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Mazda RX-8 4dr coupe

R3

Very possibly Britain's best-value car, the RX-8 has so much going for it yet costs – relative to its opposition – so little that it's not hard to work out why it's been so successful. Poor fuel consumption aside, the RX-8 has so many strengths – includin

Price
£24,995

Autocar Rating

NCAP Rating
No Rating

Equipment

Exterior
Alloy wheels	standard
Metallic paint	standard

Safety And Security
Alarm	standard
Anti-lock brakes	standard
Auto gearbox	not available
Central locking	standard
Centre 3-point belt	not available
Deadlocks	standard
Driver airbag	standard
Etched windows	TBA
Immobiliser	standard
Locking wheel nuts	TBA
Marked parts	TBA
Passenger airbag	standard
Power steering	standard
Remote locking	standard
Seatbelt tensioners	standard
Secure spare wheel	not available
Side airbag	standard
Side impact bars	not available
Traction control	standard
Visible VIN	TBA

Comfort And Convenience
Air conditioning	standard
Climate control	standard
Cruise control	standard
Elec. steering adj	not available
Electric front windows	standard
Electric mirrors	standard
Electric sunroof	not available
Heated mirrors	standard
Leather seats	not available
Manual sunroof	not available
Power seats adj	not available
Seat height adj	standard
Split/fold rear seats	not available
Steering height adj	standard
Steering reach adj	not available

Audio, communication and navigation
Hands-free phone	not available
Multi CD	standard
Radio	not available
RDS radio	not available
Satellite navigation	TBA
Unique fit radio	standard

Performance & Measurements

Body type	Coupe
Boot space (max ltr)	290
Boot space (min ltr)	290
Braking distance (m)	TBA/TBA
Driven wheels	Rear
Engine (cc/type)	1308/R2
Engine position	F
Front headroom (mm)	970
Front legroom (mm)	1084
Fuel type	Unleaded
Hands-free phone	not available
Height (mm)	1340
Kerb weight (kg)	1429
Length (mm)	4470
Max power (bhp/rpm)	228/8200
Max torque (lb ft/rpm)	156/5500
Multi CD	standard
Number of doors	4
Number of seats	4
Radio	not available
RDS radio	not available
Rear headroom (mm)	935
Rear kneeroom (mm)	817
Satellite navigation	TBA
Towing weight (kg)	1200
Turning circle (m)	10.6
Unique fit radio	standard
Width (mm)	1770

Manufacturer's figures

0-60 mph (secs)	6.4
Max speed (mph)	146

Running Costs

% value retained (3yrs/36,000mls)	31
CO2 rating (g/km)	299
Combined mpg	24.6
Extra urban mpg	31
Insurance group	16
Manufacturer's warranty	3yr/60k + 3yr Paint + 6yr Perforation + 3yr Breakdown
Pence per mile	73.38
Service intervals	12500
Servicing cost over 3yrs	1005
Tank capacity (gallons)	14.3
Typical contract hire rate (pcm)	631
Typical insurance quote	663
Urban mpg	18

Company Car Tax


Percentage Charge	35	35
Benefit in kind	8591	8591
Tax payable at 22%	1890.02	3780.04
Tax payable at 44%	1890.02	3780.04

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