EXHILARATING, DRIVER-FOCUSED, NO-ACCIDENT, ONE-OWNER, NONSMOKER, PURE SPORTS-CAR FUN! The 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring is a sports car built around one wonderfully simple idea: make every mile engaging. This Machine Gray Metallic RF combines the Miata's lightweight, rear-wheel-drive character with the added sophistication of its power-retractable fastback roof, while this particular example keeps the enthusiast formula intact with the 6-speed manual transmission. There is real substance behind the fun. Its naturally aspirated 2.0L SKYACTIV-G four-cylinder produces 181 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 151 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm, but the numbers only tell part of the story. The Miata's light weight, responsive steering, short-throw manual gearbox, and balanced chassis make modest speeds genuinely entertaining in a way much more powerful cars often struggle to duplicate. The Grand Touring specification adds a more polished side to that classic roadster formula. Heated leather-trimmed seats, navigation, automatic climate control, Bose premium audio, and additional driver-assistance technology make this a Miata you can enjoy well beyond a favorite back road. Better still, the manual Grand Touring receives enthusiast-focused hardware including Bilstein dampers, a front shock-tower brace, DSC-Track mode, and Mazda's Asymmetric Limited-Slip Differential. WHY SHOPPERS BUY THIS MODEL Few sports cars have remained as faithful to their original mission as the MX-5 Miata. Since the nameplate's arrival, Mazda has resisted the temptation to turn it into a heavier, more complicated grand tourer. The basic recipe remains refreshingly focused: two seats, rear-wheel drive, modest dimensions, low weight, responsive controls, and an engine that rewards being worked through the gears. That simplicity is a major reason enthusiasts continue to seek out the Miata. The steering communicates what the front tires are doing, the chassis responds eagerly to driver inputs, and the manual transmission makes changing gears part of the experience rather than merely a means of accelerating. You do not need extreme horsepower or extraordinary speeds to enjoy it. The RF adds another dimension to that formula. Its power-retractable roof transforms the car from a sleek fastback-like profile into an open-air sports car at the push of a button, giving buyers much of the character of both a coupe and a roadster without abandoning the compact proportions that define the MX-5. AUTOMOTIVE PRESS AND INDUSTRY RECOGNITION The automotive press has consistently treated the MX-5 Miata as one of the benchmark affordable sports cars, with praise centered on its lightweight chassis, responsive steering, excellent manual transmission, and ability to make ordinary roads entertaining. The 2024 updates only sharpened that formula, bringing revised steering, updated suspension tuning, a larger infotainment display, and the new Asymmetric Limited-Slip Differential on manual-transmission models. Car and Driver awarded the 2024 MX-5 Miata a perfect 10/10 rating and again selected it for its Editors' Choice list, praising the combination of open-air enjoyment, engaging handling, and continued availability of an excellent manual transmission. 2024 Car and Driver Editors' Choice Car and Driver 10/10 rating for the 2024 MX-5 Miata WARRANTY STILL COVERED! With only 18,481 miles and an original registration date of 08/16/2024, this MX-5 Miata remains comfortably within Mazda's transferable factory warranty periods. New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage runs for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Based on the supplied original registration date and current mileage, coverage is scheduled to remain available until approximately 08/16/2027 or 36,000 miles, subject to Mazda's warranty terms and exclusions. Powertrain Limited Warranty Coverage runs for 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Based on the supplied original registration date and current mileage, coverage is scheduled to remain available until approximately 08/16/2029 or 60,000 miles, subject to Mazda's warranty terms and exclusions. The CARFAX history also identifies this as a one-owner, no-accident vehicle with regular oil changes, adding another favorable ownership-history signal alongside its remaining FACTORY WARRANTY. STANDARD FEATURES Grand Touring brings together the Miata's enthusiast-focused engineering and a genuinely useful collection of comfort and convenience equipment. This is not simply the more luxurious version of the MX-5 formula; with the manual transmission, it retains important performance hardware while adding features that make the car easier to enjoy every day. Highlights include: Power-retractable RF roof 6-speed manual transmission Rear-wheel drive Asymmetric Limited-Slip Differential Bilstein dampers Sport-tuned suspension Front shock-tower brace DSC-Track mode Kinematic Posture Control Heated leather-trimmed seats Automatic climate control Mazda Navigation System Bose premium audio system 8.8' center display Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration Heated body-color side mirrors Auto-dimming driver's side mirror Frameless auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink Rain-sensing windshield wipers Automatic headlights Adaptive Front-lighting System High Beam Control Traffic Sign Recognition Blind Spot Monitoring Rear Cross Traffic Alert Smart Brake Support 17' aluminum-alloy wheels MECHANICAL FEATURES At the heart of the MX-5 is Mazda's naturally aspirated 2.0L SKYACTIV-G four-cylinder, producing 181 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque. Rather than chasing huge output figures, Mazda designed the powertrain to complement a remarkably light chassis. The engine likes to rev, throttle response feels immediate, and the power arrives progressively enough that the driver can actually explore the car's performance without needing a racetrack. The 6-speed manual is central to the experience. Its compact, direct shift action makes working through the gears one of the best parts of driving the car, while rear-wheel drive preserves the classic sports-car balance that has defined the Miata for generations. For 2024, manual-transmission Grand Touring models gained Mazda's Asymmetric Limited-Slip Differential. Its purpose is not simply to improve traction; it helps manage the way power is distributed across the rear axle during cornering, complementing the revised steering and suspension tuning for a more controlled, predictable response. Bilstein dampers and the front shock-tower brace further sharpen the chassis, while Kinematic Posture Control can lightly brake the inside rear wheel during harder cornering to help suppress body roll and improve steering response. The result is a sports car that feels light on its feet and communicates with its driver instead of isolating them from the road. EXTERIOR FEATURES Machine Gray Metallic suits the RF particularly well, emphasizing the sculpted bodywork and dramatic roofline without overwhelming the Miata's compact proportions. With the roof raised, the RF has a distinctive fastback-inspired silhouette; lower the roof and the car reveals the open-air character that makes the MX-5 such a memorable ownership experience. The 2024 refresh brought updated LED lighting, revised exterio
