2010 Mazda Rx-8

[Dj shan]

Spy photographers for Brenda Priddy & Co. caught this very early development mule for the next-generation Mazda RX-8 testing, and it appears to be wearing a few of the car's new design elements that are obscured by covering. Priddy believes the cosmetic update will be quite extensive, though the basic layout of the car, its 2+2 seating and rear access doors will remain. The front covering is hiding what appears to be the new front end, and doing so very well. The headlights appear to be the same as the current car, though the side markers are also covered up and bulge out, indicating that the new car will likely be wider. Out back, meanwhile, are new taillights, as well. Some diagnostic equipment appears hooked up to one of the tailpipes, which also could indicate a new rotary for the RX-8, most likely the 16X Renesis that first appeared in the Taiki Concept at this year's Tokyo Motor Show. We're just speculating, of course, as the current RX-8 is still scheduled for sales duty up to at least the 2010 model year.

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[dinosh]

Hmmm.... Cannot spot any major upgrades in terms of design.

[GTAm]

This story says that the RX7 is making a come back - http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/...oncepts/229430/ ....about time too!

[dillongt]

i don't see any changes from the one they have in the market now

[dinosh]

Just read on Carscoop that the RX-8 is to receive some revisions & will be revealed in next year at the NAIAS.

Time’s up for the Mazda RX-8 to receive its first update since its launch in 2003. According to the Japanese carmaker’s own words, the 2009 RX-8 will be heavily revised sporting a freshened design, improved handing, acceleration, quality and features. The new RX-8 sports car will make its world premiere at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), to be held in Detroit from Sunday, January 13 through Sunday, January 27.