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2004 Mazda RX-8

2004 Mazda RX-8 Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$25,180 - $26,680

Original MSRP:
$23,274 - $24,659

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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
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2004 Mazda RX-8 Review
"Mazda revives the rotary engine in a new sports car it promotes as the spiritual successor to the famous RX-7. Last offered in 1995, the RX-7 was a 2-seat, 2-dr model. The RX-8 is a 4-passenger, 4-dr model. The back doors are two rear-hinged panels that do not open or close independently of the front doors. Conventional engines use pistons that move up and down in cylinders. A rotary has triangular rotors that spin inside oval housings. The RX-8's displaces 1.3 liters and has 197 hp when teamed with a 4-speed automatic transmission, 238 hp when linked with a 6-speed manual; Mazda at midyear recalculated both figures (from 207 and 247, respectively). The automatic includes a manual-shift mode using steering-wheel paddles or the shift lever. Manual-transmission RX-8s have 18-inch wheels, stiffer sport suspension, and a limited-slip differential. Optional for automatic-transmission models is a Sport Package that replaces their standard 16-inch wheels with 18s and adds the stiffer suspension. ABS, front side airbags, and head-protecting curtain side airbags are standard. Options include leather upholstery, heated seats and mirrors, antiskid system with traction control, and navigation system. "
Warranty Information
Basic: 4 Years/50,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 19V781000
Mfg's Report Date October 31, 2019
Component AIR BAGS
Number of Units Affected 47,053
Summary Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2005 MPV, 2004 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 18, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 2618F. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 13V130, 14V362, 14V773 and 15V869.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2004 Mazda RX-8 Models & Prices

2004 Mazda RX-8 BASE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Cpe Auto $25,180 $23,274 $380 / Month*
4dr Cpe 6-Spd Manual $26,680 $24,659 $402 / Month*
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2004 Mazda RX-8 Features and Standard Equipment

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
BASE
City 18/hwy 24 (1.3L engine/6-speed manual trans) •
City 18/hwy 25 (1.3L engine/4-speed auto trans) •
EXTERIOR Features
BASE
Black window trim •
Body-color aluminum hood •
Body-color freestyle doors •
Body-color front/rear bumpers •
Bright front/black rear door handles •
Dual body-color pwr mirrors •
Halogen headlights w/projector low beams •
Tinted windshield w/sunshade •
Unibody w/front/rear suspension subframes •
Variable-intermittent windshield wipers w/washer •
INTERIOR Features
BASE
3-spoke leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel w/cruise/audio controls/paddle shifters •
Air conditioning •
Alarm system •
Aluminum foot pedals & footrest •
Aluminum/leather-wrapped shift knob •
AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (6) speakers, Radio Data System (RDS), Automatic Level Control (ALC) •
Anti-theft engine immobilizer •
Black gauges w/chrome bezels & white lettering •
Black scuff plates w/aluminum accents •
Center console-inc: lockable storage compartment, pwr outlet •
Cloth trimmed door panels •
Cloth upholstery •
Cruise control •
Cup holders-inc: (2) front, (2) rear •
Digital clock •
Driver & front passenger seatback pockets •
Driver/front passenger illuminated visor vanity mirrors •
Front carpeted floor mats •
Front reclining bucket seats-inc: driver-side tilt feature, integrated head restraints •
Full carpeting •
Illuminated locking glove compartment •
In-glass rear antenna •
Instrumentation-inc: tire pressure monitoring system, outside temperature gauge, tachometer, digital speedometer, (2) resettable trip odometers, coolant temp •
Lighting-inc: trunk, ignition key, front courtesy, entry, map, front pwr window & door lock switches •
Overhead console w/sunglass holder •
Passenger-side assist grips •
Pwr door locks w/dual action •
Pwr windows-inc: driver side one-touch-down feature, pwr delay •
Rear console w/covered storage & dual cup holders •
Rear pass-through bucket seats w/integrated head restraints •
Rear window defogger w/auto-off feature •
Remote fuel door/hood/trunk lid release •
Remote keyless entry-inc: illuminated entry, panic feature •
Tri-mode gauge lighting-inc: blue (entry), white-on-black (day), red-on- black (night) •
Warning lamps-inc: parking brakes, high-beams, check engine, oil pressure, battery charge, seatbelts, airbags, fuel •
MECHANICAL Features
BASE
1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor 4-intake-port rotary engine •
1.3L RENESIS 2-rotor 6-intake-port rotary engine •
15.9 gallon fuel tank •
16" x 7.5" aluminum alloy wheels w/lock •
18" x 8" aluminum alloy wheels w/lock •
4-speed sport automatic transmission w/OD & steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters •
6-speed manual transmission w/OD & short-throw shifter •
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) w/Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) •
Direct drive pwr rack & pinion steering •
Dual engine oil coolers •
Front/rear stabilizer bar •
Independent double-wishbone front suspension w/light-alloy upper & lower arms, coil springs •
Independent double-wishbone sport-tuned front suspension w/light-alloy upper & lower arms, coil springs •
Independent multi-link rear suspension w/low-mounted coil springs •
Independent multi-link sport-tuned rear suspension w/low-mounted coil springs •
Limited slip differential •
P225/45R18 tires •
P225/55R16 tires •
Pwr front/rear ventilated disc brakes •
Rear wheel drive •
Single exhaust system w/dual bright-tipped exhaust outlets •
Spare tire repair kit •
Strut tower brace •
Variable dynamic effect intake system •
SAFETY Features
BASE
3-point front/rear seat belts •
Driver & front passenger airbags •
Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags •
Front seat belt pretensioners w/beltforce limiters •
Front/rear side curtain airbags •
Front/rear side-impact door beams •
Internal trunk release •
Rear seat child safety seat anchors (LATCH) •

2004 Mazda RX-8 Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
BASE
ALARM SHOCK SENSOR UPGRADE •
ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS •
AT GRAND TOURING PKG -inc: Xenon headlights, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) w/traction control, fog lamps, limited slip differential, 18" tires, larger brakes, sport-tuned suspension, Bose audio system, auto-dimming day/night mirror w/Homelink, pwr moonroof, leather upholstery, faux leather door trim, 8-way pwr driver seat, heated seats, lumbar support, heated mirrors •
AT SPORT PKG -inc: Xenon headlights, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) w/traction control, fog lamps, limited slip differential, 18" tires, larger brakes, sport-tuned suspension •
AT TOURING PKG -inc: Xenon headlights, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) w/traction control, fog lamps, limited slip differential, 18" tires, larger brakes, sport-tuned suspension, Bose audio system, auto-dimming day/night mirror w/Homelink, pwr moonroof •
CARGO ORGANIZER •
CARGO TRAY •
COLLAPSIBLE CARGO CARRIER •
DOOR EDGE GUARDS •
MT GRAND TOURING PKG -inc: Xenon headlights, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) w/traction control, fog lamps, Bose audio system, auto-dimming day/night mirror w/Homelink, pwr moonroof, leather upholstery, faux leather door trim, 8-way pwr driver seat, heated seats, lumbar support, heated 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 day/night mirror w/Homelink, pwr moonroof •
NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM *N/A in AK & HI* •
PAINT Options
BASE
SOLID PAINT (STD) •
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
BASE
APPEARANCE PKG -inc: front air dam, side/rear aero flares (N/A w/MGB Splash Guards) (PIO) •
CARGO NET (PIO) •
CASSETTE PLAYER -inc: auto-reverse (PIO) •
FRONT/REAR SPLASH GUARDS (N/A w/2AP Appearance Pkg) (PIO) •
IN-DASH 6-DISC CD CHANGER (PIO) •
MOONROOF WIND DEFLECTOR (REQ: 1TR MT Touring Pkg or 1GT MT Grand Touring Pkg) (PIO) •
MOONROOF WIND DEFLECTOR (REQ: 2TR AT Touring Pkg or 2GT AT Grand Touring Pkg) (PIO) •
REAR WING SPOILER (PIO) •
ROTARY ACCENT PKG -inc: front/rear polished rotary accents (PIO) •
SPARE TIRE KIT (PIO) •
REGIONAL DESTINATION CHARGE Options
BASE
ALASKA REGION -inc: Alaska destination charge adjustment •
NATIONAL REGION •

2004 Mazda RX-8 Technical Specifications

Brakes
BASE
Brake ABS System Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.93 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.93 x - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
BASE
Trunk Volume (ft) 7.58
Engine
BASE
Displacement 1.3L/80
Engine Type Gas Rotary
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 197 @ 7200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 164 @ 5000
Exterior Dimensions
BASE
Height, Overall (in) 52.8
Length, Overall (in) 174.3
Min Ground Clearance (in) 4.7
Wheelbase (in) 106.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 69.7
Fuel Tank
BASE
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 15.9
Steering
BASE
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.99
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 34.8
Suspension
BASE
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Multi-Link
Tires
BASE
Front Tire Size P225/45R18
Rear Tire Size P225/45R18
Transmission
BASE
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
Trans Type 4
Vehicle
BASE
Front Head Room (in) 36.7
Front Leg Room (in) 42.7
Front Shoulder Room (in) 54.9
Passenger Capacity 4
Passenger Volume (ft) 89.3
Second Head Room (in) 36.5
Second Leg Room (in) 32.2
Second Shoulder Room (in) 54.9
Weight Information
BASE
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3053

2004 Mazda RX-8 Safety Features

Safety Features
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) w/Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
Driver & front passenger airbags
Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags
Front/rear 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
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).