Mazda RX-8
2008–2011 model years · Generation introduced 2004
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- Available years
- 2008–2011
- Yearly records
- 4
- Reported market values
- $3,200–$5,900
The overview
Introduced for 2004, the RX-8 is a sporty coupe successor to the RX-7 with a Wankel rotary engine. While acceleration is not explosive, it is exceptionally smooth and responsive -- provided you keep the engine at mid-revs, which becomes natural and sounds invigorating. Handling is super agile, with quick, communicative steering. This truly fun-to-drive sports car doesn't beat you up and seats four. The rear-hinged rear doors make back seat access relatively easy. Fuel economy of 18 mpg was disappointing.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
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Each row keeps its own source data.
| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 ↗ coupe 1.3-liter rotary (232 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Manual 6-speed | $5,900 | Not rated | Not rated | 20 MPG |
| 2010 ↗ coupe 1.3-liter rotary (232 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Manual 6-speed | $4,525 | Not rated | Not rated | 20 MPG |
| 2009 ↗ coupe 1.3-liter rotary (232 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Manual 6-speed | $3,875 | Not rated | Not rated | 20 MPG |
| 2008 ↗ coupe 1.3-liter rotary (232 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Manual 6-speed | $3,200 | Not rated | Not rated | 20 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2011 model
coupe 1.3-liter rotary (232 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Manual 6-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2011 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- coupe
- Drive type
- RWD
- Transmission
- Manual
- Category
- Sports cars 4/5-seat
- Generation began
- 2004
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $5,900
- Retail value range
- $4,675 - $5,925
- Original MSRP range
- $26,795 - $32,960
- Trade-in range
- $1,540 - $2,585
Ratings
- Road test score
- 86/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 18 MPG
- EPA highway
- 24 MPG
- EPA combined
- 20 MPG
- Tested city
- 14 MPG
- Tested highway
- 22 MPG
- Tested overall
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,370
- Cruising range
- 285 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.2 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.7 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 117 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 56 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 174 in
- Width
- 70 in
- Height
- 53 in
- Wheelbase
- 106 in
- Weight
- 3,085 lb
- Maximum load
- 680 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 4 people
- Front head room
- 1.5 in
- Front leg room
- 40 in
- Rear head room
- 1.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 26 in
- Luggage
- 2+0+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 3/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 8022 First published: June 20, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2010 model
coupe 1.3-liter rotary (232 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Manual 6-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2010 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- coupe
- Drive type
- RWD
- Transmission
- Manual
- Category
- Sports cars 4/5-seat
- Generation began
- 2004
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $4,525
- Retail value range
- $4,500 - $4,800
- Original MSRP range
- $26,645 - $32,810
- Trade-in range
- $1,390 - $1,660
Ratings
- Road test score
- 86/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 18 MPG
- EPA highway
- 24 MPG
- EPA combined
- 20 MPG
- Tested city
- 14 MPG
- Tested highway
- 22 MPG
- Tested overall
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,370
- Cruising range
- 285 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.2 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.7 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 117 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 56 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 174 in
- Width
- 70 in
- Height
- 53 in
- Wheelbase
- 106 in
- Weight
- 3,085 lb
- Maximum load
- 680 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 4 people
- Front head room
- 1.5 in
- Front leg room
- 40 in
- Rear head room
- 1.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 26 in
- Luggage
- 2+0+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 4/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 8316 First published: June 20, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2009 model
coupe 1.3-liter rotary (232 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Manual 6-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2009 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- coupe
- Drive type
- RWD
- Transmission
- Manual
- Category
- Sports cars 4/5-seat
- Generation began
- 2004
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $3,875
- Retail value range
- $3,875 - $4,500
- Original MSRP range
- $26,435 - $31,930
- Trade-in range
- $1,090 - $1,410
Ratings
- Road test score
- 86/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 18 MPG
- EPA highway
- 24 MPG
- EPA combined
- 20 MPG
- Tested city
- 14 MPG
- Tested highway
- 22 MPG
- Tested overall
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,370
- Cruising range
- 285 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.2 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.7 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 117 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 56 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 174 in
- Width
- 70 in
- Height
- 53 in
- Wheelbase
- 106 in
- Weight
- 3,085 lb
- Maximum load
- 680 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 4 people
- Front head room
- 1.5 in
- Front leg room
- 40 in
- Rear head room
- 1.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 26 in
- Luggage
- 2+0+0
Vehicle ID: 7407 First published: June 20, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2008 model
coupe 1.3-liter rotary (232 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Manual 6-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2008 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- coupe
- Drive type
- RWD
- Transmission
- Manual
- Category
- Sports cars 4/5-seat
- Generation began
- 2004
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $3,200
- Retail value range
- $3,200 - $3,200
- Original MSRP range
- $26,435 - $32,070
- Trade-in range
- $590 - $590
Ratings
- Road test score
- 86/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 18 MPG
- EPA highway
- 24 MPG
- EPA combined
- 20 MPG
- Tested city
- 14 MPG
- Tested highway
- 22 MPG
- Tested overall
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,370
- Cruising range
- 285 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.2 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.7 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 117 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 56 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 174 in
- Width
- 70 in
- Height
- 53 in
- Wheelbase
- 106 in
- Weight
- 3,085 lb
- Maximum load
- 680 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 4 people
- Front head room
- 1.5 in
- Front leg room
- 40 in
- Rear head room
- 1.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 26 in
- Luggage
- 2+0+0
Vehicle ID: 7984 First published: June 20, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
