2008 Mazda RX-8

The 2008 Mazda RX-8 is a sports car that comes in 3 trim levels - the RX-8 Sport, the RX-8 Touring, and the RX-8 Grand Touring. The Mazda RX-8 is a 4-door, 4-passenger sports car that has a customary 1.3-liter, R2, 232-hp engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. The 2008 Mazda RX-8 carries a 36,000mi/36 month basic warranty.

Standard features on the 2008 Mazda RX-8 include - pre-wiring, oil cooler, front power outlet, front and rear suspension, stabilizer bar, traction/stability control, trunk anti-trap, ABS brakes, alloy wheel, tire detail, multiple safety airbags, child safety door locks, stereo system with CD player and changer, keyless entry, remote releases, remote controls, panic alarm, vehicle anti-theft, full power accessories, valet lockout, wheel locks, power sunroof, sunshade, tinted glass, side vent window, folding/heated/power adjustable exterior mirrors, illuminated vanity mirrors, air conditioning, rear HVAC ducts, cruise control, outside temperature gauge, steering wheel mounted controls, leather steering wheel, tilt steering column, access door, driver multi-adjustable power seat, power lumbar support, adjustable seat height, heated front seats, leather interior, fog lights and multiple storage compartments.

Premium optional upgrades include a navigation aid, a cassette player and a rear spoiler.

The base starting price for the 2008 Mazda RX-8 is $26,435.

Basic: 3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Drivetrain: 5 Years / 60,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance: 3 Years / 36,000 Miles

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).