Showing posts with label MX-5 Miata. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MX-5 Miata. Show all posts
Monday, June 11, 2018
Monday, June 26, 2017
The One To Have? The 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring RF
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The 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF. |
So what could make it even better? Well, how about a hardtop that keeps out the noise and the rain that also goes away without the problems of where to store the roof or clunky styling (a problem with the previous-gen MX-5 Miata PRHT)?
That is exactly what the new MX-5 Miata RF delivers.
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2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF. |
Slick, isn't it? And because it slides into a space between the cabin and the trunk, the roof panel, when stowed, eats exactly zero luggage space.
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2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring RF interior. |
Our tester was the top-of-the-line Grand Touring. Base price $32,620 and the only add-ons were four the Soul Red Metallic paint ($300) and keyless entry ($130). With $845 delivery, processing and handling fee, the bottom line was $33,885...$2,550 more than the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata we reviewed back in February.
Is there $2,550 worth of added flexibility in having the RT? Absolutely. And, apart from that fairly small amount of money (in new car terms) and one mile per gallon in fuel economy (27/34 becomes 26/33), you give up nothing.
I'm not saying I wouldn't buy the soft-top MX-5 Miata. But I suspect Mazda would get my extra $2,550 and I'd go home with the RF.
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Why Trim Levels Matter: The 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
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The 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring. |
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2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring. |
And all is once again right with the world. The loss of 18 pounds has removed the issue I had with the space intrusion of the new, wider console. And the Grand Touring, while not as creamy-smooth as the MX-5 Miata-based Fiat 124 Spider Lusso we reviewed last month, strikes a perfect balance of refinement and reflexive handling. The Grand Touring is the sweet spot.
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2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata interior. |
Again...that's all standard. And our tester had but one option...the Interior Package, which adds $425 for a red engine oil cap with the MX-5 logo, stainless steel door trim plates and alloy pedals and footrest.
Bottom line with $835 destination charge: $31,325. EPA fuel economy estimate 27 city/34 highway.
A bargain. A steal, in fact.
Let's be clear: There is no bad MX-5 Miata. The Club is a great choice for a weekend toy. But if you're planning on using your MX-5 Miata as a daily driver, the Grand Touring is the one to have.