Mazda RX-8
Mazda’s rotary engine is alive and well. Despite the negative comments about its oil and fuel consumption, the superb RX-8 sports car continues to make heads turn. The automaker has abandoned the GS version for 2010, holding on to the R3 and GT. The R3 is equipped with a Bilstein suspension system, 19-inch wheels, and Recaro seats. The RX-8 still has four real seated places and reversed rear doors.
Mazda RX-8
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$41,995 |
| Fees | CA$1,595 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$790/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1,3 l Rotary |
| Power | 232 hp @ 8,500 rpm (173 kW) |
| Torque | 159 lb·ft @ 5,500 rpm (216 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 12.8 L/100km |
| Highway | 9.2 L/100km |
| Combined | 11.2 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 571 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 258 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Smart key | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Premium audio system | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (35′) |
| Front suspension | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/40R19 |
| Rear tires | P225/40R19 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 4 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,470 mm (176″) |
| Width | 1,770 mm (70″) |
| Height | 1,341 mm (53″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106″) |
| Front track | 1,506 mm (59″) |
| Rear track | 1,509 mm (59″) |
| Weight | 1,410 kg (3,109 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 4 |
| Trunk | 289 l |
| Fuel tank | 64 l (14 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 9/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Winter driving | 7/10 |
| Comfort | 8/10 |
| Average | 77%(view ratings) |