New car lines - Wheels Within Wales

Mazda UK is saying ‘goodbye’ this autumn to a very different, although equally iconic sportscar in its model line-up – the rotary-engined, four-seatter Mazda RX-8. “British motorists love sportscars and engineering excellence, so it is no wonder that over the last seven years the RX-8 has been close to their hearts, " said Mark Cameron, Sales Director, Mazda UK. More than 26,000 enthusiastic drivers have purchased an RX-8 in the UK, won over by its truly exhilarating drive, fascinating super-smooth rotary
engine and many unique features, combined with everyday reliability and practicality. “Production in Hiroshima of right hand drive Mazda RX-8 for the UK market has now ended and here we have fewer than 100 examples remaining in stock. Over the next couple of months drivers will be presented with a rare opportunity to acquire one of the very last RX-8s available in the UK. “Its immense driver appeal, the world’s only rotary-powered production car is still a head-turner, with tremendous road presence and styling that still looks fresh. A few lucky customers are going to play a part in the grand finale of this motoring legend,” adds Cameron. It costs £25,540 but Mazda dealers are currently offering RX-8 buyers a finance package available for retail sales only, until 30 September 2010, with no deposit required and typical 5.9pc APR finance on Mazda Conditional Sale and Mazda Personal Contract Purchase up to 36 months.