2005 Mazda RX-8 Overview

2005 Mazda RX-8

2005 Mazda RX-8 Review

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4dr Cpe 6-Spd Manual
MSRP: $27,435

  • Body-color aluminum hood
  • Unibody w/front/rear suspension subframes
  • Body-color freestyle doors
  • Body-color front/rear bumpers
  • Black window trim
  • Halogen headlights w/projector low beams
  • Tinted windshield w/sunshade
  • Body-color pwr mirrors
  • Variable-intermittent windshield wipers w/washer

  • Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) w/Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
  • Driver & front passenger front/side/curtain airbags
  • 3-point front/rear seat belts
  • Front seat belt pretensioners w/beltforce limiters
  • Rear seat child safety seat anchors (LATCH)
  • Internal trunk release
  • Front/rear side-impact door beams

  • Cloth bucket seats-inc: front reclining, rear seat pass-through, integrated head restraints
  • Center console-inc: lockable storage compartment, pwr outlet
  • Full carpeting
  • Front carpeted floor mats
  • Cup holders-inc: (2) front, (2) rear
  • Black scuff plates w/aluminum accents
  • Aluminum foot pedals & footrest
  • 3-spoke leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel w/cruise/audio controls/paddle shifters
  • Tri-mode gauge lighting-inc: blue (entry), white-on-black (day), red-on- black (night)
  • Black gauges w/chrome bezels & white lettering
  • Instrumentation-inc: tire pressure monitoring system, outside temperature gauge, tachometer, digital speedometer, (2) resettable trip odometers, coolant temp
  • Warning lamps-inc: parking brake, high-beams, check engine, oil pressure, battery charge, seat belts, airbags, fuel
  • Pwr windows-inc: driver side one-touch-down feature, pwr delay
  • Pwr door locks w/dual action
  • Remote keyless entry-inc: illuminated entry, panic feature & retractable key
  • Cruise control
  • Remote fuel door/hood/trunk lid release
  • Anti-theft engine immobilizer
  • Alarm system
  • Air conditioning
  • Rear window defogger w/auto-off feature
  • AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (6) speakers
  • Satellite radio-compatible audio system (requires additional dealer-installed hardware)
  • Digital clock
  • In-glass rear antenna
  • Illuminated locking glove compartment
  • Cigarette lighter w/ash tray
  • 12-volt pwr outlet
  • Overhead console w/sunglass holder
  • Cloth trimmed door panels
  • Driver/front passenger illuminated visor vanity mirrors
  • Passenger-side assist grips
  • Lighting-inc: trunk, ignition key, front courtesy, entry, map, front pwr window & door lock switches
  • Aluminum/leather-wrapped shift knob
  • Driver & front passenger seatback pockets
  • Rear console w/covered storage

  • City 18/hwy 24 (1.3L engine/6-speed manual trans)

  • 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor 6-intake-port rotary engine
  • 6-speed manual transmission w/OD & short-throw shifter
  • Variable dynamic effect intake system
  • Limited slip differential
  • Rear wheel drive
  • Dual engine oil coolers
  • Independent double-wishbone sport-tuned front suspension w/light-alloy upper & lower arms, coil springs
  • Independent multi-link sport-tuned rear suspension w/low-mounted coil springs
  • Front/rear stabilizer bars
  • Strut tower brace
  • P225/45R18 tires
  • 18" x 8" aluminum alloy wheels w/locks
  • Direct drive pwr rack & pinion steering
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/electronic brake distribution (EBD)
  • 4-wheel pwr ventilated disc brakes
  • 15.9 gallon fuel tank
  • Single exhaust system w/dual bright-tipped exhaust outlets
  • Spare tire repair kit
  • MT GRAND TOURING PKG -inc: Xenon headlights, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) w/traction control, fog lamps, Bose audio system, auto-dimming rearview mirror w/HomeLink, pwr moonroof, leather-trimmed upholstery, faux leather door trim, 8-way pwr driver seat, heated seats, lumbar support, heated exterior mirrors
  • MT SPORT PKG -inc: Xenon headlights, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) w/traction control, fog lamps
  • MT TOURING PKG -inc: Xenon headlights, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) w/traction control, fog lamps, Bose audio system, auto-dimming rearview mirror w/HomeLink, pwr moonroof
  • APPEARANCE PKG -inc: front air dam, side/rear aero flares (N/A w/MGB Splash Guards) (PIO)
  • ROTARY ACCENT PKG -inc: front/rear polished rotary accents (PIO)
  • ALASKA REGION -inc: Alaska destination charge adjustment
  • CASSETTE PLAYER -inc: auto-reverse (PIO)
  • IN-DASH 6-DISC CD CHANGER (PIO)
  • CAL EMISSIONS EQUIPMENT *Restricted to CA, MA, ME, NY, VT*
  • COLLAPSIBLE CARGO CARRIER
  • CARGO NET (PIO)
  • CARGO ORGANIZER
  • CARGO TRAY
  • DOOR EDGE GUARDS
  • NATIONAL REGION
  • ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS
  • EXTRA COST PAINT
  • FEDERAL EMISSIONS (STD)
  • FRONT/REAR SPLASH GUARDS (N/A w/2AP Appearance Pkg) (PIO)
  • MOONROOF WIND DEFLECTOR (REQ: 1TR MT Touring Pkg or 1GT MT Grand Touring Pkg) (PIO)
  • NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM *N/A in AK & HI*
  • SOLID PAINT (STD)
  • REAR WING SPOILER (PIO)
  • ALARM SHOCK SENSOR UPGRADE
  • SPARE TIRE KIT (PIO)
Price $27,435 MSRP
Body Style coupe
Engine Gas Rotary
Seating 4
Fuel Economy 18 MPG city
24 MPG highway
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
4dr Cpe Man
Shinka Special Edition
MSRP: $33,030

  • Body-color aluminum hood
  • Moonroof
  • Unibody w/front/rear suspension subframes
  • Body-color freestyle doors
  • Body-color front/rear bumpers
  • Black window trim
  • Xenon headlights w/auto leveling
  • Fog lights
  • Tinted windshield w/sunshade
  • Heated pwr mirrors
  • Variable-intermittent windshield wipers w/washer

  • Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) w/Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
  • Driver & front passenger front/side/curtain airbags
  • 3-point front/rear seat belts
  • Front seat belt pretensioners w/beltforce limiters
  • Rear seat child safety seat anchors (LATCH)
  • Internal trunk release
  • Front/rear side-impact door beams

  • Leather trimmed bucket seats-inc: front reclining, 8-way pwr drivers seat w/lumbar support, rear seat pass-through
  • Heated front seats
  • Center console-inc: lockable storage compartment, pwr outlet
  • Full carpeting
  • Front carpeted floor mats
  • Cup holders-inc: (2) front, (2) rear
  • Black scuff plates w/aluminum accents
  • Aluminum foot pedals & footrest
  • Chrome trim
  • 3-spoke leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel w/cruise/audio controls/paddle shifters
  • Tri-mode gauge lighting-inc: blue (entry), white-on-black (day), red-on- black (night)
  • Black gauges w/chrome bezels & white lettering
  • Instrumentation-inc: tire pressure monitoring system, outside temperature gauge, tachometer, digital speedometer, (2) resettable trip odometers, coolant temp
  • Warning lamps-inc: parking brake, high-beams, check engine, oil pressure, battery charge, seat belts, airbags, fuel
  • Pwr windows-inc: driver side one-touch-down feature, pwr delay
  • Pwr door locks w/dual action
  • Remote keyless entry-inc: illuminated entry, panic feature & retractable key
  • Cruise control
  • Remote fuel door/hood/trunk lid release
  • Anti-theft engine immobilizer
  • Alarm system
  • Air conditioning
  • Rear window defogger w/auto-off feature
  • AM/FM stereo w/CD changer-inc: Bose 300 watt sound system w/(9) speakers, AudioPilot
  • Satellite radio receiver w/(1) year Sirius subscription (N/A in Hawaii & Alaska)
  • Digital clock
  • In-glass rear antenna
  • Illuminated locking glove compartment
  • Cigarette lighter w/ash tray
  • 12-volt pwr outlet
  • Overhead console w/sunglass holder
  • Electrochromic rearview mirror w/HomeLink garage door opener
  • Driver/front passenger illuminated visor vanity mirrors
  • Passenger-side assist grips
  • Lighting-inc: trunk, ignition key, front courtesy, entry, map, front pwr window & door lock switches
  • Aluminum/leather-wrapped shift knob
  • Leather trimmed parking brake handle
  • Driver & front passenger seatback pockets
  • Rear console w/covered storage

  • City 18/hwy 24 (1.3L engine/6-speed manual trans)

  • 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor 6-intake-port rotary engine
  • 6-speed manual transmission w/OD & short-throw shifter
  • Variable dynamic effect intake system
  • Limited slip differential
  • Dynamic stability control w/traction control
  • Rear wheel drive
  • Dual engine oil coolers
  • Independent double-wishbone sport-tuned front suspension w/light-alloy upper & lower arms, coil springs
  • Independent multi-link sport-tuned rear suspension w/low-mounted coil springs
  • Front/rear stabilizer bars
  • Strut tower brace
  • P225/45R18 tires
  • 18" x 8" aluminum alloy wheels w/locks
  • Direct drive pwr rack & pinion steering
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/electronic brake distribution (EBD)
  • 4-wheel pwr ventilated disc brakes
  • 15.9 gallon fuel tank
  • Chrome tailpipe garnish
  • Spare tire repair kit
  • APPEARANCE PKG -inc: front air dam, side/rear aero flares (N/A w/MGB Splash Guards) (PIO)
  • ROTARY ACCENT PKG -inc: front/rear polished rotary accents (PIO)
  • ALASKA REGION -inc: Alaska destination charge adjustment
  • CASSETTE PLAYER -inc: auto-reverse (PIO)
  • CAL EMISSIONS EQUIPMENT *Restricted to CA, MA, ME, NY, VT*
  • COLLAPSIBLE CARGO CARRIER
  • CARGO NET (PIO)
  • CARGO ORGANIZER
  • CARGO TRAY
  • DOOR EDGE GUARDS
  • NATIONAL REGION
  • ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS
  • FEDERAL EMISSIONS (STD)
  • FRONT/REAR SPLASH GUARDS (N/A w/2AP Appearance Pkg) (PIO)
  • MOONROOF WIND DEFLECTOR (PIO)
  • SOLID PAINT (STD)
  • REAR WING SPOILER (PIO)
  • SATELLITE RADIO CREDIT *Only available in Alaska & Hawaii* *CREDIT*
  • ALARM SHOCK SENSOR UPGRADE
  • SPARE TIRE KIT (PIO)
Price $33,030 MSRP
Body Style coupe
Engine Gas Rotary
Seating 4
Fuel Economy 18 MPG city
24 MPG highway
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
4dr Cpe Auto
MSRP: $25,935

  • Body-color aluminum hood
  • Unibody w/front/rear suspension subframes
  • Body-color freestyle doors
  • Body-color front/rear bumpers
  • Black window trim
  • Halogen headlights w/projector low beams
  • Tinted windshield w/sunshade
  • Body-color pwr mirrors
  • Variable-intermittent windshield wipers w/washer

  • Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) w/Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
  • Driver & front passenger front/side/curtain airbags
  • 3-point front/rear seat belts
  • Front seat belt pretensioners w/beltforce limiters
  • Rear seat child safety seat anchors (LATCH)
  • Internal trunk release
  • Front/rear side-impact door beams

  • Cloth bucket seats-inc: front reclining, rear seat pass-through, integrated head restraints
  • Center console-inc: lockable storage compartment, pwr outlet
  • Full carpeting
  • Front carpeted floor mats
  • Cup holders-inc: (2) front, (2) rear
  • Black scuff plates w/aluminum accents
  • Aluminum foot pedals & footrest
  • 3-spoke leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel w/cruise/audio controls/paddle shifters
  • Tri-mode gauge lighting-inc: blue (entry), white-on-black (day), red-on- black (night)
  • Black gauges w/chrome bezels & white lettering
  • Instrumentation-inc: tire pressure monitoring system, outside temperature gauge, tachometer, digital speedometer, (2) resettable trip odometers, coolant temp
  • Warning lamps-inc: parking brake, high-beams, check engine, oil pressure, battery charge, seat belts, airbags, fuel
  • Pwr windows-inc: driver side one-touch-down feature, pwr delay
  • Pwr door locks w/dual action
  • Remote keyless entry-inc: illuminated entry, panic feature & retractable key
  • Cruise control
  • Remote fuel door/hood/trunk lid release
  • Anti-theft engine immobilizer
  • Alarm system
  • Air conditioning
  • Rear window defogger w/auto-off feature
  • AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (6) speakers
  • Satellite radio-compatible audio system (requires additional dealer-installed hardware)
  • Digital clock
  • In-glass rear antenna
  • Illuminated locking glove compartment
  • Cigarette lighter w/ash tray
  • 12-volt pwr outlet
  • Overhead console w/sunglass holder
  • Cloth trimmed door panels
  • Driver/front passenger illuminated visor vanity mirrors
  • Passenger-side assist grips
  • Lighting-inc: trunk, ignition key, front courtesy, entry, map, front pwr window & door lock switches
  • Leather-wrapped shift knob
  • Driver & front passenger seatback pockets
  • Rear console w/covered storage

  • City 18/hwy 24 (1.3L engine/4-speed auto trans)

  • 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor 4-intake-port rotary engine
  • 4-speed sport automatic transmission w/OD & steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters
  • Variable dynamic effect intake system
  • Rear wheel drive
  • Dual engine oil coolers
  • Independent double-wishbone front suspension w/light-alloy upper & lower arms, coil springs
  • Independent multi-link rear suspension w/low-mounted coil springs
  • Front/rear stabilizer bars
  • Strut tower brace
  • P225/55R16 tires
  • 16" x 7.5" aluminum alloy wheels w/locks
  • Direct drive pwr rack & pinion steering
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/electronic brake distribution (EBD)
  • 4-wheel pwr ventilated disc brakes
  • 15.9 gallon fuel tank
  • Single exhaust system w/dual bright-tipped exhaust outlets
  • Spare tire repair kit
  • APPEARANCE PKG -inc: front air dam, side/rear aero flares (N/A w/MGB Splash Guards) (PIO)
  • AT GRAND TOURING PKG -inc: Xenon headlights, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) w/traction control, fog lamps, Bose audio system, auto-dimming rearview mirror w/HomeLink, pwr moonroof, leather-trimmed upholstery, faux leather door trim, 8-way pwr driver seat, heated seats, lumbar support, heated exterior mirrors, limited slip differential, P225/45R18 tires, larger front brakes, sport-tuned suspension
  • ROTARY ACCENT PKG -inc: front/rear polished rotary accents (PIO)
  • AT SPORT PKG -inc: Xenon headlights, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) w/traction control, fog lamps, limited slip differential, P225/45R18 tires, larger front brakes, sport-tuned suspension
  • AT TOURING PKG -inc: Xenon headlights, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) w/traction control, fog lamps, Bose audio system, auto-dimming rearview mirror w/HomeLink, pwr moonroof, limited slip differential, P225/45R18 tires, larger front brakes, sport-tuned suspension
  • ALASKA REGION -inc: Alaska destination charge adjustment
  • CASSETTE PLAYER -inc: auto-reverse (PIO)
  • IN-DASH 6-DISC CD CHANGER (PIO)
  • CAL EMISSIONS EQUIPMENT *Restricted to CA, MA, ME, NY, VT*
  • COLLAPSIBLE CARGO CARRIER
  • CARGO NET (PIO)
  • CARGO ORGANIZER
  • CARGO TRAY
  • DOOR EDGE GUARDS
  • NATIONAL REGION
  • ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS
  • EXTRA COST PAINT
  • FEDERAL EMISSIONS (STD)
  • FRONT/REAR SPLASH GUARDS (N/A w/2AP Appearance Pkg) (PIO)
  • MOONROOF WIND DEFLECTOR (REQ: 2TR AT Touring Pkg or 2GT AT Grand Touring Pkg) (PIO)
  • NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM *N/A in AK & HI*
  • SOLID PAINT (STD)
  • REAR WING SPOILER (PIO)
  • ALARM SHOCK SENSOR UPGRADE
  • SPARE TIRE KIT (PIO)
Price $25,935 MSRP
Body Style coupe
Engine Gas Rotary
Seating 4
Fuel Economy 18 MPG city
24 MPG highway
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
4dr Cpe Auto
Shinka Special Edition
MSRP: $32,260

  • Body-color aluminum hood
  • Moonroof
  • Unibody w/front/rear suspension subframes
  • Body-color freestyle doors
  • Body-color front/rear bumpers
  • Black window trim
  • Xenon headlights w/auto leveling
  • Fog lights
  • Tinted windshield w/sunshade
  • Heated pwr mirrors
  • Variable-intermittent windshield wipers w/washer

  • Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) w/Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
  • Driver & front passenger front/side/curtain airbags
  • 3-point front/rear seat belts
  • Front seat belt pretensioners w/beltforce limiters
  • Rear seat child safety seat anchors (LATCH)
  • Internal trunk release
  • Front/rear side-impact door beams

  • Leather trimmed bucket seats-inc: front reclining, 8-way pwr drivers seat w/lumbar support, rear seat pass-through
  • Heated front seats
  • Center console-inc: lockable storage compartment, pwr outlet
  • Full carpeting
  • Front carpeted floor mats
  • Cup holders-inc: (2) front, (2) rear
  • Black scuff plates w/aluminum accents
  • Aluminum foot pedals & footrest
  • Chrome trim
  • 3-spoke leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel w/cruise/audio controls/paddle shifters
  • Tri-mode gauge lighting-inc: blue (entry), white-on-black (day), red-on- black (night)
  • Black gauges w/chrome bezels & white lettering
  • Instrumentation-inc: tire pressure monitoring system, outside temperature gauge, tachometer, digital speedometer, (2) resettable trip odometers, coolant temp
  • Warning lamps-inc: parking brake, high-beams, check engine, oil pressure, battery charge, seat belts, airbags, fuel
  • Pwr windows-inc: driver side one-touch-down feature, pwr delay
  • Pwr door locks w/dual action
  • Remote keyless entry-inc: illuminated entry, panic feature & retractable key
  • Cruise control
  • Remote fuel door/hood/trunk lid release
  • Anti-theft engine immobilizer
  • Alarm system
  • Air conditioning
  • Rear window defogger w/auto-off feature
  • AM/FM stereo w/CD changer-inc: Bose 300 watt sound system w/(9) speakers, AudioPilot
  • Satellite radio receiver w/(1) year Sirius subscription (N/A in Hawaii & Alaska)
  • Digital clock
  • In-glass rear antenna
  • Illuminated locking glove compartment
  • Cigarette lighter w/ash tray
  • 12-volt pwr outlet
  • Overhead console w/sunglass holder
  • Electrochromic rearview mirror w/HomeLink garage door opener
  • Driver/front passenger illuminated visor vanity mirrors
  • Passenger-side assist grips
  • Lighting-inc: trunk, ignition key, front courtesy, entry, map, front pwr window & door lock switches
  • Leather-wrapped shift knob
  • Leather trimmed parking brake handle
  • Driver & front passenger seatback pockets
  • Rear console w/covered storage

  • City 18/hwy 24 (1.3L engine/4-speed auto trans)

  • 1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor 4-intake-port rotary engine
  • 4-speed sport automatic transmission w/OD & steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters
  • Variable dynamic effect intake system
  • Limited slip differential
  • Dynamic stability control w/traction control
  • Rear wheel drive
  • Dual engine oil coolers
  • Independent double-wishbone sport-tuned front suspension w/light-alloy upper & lower arms, coil springs
  • Independent multi-link sport-tuned rear suspension w/low-mounted coil springs
  • Front/rear stabilizer bars
  • Strut tower brace
  • P225/45R18 tires
  • 18" x 8" aluminum alloy wheels w/locks
  • Direct drive pwr rack & pinion steering
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/electronic brake distribution (EBD)
  • 4-wheel pwr ventilated disc brakes
  • 15.9 gallon fuel tank
  • Chrome tailpipe garnish
  • Spare tire repair kit
  • APPEARANCE PKG -inc: front air dam, side/rear aero flares (N/A w/MGB Splash Guards) (PIO)
  • ROTARY ACCENT PKG -inc: front/rear polished rotary accents (PIO)
  • ALASKA REGION -inc: Alaska destination charge adjustment
  • CASSETTE PLAYER -inc: auto-reverse (PIO)
  • CAL EMISSIONS EQUIPMENT *Restricted to CA, MA, ME, NY, VT*
  • COLLAPSIBLE CARGO CARRIER
  • CARGO NET (PIO)
  • CARGO ORGANIZER
  • CARGO TRAY
  • DOOR EDGE GUARDS
  • NATIONAL REGION
  • ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS
  • FEDERAL EMISSIONS (STD)
  • FRONT/REAR SPLASH GUARDS (N/A w/2AP Appearance Pkg) (PIO)
  • MOONROOF WIND DEFLECTOR (PIO)
  • SOLID PAINT (STD)
  • REAR WING SPOILER (PIO)
  • SATELLITE RADIO CREDIT *Only available in Alaska & Hawaii* *CREDIT*
  • ALARM SHOCK SENSOR UPGRADE
  • SPARE TIRE KIT (PIO)
Price $32,260 MSRP
Body Style coupe
Engine Gas Rotary
Seating 4
Fuel Economy 18 MPG city
24 MPG highway
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive