2004-2008 Mazda RX-8: Year-to-Year Changes
Updated: 11/23/08
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Learn about the year-to-year changes of the 2004-2008 Mazda RX-8. Get full details of the styling and performance changes throughout the history of the 2004-2008 Mazda RX-8.
Year to Year Changes
2005 Mazda RX:
Newly available for 2005 was a Shinka model that included specific trim and leather upholstery.
2006 Mazda RX:
RX-8s with automatic transmission received a power boost to 212 hp from 197 for 2006. The automatic transmission became a 6-speed vs. previous models' 4-speed. Shinkas went from a separate model to an option package.
2007 Mazda RX:
RX-8 was unchanged for 2007.
2008 Mazda RX:
The 2008 Mazda RX-8 was little changed.








