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2005 Mazda RX-8 4 AT

Performance  
          Engine 10
          Gearbox 9.0
          Steering 10
          Brakes 10
          Ride 8.0
          Handling 10
          Body Structure 9.0
Comfort and Controls  
          Driving Position 10
          Control Ergonomics 9.5
          Outward Vision 8.0
          Quietness 8.0
          Ventilation / Air Con 8.0
          Ingress / Egress 8.0
          Front Seat Space 9.0
          Rear Seat Space 8.0
          Luggage / Loading 8.0
Design and Styling  
          Exterior Styling 9.5
          Exterior Finish 9.5
          Interior Styling 9.5
          Interior Finish 9.5
Others  
          Fuel Mileage 8.0
          List Price NA*
Overall Rating (averaged) 8.98
* Not Applicable

Freestyle doors provide excellent entry for rear passengers. while providing some parking lot entertainment for passer-bys.

RENESIS engine doesn't look like much since it's buried underneath all that plastic covering. However, rest assured that it sounds like a low-flying F-15 on a bombing raid.

 

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