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2004 Mazda RX-8 Reviews

Below you’ll find our collection of reviews and road tests for the 2004 Mazda RX-8 written by our very own experts, NCTD, or our partners. Each review contains expert opinions and analysis of the driving experience, price, equipment, and more in a structured, ...     read more
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2004 Mazda RX-8 Base Review Photo 2004 Mazda RX-8 Base
The all-new Mazda RX-8 is one of the most ingenious cars to be designed in years. Its small (but powerful) rotary engine allows the unique configuration of four doors and four seat... click here to read more
2004 Mazda RX-8 Base Review Photo Philip Chan - 2004 Mazda RX-8
Complete with track action shots, what's not to like about Philip Chan's street/track RX-8?... click here to read more
2004 Mazda RX-8 Base Review Photo 2004 Mazda RX8 - Readers' Rants and Raves
Check out what our readers have to say about what we say.... click here to read more
2004 Mazda RX-8 Base Review Photo 2004 Mazda RX8 - Readers' Rants and Raves
Check out what our readers have to say about what we say.... click here to read more
2004 Mazda RX-8 Base Review Photo 2004 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring - Black Magic
Jeff Abrams’ maniacal turbocharged 2004 RX-8 Grand Touring is a vehicle which spans both worlds.... click here to read more
2004 Mazda RX-8 Base Review Photo Power Pages: 2004 Mazda RX-8 - Import Tuner Magazine
Dyno 1Baseline181 HP 128.6 TQOwner: Racing beatDynamometer Model: XS Engineering Dynojet 248... click here to read more
2004 Mazda RX-8 Base Review Photo 2004 Mazda RX-8 Four Seasons Test
Our year with the Mazda RX-8 was like spending time with young children: deeply rewarding most of the time but occasionally very frustrating and annoying.... click here to read more
2004 Mazda RX-8 Base Review Photo 2003 Mazda RX-8 - SR Motor Sports RX-8
In just over a year, the little car company that could quietly sold more than 100,000 RX-8s. In the same period, GM sold 60,000 of the much ballyhooed, phallus-in-a-box H2.... click here to read more
2004 Mazda RX-8 Base Review Photo 2003 Mazda RX-8 - SR Motor Sports RX-8
In just over a year, the little car company that could quietly sold more than 100,000 RX-8s. In the same period, GM sold 60,000 of the much ballyhooed, phallus-in-a-box H2.... click here to read more
2004 Mazda RX-8 Base Review Photo Tuners: 2004 Pettit Racing Mazda RX-8
For 25 years, Pettit has been active in endurance road racing, building a name for itself with upgrades for the Mazda RX-7.... click here to read more
2004 Mazda RX-8 Base Review Photo Tuners: 2004 Pettit Racing Mazda RX-8
For 25 years, Pettit has been active in endurance road racing, building a name for itself with upgrades for the Mazda RX-7.... click here to read more
2004 Mazda RX-8 Base Review Photo Tein 2004 Mazda RX-8 - More Or Less
It's easy to believe that if more is good, then more is better, and even more is even better still. That's why there are Honda Civics running around with exhaust tips big enough to... click here to read more
2004 Mazda RX-8 Base Review Photo Tein 2004 Mazda RX-8 - More Or Less
It's easy to believe that if more is good, then more is better, and even more is even better still. That's why there are Honda Civics running around with exhaust tips big enough to... click here to read more
2004 Mazda RX-8 Base Review Photo Vile Gossip
The fickle finger of fate deals a blow to the myth of invincibility. Jean Jennings Reports.... click here to read more
2004 Mazda RX-8 Base Review Photo JIC Magic 2004 Mazda RX-8 - Road Test
We like the RX-8 a lot. In our review of the stock Mazda RX-8 in the May 2003 issue, we found it to be composed and predictable, delivering delightfully honest feedback to the hand... click here to read more
2004 Mazda RX-8 Base Review Photo JIC Magic 2004 Mazda RX-8 - Road Test
We like the RX-8 a lot. In our review of the stock Mazda RX-8 in the May 2003 issue, we found it to be composed and predictable, delivering delightfully honest feedback to the hand... click here to read more
2004 Mazda RX-8 Base Review Photo 2004 All-Star: Coupe
The risky and ambitious RX-8 is the rear-wheel-drive flagship of a new wave of greatness from Mazda. Most obviously, it looks special, with two rear half-doors that swing back to g... click here to read more
2004 Mazda RX-8 Base Review Photo Road Test: 2004 Honda S2000 vs. 2004 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2004 Nissan 350Z
Three For The Road: What makes a modern sports car? We wring out a trio of distinctly different approaches to making power, connecting apexes, and accommodating passengers... click here to read more
2004 Mazda RX-8 Base Review Photo Road Test: 2004 Honda S2000 vs. 2004 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2004 Nissan 350Z
Three For The Road: What makes a modern sports car? We wring out a trio of distinctly different approaches to making power, connecting apexes, and accommodating passengers... click here to read more
2004 Mazda RX-8 Base Review Photo 2004 Car of the Year Testing
How dare we compare the Pontiac GTO, BMW 5 Series, Acura TL and TSX, Nissan Quest and Toyota Sienna minivans, the premium-luxury Jaguar XJ8, Audi A8 L, and Volkswagen Phaeton, Chev... click here to read more
2004 Mazda RX-8 Base Review Photo 2004 Car of the Year Specifications
Photos and specifications on all the cars considered for the 2004 Motor Trend Car of the Year Award.... click here to read more
2004 Mazda RX-8 Base Review Photo Car Driving Photo Shoot Dangers - Slipangle
You can take the overzealous, car-guy photographer out of the country, but you can't take the country out the overzealous, car-guy photographer. Which is why, last night, I found m... click here to read more
2004 Mazda RX-8 Base Review Photo Car Driving Photo Shoot Dangers - Slipangle
You can take the overzealous, car-guy photographer out of the country, but you can't take the country out the overzealous, car-guy photographer. Which is why, last night, I found m... click here to read more
2004 Mazda RX-8 Base Review Photo Announced: International Engine of the Year Award Winners
Mazda has done Felix Wankel proud ,- the Japanese car maker has developed Wankel,'s rotary engine concept to International Engine of the Year Awards 2003 success.... click here to read more
2004 Mazda RX-8 Base Review Photo Announced: International Engine of the Year Award Winners
Mazda has done Felix Wankel proud ,- the Japanese car maker has developed Wankel,'s rotary engine concept to International Engine of the Year Awards 2003 success.... click here to read more
2004 Mazda RX-8 Base Review Photo First Test: 2004 Mazda RX-8
Rotarians rejoice! There's nothing conventional in the 2004 Mazda RX-8: Styling, engine, and structure are unique.... click here to read more
2004 Mazda RX-8 Base Review Photo First Test: 2004 Mazda RX-8
Rotarians rejoice! There's nothing conventional in the 2004 Mazda RX-8: Styling, engine, and structure are unique.... click here to read more
2004 Mazda RX-8 Base Review Photo 2004 Mazda RX-8 Photo Gallery
The rotary returns in a real sports car that holds four real people.... click here to read more
2004 Mazda RX-8 Base Review Photo First Drive: 2004 Mazda RX-8
Who needs a four-door sports car?... click here to read more
2004 Mazda RX-8 Base Review Photo First Drive: 2004 Mazda RX-8
Who needs a four-door sports car?... click here to read more
2004 Mazda RX-8 Base Review Photo 2004 Mazda RX-8 Pricing Released
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has announced its RX-8 sports car, equipped with a four-sp...... click here to read more
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