2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Review: Fabulous & Fun
97Stellar 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand TouringOverall ImpressionStill hard to beat after all these years.
RF doesn't sacrifice the fun-to-drive character.ProsPrice PointRide & HandlingConsLimited Cargo SpaceHeavier Than The Soft TopThe Mazda Miata has been around for 30 years and the new MX-5 stays true to what made the drop-top so popular among enthusiasts. What?s better than dropping the top and going for a spin on the weekend" For around $35,000 you can have a dynamic sports car that?s second to none. We recently drove the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring with the Power Retractable Hard Top. And it didn’t disappoint.Â
Our tester came with a sweet six-speed manual, proving the MX-5 is still a driver’s car. Let’s just say we enjoyed the manual gearbox to the fullest! What?s New For 2019
The 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata gets an updated engine with more power and a higher redline. The steering wheel now telescopes to better accommodate all drivers. Mazda also added new safety features, including Smart City Support and Traffic Sign Recognition.
Features & Options: Nice But Not Necessary
The 2019 Mazda MX-5 RF Grand Touring ($33,335) is equipped with adaptive headlights, heated leather seats, a cloth-lined top, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, automatic climate control, and automatic wipers. Mazda even threw in a navigation system. These features are certinately nice to have but strike us as contradictory to the Miata’s elemental natur...
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