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Mazda RX-8

EPA MPG: 20 mpg

RECALL ALERT:
There are 6 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

Road Test

The RX-8 is a fun-to-drive sport coupe with a practical twist -- two small rear-hinged back doors. It has excellent road manners, delivering both agile handling and a very comfortable ride for a sports car. The transmission glides from gear to gear and the engine revs with equal smoothness, although fuel economy is unimpressive.

2005 Sports Cars & Convertibles Reliability

This Car
NA
vs. Similar Cars

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
NA
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
NA
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

Mazda vs. Other New Car Brands

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
NA
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

Mazda vs. Other New Car Brands

2005 Sports cars 4/5-seat Ratings

Features & Specs
Body Style
    coupe
Seating
2 front, 2 rear
Drive Wheels
Rear
Engines Available
  • 1.3-liter rotary (197 hp)
  • 1.3-liter rotary (238 hp)
Transmissions Available
  • 4-speed automatic
  • 6-speed manual
Cargo Volume
Warranty
Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

Read more about extended warranties