Overview & Reviews

For 2010, the Mazda RX-8 lineup loses the Touring model and the Premium package. As a result, equipment shuffling ensues and the Grand Touring trim picks up more standard features.

• Nimble handling, comfortable ride, smooth rotary engine, innovative body style that can actually seat four adults, impressive feature content.

• Poor fuel economy, meager low-end power, small trunk opening.

User Reviews:

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  RX7 Touring - 2010 Mazda RX-8
  By Franky - December 13 - 10:00 am

  Leased this vehicle for two years and returned back to the dealership as soon as the lease up. First, the gas mileage is like and worst than a $100k sport car. Second, the car is so under power and you have to push to 5000 rpm in a daily driving like passing on the highway, not in racing with somebody. However for couple thousands under invoice and thousands of incentives kick-in, it is not a bad car at all. It is a best buy for someone who wants a super handling sport car with 4 doors but dont mind of gas mileages and the durability of mechanical parts. Lease could be the best idea.

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  A Sports Car Like No Other. - 2010 Mazda RX-8
  By Nawaaz Ismail - August 30 - 10:00 am

  I used to own a RX8 6 years ago. It slipped out of my hands, and now Im proud to say that Im back in this car: A 2010 RX8 R3. Theres a lot of criticism on this car within the media. Mostly because of its lack of power, poor fuel economy, and higher than normal oil consumption. Not many people understand how good of a sports car it is. It has an extremely rich driving experience. Its one of the lightest and most nimble cars out there, and you can really appreciate that when you start pushing the car. The last 2 cars Ive owned before this were clearly more faster & expensive, yet this is the car that I truly connected with. Its hard to explain in words, but this car is irreplaceable.

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  Best Car for under 30k - 2010 Mazda RX-8
  By dj_jbird - July 12 - 11:41 pm

  bought it just before i left overseas... Have only driven it for 6000 miles and I love it!.. Faster then Mustangs and anything close.. I beat Mazdaspeed 3s and 6s that have 264hp.. Rare as heck. 1000 sold for 2010 and Im the proud owner of one.. Love the windy roads with it, you can hit apexs flawlessly and if your tail slides out a bit you can fix it with one finger on the wheel (Ive done it). The interior is spectacular. I looked at WRXs 350 zs and nothing compares to the Rx8.. Dont drive fast in the rain because it tends to slide... and Snow or Ice forget about it... Rx8s are Summer sports cars that like parking in garage

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  MAZDA IS BACK!! - 2010 Mazda RX-8
  By Bill Tolles - February 17 - 2:50 pm

  This rotary demon is impressive and fun to drive. Too many people (piston people) DO NOT understand the ROTARY engine. It is powerful, quick, and its super sporty (R3) suspension make it a demon on the roads. Horsepower is NOT a problem IF you know how to drive the RX-8. Not everyone is meant to drive the RX-8. The RX-8 must first pick you and then you and the RX-8 will bond and become one, only then will you truly appreciate the power, handling and excitement of Zoom-Zoom!! Once the union of car & RX-8 have commenced, then you two will be inseparable, and the road your friend. You will fear no curve, nor any Z monster encountered on the highways & biways of your travels. ROTARY forever!

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  What a great car! - 2010 Mazda RX-8
  By pjs_tools - February 4 - 12:53 pm

  Purchased as a car-show dealers demo in OCtober 2010. Driven three seasons - never in snow. Currently at 12,000 miles. Bets handling car I have ever owned, or driven. Test drove about 25 cars before buying this one (and a VW GTi for my wife). Best of all of them, including BMW roadster, Mitsubishis, Toyotas (no real competitor with the demise of the S2000), Porsches (too expensive to repair!), and Nissan Z. I think this is the best affordable sports car available. Holds its value as well, at least so far. No mechanical or other problems to date.

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  We bonded - 2010 Mazda RX-8
  By peter - May 22 - 2:00 am

  This is a true sports car, the sound is zoom zoom. It handles like a dream, with space for four adults and a trunk. Gas mileage and the fact you need hi test is the only downside. But based on the purchase price compared to the rest out there its worth it

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  A nimble athlete - 2010 Mazda RX-8
  By mark - January 15 - 10:00 am

  This car is more rare and more fun to drive than a mustang gt. The mustang has more horsepower but it is not quite as nimble as the rx8 is and this car is even more agile on winding roads than a corvette.This car is almost like a speed bike in its performance and the way it sounds when it accelerates and really gets going.Its a major fun machine to drive everyday.