05-10-2005
Mazda Motor Corporation today announced the launch of two upgraded versions of its brand icon RX-8 sports car in the Japanese market. The RX-8 Sport Prestige Limited II received various enhancements to bring it to a higher level of quality, and goes on sale in mid-November. In addition, an upgraded version of the standard RX-8 will also be launched today. Both models will be available at Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealerships throughout Japan.
The RX-8 Sport Prestige Limited II has been enhanced so that occupants can experience a higher quality interior, exterior and great driving feel. It is the next evolution of the popular Sport Prestige Limited 2004 model. The interior features newly designed sand beige-colored seats with mixed alcantara and leather covers. The alcantara is suede-like artificial leather upholstery provided by Toray Industries Inc. Some sand beige-colored material is also used to match with the door
trim and front- and rear-console box lids. High-texture materials that evoke a sense of higher quality have been used in exterior upgrades such as a new glossy paint for the headlight bezels and the combination taillight bezels, and highly luminous paint on the aluminum rims and rear lip spoiler. Copper Red Mica is the new, exclusive body color for this model. To raise the driving performance and ride comfort, the RX-8 Sport Prestige Limited II features higher quality specifications, with
a specially tuned suspension, large-diameter brake discs, and a special front suspension cross member.
The manufacturer's suggested retail price for the RX-8 Sport Prestige Limited II is 3,150,000 yen, including sales tax, both for the six-speed manual transmission model and the four-speed Activematic transmission model.
The standard RX-8 has also been partially upgraded, with a new interior design, addition of the popular Galaxy Gray Mica and Phantom Blue Mica exterior body colors, and the "advanced keyless entry & start system" factory-installed option.
Text and photos courtesy of Mazda
