Mazda is planning to release new versions of the RX-8
According to a news site( NIKKAN JIDOSHA SHIMBUN) in Japan.
Mazda is planning to release some new versions of the RX-8 such as more sports version or luxury version to adapt to various needs of the customers. The new versions would be released around next April. |
wow, that's great, but I would imagine they would probably wait till the summer of 2004 to launch those models as 2005 models.
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Just in time too for when my current lease is over!
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Re: Mazda is planning to release new versions of the RX-8
Originally posted by Yuhki According to a news site( NIKKAN JIDOSHA SHIMBUN) in Japan. Mazda is planning to release some new versions of the RX-8 such as more sports version or luxury version to adapt to various needs of the customers. The new versions would be released around next April. |
Did it mention a Mazdaspeed version?
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Originally posted by Cam Did it mention a Mazdaspeed version? |
Re: Mazda is planning to release new versions of the RX-8
Originally posted by Yuhki According to a news site( NIKKAN JIDOSHA SHIMBUN) in Japan. Mazda is planning to release some new versions of the RX-8 such as more sports version or luxury version to adapt to various needs of the customers. The new versions would be released around next April. |
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Originally posted by mac Hey Yuhki, does the site mention if one of these will have a liftback/hatchback? I would be willing to wait another year in order to have the hatch version (don't know if my sanity could hold out that long but I would wait ;) ) I have not seen any rumor on the RX-8 hatch yet in Japan. |
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Originally posted by Yuhki ... I have not seen any rumor on the RX-8 hatch yet in Japan. Please Mazda give us a fastback/hatchback version! (I know at least 4 other RX-8 forum members that feel the same way - I hope there's more of us out there) and please bring back hid-a-way/pop-up headlights too! :D |
...and a wagon version too! Sorry Windy (if you are still around) ;)
Pop up headlights seem to be extinct for safety reasons - I miss them too. |
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Originally posted by bwayout Well, here's my request: Please Mazda give us a fastback/hatchback version! (I know at least 4 other RX-8 forum members that feel the same way - I hope there's more of us out there) and please bring back hid-a-way/pop-up headlights too! :D |
Speaking for myself, I find the extra utility of a hatchback to be invaluable when you only have one vehicle. The extra space provided by folding rear seats and a large opening makes it so I can transport almost anything, with in reason. The RX-8 would be my ideal affordable car if it had a hatchback.
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Ditto. I've always owned a hatch or liftback. It makes the trunk space much more functional. For example, the current trunk space of the 8 is actually big enough to hold my suitcases but there is no way to actually put them in because of the opening. The fold down seats also greatly increases the capacity for those odd times you need to haul a big item like a large monitor or beer cooler ;) .
You loose some of the body stiffness but it is only temporary (you don't usually push your car when your hauling stuff). This is a tradeoff but the 8 is all about trade offs. |
You both give compelling reasons for a hatchback. There was another recent thread in which someone doctored a photo to show a "hatchback version" of the 8. I noticed that it changed the entire look of the car by having the rear glass extend farther back. It lost its 'sporty" look. Mazda was very deliberate in the design of the look of the car and I could see how they choose not to go with the hatch. They choose look over utility, you are right the 8 seems to make many trade-off's, I think they've done a great job in walking that thin line.
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in a way...but in another way its no tradeoffs at all, since its been built fromt he gorund up to be exactly what it is, a 4seater sports car, with a rotary engine
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Originally posted by brothervoodoo What is the interest in the hatchback, increased space? Just curious. Originally posted by Speed Racer Speaking for myself, I find the extra utility of a hatchback to be invaluable when you only have one vehicle. The extra space provided by folding rear seats and a large opening makes it so I can transport almost anything, with in reason. The RX-8 would be my ideal affordable car if it had a hatchback. :D Originally posted by mac Ditto. I've always owned a hatch or liftback. It makes the trunk space much more functional. For example, the current trunk space of the 8 is actually big enough to hold my suitcases but there is no way to actually put them in because of the opening. The fold down seats also greatly increases the capacity for those odd times you need to haul a big item like a large monitor or beer cooler ;) . You loose some of the body stiffness but it is only temporary (you don't usually push your car when your hauling stuff). This is a tradeoff but the 8 is all about trade offs. :confused: |
Originally posted by pelucidor ...and a wagon version too! Sorry Windy (if you are still around) ;) ;) But hey, to his point, let's not forget the BMW z hatchback ... Not that I'd ever buy one (unless they turn it into a fastback version) :p :D |
Originally posted by brothervoodoo ... There was another recent thread in which someone doctored a photo to show a "hatchback version" of the 8. https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/8-consider-fast-back-5144/ RX-8 Forum > General Topics > RX-8 Discussion > is the 8 consider "Fast back" :D Originally posted by brothervoodoo ... I noticed that it changed the entire look of the car by having the rear glass extend farther back. It lost its 'sporty" look. Mazda was very deliberate in the design of the look of the car and I could see how they choose not to go with the hatch. Personally, I would be more happy with the look and feel of the old 88-93 Probe fastback style! But, that's another story in it's self ... :( |
Re: Mazda is planning to release new versions of the RX-8
Originally posted by Yuhki Mazda is planning to release some new versions of the RX-8 such as more sports version or luxury version to adapt to various needs of the customers. The new versions would be released around next April. It could be special edition colours, special leather, interior accents, suspension tuning... that sorts of versions. Or I could be wrong... |
Originally posted by pelucidor ...and a wagon version too! Sorry Windy (if you are still around) ;) |
Originally posted by brothervoodoo You both give compelling reasons for a hatchback. There was another recent thread in which someone doctored a photo to show a "hatchback version" of the 8. I noticed that it changed the entire look of the car by having the rear glass extend farther back. It lost its 'sporty" look. Mazda was very deliberate in the design of the look of the car and I could see how they choose not to go with the hatch. They choose look over utility, you are right the 8 seems to make many trade-off's, I think they've done a great job in walking that thin line. |
Originally posted by Speed Racer I still think that they could have made a hatch out of the rear window and trunk lid. Regards, Gordon |
Originally posted by Gord96BRG Nope, and the reason they wouldn't do a hatch had nothing to do with style or convenience... Hatchbacks are never as stiff as equivalent coupes, and they're always heavier. Since Mazda wanted the RX-8 to be as stiff and light as possible, any thoughts of a hatchback were thrown out. That's also why the rear seats do not fold down - there's significant chassis bracing in the rear seatback structure. Regards, Gordon Could they have made the the RX-8 a notch/hatchback? I'm sure that it is feasible but it would come with pros/cons just like the "Free Style" doors. I think that the RX-8 is full of compromises and most of them I agree with but the car would match my needs better if it was a hatchback. |
Interesting observations and lively discussion. Imagine, the idea of the "hatch" would skew the entire engineering blueprint, just consider the option of trying to make an "8" a convertible!!! :eek: Probably would have to throw out the clam shell doors and god knows what else.. just wouldn't be the same car, would it. I guess we can shelve that debate for another couple of years, hopefully the 8 lures the masses with its unique look and layout to inspire further rotary ingenuity and continued aggressive and innovative styling for the 8 and 7.
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Originally posted by Speed Racer I don't want to be argumentative but the RX-8 is not a feather weight at 3,053 lbs. It is 553 lbs. heavier than my Celica which also happens to be a hatchback. Could they have made the the RX-8 a notch/hatchback? I'm sure that it is feasible but it would come with pros/cons just like the "Free Style" doors. I think that the RX-8 is full of compromises and most of them I agree with but the car would match my needs better if it was a hatchback. |
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