Mazda RX-8
The Mazda RX-8 has been through slight aesthetic modifications for 2009. With its four very convenient doors, this sports coupe blends performance and technology with its rotary engine, unique in the industry. Producing 232 horsepower, the engine gives the RX-8 enough power to make things interesting, while its sports suspension is very effective during more technical driving stretches. This is a vehicle that will please sports car fans without foregoing the practical aspects.
Mazda RX-8
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$38,095 |
| Fees | CA$1,395 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$717/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 | Coupe |
| 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 | N/A |
| 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 | P225/45R18 |
| Rear tires | P225/45R18 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 4 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,425 mm (174″) |
| Width | 1,770 mm (70″) |
| Height | 1,341 mm (53″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106″) |
| Front track | 1,501 mm (59″) |
| Rear track | 1,506 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 | 6/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 |
| Winter driving | 7/10 |
| Comfort | 7/10 |
| Average | 75%(view ratings) |