2017 Mazda MX-5 RF first drive: An incredible driving experience

When Mazda asked if I wanted to drive its newest Miata, I had a good laugh. After seeing it at the automaker’s Irvine headquarters, I couldn’t jump at the opportunity fast enough. Add in the fact that we’d be down in sunny San Diego, the decision was a no-brainer.

Lucky I did, because the 2017 Mazda MX-5 RF is a thrill to drive. I took it for a spin over 80 miles of rolling, winding California backroads, and for a second it felt like I could fly. It was almost an out of body experience.

Having become a sheep in Southern California’s infamous traffic, driving for me can often feel soul-sucking. It’s something I try to avoid at all costs. But the Miata reminded me why getting behind the wheel is such a privilege. After driving the MX-5 RF, I “get” it.

The ride is smooth, nimble, and well-balanced for cruising on serpentine routes. For someone like me, who stares at brake lights longer than I’m in my own apartment, the Miata is like surfing on a perfectly endless wave.

Needless to say, I was reluctant to give the keys back once the test drive was over.

Disclosure: Mazda invited TechnoBuffalo to participate in a two-day drive in San Diego. The company provided meal and hotel accommodations. While no Mazda representatives accompanied me during the drive, the company did give lengthy presentations before I took the wheel.

Article source: https://www.technobuffalo.com/2017/03/18/2017-mazda-mx-5-rf-review/