The MX-5 Miata RF gives you two personalities in one car. With the roof up, its fastback hardtop makes it look and feel like a small coupe, which is welcome on a windy winter day or a long highway drive to Albuquerque. Flip a switch on the center console and the roof panels tuck away into their own compartment, leaving the rear pillars in place for a targa-style open-air drive. At Santa Fe Mazda, 2704 Cerrillos Road in Santa Fe, you can compare the RF Club and Grand Touring and decide if the hardtop Miata is the one for you.
Look through the MX-5 Miata RF inventory above, then use the sections below to compare trims, transmissions and equipment before you take one for a drive.
The RF’s retractable hardtop is operated electronically from a switch in the center console and stows into a dedicated compartment. When a summer monsoon cell rolls in over the foothills, closing up takes far less effort than pulling over to wrestle with a cover.
Roof up, the sweeping fastback profile reads like a compact grand tourer. Roof down, the fixed rear buttresses frame the cabin for a distinctive targa look that turns heads on Canyon Road and around the Plaza.
The RF uses the 181-hp, 151 lb-ft Skyactiv-G 2.0 with rear-wheel drive. Mazda lists a 51:49 front-to-rear weight split, and standard Kinematic Posture Control helps keep the body flat in tight bends.
A hard roof makes the RF feel more sheltered with the top up, which many drivers appreciate on cold Santa Fe mornings and longer runs on I-25. Mazda cites an EPA-rated 29 mpg combined with either transmission.
The RF comes in two well-equipped trims. Each one uses the same 2.0-liter engine and sends power to the rear wheels.
| Trim | Powertrain | Key Highlights | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club | Skyactiv-G 2.0, 6-speed manual, RWD | Bilstein dampers, sport-tuned suspension, asymmetric limited-slip differential, Bose® 9-speaker audio, BBS wheels, Brembo brakes and heated Recaro sport seats (confirm on the specific car) | Enthusiasts who want the sharpest RF |
| Grand Touring | Skyactiv-G 2.0, 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters, RWD | Heated leather-trimmed seats, automatic climate control, Adaptive Front-lighting System, available tan Nappa leather | Comfortable touring and an available automatic |
Here’s what to expect from the retractable fastback.
| Specification | MX-5 Miata RF* |
|---|---|
| Engine | Skyactiv-G 2.0 four-cylinder |
| Horsepower | 181 hp |
| Torque | 151 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Roof | Power-retractable hardtop, center-console switch |
| EPA MPG, manual | 26 city / 34 hwy / 29 combined |
| EPA MPG, automatic | 26 city / 35 hwy / 29 combined |
| Curb weight | About 2,467 lbs (manual) / 2,513 lbs (automatic) |
| Trunk space | About 4.5 cubic feet |
Santa Fe Mazda is the only Mazda dealership in Santa Fe, so you can compare the RF and the soft top on the same visit without driving to Albuquerque. Some longtime customers still call us Enchanted Mazda; we’re at the same Cerrillos Road location. Our team can explain MX-5 RF financing and lease options, point you to current new Mazda specials, and give you a quick Kelley Blue Book® Instant Cash Offer on your current vehicle.
Our technicians work on Mazdas every day and can care for your RF’s engine, chassis and roof system when you schedule Mazda service online. Save on routine maintenance with our service specials, and find genuine Mazda OEM parts through our parts department. Shopping pre-owned? See current pre-owned vehicle specials.
Santa Fe Mazda is at 2704 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87507, the only Mazda dealership in the city. Browse our RF inventory on this page and call 505-372-0621 to confirm availability or book a test drive.
Yes. Mazda currently lists the MX-5 Miata RF in Club and Grand Touring trims alongside the soft-top Miata. Stock can be limited, so contact our sales team to see what’s on the lot or on the way.
The letters are short for Retractable Fastback. The name describes the power-operated hardtop and the sloping fastback roofline that separate it from the soft-top Miata.
You operate the hardtop with a switch in the center console, and the roof panels stow in a dedicated compartment behind the seats. The rear pillars stay in place, giving the RF a targa-style look with the top down.
Yes. The RF Grand Touring offers a six-speed automatic with paddle shifters as well as the six-speed manual. The RF Club comes with the six-speed manual.
Both share the 181-hp engine and rear-wheel drive. The RF adds a power hardtop and fastback styling and weighs a bit more, while the soft top is lighter, uses a quick manual roof and offers a Sport trim.
The hardtop makes the cabin feel more sheltered in the cold, but the RF is still a low, rear-wheel-drive sports car. A set of winter tires helps a lot on snowy days, and our Mazda tire center can help you choose. Many owners also keep a second vehicle for the worst storms.
That comes down to how long you expect to own the RF and how far you drive each year. Every new Mazda comes with factory warranty coverage, and our team can explain extended protection options so you can decide what makes sense for you.
Santa Fe Mazda proudly serves drivers from Santa Fe, Eldorado, Tesuque, Pojoaque, Nambe, Española, Chimayo, Los Alamos, White Rock, Glorieta, Lamy, Cerrillos, La Cienega, Peña Blanca, Edgewood, Bernalillo, Las Vegas, Taos, Albuquerque and across Northern New Mexico.
Compare the RF Club and Grand Touring, roof up and roof down, with our team at 2704 Cerrillos Road in Santa Fe.
2704 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87507
Sales: 505-372-0621
Service: 505-372-0446
Parts: 505-372-0117
