MAZDA MX-5

THE LEGEND FOREVER.

In 1989, the first Mazda MX-5 was offloaded in Cape Town harbour. Thirty years later, we found this legendary vehicle.

THE OPEN-AIR SPORTS CAR EXPERIENCE, REDEFINED

Enjoy light, exhilarating handling and open-top driving pleasure with beautiful fastback styling and a fully-automatic hardtop roof. Flick a switch and the roof vanishes in a heartbeat, immersing you in a quiet, luxurious cabin that fully expresses our KODO Soul of Motion design philosophy. Fun meets luxury.

FEEL SOMETHING NEW

Welcome to a different kind of sports car. A Mazda MX-5 RF with a fully-electric hardtop roof, beautiful KODO Design fastback styling and a luxury interior. This is a new type of open-air experience and driving fun. It will change the way you feel – at the touch of a button.

TRANSFORM

IN JUST 13 SECONDS FOR OPEN DRIVING PLEASURE

With it's sleek, deep-drawn bonnet and attractive drop-shaped passenger compartment, the Mazda MX-5 RF looks like a roadster with a hardtop. But, in just 13 seconds, the quiet interior can be transformed.

TRANSFORM 2

3 SECONDS

If you press the switch to open the roof, a beep will sound. The rear section of the roof dissolves and moves backwards. Light and fresh air flows into the interior and connects you with the outside world.

TRANSFORM 3

7 SECONDS

The lightweight roof panels and the rear window glide gently behind the rear seats. In the trunk no space is lost. The Mazda MX-5 RF is the same size as the fabric top model.

TRANSFORM 4

13 SECONDS

Finally, the rear roof segment slides back into position. In three flowing movements, the Mazda MX-5 RF has completely changed its character. You feel how a new mood sets in. In front of you opens up the vastness of the sky, you hear the sound of the engine - on to the adventure!

PURSUIT OF PERFECTION

Mazda’s passion for getting every detail right goes beyond creating a world-class electric roof. Everything in the Mazda MX-5 RF is designed to heighten your driving pleasure, deliver a thrilling connection to the road and take you place you’ve never been before.

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The chameleon

My Mazda MX-5 RF attracts looks wherever we go, but beyond it’s beauty it has a spirit and personality of its own. With the roof up, I feel wonderfully cocooned, safe and secure. Roof down and I feel liberated and see the world differently. The RF changes mood to suit me.

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The adventurer

I refuse to take the usual roads to work. The handling ability of the Mazda MX-5 RF encourages me to go on adventures looking for twisty, winding roads. I love the way the car responds to my commands. I never thought I’d say the drive to work was fun, but it is.

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The orchestra conductor

If you drive a sports car, you want to be close to its beating heart, the engine. There’s a tunnel near me and I love retracting the roof and hearing the SKYACTIV engine roar and echo off the walls. It’s a moment when I feel really alive.

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The competitor

I feel more confident, more in control. The Mazda MX-5 RF brings out the true driver in me in a way I never imagined. At the racetrack on Saturday my teenage daughter was surprised at my driving skills. She actually smiled.

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THE ENGINEER’S VISION

“We had to free ourselves from traditional thinking about sports car design. After many difficult trials, we found a way to stow the electric roof without making the Mazda MX-5 RF bigger than the Soft Top model and give it the same boot space and driving dynamics. And it’s beautiful to look at.”

Design

The joy starts before you drive

With the roof closed, enjoy a different world. The Mazda MX-5 RF feels like a fixed hardtop car, it’s calm and relaxing. All the controls are positioned for effortless control. The interior is luxurious with meticulous details and leather seating for exceptional comfort. 

Safety

Operate the roof and stay alert

Drive up to 10km/h, flick one switch and the roof automatically unlocks and opens or closes and locks with the precision of a Swiss clock. So that you can concentrate on the road, a real-time animation of the operation is shown on the instrument panel.

Connectivity

Not only entertaining on the road

Enjoy the drive even more with MZD Connect, it’s easy to use with minimal distraction from the road. Music, social media, hands-free calls all at your fingertips.

CONVENIENCE

No compromise in boot space

The Mazda MX-5 RF’s sleek profile and retractable roof does not compromise the boot space. Luggage capacity is enough for two for the weekend. Beautiful can be practical.

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MAZDA MX-5 RF OWNER'S MANUAL

QUALITY IS NEVER COMPROMISED

Only human hands can create true art and so this is where our process begins

DISCLAIMER

The material on this website is provided for information and awareness purposes only. Models shown may not be to Southern Africa specification. Mazda Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd reserves the right to make changes without notice in product content and price at any time. Colours and some exterior and/or interior elements may differ on screen from the actual model. All prices are in Rand and are Manufacturer Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) including VAT. Prices exclude dealer delivery and metallic paint.