2004年马自达RX-8审查

你必须交给马自达。当它推出了RX-EVOLV -概念版本的RX-8四年前,许多人怀疑该公司是否会推进的瓶子。pillarless车身和旋转发动机,新来的是冒险的一个概念,更不用说一个陈列室模型。但是完成的文章是熙熙攘攘的所有特性,使这个概念如此吸引人。在这个世界上,几乎所有的新车是基于另一个的平台,与其他50共享一个引擎模型,RX-8是爆炸的新鲜空气。马自达的印象立刻用它那锋利的方向盘和伟大的底盘,但真正使它脱颖而出是其全面的可用性。面对移动平圣诞节刚过,多个旅行在伦敦的前景让我充满了恐惧。然而,我吃惊的是不仅在RX-8可以吞下多少装备,而且是多么容易。一次涉及客运、电视、吸尘器和3例。试着这样做在丰田赛利卡或阿尔法制造中心。 But despite the unexpected practical appeal, it's the performance that generates the most smiles. The rotary engine has loosened up as the mileage has risen, and the Mazda has blown away the post-Christmas blues. While it lacks low-down torque, the unit's smooth nature means power builds from 3,000rpm, and it's a pleasure to rev it up to the 9,000rpm red line. What's more, although the unique rotary noise has divided opinion in the office - some colleagues have compared it to a washing machine on spin - I love the high-pitched wail. With a spot-on driving position and supportive seats, combined with a slick gearshift and positive brakes, there's little to complain about. And everyone who's been in the RX-8 has praised the interior, especially the £1,500 optional leather seats. So what about niggles? Well, the lack of a rear wiper means backward visibility is poor on dark and wet evenings, and some find the handbrake gets in the way of the gearstick. There are compromises with the rotary power, too. Firstly, there's a fairly healthy consumption of oil - just over three litres already. Synthetic lube isn't cheap, either, but the biggest annoyance is the location of the dipstick. Unfortunately for a vehicle that needs its levels checking regularly, finding the Mazda's dipstick involves reaching into the depths of the engine bay. Not only does this mean scratching your knuckles, but extracting the dipstick without brushing it against things on the way up is also a challenge. All of which means getting an accurate idea of the oil level is a long-winded process and, should you need a top up, the plastic engine cover has to be removed to gain access to the filler cap. But the biggest drawback to RX-8 ownership comes at the fuel pump, as the high heat loss in rotary engines means poor economy. And that's certainly been the case with our car, with a heavy average consumption of 18.8mpg. Yet despite the bills and the oil hassle, this Mazda is in demand. As the saying goes, no pain, no gain.