2009 Mazda RX-8 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
16 City / 22 -23 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
212 -232
Seats
4
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Mark T
Sporty fast and still has back seats
This vehicle is in fantastic condition. I have upgraded tires, low temp fans, low temp thermostat. It is very reliable if it is maintained properly otherwise things will go south right away. Performance is standard. All of your power is at the top end. It has a great tone especially with a sport exhaust system
accountCircle Cheryll A
Great cars for enthusiasts
Rotary engine so the needs are different than that of a regular piston engine. A great car, but only would recommend it to car enthusiasts who would care for its needs
accountCircle Debbie L
I really enjoyed my masada. I had it for many years and I will still have.
The masada reliability is really good because I had a lot of cars that had major problems. I can trust in my masada to handle my driving distance for vacation. When I want to be like the fast and the furious I can drive super fast especially on the freeway. When I drive like a bat outta of hell the car torque is amazing.
accountCircle Eli S
It is expensive and it is a rotary.
I love it cause it is fast and small. I do not like it because it cost a lot to fill it up on gas. It's a great piece of art and very aggressive.
accountCircle matt b
That it has a rotary motor that is different than a typical piston motor
It's a nice lil sports care with a rotary motor. No complaints at all. I love it. No dislikes

Mazda RX-8 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Sport
212 HP 19 MPG 4 Seats
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Touring
212 HP 19 MPG 4 Seats
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Grand Touring
212 HP 19 MPG 4 Seats
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R3
232 HP 18 MPG 4 Seats
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2009 Mazda RX-8 Owner Reviews

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accountCircle matt b on January 29, 2021
That it has a rotary motor that is different than a typical piston motor
It's a nice lil sports care with a rotary motor. No complaints at all. I love it. No dislikes
accountCircle Eli S on April 4, 2020
It is expensive and it is a rotary.
I love it cause it is fast and small. I do not like it because it cost a lot to fill it up on gas. It's a great piece of art and very aggressive.
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Ranks #1 Sports Cars by Owners

The 2009 Mazda RX-8 has an average owner rating of 5.00 out of 5 which ranks it #1 of 10 other Sports Cars.

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Ranks #6 Sports Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2009 Mazda RX-8 has a combined MPG of 25 which ranks it #6 of 10 other Sports Cars.

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23 MPG

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Safety & Reliability

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