2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Retractable Fastback Debuts at 2016 New York Auto Show | Edmunds.com

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2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Retractable Fastback Debuts at 2016 New York Auto Show | Edmunds.com

Count the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF as a genuine surprise. We were expecting a Miata hardtop of some sort, but nothing like the innovative

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subatomic

This new model is both attractive and innovative. Its arrival is understandable, since the retractable hard top outsold the cloth top toward the end of the previous model cycle. I still wish Mazda would offer the larger 2.5 liter engine as an optional upgrade. That would make for a truly impressive car.

desmolicious

Finally, a modern day Civic del Sol.

zip88

If the Miata had more HP I would be selecting a color now.

jay_laz

> engine as an optional upgrade

... Just like ALLLL those other "engine upgrade" options available on previous Miata generations...

jay_laz

> If the Miata had more HP...

... and the trunk was bigger ...
... and the cup-holders were better ...
... and unicorn horns didn't perforate the canvas ...

darthbimmer

jay_laz said:

... and unicorn horns didn't perforate the canvas ...

That's why you get a retractable hardtop. Duh. Much easier to take the unicorn for a ride with the top down.

Now the question is can this model be configured with upholstered seats? Unicorn hooves really do a number on leather....

But seriously, this car has lustful looks. And we all know Miatas have excellent handling. With a horsepower boost it'd be the whole package.

jay_laz

> But seriously, this car has lustful looks.

Not exactly.

The car looks SEDUCTIVE.

It's ONLOOKERS who look lustful.