Mazda’s bestselling MX5 lineup has a star, and that’s the Mazda Miata RF. This gorgeous two-passenger roadster features a power-folding solid roof that gives this car the look and class of a luxury-brand coupe. It isn’t all about looks though – keep reading to find out why this sweet ride might be everything you’re looking for in your next car!
Mazda’s Highly Rated Roadster
The Miata RF, with its 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine and rear-wheel drive, handles and accelerates beautifully. This is a very nimble vehicle that can zip around tight corners and brake on a dime. The shock absorption on this vehicle is also first-rate.
While the performance of an RF is certainly impressive, this car has also received rave reviews for its fabulous design elements both inside and out, which are sure to get you compliments everywhere you go!
Pricing on a 2021 Mazda Miata RF
The RF is available in two trims: Club ($34,040) and Grand Touring ($35,520). Both models come with rear-wheel-drive and are powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that can be paired to either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission.
Since it’s such a small price upgrade, many buyers find that it’s worth it to invest in a Grand Touring model. For only $1,500 more you’re getting leather upholstery, an in-dash navigation system, automatic climate control, and some bonus driver-assist features that can really come in handy.
Favorite Features
This is a car that (in our opinion) is even more fun to drive with a manual transmission. Buyers who opt for the stick shift will be getting some super deluxe features that you would typically only see on a luxury sports car at a much higher price point. We’re talking about limited slip deferential, a shock tower brace, engine sound enhancer, and sport-tuned suspension with Bilstein shock absorbers.
Competitive Safety Technology
Mazda has also kept the driver-assist features on this roadster in step with what you would find on one of its luxury competitors. Even the base trim comes with forward collision warning, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. An upgrade to the Grand Touring adds some nice-to-have driver aids such as automatic wipers and headlights, auto-dimming mirrors, and headlights that automatically swivel to light up the road when you’re taking sharp turns.
Real-World MPG
The RF is a particularly lightweight vehicle, which translates into excellent EPA ratings for a car in this class. The 2.0-liter engine has earned a rating of 26 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway. These numbers are slightly lower than those for a standard MX5, simply because the hard-top adds a bit of extra weight.
Interior Comfort
This is not a car that you buy for the legroom, but still, passengers will find that with their seats suitably adjusted there is plenty of space for an adult to stretch out. The ergonomic layout and well-contoured bucket seats earn the RF high marks for overall comfort when compared to other similarly sized vehicles in this class.
We have some stunning RFs waiting here for a test drive! Visit us today at Mazda City of Orange Park to see one of these incredible roadsters up close.
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