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33Mazda RX-885.13%

Mazda RX-8

If you believe that a sports car should entertain regardless of cost, then Mazda’s unconventional rotary-engined four-door coupé is for you. The RX-8 is the most expensive motor to run this year, ruining an excellent set of results. Second in both braking and handling are fantastic scores, while sixth in the performance section is no less impressive.

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RATINGS (1 is best)

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  • Reliability
  • Build Quality
  • Running Costs
  • Performance
  • Braking
  • Ride Quality
  • Handling
  • Practicality
  • Comfort
  • Ease of Driving
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  • 34
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  • 100
  • 6
  • 2
  • 21
  • 2
  • 75
  • 15
  • 71

PREVIOUS RESULTS

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

MANUFACTURER VERDICT

A fall of four, but Mazda is still in the top 10 and 11 places ahead of parent firm, Ford. The arrival of the new 6 this year and the 2’s popularity should see a rise again next year.

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