Mazda MX-5 RF 2017 review | snapshot
11 February 2017
by 
, CarsGuide
- Price From $38,550
- ANCAP
- Seats2
- Fuel cons.7.0L/100km (combined)
What we like
- Still a fantastic handler despite the extra weight of the roof
- Looks so much better in the flesh
- Still scrapes in under $40k
What we don't
- Base grade misses out on leather
- Reversing camera still optional
- No AEB available
Key features
- 5 Star Safety
- Performance
- Sunroof
The entry version of the new MX-5 RF lists at $38,550, or $5340 under the GT version that sits above it. It also commands a $3710 premium over the equivalent 2.0-litre soft top MX-5.
Aside from the electric folding hardtop that will raise or lower in 13 seconds, standard features include cloth trim, seven-inch MZD Connect multimedia screen with sat nav and embedded apps (but no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto), blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and 17-inch alloy wheels.
Like all RF’s, the base model gets the 118kW/200Nm 2.0-litre petrol engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission, with the option of a six-speed torque converter auto for an extra $2000.
Specifications
- PriceFrom $38,550
- Fuel consumption7.0L/100km (combined)
- Safety5-star ANCAP
- Seats2
- Warranty3yr/unlimited km
- Service Interval12m/10,000km
- Engine2.0 4-cyl 95RON petrol, 118kW/200Nm
- Transmission6sp manual
- Sparenil
- Dimensions3915mm (L), 1735mm (W), 1245mm (H)
Mazda MX-5 RF 2017 review | snapshot
What we like
- Still a fantastic handler despite the extra weight of the roof
- Looks so much better in the flesh
- Still scrapes in under $40k
What we don't
- Base grade misses out on leather
- Reversing camera still optional
- No AEB available
Key Features
- 5 Star Safety
- Performance
- Sunroof
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