Reviews

The Mazda RX-8 R3 has received wide acclaim in the motoring press for its performance and engineering prowess. Read the reviews here then make your own mind up by booking a test drive at your local dealer.

Car Magazine
"The RX-8 remains a one-off, its engine sees to that, but the engineering culture that spawned it really shines through in this car."

Autocar
"The rotary engine is as rev-happy and exciting as ever, but now the steering feels sharper, the turn-in more precise and the body more tightly controlled."

What Car?
"Balancing the ride and handling of a sporty car is a tricky job but one Mazda has pulled off. The low-speed ride is firm but not jerkily so and the R3 is very comfortable at high speeds. But it's the body control that truly impresses: no matter what the surface or how tight the corner, the RX-8 just keeps on gripping."

Top Gear Magazine
"One of the main benefits of the Renesis engine is its incredibly compact size. It allowed Mazda's engineers to position it very close to the centre of the car, giving the RX-8 a mid-engined layout and perfect 50/50 weight distribution. What this means in practice is wellbalanced handling with little understeer. The RX-8 attacks corners with relish; feeling taut and controlled, and giving you the confidence to make the most of that rev-happy engine."

Top Gear (on YouTube, from the BBC)