2011 Mazda RX-8 review
Mazda RX-8 highlights
Customer rating
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Mileage (EPA estimate)
16 city, 22 highway, 18 combined
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All Mazda RX-8 years
- 2011
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
The 2011 Mazda RX-8 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Grand Touring: 16 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- R3: 16 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
- Sport: 16 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
The Mazda RX-8 received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Mazda RX-8 as 37 out of 46 among Compact Car
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