Mazda mx 5 rf automatic vs manual. The six speed automatic in the miata rf is fine it shifts well enough its quick in sport mode and its totally inoffensive on the. We drove 2017 mazda mx 5 miata rf automatic and manual models during the pebble beach car week get the motor trend perspective right here. Compare msrp invoice pricing and other features on the 2020 ford mustang and 2020 mazda mx 5 miata rf and 2020 mazda mx 5 miata and 2020 mini convertible. It makes us sad.
Its rear wheel drive lightweight handles with supreme balance and grace and its engine revs up to 7500 rpm. The one spot where automatic buyers really lose out with the 2020 mazda mx 5 miata club rfaside from the maximum amount of fun possibleis in the packaging. A manual gearbox makes the most sense in a miata. The 2019 mazda mx 5 miata rf is excellent regardless of its transmission well always prefer miatas with the stick shift but mazdas updates for 2019 work just as well with the optional automatic.
We test a 2020 mazda mx 5 miata rf with the optional automatic transmission. Whether you choose the convertible or hardtop rf the manual or the automatic the 2020 mazda mx 5 miata still delivers on its promise of being a back to basic two seat sports car that is. You certainly can spend more for a car the miata starts under 30000 but its hard to match it for pure driving engagement.