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RX-8 Overview

A sports car like no other

Mazda’s uncompromising pursuit of driving enjoyment has resulted in the development of the exhilarating new-look Mazda RX-8. With a combination of inimitably appealing sports-car styling whilst comfortably accommodating four adults thanks to a user-friendly four-door four-seat layout, the RX-8 not only delivers but surpasses all expectations.

Powered by the breathtaking RENESIS rotary engine, this light, compact, naturally aspirated twin-rotor unit screams ‘Zoom-Zoom’. Matched to a revised 6-speed manual or new 6-speed Activematic transmission (RX-8 Luxury), the RX-8’s responsiveness can only be described as outstanding. Handling precision is assured with its advanced front-midship layout; long wheelbase; a light, rigid body structure and revised suspension system.

Available in three variants; RX-8, RX-8 Luxury or the leaner, meaner, performance focused RX-8 GT.


RX-8
RX-8
Body styles
4-door coupe
Prices
From: $49,720†
Engine
Front-midship Renesis - 2 rotors in-line, naturally aspirated, multi-sideport
Transmission
6-speed manual
Key features

18 inch alloy wheels

Freestyle door system

Air-conditioning (climate control)

Cruise control

Cloth seat trim

AM/FM tuner with CD Player, in-dash 6-disc (MP3 compatible) and 6 speakers

Auxiliary input (3.5mm MP3 player compatible)

Airbags SRS: front, side & curtain

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

Torque-sensing Super Limited Slip Differential

RX-8 Luxury
RX-8 Luxury
Body styles
4-door coupe
Prices
From: $55,520 †
Engine
Front-midship RENESIS - 2 rotors in-line, naturally aspirated, multi-sideport
Transmission

6-speed manual

6-speed Activematic

Key features

Power sliding glass sun-roof

18 inch alloy wheels

Fog-lamps (front)

Freestyle door system

Xenon (low beam) headlamps with auto levelling and washer function

Air-conditioning (climate control)

Aluminium pedals and footrest

Cruise control

Leather seat trim

8-way power adjustable driver's seat with 3-position memory and power fold functions

AM/FM tuner with CD Player, in-dash 6-disc (MP3 compatible)

Premium Bose® 300Watt amplifier and 9 speakers

Auxiliary input (3.5mm MP3 player compatible)

Airbags SRS: front, side & curtain

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

Torque-sensing Super Limited Slip Differential

Optional satellite navigation

RX-8 GT
RX-8 GT
Body styles
4-door coupe
Prices
From: $57,625†
Engine
Front-midship RENESIS - 2 rotors in-line, naturally aspirated, multi-sideport
Transmission
6-speed manual
Key features

Bilstein shock absorbers

19 inch alloy wheels

Aero bumper (front), side skirts and rear spoiler

Fog-lamps (front)

Freestyle door system

Xenon (low beam) headlamps with auto levelling and washer function

Air-conditioning (climate control)

Aluminium pedals and footrest

Cruise control

Leather/cloth seat trim

RECARO front seats

AM/FM tuner with CD Player, in-dash 6-disc (MP3 compatible) and 6 speakers

Auxiliary input (3.5mm MP3 player compatible)

Airbags SRS: front, side & curtain

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

Torque-sensing Super Limited Slip Differential