The Mazda RX-8 will be dropped from the US lineup, and this could occur as early as after the 2011 model year, according to a Motor Trend report. A source from Mazda’s North American ranks revealed that the decision was arrived at after studying the sales figures.
Mazda updated the car in 2009 but this didn’t do much for sales as only 428 cars have been sold in 2010 so far. Mazda’s European segment dropped the model because the Renesis rotary won’t be able to meet upcoming EuroV emission standards. As a result, global sales volumes are expected to decrease. However, this report doesn’t mean that Mazda won’t be doing any more rotary-powered sports cars.
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