6 Reasons Why the Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Should Be Your Next Car

The Mazda MX-5 sports car has been an important part of the brand’s lineup since it debuted at the Chicago Auto Show back in 1989. The Mazda MX-5 Miata doesn’t just offer a unique take on the roadster vehicle segment, but also an affordable one. With brand new versions of the Mazda MX-5 Miata starting below $25,000, drivers who enjoy a capable sports car, but not the high-end price tag they typically carry, have an affordable option in the RX-5 Miata. Now in its fourth generation and coming up on its thirtieth birthday, our favorite Mazda sports car has been revamped in the form of the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF. Now available at Charlotte Mazda dealership locations, this sleek and capable sports car is the most enticing version of the nameplate ever produced. Meet the MX-5 Miata RF After debuting the 2017 MX-5 Miata RF roadster at the 2016 New York Auto Show, Mazda announced that its newest model will be offered at dealerships in the United States starting in February of 2017. The anticipation surrounding this model was intense, and Mazda fans rejoiced when the Japanese automaker pushed up the release date to late November of 2016. The dramatic announcement of this fact came at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show when Mazda handed over the keys to the first 2017 MX-5 Miata RF model while on stage at the event. This “special” early delivery of the stylish car was met with applause, and a mixture of jealousy and excitement from drivers who had to wait in order to purchase their own MX-5 Miata RF. There are plenty of reasons why sports car enthusiasts are excited about the release of the 2017 MX-5 Miata RF, most of which centers around everything that this car has to offer. Check out the top reasons why a brand new Mazda MX-5 Miata RF should be the next car you buy, without exception.

• It’s Affordable: With a starting MSRP of just $31,555, the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF is one of the most affordable roadsters currently on the market. With the look of a high-end luxury sports car, this lower than expected MSRP is certainly appreciated from buyers across the country. Even the Grand Touring model of the new roadster starts at just $32,620, a price that is still conservative considering all that it has to offer.
• It’s Efficient: Sports cars and fuel efficiency normally do not go hand in hand. We have already touched on the fact that the 2017 MX-5 Miata RF is not like other sports cars, and its fuel economy ratings are further proof of this fact. With an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 35 miles per gallon on the highway, this roadster is one gas-sipping stunner.
• It’s a Convertible Unlike Any Other: This roadster is not like other convertibles on the road, and it proves this fact with an expertly engineered and designed retractable hardtop cover. Able to fully retract and store in just thirteen short seconds, the 2017 MX-5 Miata RF can change from a fully protected sports car, to a open-air convertible roadster quickly and easily.
• It’s Powerful: Mazda offers both the Grand Touring and Club versions of the MX-5 Miata RF with a 2.0-liter SkyActiv four-cylinder engine. This powertrain is able to produce 155 horsepower, and 148 lb.-ft. of torque. While it may not be the most powerful sportscar on the market, it certainly brings plenty of its own flair to the segment.
• It’s Fully Loaded: Mazda did not cut any corners when it came to designing the MX-5 Miata RF, and the same is true regarding its long list of included amenities. With advanced features, such as an automatic climate control system, a 12-volt power outlet, heated seating, leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, a 9-speaker Bose audio system, a full 7-inch color touchscreen display, and so much more. There are so many included standard features, that listing them out is nearly impossible to do. Drivers who want even more features included on their sports car can choose from a long list of available options and accessories to custom tailor their ride.
• It’s Impeccably Designed: To say that the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF is beautifully designed, is an understatement. Engineered to capture Mazda’s “Soul of Motion” design language, this roadster is sleek, fluid, and sculpted to perfection. Mazda takes it one step further by offering their signature Machine Gray Metallic exterior color for drivers who want their MX-5 Miata RF to stand out even more than it already does. Primed in a black coat of paint before it is sprayed over with a coat of aluminum silver, and then layered with a gray-tinted and clear coating, this precise paint job turns the sleek car into a true work of art. The interior cabin may only offer seating for two passengers, but Mazda designers paid close attention to detail as they crafted the cabin perfectly around the driver and front passenger. With comfortable seats and an intuitive cockpit designed for accessibility and function, there is no better way to experience every curve of the road than from behind the wheel of this work of art.

Take it for a Test Drive at Keffer Mazda Come in and see us here at Keffer Mazda in Charlotte, for your chance to experience the thrill and beauty of the 2017 MX-5 Miata RF roadster in person. There is no better way to understand just how perfectly crafted this unique hardtop convertible is than to take it for a lively test drive. Whether you are looking to buy or lease your next new Mazda vehicle, the team at Keffer Mazda can help. We offer great incentives, as well as a dealership that is focused and centered on the satisfaction of our customers. As other local dealerships are focused solely on their bottom lines, the team at Keffer Mazda is only focused on you, your needs, and your ultimate happiness.   Don’t spend another moment daydreaming about grasping onto the leather-wrapped steering wheel of the 2017 MX-5 Miata RF roadster. Come in today and turn your fantasy into reality.