2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Full Review | Pure Driving Joy Unleashed!
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1. MX-5 Miata Sport
Engine: 2.0L SKYACTIV®-G DOHC 16-valve inline-four.
Power Output: 181 hp and 151 lb-ft of torque.
Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission standard, with the option for a 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters.
Features:
LED headlights and taillights.
Cloth-trimmed seats.
16-inch alloy wheels.
Air conditioning.
7-inch full color touchscreen display.
Black plastic door trim with cloth armrests.
Safety: Standard safety features including rearview camera, blind spot monitoring, and lane departure warning.
2. MX-5 Miata Club
Upgrades over Sport:
17-inch metallic black alloy wheels.
Bose audio system with nine speakers.
Sport-tuned suspension with Bilstein dampers (manual transmission only).
Limited-slip differential (manual transmission only).
Body enhancements such as a rear lip spoiler and front air dam.
Interior: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, heated seats, and leather-trimmed shift knob and handbrake.
Optional Package: Brembo/BBS/Recaro package available, which includes Brembo front brakes, BBS forged wheels, and heated Recaro sport seats.
3. MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
Upgrades over Club:
Leather-trimmed heated seats.
Automatic climate control.
Adaptive front-lighting system.
Navigation system.
Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink.
Exterior: Body-colored mirrors, automatic on/off headlights.
Wheels: Same 17-inch wheels as the Club but with a different finish.
Safety: Traffic sign recognition and an enhanced adaptive front-lighting system.
4. MX-5 Miata RF (Retractable Fastback)
Available in Club and Grand Touring Trims
Key Features:
Power retractable hardtop.
Similar level of equipment as their soft top counterparts but adds a unique fastback silhouette.
Interior and Safety: Same upscale features and safety technology as respective soft top versions.
Main Differences
Sport: Entry-level, focused on the pure driving experience without additional luxuries.
Club: Geared towards enthusiasts, with performance upgrades suitable for spirited driving and occasional track use.
Grand Touring: Offers more comfort and technology-focused features, catering to drivers looking for a mix of performance and luxury.
RF Models: Provide an alternative style with the same trim levels but with the added versatility of a retractable hardtop.
Each trim offers a slightly different focus, allowing buyers to choose based on their preference for performance, luxury, or a blend of both, with the added choice of an open-top experience or the elegance of a retractable fastback.
Performance
Engine: 2.0L SKYACTIV®-G DOHC 16-valve inline-four with Variable Valve Timing (VVT)
Power Output: 181 horsepower at 7000 rpm
Torque: 151 lb-ft at 4000 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual with a short-throw shifter
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
Redline: 7500 rpm
Suspension and Brakes
Front Suspension: Double wishbone with aluminum arms and monotube dampers
Rear Suspension: Multi-link with aluminum bearing support and monotube dampers
Brakes: Power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes; front ventilated
Differential: Asymmetric Limited-Slip Differential (available only with manual transmission)
Exterior
Roof: Power Retractable Fastback Hardtop
Wheels: 17-inch Metallic Black Alloy with Machined Finish
Tires: 205/45 R17 high-performance summer tires
Lights: Full LED headlights and taillights, auto on/off headlights
Interior
Seats: Heated leather-trimmed seats
Infotainment: 7-inch full-color touchscreen display with Mazda Connect, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, and navigation system
Audio: Bose® Audio System with 9 speakers, including driver and passenger headrest speakers
Climate Control: Automatic air conditioning
Safety and Security
Airbags: Dual front and side-impact airbags
Assistance Systems: Lane Departure Warning System, Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Smart City Brake Support
Other Features: Adaptive Front-lighting System, High Beam Control, Traffic Sign Recognition
Additional Features
Keyless Entry: Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry
Steering Wheel: Leather-wrapped with audio and cruise controls
Convertible Top: Easy one-touch operation for the retractable hardtop
Exterior Colors:
Jet Black Mica
Machine Gray Metallic
Soul Red Crystal Metallic
Snowflake White Pearl Mica
Deep Crystal Blue Mica
Polymetal Gray Metallic
Zircon Sand Metallic
Aero Gray - Available only on certain trims.
Interior Colors:
Black Cloth (Standard on Sport)
Black Leather (Available on Club and Grand Touring)
Tan Leather (Exclusive to Grand Touring)
Black Cloth with Red Stitching (Club)
Black Leather with Red Stitching (Grand Touring)
Gray Cloth (Optional in Sport)
Gray Leather (Optional in Grand Touring)
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