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Retractable Fastback
The Mazda MX-5 RF arrived at the New York International Auto Show as Press Days are underway. The sports car now provides an open-top experience, as Mazda aims to attract a wider pool of drivers. Mazda created something quite different with the MX-5 RF, apparent in the fastback styling and body lines. The MX-5 RF’s rear roof and retractable back window deliver a true convertible feeling, unlike any Mazda we have seen prior.
The power roof opens and closes with a button and despite the design, still offers the same space as the soft-top. Also like the soft-top, the new version will be available in Europe with a choice of two engines: the SKYACTIV-G 1.5 and SKYACTIV-G 2.0, mated either to a six-speed SKYACTIV-MT or – exclusively for the MX-5 RF – a six-speed automatic.
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Paint the Town
The paint is one of the most critical ingredients of the Mazda MX-5 RF. Machine Grey is a premium color, applied to highlight Mazda’s KODO, or “Soul of Motion” exteriors. Machine Grey is to embody both strength and beauty by intensifying the contrast between light and shadow with a sleek, high-density finish; it lends the impression of being sculpted from steel.
To achieve this, Mazda progressed its Takuminuri painting technology originally created for Soul Red, the automaker’s first premium color. The goal wa...