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Driven: Mazda MX5 RF 2L 135kW/ 184PS (2019)

 Hello Petrolheads!   Today in focus we have the latest-generation Mazda MX5, aka Miata, in its top version. This generation MX5, internally-known as ND, has been on sale since 2015, and it marked an important turn in the life of the most popular sports car of them all: it was significantly smaller and lighter than its predecessor (NC), with the aim to return as close as possible to the original receipt, first introduced in 1989. 2018 saw some modifications to the range, but mostly technical - as far as I could tell, the only exterior panel which has been changed is the bootlid, and even that only for units featuring a rearview-camera. The biggest update was, by far and away, the introduction of a heavily reworked 2-litre engine, much similar in character to the 1.5-litre which has been on sale since market introduction (this received detail tweaks only). The driven car had this engine option, in combination with the sweetest 6-speed manual gearbox I know. The first impressio