The Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring for 2009
In 2009 Mazda released the RX-8 Grand Touring to the car-buying market. The RX-8 came in four configurations: Touring, Grand Touring, Sport, and R3. The Grand Touring configuration is powered by the 1.3-liter two-cylinder engine, which makes 23 highway miles and 17 city. The RX-8 competes in the Coupe market segment, in direct competition with Hyundai.
Engine Performance
The restyled RX-8 Grand Touring is equipped with a Mazda 1.3-liter 2-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 12 valves. The engine is paired with a N/A 6-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Mazda.
The RX-8 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
RX-8 Grand Touring Statistics
The dimensions of the RX-8 Grand Touring are inches wide by inches long. It sits a comfortable inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was an industry-low price when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2009 RX-8 is a traditional MPI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.
The RX-8 Grand Touring received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.
Conclusion
There are several reasons why the Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring sold well in 2009. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Mazda, specifically a RX-8.
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