The 2019 Mazda Miata MX-5 RF is right for any driver who not only wants a convertible but also wants a quiet ride when the top is up. The RF or retractable fastback gives the Miata a sleeker look and blocks out more of the road noise than the soft top version. For 2019, the RF has an updated engine with some extra power, some added safety features, and the steering wheel will now telescope.
Options
The RF comes in two different trim levels. The Club comes with LED headlights, and if you choose the manual transmission, it has Bilstein dampers, the option for upgraded Brembo front brakes and BBS wheels. Bumping up to the Grand Touring model gets you adaptive headlights, and removes the performance features that come with the Club. If you want to add the performance features back, get the manual transmission and opt for the GT-S package which also comes with a black painted roof.
Performance
The 2019 Miata MX-5 RF has an updated 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that now gets 181 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque and will now rev up to 7,500 rpm. It comes with either a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic transmission. This roadster shines when you take it on twisting back roads, it is fun to drive, and it has a surprisingly comfortable suspension. It is also quieter than previous Miatas and most other convertibles.
Technology
The Miata has a 7-inch display screen for the infotainment system which comes with a console-mounted rotary control knob. It also has a nine-speaker Bose stereo system that includes speakers in the headrests so you can still hear the music when you put the top down. The Club comes with satellite radio, and both trims have two USB ports along with cruise control and audio buttons mounted on the steering wheel. It also comes with voice controls so you can place phone calls and choose your music without taking your hands off the wheel.
Cabin
The Club model comes with heated cloth seats, while the Grand Touring model will get you heated leather seats. This higher trim will also add a cloth-lined top, and automatic climate control. If you add the Brembo/BBS/Recaro package to the Club, it comes with heated Recaro bucket seats. New for 2019, both models now have a tilt and telescoping steering wheel.
Safety
Both the Club and the Grand Touring models come standard with a rearview camera. The Club trim offers the option for the i-ActiveSense package which adds lane departure warning and a forward collision warning system with low-speed automatic emergency braking, while these come standard with the Grand Touring model. You can also get a blind-spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert with the Grand Touring.
The 2019 Mazda Miata RF is fun to look at and fun to drive. The bump up in horsepower adds to the fun, while the upgraded clutch and shifter make this an excellent choice for drivers who enjoy the feel of a manual.
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