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2009 Mazda RX-8 Review
 In putting together this comprehensive review covering the 2009 Mazda RX-8 sportscar, the experts at TheCarConnection.com turned to a wide range of critical review voices. TheCarConnection.com's editors also included their firsthand experience driving the new, high-performance R3 variant.The Mazda RX-8 is a compact sportscar with a unique engine configuration and an unusual passenger layout. The RX-8 is powered by a Wankel rotary engine and follows a long line of Mazda models (including the respected RX-7) powered by rotary engines. Furthermore, even though it has a very coupelike profile, the RX-8 has seating for four along with two small backdoors that are hinged at the back. |
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| • Tight-as-a-drum build quality • Excellent manual transmission • Smooth, rev-happy rotary engine • Go-kart-like handling • New styling details and a design that still turns heads |
• Electronic stability control not standard • Jiggly ride • Lack of torque requires frequent downshifting • Very thirsty |
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 2009 Mazda RX-8
(The Mazda RX-8 is available in 7 trims) |
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