Expert Evaluations
2009 Mazda RX-8
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- Limited visibility
- Rotary engine
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- Fantastic Recaro Seats
- Sweet engine and shifter
- Wonderful sound effects
- Track-ready handling performance
- Visibility
- Road and engine noise
- Entry and exit from Recaro seats for drivers above-average in size
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- Steering
- Manoeuvrability
- Comfort
- Suspension and Ride
- Driving Position
- Noise Level
- Seats
- Styling
- Interior
- Interior Fit and Finish
- Exterior Fit and Finish
- Exterior
- Accessories
- Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning
- Instrumentation and Controls
- Convenience and Equipment
- General Ergonomics
- Sound System
- Appreciation
- General Appreciation
- Safety
- Mirrors
- General Safety
- Visibility
- Traction and Stability Control
- Performance
- Acceleration
- Engine Output
- Transmission
- Fuel Consumption
- Space and Access
- Front Space and Access
- Rear Space and Access
- Storage Capacity
- Access to Mechanical Components
- Cargo Space and Access
- A truly great looking sports coupe
- The rear seats are tight, but at least it has some.
- It's too easy to spin the wheels when leaving a side street. With the new Ontario Street Racing law, that could be a problem.
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- Driving
- Safety
- Appreciation
- Driving
- Braking
- Handling
- Steering
- Manoeuvrability
- Comfort
- Suspension and Ride
- Driving Position
- Noise Level
- Seats
- Styling
- Interior
- Interior Fit and Finish
- Exterior Fit and Finish
- Exterior
- Accessories
- Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning
- Instrumentation and Controls
- Convenience and Equipment
- General Ergonomics
- Sound System
- Appreciation
- General Appreciation
- Safety
- Mirrors
- General Safety
- Visibility
- Traction and Stability Control
- Performance
- Acceleration
- Engine Output
- Transmission
- Fuel Consumption
- Space and Access
- Front Space and Access
- Rear Space and Access
- Storage Capacity
- Access to Mechanical Components
- Cargo Space and Access
- Ultra-precise steering
- Nicely-calibrated suspension
- Interesting design
- Rear suicide doors
- Plain dashboard
- Tight seats
- Poor fuel economy
- Lack of torque
- Pricey R3 model