Soft-closing argument

It takes 13 seconds to open or close the RF’S lid, which can be done at speeds of up to 10km/h. Mazda’s engineers laboured over the final stages of the roof’s articulation, and by slowing the servos at the end of their movement they managed a smooth and quiet latching motion, like softclose drawers in a modern kitchen. It does a lot to realise the upmarket experience Mazda set out to achieve.