End of the road for Mazda RX-8 in the UK, less than 100 examples left

If you're from the UK, this is your last chance to buy a new Mazda RX-8 as less than 100 examples of the four-seater sports car remain in stock after production in Hiroshima of the right hand drive models for Britain ended. As is the case with Honda's Civic Type R hot hatch, the RX-8's rotary engine fell victim to Europe's looming Euro 5 emissions standard. According to Mazda, UK customers purchased 14% of 186,632 total global RX-8 sales since 2003 launch.

The remaining Mazda RX-8s are the R3 models with the 231HP engine and the ability to reach 62mph in just 6.4 seconds. On the road pricing is set at £25,540 with Mazda dealers currently offering buyers a finance package with 5.9% APR for up to 36 months until 30 September 2010.

"Over the next couple of months drivers will be presented with a rare opportunity to acquire one of the very last RX-8s available in the UK," said Mark Cameron, Sales Director, Mazda UK. "Its immense driver appeal, the world's only rotary-powered production car is still a head-turner, with tremendous road presence and styling that still looks fresh. A few lucky customers are going to play a part in the grand finale of this motoring legend."

While it's almost certain that Mazda will present a new sports car in the very near future, it's unclear if the Japanese automaker is considering a direct successor to the four-seater RX-8 or, as the rumors suggest (and we hope for), a more sportier two-door model reviving the RX-7. In any case, Mazda will continue to use a rotary engine on the sports car, albeit a more fuel efficient and greener one.

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Used Mazda RX-8 ''is a fantastic sports car

Used car buyers have been advised about the qualities of the Mazda RX-8.

According to What Car? magazine, a used Mazda RX-8 combines practicality with excitement, with anyone who purchases the vehicle able to look forward to "exhilarating performance" and terrific handling.

Unusually for a coupe, the car can also fit four adults in comfort and also comes with a good-sized boot.

Despite all of its features, What Car? noted that a used Mazda RX-8 can be picked up for a very reasonable price.

"It''s a bargain as a new car and if you plump for a used example, it''s even more of a steal," motorists were told.

The review also stated that the vehicle gives excellent build quality and cast-iron reliability to its owners.

Praise was also bestowed upon the car by Top Gear magazine, which said it manages to combine good design with a good drive.

It went on to commend the vehicle''s performance, handling and comfort, stating that it is a very well-designed auto.

"The RX-8 carves out its own little niche - there''s not much to touch it," it was added.

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Used Mazda RX-8 ''is a fantastic sports car

Used car buyers have been advised about the qualities of the Mazda RX-8.

According to What Car? magazine, a used Mazda RX-8 combines practicality with excitement, with anyone who purchases the vehicle able to look forward to "exhilarating performance" and terrific handling.

Unusually for a coupe, the car can also fit four adults in comfort and also comes with a good-sized boot.

Despite all of its features, What Car? noted that a used Mazda RX-8 can be picked up for a very reasonable price.

"It''s a bargain as a new car and if you plump for a used example, it''s even more of a steal," motorists were told.

The review also stated that the vehicle gives excellent build quality and cast-iron reliability to its owners.

Praise was also bestowed upon the car by Top Gear magazine, which said it manages to combine good design with a good drive.

It went on to commend the vehicle''s performance, handling and comfort, stating that it is a very well-designed auto.

"The RX-8 carves out its own little niche - there''s not much to touch it," it was added.

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Report Says New Mazda RX-7 Could be Unveiled as Early as 2011

A proper two-door coupe replacement for the much-missed Mazda RX-7 could make its appearance as early as 2011 as a 2012 model, according to a report from Edmund's Inside Line. The news site says the introduction of the two-seat RX-7 will lead to the death of the four-seat RX-8 with its 'suicide-style' rear doors since it wouldn't make much sense for Mazda to have three different sports cars (including the MX-5 / Miata) in its lineup.

Officially, the only piece of information that Mazda has released about its next generation RX model is the development of a new 1.6-liter (800cc per rotor) rotary engine called the 16X Renesis. Rumor has it that the new engine can produce up to 350 ponies.

Inside Line says that while Mazda's initial plans were to offer the next RX-7 with a high-power version of the Wankel engine and a $35,000 price tag, the company is now considering to follow the example of the first generation model by developing a less powerful two-seater with not so many fancy features and a price of around $25,000.

In this case, the Wankel would deliver somewhere around 200 to 250HP, which shouldn't be a bad thing if Mazda manages to keep the rear-wheel drive coupe's weight down.

With the economy being what it is these days, and looking at the current and future (see Toyota FT-86) proposals in the segment, a less powerful but better priced RX-7 doesn't sound like a bad idea at all. Plus, there's always room for a more powerful version if the market's up to it.

Via: Inside Line - Opening Photo: Mazda Furai Concept


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