Mazda RX-8
Manufacturer:
Mazda
Model:
RX-8
Price:
From £21,400
Type:
Coupe
The Mazda RX-8 a breathtaking car from any angle
 

“The RENESIS engine is uncommonly compact, which provides an ideal mounting position for the entire powertrain - low and behind the front axle. This low centre of gravity and unique powertrain location means that the Mazda RX-8 has near perfect 50/50 weight distribution - giving it exceptional agility and responsiveness.” - www.mazda.co.uk

The New Mazda RX-8 coupe is a fantastic piece of enginering the car itself handles and drives like a dream. Although I have never owned a Mazda RX-8 I was lucky enough to have one for a long weekend when they were first launched. The car was a great drive I made the most of it clocking up nearly 300 miles from Friday to Sunday. The question I allways ask myself when using a car for the first time is would I own one? Would I buy one with my own money? With the Mazda RX-8 the answer is yes definately. I would consider a new mazda Rx-8 but alot of dealers have used mazda rx-8 on sale with some great special offers so I would probably recomend shopping arround.

Style
The only sports coupe to seat two adults comfortably in the back, the cabin of the Mazda RX-8 is unique. A fine balance of authentic sports styling, fine craftsmanship and smart engineering. It is designed to deliver maximum driving pleasure and complete comfort to you and all your passengers. Interior materials are of the highest quality with the softest fabrics and innovative lighting to create an exceptional atmosphere. In addition the boot holds two suitcases or golf bags, plus loads more smart storage spaces so that youll find everything you need for a comfortable journey.

Safety
Dynamic Stability Control will both enhance your driving and act as an active safety feature. It monitors your wheel speeds, steering angles, braking function and applies brake force accordingly to one or more wheels, helping to reduce engine output and prevent skids. Front driver and passenger airbags as well as curtain and side airbags, also ensure that you and your passengers have fantastic all round protection.

Comfort/Economy
Driving your Mazda RX-8 will inspire you with complete confidence. At the heart of the Mazda RX-8 lies the unique RENESIS rotary engine, which gives it exceptional agility and responsiveness. As well as sleek sports styling, the Mazda RX-8 contains enough room to make it a truly practical car for everyday use. The newly developed freestyle door system and absence of centre pillars assure smooth and effortless door operation and spacious door opening area. Breathtaking performance with exceptional handling and road holding make the Mazda RX-8 an all round driving experience.

What Car says: -

FOR  Won best coupe in the What Car? Car of the Year 2005 awards. Also won in 2004. It looks great and drives brilliantly, and has reasonable practicality as well. And all at a very affordable price.

AGAINST  High emissions put both models in the top bracket for company car tax; steering adjusts only for height.