mazda brings the functionality of a retractable hard top to the MX-5

at the 2016 new york auto show, mazda took its flagship ‘MX-5’ sports car and added a fresh dimension of open-top driving with a functional automated retractable hardtop. featuring fastback styling with a smooth roofline that slopes down to the rear, the car’s unique rear roof and retractable back window deliver a distinctive convertible feeling. the roof opens and closes with the press of a button, while moving at speeds of up to 10 km/h and stows away compactly. interestingly enough, the ‘MX-5 RF’ still offers the same amount of trunk space as the other models. the refreshed drop-top will come with either a 1.5 liter or 2.0 liter ‘skyactiv-G’ engine paired with six-speed gearbox or exclusively to the mazda ‘MX-5 RF’ — a six speed automatic. 

all images courtesy of mazda

the ‘MX-5 RF’ still offers the same amount of trunk space as the soft-top model

the roof opens and closes with the press of a button 

the front grille

the rear LED tail lights 

the trunk space of the ‘MX-5 RF’

the top view

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