Mazda has added a small window in the back as well to add stability to the area holding the roof panel.
Mx5 rf roof.
The rf comes with a power folding hardtop instead of the regular.
The rf which stands for retractable fastback ditches the soft top in favor of a retractable roof panel that folds away nicely at the press of a button.
Despite those purists ruffled feathers the mx 5 rf and rf gt black roof remain true to the mx 5 ethos of an affordable sports car punching well above its price tag.
In about 13 seconds its retractable roof slips away retaining the poised fastback profile with sinuous lines that always seem to be in motion.
An adventurous evolution of the iconic mx 5 miata roadster the mx 5 miata rf isn t just a hardtop and it isn t just a convertible.
The miata rf is a bit bulkier though weighing 2 453 pounds and a bit more technical too with a retractable metal roof replacing the traditional soft top.
The mx 5 rf in return looks like a two seat coupe with the middle part of the roof missing.
No cables need to be cut so a residue free removal is possible at any time.
Thankfully mazda offers a way to minimize the roar of the road in your ears when the windows are up.
The specially developed t cable set has connectors in oem quality and ensures for a simple connection between vehicle electronics and smarttop module.
The retractable hard top on the 2017 mx 5 rf opens and closes in 13 seconds at speeds of up to 6 mph.
For easy installation the smarttop convertible top control for mazda mx 5 rf comes with a plug and play cable set.
The prht had a hardtop that fit in the exact same space.
The 2020 mx 5 miata rf.
If you re in the market for something european take the rf gt for a spin before you commit.