drive
- Roof feels solid in bad weather
- Steering feel
What we don't
- Extra weight
- Can't raise roof on the run
- Missing a few goodies at this price point
What we like
- Huge fun to drive
- Roof feels solid in bad weather
- Steering feel
What we don't
- Extra weight
- Can't raise roof on the run
- Missing a few goodies at this price point
If you really must have a hard roof, with the attendant increase in weight (and lifting of the centre of gravity), then you'll be very happy with the RF, as it's a solid feeling lid that opens and shuts with minimal fuss (although you have to be doing less than 10km/h - ie basically stopped - to use it).
Remarkably, at this entry level, the price comes in under $40K, just at $39,400. And you do get the properly fizzing new version of the 2.0-litre engine (RF is not available with the 1.5), making 135kW/205Nm, pushed to the rear wheels through either a fantastic six-speed manual gearbox or a six-speed auto that's nowhere near as much fun.
Standard kit for the base car includes a new reversing camera, 16-inch alloy wheels, now black metallic for extra visual menace, LED headlamps, power mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, climate-control air, black cloth seats, a 7-inch touch screen with 'MZD Connect', an audio system with six speakers and DAB+ (but no CD player), Bluetooth streaming, internet radio integration, satellite navigation, 'Smart City Brake Support', or AEB, 'Traffic Sign Recognition', and blind-spot monitoring.
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The new car also gets a telescopically adjustable steering wheel, which makes the perfect driving position even more perfect.
Pricing guides
$37,070
Based on third party pricing data
Lowest Price
$24,860
Highest Price
$49,280
Range and Specs
| Vehicle | Specs | Price* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roadster | 1.5L, PULP, 6 SP AUTO | $26,290 – 32,450 | 2019 Mazda MX-5 2019 Roadster Pricing and Specs |
| RF | 2.0L, PULP, 6 SP AUTO | $30,910 – 37,180 | 2019 Mazda MX-5 2019 RF Pricing and Specs |
| RF GT (black Roof) (5YR) | 2.0L, PULP, 6 SP MAN | $40,150 – 47,190 | 2019 Mazda MX-5 2019 RF GT (black Roof) (5YR) Pricing and Specs |
| RF GT | 2.0L, PULP, 6 SP MAN | $34,650 – 41,250 | 2019 Mazda MX-5 2019 RF GT Pricing and Specs |
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Pricing Guide
$29,370
Lowest price, based on third party pricing data
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