It’s more than a hardtop or a convertible — the cutting-edge 2020 Mazda Miata MX-5 RF brings you the best of both worlds. This retractable fastback boasts stylish design, sporty interior styling, and an updated engine for an even more dynamic driving experience.
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What’s new
The 2019 Mazda Miata MX-5 RF has remained largely unchanged from its predecessor. Notably, the retractable fastback received an updated engine, which we’ll cover in greater detail below.
Exterior
It’s hard to improve on perfection — that’s why the Mazda Miata MX-5 RF hasn’t changed much about its styling since its debut in 2017. As for its stylish design, this fastback boasts a roof that seamlessly retracts in 13 seconds. Whether you choose to keep the top up or down, you’ll be cruising in a car with a sleek roofline and sweeping curves that celebrate the model’s racing heritage.
Exterior photos
Interior
Inside, this two-seater comes standard with heated black cloth-trimmed seats with eye-catching red accent stitching, as well as a three-spoke leather steering wheel, a leather-trimmed shift knob, and a leather-trimmed parking brake. You can also opt for automatic air conditioning, a glare-reducing auto-dimming rear view mirror, and heated leather-trimmed seats.
Interior photos
Powertrain and efficiency
The Mazda Miata MX-5 RF now boasts a freshly update SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter engine. It’s been fine-tuned with lighter pistons and connecting rods, an increase in valve spring rates, a larger throttle body opening and a freer-flowing exhaust system, all designed to elevate the car’s performance. This lightweight sports car delivers 181 horsepower and revs to a maximum of 7,500 rpm. Get the driving experience you desire by choosing between its six-speed manual transmission and a automatic with paddle shifters. When equipped with a manual transmission, Mazda Miata MX-5 RF earns 34 mpg highway, while its automatic counterpart earns 35 mpg highway.
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Safety
While the 2019 Mazda Miata MX-5 RF is a sporty roadster, it also boasts some helpful safety features and technologies. Every model comes standard with a rearview camera, Blind Spot Monitoring, and Rear Alert, as well as a suite of advanced airbags.
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