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2011 Mazda RX-8 review

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Mazda RX-8 highlights

Customer rating

(not yet rated)

Mileage (EPA estimate)

16 city, 22 highway, 18 combined

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Year

All Mazda RX-8 years

What is new for the 2011 Mazda RX-8?

  • The RX-8 is available in a new trim called the Sport.
  • The Base trim has been discontinued for 2011.
  • RX-8 trims have been upgraded with Leatherette & Cloth as standard equipment this year.

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Ratings & reliability

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RepairPal gave the Mazda RX-8 an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Mazda RX-8 38th out of 46 among Compact Cars.

RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Mazda RX-8 is $456, compared to an average of $453 for Compact Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

According to RepairPal, Mazda RX-8 owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 1.3 times per year, compared to an average of 1.1 times for Compact Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 17% for the Mazda RX-8, compared to an average of 12% for Compact Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

Mazda RX-8 features and specs

Grand Touring 2WD 2D Coupe

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • BOSE Sound System
  • CD Audio
  • Cruise Control
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Leather Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Traction Control
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Navigation System
  • Rear Spoiler

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

1.3L

Horsepower

212

Torque (ft-lbs)

159

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

16.9

Wheelbase

106.3"

Overall length

175.6"

Width

69.7"

Height

52.8"

Leg room

F 42.7"/R 32.2"

Head room

F 36.7"/R 36.5"

Front tires

P225/45R18

Rear tires

P225/45R18

Seating capacity

4

Transmission

Automatic

2011 Mazda RX-8 FAQ


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