The remaining technology of Mazda MX-5 Miata featured an
non-compulsory retractable hardtop, a characteristic that delivered
practicality and in all likelihood elevated the little roadster’s appeal.
However retractable hardtops are heavy, so truly there was no room for such a
frivolous feature within the new, lower back-to-fundamentals Miata, right?
Reputedly, there's. At the eve of the 2016 the big apple York vehicle display, the
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF dropped its hardtop for the first time in public. As
with the preceding hardtop version, the RF (“retractable fastback”) is supposed
to develop the appeal of the Miata via attracting customers inclined to
alternate some lightness for a bit greater comfort.
Most convertibles don’t appearance that right with their
tops up, however Mazda managed to give the Miata RF a pretty fetching form. The
roof has a pleasant curve, and terminates in quality flying buttresses on the
again. While stowed, it’s greater like a Seventies or ’80s targa top than a
complete convertible, but at the least Mazda says there may be no sacrifice in
trunk area even with the multi-piece metal contraption stowed. Roof operation
only takes a push of a button, and can be carried out at hurries up to six.2
mph.
Engine picks need to reflect those of the tender-top Miata.
In Europe, the Miata RF may be supplied with 1.Five-liter and 2.0-liter
4-cylinder engines from Mazda’s Skyactiv line, however most effective the
two.Zero-liter to make it to the U.S., with six-pace guide or
automatic transmissions. In the U.S.-spec smooth-top Miata, the 2.0-liter
engine is rated at 155 horsepower and 148 pound-feet of torque, which goes to
the rear wheels, because it ought to.
Overall performance can be a little much less spritely in
the RF, as the hardtop in all likelihood adds some weight. Mazda wasn’t willing
to go into specifics, however permit’s just say that hardcore lovers will need
to stick with the gentle top, however those with a extra leisurely mindset may
discover the hardtop quality.
We’ll find out for certain when we get a few seat time in a
2017 Mazda MX-five Miata RF. Hopefully, so as to show up before wintertime.
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