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Mazda MX-5 RF in-depth review - Carbuyer 

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The Mazda MX-5 RF is the hardtop version of the standard MX-5. But unlike the old MX-5 Roadster Coupe, the RF is more of a targa - with a folding roof panel that preserves the coupe profile when folded. It's no more practical than the standard MX-5, although it is quieter on the move. Power comes from a choice of 1.5 and 2.0-litre engines, with a choice of manual or automatic gearboxes.
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@carbuyer
@carbuyer 7 лет назад
Visit Carbuyer for the full review, pictures, prices and specs: carbyr.uk/2m2Rb9h
@wakiwest
@wakiwest 7 лет назад
Shit, accidentally clicked on this thinking it was carwow
@stephendahdouh1267
@stephendahdouh1267 7 лет назад
wakiwest same hahaahahahaha
@davidthompson4346
@davidthompson4346 7 лет назад
wakiwest hahaha same here, until I saw the lispy queen that is.
@wakiwest
@wakiwest 7 лет назад
David Thompson lispy queen lmao 😂
@joelrogers3098
@joelrogers3098 7 лет назад
wakiwest na man dont dis they good
@anharmiah7409
@anharmiah7409 7 лет назад
wakiwest did exactly that myself
@Riconeeeeeeect
@Riconeeeeeeect 7 лет назад
This guy is a great presenter, I also missed Mat when he left but James made it its own. And hey, we now got 2 guys to look forward too!!!
@themancuniancandidate2744
@themancuniancandidate2744 4 месяца назад
He reminds me of Quentin Willson in his delivery to camera
@TekNeez
@TekNeez 7 лет назад
This RF is brilliant, for sure. It blew everyone away when it was unveiled
@paulcfyeung
@paulcfyeung 7 лет назад
Great review and really well filmed. You guys have definitely picked up your game in the last couple of months. Thoroughly enjoyable watch!
@Edumt91
@Edumt91 7 лет назад
You can't really say the suitcase fits if you can't properly close the boot.
@peter5500
@peter5500 7 лет назад
Eduardo de Montenegro that's what I thought #fail ...
@Mossboy16
@Mossboy16 7 лет назад
Eduardo de Montenegro well he did close the boot properly- the lid had a cave to allow it
@mariusvanc
@mariusvanc 7 лет назад
You have to keep watching, where he does close it properly 5 seconds later.
@davidclark2932
@davidclark2932 7 лет назад
Marius, did you fall asleep and dream him closing the boot? It does not happen.
@williambutton5351
@williambutton5351 7 лет назад
David Clark I think I saw him do it
@pydoeswhatever
@pydoeswhatever 7 лет назад
That rear view shot. Looks perfect.
@presterjohn71
@presterjohn71 6 лет назад
My days of being interested in flash cars are sadly over now since I hit 50 but having seen a couple of these in the flesh now I just had to check out some reviews. This car would have been my dream machine back in my 20's It reminds me of the Marcos Mantula. The RF is the first car to turn my head for donkeys years.
@richardbryant3169
@richardbryant3169 5 лет назад
Jesus your life's not over at 50 lol
@hmm2928
@hmm2928 7 лет назад
i love this guys and rebecca and matts reviews :)
@conraddsa8613
@conraddsa8613 4 года назад
I just love the design. It looks so beautiful
@BobMartinsback
@BobMartinsback 7 лет назад
Nailed it Mazda, quite simply drop dead gorgeous. For looks like that, the price is a steal.
@club1fan552
@club1fan552 7 лет назад
Reminds me of an early model RX7 without the rubbish low end torque, poor reliability or high fuel consumption. Very good review mate. Keep them coming!
@filipstevens6263
@filipstevens6263 7 лет назад
awesome review; just bought the rf 2.0
@TheVarskvlavtbichuna
@TheVarskvlavtbichuna 7 лет назад
This guy puts effort and has own style
@HumanResearch
@HumanResearch 6 лет назад
Thanks for this. Well delivered and informative. The only negative being the shutting of the boot, especially as the commentator ear marked how the suitcase could be negotiated into a tiny space. But thats me being pedantic.
@fredochieng4182
@fredochieng4182 7 лет назад
Great review, I am sold to RF 2 litre manual
@shadymike88
@shadymike88 7 лет назад
i am sold on this car! :D this will be the first car i buy for myself! :) Mazda MX5 RF.. i think i'll have it in grey or white, fully specced out. good review.
@nicolasnicou2859
@nicolasnicou2859 3 года назад
Id go with white...😉
@eamonnmcdermott1939
@eamonnmcdermott1939 7 лет назад
Mazda just can't seem to put a foot wrong nowadays! Can't figure out why they are not more popular.
@cagrkocaslan5783
@cagrkocaslan5783 6 лет назад
Eamonn McDermott i think its about marketing etc. For example in my country i can test drive almost any car before buyin then i checked mazda they have only mazda 3 and cx 3 avaliable for td. What a shame how could i buy without tryin 2.0 engine or 1.5 and im tall and i have to be sure that i can fit in the car.
@jivebunny3765
@jivebunny3765 4 года назад
Too expensive, too slow, and too impractical. The 2.0L RF which, according to the Mazda website, doesn't even come in red, with the majority of the extras which are pretty necessary, comes in at nearly £35K as of 2020.
@azteka6103
@azteka6103 3 года назад
@@jivebunny3765 true, for that money i can buy a 370z nismo
@jivebunny3765
@jivebunny3765 3 года назад
@@azteka6103 I once briefly toyed with the idea of buying a second hand 350Z, but it was a little pricey, and I don't think the MPG was particularly healthy.
@azteka6103
@azteka6103 3 года назад
@@jivebunny3765 you said too slow too impractical and too expensive, now(i mean in Uk) you can pick a 370z nismo for almost the same price, yes its 3.7NA engine, but you have power and space, and when you floor it, somethin' happens, unlike mx5.
@ranulranepura7210
@ranulranepura7210 7 лет назад
Good review!
@leelifeson9150
@leelifeson9150 7 лет назад
Great presentation 👏👏👏👏👏👏
@klasseact6663
@klasseact6663 7 лет назад
James was waxing poetically about this one....and he should! Poorman's F-type IMO, even looks "kinda" like one in the 3/4 rear view. GREAT job James!
@samuelcallen.
@samuelcallen. Год назад
Great review!
@LilNakz21
@LilNakz21 7 лет назад
good review, dont get why people hate you so much =(
@Trussme96
@Trussme96 7 лет назад
People hate change. Even if its better than before.
@docholliday4292
@docholliday4292 7 лет назад
ShoryukenDatAzz Yeah that be it 🙊 better then before 😂.
@cb5620
@cb5620 7 лет назад
I think this guy is excellent at these reviews, but it's simply the way he speaks at times (to me at least) seems a bit uppity.
@LilNakz21
@LilNakz21 7 лет назад
lol I too think his voice sounds a bit "gay" but who cares as long as he does a good job. you cant change your voice hahah
@VintageVigilante
@VintageVigilante 7 лет назад
It doesn't even matter if he IS gay. Why are car guys usually so insecure around gay guys, but they all love the Jaguar E-Type, which looks like a giant member (and a handsome one at that, let's admit it guys) :D
@citic101
@citic101 7 лет назад
great review !!!
@totallytony
@totallytony 5 лет назад
This car is my latest obsession
@sifkhn
@sifkhn 7 лет назад
Good review
@thatcopenguy
@thatcopenguy 7 лет назад
Someone needs to send this video to Mazda Indonesia. Miatas will only come in automatic in Indonesia.
@TheDutchMitchell
@TheDutchMitchell 7 лет назад
Hahahahaha wow
@owenathanael
@owenathanael 7 лет назад
Steve Edward I agree...
@krisnadiimam4556
@krisnadiimam4556 7 лет назад
Steve Edward the automatic brz is not bad tho...
@thatcopenguy
@thatcopenguy 7 лет назад
Owen Nathanael So you watch carbuyer huh... cool
@thatcopenguy
@thatcopenguy 7 лет назад
krisnadi imam No matter how good an automatic gearbox is, it's still an auto. A car made to be driven like the Miata, 86/BRZ, and most hot hatches shouldn't have fast on the top of their priority list. I'm sure modern automatics are faster than manual ( especially for rookie drivers ), but these cars are made for the sake of driving, to be enjoyed, and shifting gears is a part of that joy. I don't care if people put DCTs in supercars and GT cars, because they have other stuff on the top of their priority list, like speed and refinement. But for back-to-basic sports cars, a good chassis and a manual tranny is a must. I don't hate autos but it's just not the right gearbox for a miata. Mazda autos aren't even bad. I drive an auto Mazda 2, it shifts quick and quite smoothly. But even with the manual mode ( which I use like 99% of the time ), I still wish my mazda has a third pedal, also because it has a chassis to die for. Different story to the Cx-5 tho, even though the feel of the manual shifter is the same, I won't bother to use it. It doesn't engage me to use it.
@Pilipinazz
@Pilipinazz 7 лет назад
James, you should also upload a compilation of bloopers.
@jargon2532
@jargon2532 7 лет назад
i think they made him review this car cause his last name and the car suit each other perfectly
@DannyWildMedia
@DannyWildMedia 7 лет назад
No wind noise issue at motorway speeds like another review pointed out?
@RichardJohnson-gz8nj
@RichardJohnson-gz8nj 7 лет назад
is the cabin really this small, or do you just choose to drive so close to the steering wheel?
@hrmfa
@hrmfa 7 лет назад
Mazda should make a real coupe on basis of this one. Would look so good.
@dna598
@dna598 7 лет назад
a fine car. Mazda is definitely my pick of the japanese manufacturers atm.
@AndrejGobec
@AndrejGobec 7 лет назад
James .... I think this may be your best review, yet! Love your style ... keep it up!
@gtb5
@gtb5 7 лет назад
Still no electric folding mirrors? With all the amenities but mirrors are manual, weight saving?
@J2onton
@J2onton 2 года назад
Use soft luggage. You will get more into the boot/trunk. I don't drive an MX5, but I learned this on another video I watched on You Tube. Intend to buy one!
@paulm3033
@paulm3033 4 месяца назад
I've got an automatic RF and don't miss having to change gear one bit.I much prefer an automatic to a manual.
@nelsonclub7722
@nelsonclub7722 3 года назад
If like us you are used to a Lotus Elise - this is like the Star Trek Enterprise by comparison - yes we are considering - thanks for the informative review
@crazyman1842
@crazyman1842 6 лет назад
when it launch in India...
@PlainBanana
@PlainBanana 7 лет назад
can you drive this manual if you're only 5 foot tall?
@john_c1
@john_c1 6 лет назад
Not sure about the suspension specs though. Everyone else says they have stiffen the suspension slightly to compensate for the extra weight. I believe you've got that wrong
@boatymcboatface666
@boatymcboatface666 7 лет назад
see a 13b jumbo port going in that
@aliservan7188
@aliservan7188 6 лет назад
I've been looking at a bunch of cars, all for less than 25k, but I haven't found one that excites me like even the cheapest bike, anyone have any suggestions?
@zzhughesd
@zzhughesd 7 лет назад
Sweet.
@mithunchawdhury689
@mithunchawdhury689 6 лет назад
2L creates 150hp with all that light weight?
@kacperziajka7920
@kacperziajka7920 7 лет назад
I don't disagree that it's a good manual gearbox but, have you driven a Honda Civic Type R? Or, most manual Honda cars. I like the RF, I hate those pathetic cloth roofs. They look so wrong in my opinion. This is what I'd buy, if I bought a Mazda MX5.
@osiris1309
@osiris1309 6 лет назад
Dude, are you a vampire??
@peterlewis3540
@peterlewis3540 5 месяцев назад
With the inevitable rush towards electrification, or mild hybrid power, maybe the ND2 generation Mazda MX5, will be the last true sports car. Any vehicle that requires batteries, however small, will incur unnecessary weight, and no amount of shaving off grammes, ounces or pounds, will take away the fact, that the NF MX5 will be too heavy.
@ShiftRGaming
@ShiftRGaming 7 лет назад
2:08 RS Roof? Isn't it RF
@ts.exotics642
@ts.exotics642 7 лет назад
in my opinion the softop is better
@aaronming8466
@aaronming8466 7 лет назад
This car suits the reviewer very much
@comedyman112
@comedyman112 7 лет назад
just 157 bhp out of 2.0 petrol? lack or turbo? is it worth it?
@BrateTebra123
@BrateTebra123 6 лет назад
comedyman112 the old version had 160/167hp from 2.0 lol
@smooth111012
@smooth111012 6 лет назад
Is this car as good as a Peugeot 206?
@dtb6456
@dtb6456 7 лет назад
the most reliable sport car
@evan6036
@evan6036 7 лет назад
I really want one😍😂
@yudhabagaskara98
@yudhabagaskara98 7 лет назад
budget 911 targa
@crxdelsolsir
@crxdelsolsir 7 лет назад
Weekend get away comes with a catch... Not enough space for 2 peoples luggage... so you go on your own with your hand.
@feriasdwisembodo7660
@feriasdwisembodo7660 7 лет назад
bring back rebecca jackson please..
@raodvanlaontotaoke4993
@raodvanlaontotaoke4993 6 месяцев назад
Really greasy crisps in a car ?
@MrMchuda
@MrMchuda 7 лет назад
Are we going to ignore the fact that the boot didn't close properly
@aaronwilsonpaychecktopensi7136
@aaronwilsonpaychecktopensi7136 2 года назад
For anyone who thinks this car doesn't work for tall people - I'm 6'3 and I fit perfectly fine.
@thormaster06
@thormaster06 7 лет назад
2:39 Yea... That boot did not close! :)
@docholliday4292
@docholliday4292 7 лет назад
It takes just 13 seconds to do it's business? i thought i was watching dog 🐕 review not car review for a moment lol.
@MichaelCheng628
@MichaelCheng628 7 лет назад
CARWOW > Carbuyer
@motherandsondiaryuk9672
@motherandsondiaryuk9672 6 лет назад
Incredibly beautiful and such an amazing convertible only problem is it is low down that you feel like a midget next to cars in the city It's more country lanes car and less city slicker
@AR-zr1om
@AR-zr1om 4 года назад
Am I the only one who wants a hardtop coupe mx5, I don’t want a convertible I’d prefer the hatchback boot and use it as a mini f type.
@clairekennedy8767
@clairekennedy8767 6 лет назад
Woooo
@sadhvibatla7650
@sadhvibatla7650 Год назад
Anda boleh memilih untuk salah satu daripada hadiah di atas
@DethThrasher1
@DethThrasher1 7 лет назад
0:54 oo err
@FiredEmpire
@FiredEmpire 7 лет назад
I want one so bad. In white.
@grostavious
@grostavious 7 лет назад
rather have a cizeta v16t
@venukuruganti
@venukuruganti 6 лет назад
One thng I don't get. If there is no glove box then where do you store copies of your insurance, registration and pollution certificates to show to cops in case you get pulled over? I'm not from the UK so really don't know....
@Xynteon
@Xynteon 6 лет назад
between the carseats theres a glovebox
@venukuruganti
@venukuruganti 6 лет назад
RLX that's a mighty SMALL glove box!
@Xynteon
@Xynteon 6 лет назад
“Shut up and drive” :P
@venukuruganti
@venukuruganti 6 лет назад
RLX LOL 🤣
@user-dt8jz4hr1n
@user-dt8jz4hr1n 7 лет назад
I doubt this manual transmission is better than porsche´s
@sandrocurseri4831
@sandrocurseri4831 7 лет назад
Most important phrase: buy a hot hatch So did I =)
@Msflamingo-wl4qo
@Msflamingo-wl4qo 7 лет назад
He must be somewhat tall as he doesnt seem comfortable w/the top up.
@Battery-boy1
@Battery-boy1 7 лет назад
that boot was not closed mate. And OMG who takes a massive bottle of water anywhere, unless you are driving across a desert go to coop.
@APurny
@APurny 6 лет назад
The boot didn't shut 😂
@Agent77X
@Agent77X 7 лет назад
Where is Ginny Buckley?
@Alteredaspects1
@Alteredaspects1 6 лет назад
I feel like this car would sell more if there was a v6 option that brought the car to around 300 hp. The styling and retractable roof are awesome. But if this thing had a good v6 with a performance suspension and brakes, it could get REALLY fun.
@ricardorocha6756
@ricardorocha6756 7 лет назад
I miss Matt
@leeeeeeeeeee012
@leeeeeeeeeee012 7 лет назад
More like Targa
@joemamaisfat
@joemamaisfat 7 лет назад
he doesn't even close the boot properly...smh (2:38)
@rkelypnonu9423
@rkelypnonu9423 7 лет назад
lol because the suitcase wasn't put in properly and/or the trunk was just too small. Oh well, like he said if you don't like it buy a hatchback and Im inclined to agree.
@fahim1191
@fahim1191 7 лет назад
Thanks for reminding me that I have a haircut tomorrow.
@wackyrodders316
@wackyrodders316 7 лет назад
Does make me laugh with people saying they "accidentally" clicked on this thinking it was car wow, it's literally the biggest, boldest and so very obvious it's not car wow. You might be saying it's not good watching but you still gave them a view count 👍
@alirezazadeh
@alirezazadeh 7 лет назад
Ok mate
@wackyrodders316
@wackyrodders316 7 лет назад
I'm glad you both agree with me 👌
@alirezazadeh
@alirezazadeh 7 лет назад
J-Rod nah bro genuinely thought this was carwow
@irritatedmushroom2
@irritatedmushroom2 7 лет назад
"The RF is powered by just two petrol engines". Interestingly when you open the bonnet you'll be disappointed to find there is, in fact, only one engine in there. Clumsy sentencing, Carbuyer. "The RF is available with two choices of engine" would have been clearer.
@MOGGS1942
@MOGGS1942 6 лет назад
Nitpicking. I knew what he meant.
@kevinsadewa9234
@kevinsadewa9234 6 лет назад
My roadster.. 😂
@VitariusLaszlo
@VitariusLaszlo 7 лет назад
dammit m8 have a haircut will u
@WWeaselNL
@WWeaselNL 7 лет назад
I take 13 seconds to do my business too
@chakawhyte5753
@chakawhyte5753 7 лет назад
I do love this car, and I do like Mazdas, but I wish they'd remove the stick from their collective backsides an inch or two and inject some fun into the 3 or the 6. Boring cars can kill manufacturers
@crxdelsolsir
@crxdelsolsir 7 лет назад
Visors = do not swivel to the side to block out the sun Foot well bulge = Designed to favour the left hand market the bulge is larger on Right hand drives. It is also larger than the previous model making foot position other than on the foot rest impossible. Very uncomfortable on long distances. "A" pillar blind spot = Triangular windows are too small and does not achieve visibility. Only aesthetic to hark back to the old NA design. Glove box = deleted. Centre console = Cover twice as large as actual storage space which is only small enough for keys. Rear view mirror visibility = impeded by the plastic air break which also distorts the vision and gets dirty really fast.
@andersgammelsrd1815
@andersgammelsrd1815 7 лет назад
Why do you keep calling it metal hardtop? It's not metal, it's plastic composite!
@williambutton5351
@williambutton5351 7 лет назад
Anders Gammelsrød It's metal. The buttresses are composite, but the roof is aluminium.
@nicholasnolan4143
@nicholasnolan4143 7 лет назад
this guy is no Mat
@MrMazda-ih8cw
@MrMazda-ih8cw 7 лет назад
Remember when Clarkson did a review of the F-Type. His biggest moan was that the trunk was big enough. What? ...
@harryc266
@harryc266 7 лет назад
A v8 does 30 to the gallon! Why the hell is this so bad!
@FranciscoHugoGarcia
@FranciscoHugoGarcia 7 лет назад
is it just me keep starting at his lip/mouth when he talk talk talk. It's a show alone.
@ASLUHLUHCE
@ASLUHLUHCE 7 лет назад
Ugh they've made it ugly
@mosesp9468
@mosesp9468 6 лет назад
The entertainment panel system is ugly !
@faisal5417
@faisal5417 7 лет назад
shit, I didn't mean to click on this video. supposed to be watching carwow
@MrTrull1
@MrTrull1 7 лет назад
FB 2 Was the unnecessary comment an accident, or do you do that on carwow too?
@faisal5417
@faisal5417 7 лет назад
MrTrull1 talk to the hand
@MrTrull1
@MrTrull1 7 лет назад
FB 2 Thought I was talking to an arse.
@faisal5417
@faisal5417 7 лет назад
MrTrull1 were you aye? You have issues then
@MrTrull1
@MrTrull1 7 лет назад
FB 2 Too right, he won't bugger off to carwow.
@MICHGO1
@MICHGO1 7 лет назад
TOO ANNOYING TO WATCH.
@danitimnev2102
@danitimnev2102 7 лет назад
MX-5 is not a sports car.
@jasonpage9925
@jasonpage9925 7 лет назад
Finally someone that speaks sense!!!!
@Xynteon
@Xynteon 6 лет назад
it is a sports car knobhead
@Xynteon
@Xynteon 6 лет назад
and youre a knobhead too
@kolecava
@kolecava 6 лет назад
Get the BBR MX5 then...
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