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

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  • £24,995

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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 63.02
Service intervals 12500
Servicing cost over 3yrs 1005
Tank capacity (gallons) 14.3
Typical contract hire rate (pcm) 620
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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