Car Statistics

Mazda RX-500

Mazda RX-500
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

The Mazda RX-500 is a mid-engine concept car developed by Japanese automobile manufacturer Mazda and first shown to the public at the 17th 1970 Tokyo Motor Show. It is a two-door coupé, accessed by forward-swinging butterfly-wing doors. The car received its name due to Mazda celebrating their 50th birthday.

Technical data
ManufacturerMazda
ProductionFrom 1970
Body typeMPV

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Mazda RX-500 (from registration data). 5 variants.

Engine variants for Mazda RX-500
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
2.3 l · 4-cylPetrolManual–10.1 l/100 km2006–2010
2.3 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–11.2 l/100 km2006–2007
2.3 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–10.2 l/100 km2008–2010
2.5 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–9.8 l/100 km2012–2015
2.5 l · 4-cylPetrolManual–9.8 l/100 km2012–2014

Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.

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Recalls & safety

No recorded recalls for the Mazda RX-500 in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Mazda recalls.