The RF Custom model was part of Mazda's "Be a driver" display at the 2018 Tokyo Auto Salon. This car was an RS grade model painted in the new premium Soul Red Crystal metallic which replaces the original Soul Red and has an even more impressive deep red glossy shine. To show what's possible with the RF, the car has been given some relatively mild customisation parts that go a long way to set it apart from a regular RF.
The additional parts include the full set of gloss black Mazdaspeed skirts (front, side, and rear), and the body coloured bootlid lip spoiler. 17" aftermarket alloy wheels are fitted along with Brembo brakes (standard on RS), an adjustable height suspension setup, and an upgraded sports exhaust muffler. The chassis has been strengthened with additional underside bracing and an engine bay tower bar. There are also some minor cosmetic details such as LED bulbs for the rear number plate.Inside the cabin are a pair of Recaro Alcantara & Nappa leather seats (different to the standard design on the RS), a full set of Alcantara interior trim for the gear shift, handbrake, door tim, dashboard trim, and centre console lid. The interior is finished off with a set of aluminium pedal covers and premium carpet mats.