Overview & Reviews

The 2011 Mazda RX-8 carries over unchanged.

• Smooth rotary engine
• Impressive feature content.
• Nimble handling
• Comfortable ride
• Innovative body style that can actually seat four adults

• Meager low-end power and acceleration
• Poor fuel economy
• Small trunk opening.

User Reviews:

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  Unlike Anything You Have Ever Driven - 2011 Mazda RX-8
  By strata1 - October 5 - 2:47 am

  The RX-8 as a sports car is amazing. It is such a nice car to be in and drive because it looks great both inside and out, is comfortable, and handles phenomenally well. When you floor it, you are treated with a very responsive, short-throw transmission and an engine that will rev up to 9000rpm. When you want to relax, the seats are comfortable, the cabin is quiet, and the rotary engine gently hums as you go along at highway speeds in top gear. The only drawback to this car is the rotary. Its low on power and torque yet is as thirsty as a V-8. It is also designed to eat oil and requires a topping off every second fuel up. There is also the issue of flooding.

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  Poor persons exotic - 2011 Mazda RX-8
  By DLu - April 12 - 9:40 am

  If you want a car that has universally been loved for its handling prowess, especially for cars under $100k, and you want a unique vehicle (the only rotary engine available in a modern car, "freestyle" doors that offer easier rear stea access while avoiding ridiculously long coupe doors, 9000 rpm redline, non-vanilla looks, etc), then the RX-8 (now only available as used) is an excellent option. I got my R3 new for less than what Insideline paid for their FR-S, so the value factor is excellent too. I drive the R3 on a daily basis, except when there is salt/snow on the road. I swapped out the OEM summer tires, and the handling is still great. Mileage is not a problem for my 22-mi round trip.