Mazda Introduces the Retractable Hardtop MX-5 RF
Targa looks, hardtop convertible mechanics.
Jealous of luxury manufacturers hogging all the hardtop convertible glory? Japanese brand Mazda is here with its RF “Retractable Fastback” version of the MX-5 Roadster, initially introduced at the New York International Auto Show 2016. Traditionally, the two-seat coupe has adopted both a softtop convertible version along with a hard-silhouette convertible — which was basically just rigid pieces replacing the NC model’s soft top components. The RF thus gives the driver and passenger a quick, solid convertible but with a twist — the front and rear pillars remain intact once fully retracted, which gives the car a Targa-top look and maintains a quiet interior cabin while opening the above view to the skies.
