I was checking these pics out:
http://media.mazda.ch/dossiers/RX-8/Photo-RX8-D.htm

Way down the list, there's a pic of the pass-through half open. I'm asking the auto-show goers. How big is the opening? Are we suppose to put stuff through that little squarish plastic tube? Or does it do on top of it through the larger opening?

What are the chances I'll be able to fit my snowboard sideways in there (I have low-profile bindings)?
notb

I'm sure I read somewhere that the cover of the passthrough can be completly removed, therefore you would have the full area available.

Although being as absent minded as I am I'd probably loose the cover.;)

I see in the Geneva Autoshow which this plastic part "go upward" and releases all this zone, widely from which to cross your snow.

pic

Gaz, you rock! I have been dying to see an image of the trunk. This explains it all :D

Looks like a week's grocery will fit easily in there. Good news all around.

...also looks like a spare would fit in there.