2023 MX-5 Miata RF Exterior
The first thing you notice is just how tiny the Mazda MX-5 is. In an average parking lot, it looks like a comedy car. This is by no means a criticism, as the upside of its tiny footprint is a low curb weight. The RF variant (Retractable Fastback) we review here adds another dimension to the styling in the form of a power-retracting Targa-like tin roof, giving many buyers the hardtop Mazda Miata they've always wanted. With the roof up, it's a sporty coupe. Roof down, it's an old-school Miata convertible but with flying buttresses for added flair. The downside is that the roof can only be operated at 6 mph, and you never quite realize how slow that is until you think you can put the roof up in slow-moving traffic and the Miata RF starts screaming at you.
LED headlights, taillights, and daytime running lights are standard across all RF models, and both models come as standard with 17-inch alloy wheels. The Grand Touring adds automatic headlights and an adaptive front lighting system for added convenience, while the Club is a sportier variant with a black front air dam and black rear lip spoiler.
2023 MX-5 Miata RF Exterior Photos
Dimensions
The Miata RF's dimensions tell you everything you need to know about the ethos behind this car. Its overall length is 154.1 inches, while the wheelbase is 90.9 inches. That means minimal overhangs, resulting in most of the weight sitting neatly within the wheelbase. It's 68.3 inches wide, with a 58.9-inch track at the front and a 59.2-inch track at the rear. At less than 50 inches tall, the Miata is a prime example of keeping things tiny to save as much weight as possible. The results speak for themselves when you look at the curb weight figures. A manual weighs as little as 2,452 pounds, while the auto weighs in at 2,496 lbs. In case you were wondering, the RF weighs around 110 lbs more than the traditional soft-top Miata.
2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Exterior Dimensions:
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Trims | Grand Touring | Club |
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Max Width | 68.3 in. | 68.3 in. |
Length | 154.1 in. | 154.1 in. |
Height | 49 in. | 49 in. |
Wheelbase | 90.9 in. | 90.9 in. |
2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Weight Information:
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Trims | Curb Weight |
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Grand Touring | 2,452 - 2,496 lbs. |
Club | 2,452 lbs. |
2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Tires:
Front Tire | P205/45WR17 |
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Rear Tire | P205/45WR17 |
2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Wheels:
Wheels Type | Aluminum Wheels |
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Front Wheel Size | 17" x 7" |
Rear Wheel Size | 17" x 7" |
Exterior Colors
Mazda's available color palette is disappointingly small, but the available colors are excellent. No-cost options include Jet Black Mica, Deep Crystal Blue Mica, and Platinum Quartz Metallic. Machine Gray Metallic and Soul Red Crystal Metallic cost an additional $595, while Snowflake White Pearl Mica and the brand-new Zircon Sand Metallic are $395 options.
Unlike last year, all the paint colors are offered on both trims this year, but the availability of some exterior colors depends on the interior color scheme, and all the combination aren't offered. You'll have to check the configurator for your desired combination.