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Should you get a Hardtop or Soft-top convertible?
By blogsadmin | Posted in Mazda Comparisons, Mazda MX-5 on Thursday, June 29th, 2017 at 1:42 pmRetractable fastback available on the 2017 Mazda MX-5 RF
The 2017 Mazda MX-5 RF features a new aspect of the Mazda MX-5, the RF in the name. “RF” stands for retractable fastback, which is one way of saying that the 2017 Mazda MX-5 RF is a hardtop convertible. If you’re looking for a convertible, you may already know the difference between a hardtop roof and a soft-top. If you aren’t quite sure what the benefits of one over the other is, just follow this guide.
The main difference in a hardtop and a soft-top is the material. A hardtop is made of the same material as the vehicle, while a soft-top is generally made of some sort of cloth. Because the stop-top is made of a much more permeable material, it is easier for someone to break into the vehicle by tearing or slashing it. A hardtop provides more coverage, and is going to be harder to break into.
[Related: What is the Mazda MX-5 RF?]
Difference between a hardtop and a soft-top
There are some who say that the hardtop ruins the classic imagery of the convertible, but the hardtop has a more protection from the elements and during an accident. While soft-tops have roll bars and other safety precautions, having a solid roof might be a more comfortable way to enjoy a convertible. A soft-top also take less time to put up or down, though the 2017 Mazda MX-5 RF switches to an open roof in about 13 seconds.
Traditionally, a soft-top has more space, but the 2017 Mazda MX-5 RF was designed to fit the traditionally bulky hardtop into the same amount of space that a soft-top would take up, providing the Mazda MX-5 RF with functional space and a uniquely quiet mechanism.
The 2017 Mazda MX-5 RF is currently available at Milestone Mazda, so schedule a test drive, and stop by to see the retractable fastback in action. Enjoy an authentic sports car experience, and Mazda’s signature Machine Gray Metallic exterior, which uses a five layer system to produce a stunning and eye-catching color. View the Mazda MX-5 RF and other Mazda vehicles at Milestone Mazda.
