2011 Mazda RX-8

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2011 Mazda RX-8

Kelley Blue Book Retail $15,950–$19,450  

MPG City: 16 Highway: 22 – 23

Available Engines

212-hp, 1.3-liter Rotary (premium)
232-hp, 1.3-liter Rotary (premium)

Transmissions

6-speed manual w/OD
6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual

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(4.8) 5 consumer reviews

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Expert Snapshot

New or Notable

Final model year
1.3-liter rotary engine
9,000-rpm engine redline (manual transmission)
Rear-hinged half-doors
Seats four
 

What We Like

Short-throw shifter
Handling balance
Firm but tolerable suspension tuning
Backseat access
Decent-sized backseat

What We Don't

Modest power for a sports car
Gas mileage
Tire noise on the highway
Minimal backseat legroom
Over-left-shoulder visibility
Limited headroom with moonroof

Mazda's RX-8 received minor exterior and interior updates for 2009, which is when the rotary-powered sports car gained an R3 sport package. Competitors include the Mitsubishi Eclipse and Nissan 370Z.

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3 Available RX-8 Trims

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    Original MSRP
Sport 4dr Coupe
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$26,795
Grand Touring 4dr Coupe
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$32,260
R3 4dr Coupe
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$32,290
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