Mazda stops RX-8 production

08-22-2011 | 03:41 PM

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Mazda stops RX-8 production

I think we all knew this was coming:

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/22/m...-8-production/

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Automotive News is reporting that Mazda has stopped production of its RX-8 sports car due to lackluster sales and ever tighter global emissions standards. Mazda managed to move a mere 1,134 of the models last year, and 2011 hasn't treated the rotary any better. Sales are down 21 percent through July. The Japanese automaker was forced to remove the model from European showrooms last year after it failed to meet emissions standards, and the company says that it simply can't justify continuing to manufacture the vehicle without sales in the old country.

According to the report, production wrapped up in Hiroshima, Japan in July, and global sales will finish up this year. Currently, Automotive News says that U.S. dealers have 300 RX-8 units in stock. While this may be the end for the rotary sports car in the near-term, Mazda has made it clear that the manufacturer isn't giving up on its rotary heritage any time soon.

08-22-2011 | 04:17 PM

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A bad reputation in terms of reliability just decimates sales. It sad Mazda didn't figure out the engine issues until the 2009+ models.

08-22-2011 | 04:20 PM

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damn, too bad I don't have the money to get the R3 right now.

well, they're not selling well right? mmmmmmm I just checked and I see they even have 2010 R3 !

ok, guess they should still be here next year. man where am I gonna store all my cars

08-22-2011 | 11:51 PM

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Sad but true.

08-23-2011 | 05:51 AM

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According to the report, production wrapped up in Hiroshima, Japan in July, and global sales will finish up this year.

I don't know if this is correct, maybe for Export, but I still believe Mazda Japan will continue with the 8 Domestically...they always have had a Rotary in production for 40 years.