2008 Mazda RX-8 Summary

2008 Mazda RX-8

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2008 Mazda RX-8

Kelley Blue Book Retail $11,900–$15,250  

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MPG City: 16 Highway: 22 – 23

Available Engines

212-hp, 1.3-liter Rotary (premium)
232-hp, 1.3-liter Rotary (premium)

Transmissions

6-speed manual w/OD
6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Average Consumer Rating

(4.8) 8 consumer reviews

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Expert Snapshot

New or Notable

Twin-rotor engine
Rear-hinged backdoors
New 40th Anniversary Edition
9,000-rpm redline (manual transmission)
 

What We Like

+Handling
+Engine smoothness
+Short-throw shifter
+Driving position
 

What We Don't

-Minimal low-end torque
-Gas mileage
-Backseat legroom
-20-hp loss with automatic
 
Mazda revived its rotary engine for 2004 when the company tucked it into a sports car with four doors. Available with a manual or an automatic transmission, the RX-8 combines an urbane driving experience with the vitality of rotary-engine power. For 2008, a limited-edition 40th Anniversary model recognizes 40 years of Mazda rotary engines. Competitors include the Mitsubishi Eclipse and Nissan 350Z.  Read More

4 Available RX-8 Trims

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    Original MSRP
Sport 4dr Coupe
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$26,435
Touring 4dr Coupe
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$29,535
Grand Touring 4dr Coupe
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$31,070
40th Anniversary Edition 4dr Coupe
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$31,370
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