Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1.3L 2-cyl manual available | RWD | 18–19 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 4 | Fuel system, gasoline (1) | — |
| 2010 | 1.3L 2-cyl manual available | RWD | 18–19 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 5 | Unknown or other (1) | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Trims and features
What changed for 2011
- Starting prices: +$300 (1 trim; hover for each)
- Curb weight: Not listed → 3,065 lb (R3)
2011 RX-8 trims
| Grand Touring | R3 | Sport | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Starting MSRP | — | $32,290 | $26,795 |
| Powertrain | |||
| Engine | 1.3L RENESIS 2-Rotor | 1.3L RENESIS 2-Rotor | 1.3L RENESIS 2-Rotor |
| Horsepower | Automatic: 212 hp Manual: 232 hp | 232 hp | Automatic: 212 hp Manual: 232 hp |
| Torque | 159 lb-ft | 159 lb-ft | 159 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Automatic: 6-Speed Sport Automatic with Paddle Shifters and Adaptive Shift Logic Manual: 6-Speed Manual Overdrive with Short-Throw Shifter | 6-Speed Manual Overdrive with Short-Throw Shifter | Automatic: 6-Speed Sport Automatic with Paddle Shifters and Adaptive Shift Logic Manual: 6-Speed Manual Overdrive with Short-Throw Shifter |
| Gears | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | Automatic / Manual | Rwd | Automatic / Manual |
| Size and capability | |||
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Trunk | 7.6 cu ft | 7.6 cu ft | 7.6 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 4.7 in | 4.7 in |
| Length | 175.6 in | 175.6 in | 175.6 in |
| Curb weight | Automatic: 3,111 lb Manual: 3,065 lb | 3,065 lb | Automatic: 3,111 lb Manual: 3,065 lb |
| Tech | |||
| Touchscreen | Optional | — | — |
| Apple CarPlay | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Android Auto | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Audio | Bose | Bose | — |
| Speakers | 9 | 9 | 6 |
| Comfort | |||
| Seats | Leather | Leather | Cloth |
| Heated seats | Front | — | — |
| Driver seat memory | Driver Seat | — | — |
| Exterior | |||
| Wheels | 18 in | 19 in | 18 in |
| Headlights | HID Projector | HID Projector | Halogen |
Packages and options (40)
| Grand Touring | R3 | Sport | |
|---|---|---|---|
| B-Pillar Applique | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Car Cover | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Car Cover Cable Lock | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Door Edge Guards $75 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Front and Rear Splash Guards $320 | Optional | — | Optional |
| Full Front Mask | Optional | — | Optional |
| Full Front Mask (R3) | — | Optional | — |
| License Plate Frame (Pearl Black with RX-8 Logo) | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| License Plate Frame (Polished Aluminum with RX-8 Logo) | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| License Plate Frame (Zoom-Zoom Logo) | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Moonroof Wind Deflector $60 | Optional | — | — |
| Rear Wing Spoiler $360 | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Rotary Wheel Centers | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Spare Tire Kit $400 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Touch-Up Paint | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wheel Locks | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Aldehyde Filter | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| All-Weather Floor Mats $80 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Aluminum Door Sill Trim Plates with Rotary Emblem | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net $40 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Organizer $70 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tray $50 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Collapsible Cargo Carrier $60 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Door Trim Protectors | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Roadside Assistance Kit | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Gearshift Knob with Rotary Emblem | Optional | — | Optional |
| Windshield Sunscreen - Silver Reflective | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 3.5 mm Audio Cable | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| In-Dash 6-Disc CD/MP3 Changer $500 | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Hands-Free Device (Motorola T-305) | — | — | Optional |
| DVD-Based Navigation System with 7-Inch LCD Touchscreen | Optional | — | — |
| Portable Navigation System | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| SIRIUS Satellite Radio $430 | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Liquid Silver Metallic | Optional | — | Optional |
| Sparkling Black Mica | Optional | — | Optional |
| Velocity Red Mica | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Cloth | — | — | Optional |
| Black Leather | Optional | — | — |
| Gray/Black Cloth/Leather | — | Optional | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: chassis, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Which years have…
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Mazda RX-8 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 4 |
| 2010 | Mazda RX-8 2-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | RX-8 | Auto (S6), 2 cyl, 1.3 L Man 6-spd, 2 cyl, 1.3 L |
18–19 |
| 2010 | RX-8 | Auto (S6), 2 cyl, 1.3 L Man 6-spd, 2 cyl, 1.3 L |
18–19 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.