# Mazda MX-5 RF Review and Photo Gallery *By James Hills — Updated February 2025* The Mazda mx-5 RF was never meant for a guy like me and frankly I can't drive with the top down but that doesn't stop me from enjoying it. It is one hell of a car! The engineers at Mazda did a spectacular job when they created this vehicle. It has everything that the soft top version does and really nothing more than a different top. However, it feels like a totally different car, but with everything that was great about the original. If you are in the market for an affordable roadster but live in a climate where a soft top might not be practical, this is the car for you! My biggest fear initially with the Mazda MX-5 Miata RF when I first saw photos was that it would feel cramped. After all, one of the great things about the classic Mazda Miata is that it feels so open - but now you have something right behind your head. Once you get in and start driving though you don't feel any different. 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That likely isn't a purchasing consideration for most people, but considering there is ZERO space in the cockpit to store anything larger than a cellphone and sunglasses, it's nice to have a spot large enough to store a bag of groceries and a laptop bag in the trunk. Our friends over at Hot Cars HQ have a great post that talks more about some of the things you might not know about the Mazda MX-5 too. Ultimately, the Mazda MX-5 RF (Retractable Fast Back) is best experienced in person, but here are some photos from our day spent driving it around some San Diego beach communities.  Details Written by: James Hills Published: 04 April 2017 Last Updated: 28 February 2025 ### 🚢Ready To Book A Vacation? Let us help you plan a cruise, all-inclusive resort, or tour for your next guys trip, family vacation, or romantic getaway. 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