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Mazda RX 8
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Mazda RX-8
The RX-8 is a genuinely sport car. It’s attractive and sport looks combined with its sporty capabilities and functionality make it a good choice for many buyers.
The Mazda RX-8 boasts good handling and provides a really good driving experience. The car is an expensive purchase and fuel costs will be high, so this car will not be good for those on a tight budget.
Mazda RX-8 Car Review Summary
Mazda RX-8
Mazda has decided to further enhance the RX-8 sports coupe. The car will be enhanced with several cosmetic and mechanical alterations. This will improve upon an already excellent vehicle. The car will maintain the basics that make it such an impressive car in the first place.
The RX-8 sports a very unique and pleasing exterior design that is further complimented by the practical 'suicide' door arrangement. The low nose and over-pronounced wheelarches make it unmistakable for any other vehicle on the road. The car’s cabin boasts extremely good cabin space and a larger exhaust system. The car comes with sporty door mirrors and is avaialable in a choice of two colours.
The Mazda RX-8 suspension changes have been designed to ensure a high standard of handling and grip without compromizing the car’s ride quality. The rear anti roll bar remains unchanged.
The interior of the RX 8 comes with black leather covering the seats, the steering wheel, the gear knob and the handbrake. The more basic 189 model comes with a cloth interior. The car has quite a lot of sports car appeal and that feeling is enhanced even further with bucket seats and a large transmission tunnel.
One of the most attractive features offered by the RX-8 is the engine design. The 1.3-litre unit uses twin rotors instead of pistons. It offers improved smoothness and high engine speeds. The engine offers a very high output and is superior to most production cars.
Practicality
The Mazda RX-8 is a fairly expensive purchase. Insurance and running costs also tend to be high. Buyers who purchase the RX 8 will not likely be looking for a bargain or buying for practical reasons. Most buyers will be attracted to the sporty nature of the vehicle.
The RX 8 provides plenty of passenger space for both front and rear passengers. The boot is a decent size and can be used for many practical purposes.
The car controls and dials are layed out in an excellent manner and the lighting and displays create an excellent effect. The cars interior controls are not only attractive, they are functional and logically placed.
The Mazda RX 8 offers much in the way of comfort. The car’s seats are firm and supportive and are easily adjustable. The ride quality is excellent and most road and engine noise is kept to a minimal.
Accessibility to the RX 8 is great thanks to the addition of the car’s suicide door arrangement. Access should be unhindered for both front and rear passengers.The boot also allows good access and is similar to that of a saloon.
This Mazda RX-8 be a tricky car to park. The car’s nose is difficult to judge and the rear view is not the best, but the car’s steering is light and helps out a lot when it comes to parking the RX 8.
Mazda RX 8
Life Style
The Mazda RX-8 delivers a terrific ride. Drivers will be truly impressed by the car’s sporty appeal. The engine has plenty of pep and the steering is responsive. The car’s brakes will not disappoint enthusiastic drivers at all. The car delivers much in the way of performance and style.
The RX-8 could be used as a family car but would have some difficulty accommodating a child safety seat in the rear or a stroller in the car’s somewhat limited boot.
This is probably not the most practical car for a novice driver. The car offers too much in the way of power and will be costly for a newly licenced driver to run and insure.
The RX 8 delivers impressive performance and is a quality built sports car. The car’s interior also boasts high quality material and continues the company’s tradition of delivering high quality sports cars.
Mazda RX 8
Security and Safety
The Mazda RX-8 comes equipped with an engine immobiliser, remote central locking and an internal security alarm.
The RX 8 has included safety features such as ABS, six airbags and Isofix child seat mountings. The car has an excellent traction control system and a stability control system as well.
The Finishing Touches
The higher specification RX 8’s come with a Bose radio/CD stereo system with a 6-disc CD auto changer. The sound quality is very good and the unit is attractive and functional.
The Mazda RX-8 interior comes standard with black leather.
The RX-8 backlighting is very pleasant and creates a nice feel inside the car’s cabin. The quality of the trim is high and the black plastics and silver finishes gives the cabin a classy over all feel.
