hey there

are our canadian models of the rx-8 built in japan or elsewhere?

thanks

 

All RX-8's are built in Japan.
Same goes with Mazda3's, Mazda5's, CX-7's, Miata's, and all the Mazdaspeed cars.

The only car that is built in the U.S. is the Mazda6.

Lates,

 

Isnt the Tribute built in N America as well? what about the CX 9?

 

If you are ever in doubt the "J" at the start of the VIN will give it away

 

Well, I shouldn't have included the CX-7 in the "car" list...
But yes, the Tribute is a rebadged Escape, and the CX-9 shares alot with it's cousin the Edge.
Those "trucks" are built in the U.S, with the exception of the CX-7, which is built in Japan.

 

Thanks mate I appreciate the answer.

 

However, the Can-Spec models are significantly different to US/JDM/Euro cars.

S

 

Yeah, well - I know that the cdn model has the front wipers on the headlights, while the US had the TPMS.

I think the Japan models have slightly bigger engines and might put out more BHP than the North American ones.

 

u mean front washers...volvos have the wipers on their headlights.
And yea they had to tweak the engine here in North America to meet emission requirements. I think I read how that tweaking resulted in the loss of HP and increase in fuel consumption.

 

Right, washers, that's what I meant.

 

You'll find a variety of changes depending on the country the cars will be delivered.
Some standard trim is optional and vice versa according to the country.

For example, I don't know why the Canadian models don't come with the fog light that is standard on UK models. I think it completes the rear end of the car...
But I guess there's something in the Canadian laws that prohibit that...

daddyg,
No worries buddy...

 

Hey Neo, I see your profile says you are in Aurora. I've been up there a fair amount recently (mostly around Bayview/Aurora Rd) and seen a VR a few times, maybe it was you.

 

I would hope not, since that will probably be my next purchase. At any rate, rear fogs come standard on cars sold here from other makes, so i'm pretty sure it won't violate the HTA.

Neo, I grew up in Aurora

 

There just isn't all that much fog!

 

It's not just fog, though... rain coming down in sheets and blowing snow happen often enough here. The bright rear fogs are an easy way for drivers behind you to see your car earlier than they would with just your the parking lights on (if you must be driving in those conditions, that is)

And they're very useful against morons that insist on tailgating...

 

daddyg,

I seriously doubt you would see me. First, I don't drive an RX-8... lol
The avatar you see is the actual car I drive. I'll be updating it soon (hopefully tonight..). Got some new pics taken lately.
I tend to follow anything rotary related. So I know quiet a bit about the RX-8 and the other models in the Mazda lineup.

But if you ever see a VR (as in Vintage Red) RX-7, it'll probably be me. I live on the opposite side of town. Bathurst and Wellington. Probably the only RX-7 with Efini emblems on...

eug,

I know what you mean about the bright rear fog lights. Coming back from the Ottawa cruise, we got caught up in some crazy rain fall! It was really difficult to see the cars ahead of you. And we were only doing about 90km/h or so... The rear fog light would help alot!

I've been in Aurora for almost 19yrs now. Practically grew up here. Aside from the Canadian winters, this little town (not so little anymore) is probably the nicest place to live. Wouldn't want to live anywhere else... unless of course somebody offers up a free place down in Cali... I would like to drive my car all year round instead of putting it away for those horrible winter months!!

Lates,

 

You may have seen me in the area. I live in the south end of Newmarket so I do most of my shopping in the plazas on Bayview......plus I work in Markham and like to take Leslie home instead of the 404

Plus a Neo sighting in his RX is pretty rare

Hey Neo, how's the CX-7 now that you've put some miles on it?

 

Chad's alive!!

No thread hi-jacking, huh?

CX-7 is doing well. She's only got about 2500km's on it... we don't drive it too much. The price of premimum fuel is hurting us a bit... which is probably why we don't drive it too often.

Filling the FD up is really hurting the wallet!! But I can't stand driving the 3 on such nice days...

When are we going to see you again buddy??

 

Cool, well if you see someone in a Titanium Grey with spoiler waving, might be me.

 

Yeah I like to hi-jack!

I know what you mean with the price of premium these days. I sometimes get second thoughts about buying out my lease in a year, but then a little 'beep' reminds me why I love this car

I'm hoping to make the mega meet, it's been too long.

 

Cool - I see quite a few 8's up in the north end here but not many seem to acknowledge a fellow 8 driver.