Replace a scratched or worn centre-console cover with a new genuine part in standard plain finish. The correct restoration for any RX8 cabin, Series 1 or Series 2.
$200
The RX8 sliding centre panel is the factory-correct replacement for the centre-console storage cover, sourced new directly from Mazda. This is one of the highest-contact trim pieces in the cabin. It shows its age early through scratches, scuffs and worn edges. This standard version carries no leather wrap or stitching, keeping it true to the original plain-finish console found across the majority of RX8 cabins from 2003 to 2012.
For RX8 enthusiasts refreshing the cabin, this is the kind of detail that lifts the whole interior. A clean, unscratched RX8 sliding centre panel makes the console look properly cared for every time it is opened.
Pair it with the GENUINE MAZDA OEM Leather Gear Shifter Boot Surround and the AUTOEXE Nappa Leather Gearknob (Round Shape, Red Stitch) to transform the entire console area as one cohesive refresh. Both parts occupy the same sightline as the sliding panel, so renewing all three together makes the biggest visual difference.
A GENUINE MAZDA OEM Floor Mat Set completes the factory-fresh cabin feel from the floor up. For genuine-parts information, see Mazda Australia’s parts and accessories page.
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Yes. The genuine Mazda sliding centre panel is a direct replacement for both Series 1 (2003-2008) and Series 2 (2009-2012) RX8 models, covering the full production run from 2003 to 2012.
This is the standard plain-finish version with no leather wrap and no stitching. It matches the original console trim fitted to the majority of RX8 cabins that left the factory without a leather-wrapped surround. A separate leather version is available if your car had that finish originally.
A new genuine Mazda sliding centre panel arrives with no scratches, scuffs or stress marks - and the sliding action and panel alignment are exactly as Mazda intended. Used panels frequently carry worn edges, faded finish or compromised slide mechanisms that make the job worth doing again sooner than expected.
Yes. Because it is produced on Mazda's own tooling with factory materials, the sliding centre panel fits the RX8 centre console to factory tolerances with no modification required. Pattern and aftermarket alternatives often fall short on fit and sliding action.
The sliding centre panel is a direct swap into the existing centre console housing. No special tools or cutting are required, and the genuine Mazda part locates correctly on the first attempt thanks to its factory-correct dimensions.
As a genuine Mazda part, the finish and material match the original standard console trim exactly. If your RX8 left the factory with a plain, non-leather console surround, this panel will blend in as though it were the original piece.
Genuine OEM trim parts for vehicles that ended production in 2012 do become less readily available over time as warehouse stocks reduce. Securing a new genuine sliding centre panel now avoids the risk of having to settle for a worn used part or an inferior pattern replacement later.
