Pic of the new 09 RX8

Alain · 01-05-2008, 10:41 PM

"The changes appear to be exclusively cosmetic. Up front, the grille has been revised to feature higher-mounted fog lamps under new, wider headlights. Around back the taillamps have been updated with four round LED rings. That's pretty much the extent of it, although the car pictured is a new RS version featuring 19" wheels, Recaro racing buckets and Bilstein shocks.
The facelift is reportedly targeted mainly towards American customers, and may not even make it to other markets."

Johnny Drama · 01-06-2008, 12:35 AM

I see a little Porsche in the front end.

Mindcore · 01-06-2008, 02:10 PM

I can see that, looks mean though, I like it.

RX8Dude · 01-07-2008, 03:20 PM

No sir I don't like it. Just looks ordinary

Alain · 01-07-2008, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny Drama

I see a little Porsche in the front end.

I never noticed that before, but now that you mention it, there is some similarity.

RX8Dude · 01-09-2008, 09:29 PM

Yikes! you're right!

Alain · 01-14-2008, 12:44 AM

Ahead of Tokyo Auto Salon debut
The facelifted Mazda RX-8 will be on show at the Detroit Auto Show (starting this Sunday) but this Friday the sportier Mazda RX-8 RS, also facelifted, will make its appearance at the Tokyo Auto Salon. Ahead of that show Mazda has released two images.

Mazda released no accompanying text so official specs will remain under wraps until the press conference in Tokyo tomorrow. What we can say is that the facelift comprises of new, sharper and sportier front fascia. The air-intakes have grown on each side of the five-point grille, and the foglights which are incororated there are smaller and no longer round.

At the bottom of the new bumper we see a splitter with small flaps which increase stability and the airflow to the wheels and brakes. Also the RX-8 RS sits on 19 inch wheels and features a rear spoiler, neither of which is likely to make it to the regular RX-8 facelift.

The revised RX-8 is mainly meant for the US and Japan, but Europe may still see the new RX-8 in showrooms.

Alain · 01-14-2008, 12:44 AM

Alain · 01-14-2008, 12:44 AM

RX8Dude · 01-17-2008, 06:38 PM

ok ok, it's definitely growing on me

Akida · 01-24-2008, 07:35 PM

I really like it. has anyone seen one in person yet? how does it look up close?

L8APEX · 02-06-2008, 09:59 AM

I really love everything about it EXCEPT...those stupid ass vents behind the front wheels. WTF, why does everyone need those now, they are everywhere, and they look stupid.

But I really like the new front, it looks much more aggressive, and i like it a lot.

sonofaRX8 · 02-09-2008, 01:02 PM

Ya, those vents don't work for me either, but otherwise, looks incredible!

PKETRKET · 02-13-2008, 05:49 PM

Love it!

RX8Dude · 03-23-2008, 12:21 AM

Anyone see it at the autoshow? how does it look in person?

killjoy · 03-30-2008, 03:07 PM

Love it! big improvement IMO

01-05-2008, 10:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Alain Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 44	Pic of the new 09 RX8 "The changes appear to be exclusively cosmetic. Up front, the grille has been revised to feature higher-mounted fog lamps under new, wider headlights. Around back the taillamps have been updated with four round LED rings. That's pretty much the extent of it, although the car pictured is a new RS version featuring 19" wheels, Recaro racing buckets and Bilstein shocks. The facelift is reportedly targeted mainly towards American customers, and may not even make it to other markets."

01-06-2008, 12:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
Johnny Drama Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 555	I see a little Porsche in the front end. __________________ MazdaSpeed6

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Mindcore Administrator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Look Out!!! Posts: 1,299	I can see that, looks mean though, I like it. __________________ core Mazda Forums .

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L8APEX Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Roswell, Georgia Posts: 374	I really love everything about it EXCEPT...those stupid ass vents behind the front wheels. WTF, why does everyone need those now, they are everywhere, and they look stupid. But I really like the new front, it looks much more aggressive, and i like it a lot. __________________ 2004 Titanium Gray Touring 6MT 18x8 Rota Torque - TEIN Flex Coilovers - RacingBrake Slotted Rotors F&R - Mazdatrix Stainless Lines - RacingBeat Sways F&R, REVi Intake and RAM Air Duct - A/C and Oil Cooler Screens - MAZDASPEED Front Strut Brace, Shift Knob - MAZMART Water Pump - Team Moon Custom Catback Exhaust

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01-07-2008, 03:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
RX8Dude Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 214	No sir I don't like it. Just looks ordinary

01-09-2008, 09:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
RX8Dude Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 214	Yikes! you're right!

01-14-2008, 12:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
Alain Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 44	Ahead of Tokyo Auto Salon debut The facelifted Mazda RX-8 will be on show at the Detroit Auto Show (starting this Sunday) but this Friday the sportier Mazda RX-8 RS, also facelifted, will make its appearance at the Tokyo Auto Salon. Ahead of that show Mazda has released two images. Mazda released no accompanying text so official specs will remain under wraps until the press conference in Tokyo tomorrow. What we can say is that the facelift comprises of new, sharper and sportier front fascia. The air-intakes have grown on each side of the five-point grille, and the foglights which are incororated there are smaller and no longer round. At the bottom of the new bumper we see a splitter with small flaps which increase stability and the airflow to the wheels and brakes. Also the RX-8 RS sits on 19 inch wheels and features a rear spoiler, neither of which is likely to make it to the regular RX-8 facelift. The revised RX-8 is mainly meant for the US and Japan, but Europe may still see the new RX-8 in showrooms.

01-14-2008, 12:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
Alain Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 44

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01-17-2008, 06:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
RX8Dude Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 214	ok ok, it's definitely growing on me

01-24-2008, 07:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
Akida Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 26	I really like it. has anyone seen one in person yet? how does it look up close?

02-09-2008, 01:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
sonofaRX8 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 41	Ya, those vents don't work for me either, but otherwise, looks incredible!

02-13-2008, 05:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
PKETRKET Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 196	Love it!

03-23-2008, 12:21 AM	#15 (permalink)
RX8Dude Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 214	Anyone see it at the autoshow? how does it look in person?

03-30-2008, 03:07 PM	#16 (permalink)
killjoy Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 36	Love it! big improvement IMO