A Quick Review: The Mazda Mx-5 Rf Gt Black Roof Automatic

By Author: Adam Butler
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The new 2018 Mazda MX-5 RF GT Black Roof is now with us, and it adds refinement and security to the range. Those that have driven this variant have been impressed with its crisp steering, superb handling balance and the ingenious folding hardtop security measures. If you’ve been waiting to see what the next MX-5 has to offer and you’ve been holding out for the ultimate version, this may be the very best time to buy.

A Quick Overview

For those not in the know, the Mazda MX-5 RF variant is not a new car. Previous incarnations have been well received, but essentially it is a coupe with a Targa roof, and it’s bags of fun to drive. This latest model is a slight departure designed to up the refinement levels and offer additional security for the folding roof system. Despite these added features, the MX-5 is still at heart a fun loving roadster that is extremely entertaining to drive. However, now when the roof is up, the driver feels more secure, and this can only be a move in the right direction.

What Changes Have Been Made?

There are a few interesting details that need to be examined before getting ...
... into the new equipment. The suspension has been carefully tweaked to improve handling, and this also adds some extra sound dampening to the MX-5 RF. The engine has not changed, it is a 2.0L four cylinder naturally aspirated petrol power plant that generates 118kW of power at 6000 rpm and 200 Nm of torque at 4600 rpm. These are not supercar performance figures, but paired with the handling and light kerb weight they are more than sufficient to put a smile on the drivers face. This model also adds LED headlights and lane departure warnings to the standard MX-5 feature set.

How Does it Drive?

Very well, this is a lightweight sporty roadster and straight line 0-100km/hr timings are not its forte. Instead, you need to look at the connection to the road; the steering is fantastic and very informative. The suspension is perfectly poised to enhance the feeling of speed, and there is very little roll when cornering. Once you hit the accelerator hard, the 2.0L engine can easily climb high into the rev range, and the results are rewarding. The combined fuel consumption is 7.4L/100km, so this isn’t even a fuel glugging car to drive. If you’re looking for a coupe that is fun to drive, with an easy to operate and secure folding roof you cannot go wrong with the Mazda MX-5 RF GT variant.

If they are looking for a Mazda MX-5 for sale, Perth based petrolheads should get in touch with us here at Mandurah Mazda. We have a large selection of new, demo and pre-owned cars available for sale including the latest Mazda MX-5 models. We would like to invite you to book a no obligation test drive with us online, and you can try out the MX-5 driving thrill for yourself. If you need to finance your car purchase, you will discover that our rates are competitive and your repayments can be structured to suit your lifestyle. Our sales team is standing by to advise you on our latest hot deals, and they will be happy to answer any further questions that you may have.

If they are looking for a Mazda MX 5 for sale Perth based petrolheads should get in touch with us here at Mandurah Mazda.