2010 RX8

The 2010 RX8 comes with the new design styles and more power when compared with the previous model. The vehicle comes in the 2+2 seating capacity. It comes with the same features but with new design styles. The head lights looks similar to the present vehicle though the markers at the side are bulged out and also covered up and comes included with the new tail lights.


The 16X powered Renesis engine appears in the 2010 RX8 that is used in the Taiki concept displayed at the Tokyo Motor Show. The production of the model is still continuing and is expected to begin its sale by the end of model year 2010. The vehicle looks sporty rather than a luxurious model. The engine produces 250 horse power of energy and comes accommodating up to four passengers.


The precision handling of the vehicle and the smooth power makes every ride a pleasant trip even on the short freeway merge ramps to mountain roads. The engine used in the vehicle, Renesis is much smaller and lighter than the traditional engines like the SOHC and DOHC models. It features with the 4 exhaust ports and 6 large intake ports that provide more intakes when compared with its previous model and is more by 30 percent. The RX8 comes mated with the 6-speed manual transmission.


The standard features that are provided in the interior region of the vehicle include,
• Custom engineered Bose sound system
• Large central tachometer
• Leather upholstery and gear shift
• Digital speedometer
• Wraparound style bucket seats
• High central backbone

In addition to the interior features, the 2010 RX8 provides devices for high beam, turn indicator lights and low beams. Rather than all the performance and speed related features, it offers all the needed safety features. The safety features offered in the vehicle include LATCH child seat anchors, highly rigid body structure, supplemental

Restraint system, stout side sills, dynamic stability system, center pillar reinforcement system, electronic brake force distribution system and antilock disc brakes. The 2010 RX8 model is displayed at the Detroit Auto Show in 2008 and its first model car will debut in first season of 2009. Though the seating configuration and the basic layout remain same, the technological features to produce the equipment differ. The convertible model of the RX8 is expected to launch by the end of 2011 or in the beginning of 2010 model year.


The competitors to the 2010 RX8 include 350Z from the Nissan group, Shelby GT model and the Audi TT. The available transmissions to the vehicle include 6-speed manual and automatic. The base model offers two options. The manual model comes featured with the traction control system, fog lights and Xenon head lamps as standard while automatic model features with limited slip differential large brakes, 18 inch wheels, and sport suspension. It is expected to include all the features in the Touring model. The other features in the Touring model include heated mirrors, remote start system, leather appointed seats and eight way powered driver’s seat.