4-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
6-speed manual w/OD
New or Notable
What We Like
What We Don't
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Rotary engine
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Shapely styling
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Rear-hinged half doors
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50/50 weight distribution
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Optional navigation system
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Price and refinement
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Smooth ride for a sports car
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Easy-shifting manual
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Easy backseat entry
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Cocoonlike front seats
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Overly civilized sports car
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Tight rear-seat legroom
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Small trunk opening
Vehicle Summary
Mazda revived its rotary engine for 2004 when the company tucked it into a sports car with four doors. Available with a manual or automatic transmission, the RX-8 combines an urbane driving experience with the vitality of rotary-engine power. A new Shinka Special Edition is available for 2005. Read more
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