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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2020 MX-5 Miata RF, so we've included reviews for other years of the MX-5 Miata RF since its last redesign.
Ridiculously Fun and Radically Fine Mazda Miata RF
Michael Timmel, 01/01/2018
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I only been driving my Miata RF for a few weeks. Can't speak much for its long-term reliability or value. But I can tell you that I have never enjoyed driving as much!! This car does not have to be a “fun car to drive on weekends." It is luxurious enough and comfortable enough for me to use as my every day source of transportation. Absolute loving it. Zoom-Zoom.
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Fun ride
BRD, 07/23/2021
2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2019 RF GTS new in 2020. With Bilstein dampers and front tower brace included and added Apple CarPlay, it’s virtually the same as the 2020 and 2021 models. This is an outstanding second car. It is impractical as a hauler as there is no storage space. Interior storage space is non existent and the trunk is tiny. But that’s not why you buy a Miata. The driving experience is truly excellent and is the most fun I’ve ever had driving. The manual transmission is excellent, curvy roads are awesome and the power is just right. There are endless aftermarket upgrades. You’ll look for excuses to take this thing on the road. It’s been our escape hatch during the pandemic. We put the top down on cold days with the heated seats on. Tons of fun, economical and reliable. What more do you need?
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Mazda Miata MX-5 RF GT
LeesburgDriver, 04/18/2017
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I picked my Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring (Manual) two weeks ago and driven it about 3 days so far. Bright sunny days and one evening with the top down and it was quite comfortable temperature wise. The noise level does go up significantly on the highway at 65MPH+, to the point you no longer hear the radio. Still a gorgeous little car, a lot of fun to drive. I do plan to take it up to Shenandoah National Park and see how it handles those mountain roads. Issues: It is irksome to climb in and out of it and doors do swing wide out, so be careful in tight parking spots. The passenger storage bin between the seats is difficult to reach and no cup holders in the door. The seats could be a little better padded, I find the seats in my Tacoma more comfortable. Recommendation: For Mazda I would recommend making the car perhaps 2"+ inches wider and perhaps few inches longer and use the space for better driver/passenger comfort.
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GT is Meaningful Now
George N, 01/23/2020
updated 03/15/2024
2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
We traded our 2013 Miata on this 2019 Miata RF 5 years ago. It has not needed any repair of anything. We have only done routine maintenance. This car is a blast to hustle mountain roads (or freeway interchanges) and is comfortable enough to take a several hundred mile trip. The trunk holds a surprising amount of luggage. The closed retractable roof offers a weatherproof and reasonably quiet ride. You can hold a conversation but still not a quiet conversation. By the numbers, the increase in power seems slight, but in driving it is obvious. Accelerate in city traffic? Just squeeze the throttle. The 6 speeds are beautifully spaced. All the current technology is here from Apple Car Play to blind spot warning (helpful in a car low to the ground). To be sure, it’s still a low-slung sports car that requires some agility to get in and out. This car has all of the Miata charm plus a few new comforts. If you fit, you’re in for a fun, trouble-free experience.
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Room for one and some fun
Holly S, 12/23/2019
updated 07/13/2020
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
But not much else! I’m giving her a 5 Star but let’s call it a 4.5 because of a few quirky things. This is an amazing car. It’s the loaded model and for the price I don’t think it can be beat. This is a roadster supreme. It has power, a smooth auto trans, and the retractable roof is out of this world. I’ve owned others - Triumph, Fiat, but Mazda has perfected this species. Everything from automatic windshield wipers to blind spot alarms, this car is not your 60’s British Sportscar. Here’s the downers. My 6’ tall husband is too tall for all but short rides. If you’re much taller than 5’10”, find another car. Teency trunk has no spare tire. There’s a fix a flat kit, and room for 4-5 grocery bags. No glove box. There is a lockable, 1/2 cubic foot compartment between the seats, not easily accessible while driving. Another one, not lockable, is behind the passenger seat, only accessible with no one sitting in the passenger seat. Cup holder(s): Two, available, and they fit in front of the CD player between the seats. One can be relocated to a more driver-friendly position but it reduces passenger leg room. The command center knob takes some getting used to. Touch screen is inoperable while the car is moving. MPG about 25. Aside from the convince quirks, this car is at least 30% less than a 2019 but it’s not 30% less car. Looking forward to fun for many years to come. Now that I’ve had the car 6 months, I’m still in love. Put new tires on and it sticks to the road better. Getting used to the sun visors that don’t move, and also found steering wheel controls that make using the Master Knob the back up tool, not the primary. MPG is closer to 30 than 25. This sexy little roadster has more functions than I know what to do with, but it is small, barely a couples car, not a family car or hauler at all. Despite smallness, it’s worth it for the leather seats, Bose stereo speakers in the headrest, the handling, the feel of the road. My favorite car of the 10+ I’ve owned.
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