Sep 25, 2018

Further honing the thrill of each drive, the Mazda MX-5 RF features a hardtop that opens and closes in just 13 seconds with a simple press of a switch. New for 2019, the SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter engine receives a power increase of 26 horsepower and 3 lb-ft of torque, while increasing the redline from 6,800 rpm to 7,500 rpm compared to last year’s model. Seen as the more sophisticated take on the MX-5 soft top, MX-5 RF includes a 4.6-inch, full-color TFT display, which now adopts the available Traffic Sign Recognition. Additional features include a tilt and telescoping steering column, Smart City Brake Support, standard rearview camera and two new package options.

Quick Specs:
-2.0-liter four-cylinder SKYACTIV-G engine
-181 horsepower at 7,000 rpm
-151 lb-ft torque at 4,000 rpm
SKYACTIV-MT six-speed manual transmission or
six-speed automatic transmission
-2,453 lbs. weight (2,499 lbs. with six-speed automatic transmission)

Difference versus Soft Top:
-Power folding hardtop that can open or close in
just 13 seconds
-Roof open/close power switch
-4.6-inch, full-color TFT display
-Club and Grand Touring trim levels only

What’s New for 2019:
-Standard tilt/telescoping steering column
-Standard rearview camera
-Metallic Black wheels*
-Newly available Smart City Brake**
-New Traffic Sign Recognition**

New Packages:
-New Club i-ACTIVSENSE Package includes Smart City Brake
Support and Lane-Departure Warning*
-New GT-S Package includes a limited-slip rear differential,
Bilstein dampers, shock tower brace and a black roof
(6MT only)**

Performance Highlights:
-Sport-tuned exhaust system
-Sport-tuned suspension with Bilstein dampers on
manual transmission models*
-Limited-slip differential on manual transmission models*
-Shock tower brace on manual transmission models*

Technology Highlights:
-Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry
-BOSE® 9-speaker audio system with headrest speakers
-Bluetooth hand-free phone and audio streaming
-Adaptive Front-lighting System**

*MX-5 RF Club
** MX-5 RF Grand Touring
2MSRP does not include $895 for destination and delivery ($940 in Alaska) or additional taxes or fees. Dealers set actual sale prices.