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26Mazda RX-887%

Mazda RX-8

Meet the Jekyll and Hyde RX-8. The rotary-engined coupé has left owners running hot and cold with gushing praise, followed by frustrated ranting. You voted the RX-8 into the top 10 in four categories, and are delighted about the way it drives. But this comes at a cost. In fact, you tell us it'’s the worst car in the top 100 for big bills. It’s the unique engine that'’s to blame, with crippling fuel economy matched by a need for regular oil top-ups. Still, 96 per cent said the car had lived up to expectations.

Your Quotes

“An absolute blast. Never fails to entertain, no matter what type of journey you are doing. It's very thirsty, although no worse than expected, and handles superbly.”

Mr Chris Hart - Tyne and Wear

“Great Driving Experience, expensive on fuel but looks great.”

Mr Tony Bowyer - Kent
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RATINGS (1 is best)

Ratings

100th

50th

1st

  • Reliability
  • Build Quality
  • Running Costs
  • Performance
  • Braking
  • Ride Quality
  • Handling
  • Practicality
  • Comfort
  • Ease of Driving
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  • 25
  • 48
  • 100
  • 7
  • 2
  • 9
  • 2
  • 70
  • 15
  • 54

PREVIOUS RESULTS

  • Manufactured
  • 2006 Result
  • 2005 Result
  • 2003-present
  • 14th
  • 16th

MANUFACTURER VERDICT

A brilliant top five position for one of Japan'’s top firms. Coming under the Ford umbrella, Mazda has finished a full 15 places ahead of its parent firm. Even more satisfying is that the one place gained in our chart has been at the expense of premium brand BMW. With a broad range and plenty of new models on the horizon, Mazda will be hoping to continue the upward trend in 2008.

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