2010 RX-8 Vehicle Features
 
S = Standard O = Optional
 
Engineering Features R3 GT
1.3L Rotary engine S S
Variable dynamic effect intake system S S
6-speed manual overdrive transmission with short throw shifter S S
6-speed Sport mode automatic transmission with paddle shifters -- O
Limited-slip rear differential S S
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) w/ Traction Control System (TCS) S S
Direct drive electronically assisted steering S S
Power-assisted 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes S S
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD) S S
Front engine / Rear-wheel drive S S
Front independent double wishbone suspension S S
Rear independent multi-link suspension S S
Sport-Tuned suspension -- S
Sport suspension including Bilstein dampers & urethane foam filled front suspension cross member S --
Front and rear stabilizer bars S S
Power Plant Frame (PPF) S S
Strut tower bar S S
Engine immobilizer theft-deterrent system S S
 
Exterior Features R3 GT
225/45 R18 Performance Radial tires S S
18-inch aluminum alloy wheels S S
225/40 R19 Performance tires S S
Unique design 19-inch lightweight forged alloy wheels S --
Rear lip spoiler and rear double tire deflector (all 6MT except R3) -- 6MT
Rear spoiler (raised type) S --
Body-colour bumpers and door handles S S
Sport integrated front bumpers and side sills S --
Indoor high mount stop lamp S S
Dual body-colour power remote-control heated door mirrors S S
Headlights - xenon HID S S
Automatic headlamp levelling S S
Automatic headlight washers S S
Automatic on/off front headlamps S S
Fog lights S S
Windshield with sunshade S S
Rain sensing wipers S S
Glass imprinted antenna S S
Dual outlet exhaust system (chrome garnish) S S
 
Interior Features: Comfort and Convenience R3 GT
AM/FM stereo w/ 6-disc in-dash CD changer, and BOSE premium audio system (includes 9 speakers) S S
Audio auxiliary input S S
Cruise control S S
Steering wheel mounted cruise and audio controls S S
Air conditioning S S
Automatic climate control S S
Micron air filter S S
Rear seat heater ducts S S
Rear window defroster S S
Power door locks (2 stage lock type) S S
Intelligent Key System (keyless entry and start) S S
Driver / front passenger illuminated power door lock switch S S
Central locking feature on driver's door S S
Remote fuel door and trunk lid releases S S
Internal trunk release S S
Power windows with global open & close S S
Driver / front passenger illuminated power window switch S S
Power operated glass moonroof -- S
Ignition key illumination S S
Front door courtesy lamps S S
Illuminated entry S S
Cargo area light S S
Driver / passenger illuminated vanity mirrors S S
Auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink S S
Navigation system -- O
Bluetooth capability S S
SIRIUS ready integrated satellite radio -- S
Delayed fade out on interior lamps S S
Cup holders (2 front, 2 rear) S S
Map lamps S S
Aluminium foot pedals and left foot rest S 6MT only
 
Interior Features: Seat and Trim R3 GT
Reclining front bucket seats S S
Lightweight Recaro seats S --
Recline levers for front passenger seat S S
Push button power forward on driver seat -- S
8-way adjustable power driver's seat with lumbar support -- S
Power memory driver's seat -- S
Heated front seats -- S
Integrated head restraints for front seats S S
Floor mats S S
Half leather seat upholstery S --
Cloth door panel trim - front and rear S --
Leather trimmed upholstery -- S
Synthetic leather door panel trim - front and rear -- S
Leather wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel -- S
Tilt adjustable steering wheel S S
Leather wrapped shift knob -- S
Leather wrapped parking lever -- S
Leather wrapped parking lever, steering wheel & shift knob with red stich S --
Front door handles (bright finish) S S
Rear door handles (black finish) S S
Scuff plates with aluminium inserts S S
 
Interior Features: Safety and Security R3 GT
Side-impact door beams – front S S
Dual front airbags S S
Dual front side airbags S S
Dual front and rear side air curtains S S
Front safety-belt pretensioners with force limiters S S
3-point safety belts for all seating positions (2 front; 2 rear) S S
ISOFIX child safety-seat anchors S S
Anti-theft alarm system S S
Tire puncture repair kit S S
 
Interior Features: Instrument panel R3 GT
Outside ambient temperature indicator S S
12-volt power outlet with cigarette lighter S S
Blue LED concealed meter lighting with red night time gauge illumination S S
Black gauges with chrome bezels and white lettering S S
Tachometer (variable red-zone), engine coolant temperature gauge and fuel gauge S S
Twin trip odometers S S
Warning lights for low fuel level, washer fluid, door ajar, check engine, oil pressure, volts, parking brake, high beam, air bags & safety belts S S
 
Interior Features: Storage R3 GT
Front door storage pockets S S
Front driver seatback pocket S S
Coin box S S
Overhead console w/ sunglass storage S S
Centre console with power outlet (1) S S
Rear console S S
Lockable, illuminated glove compartment S S
 
S = Standard O = Optional