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>>Mazda Furai

Mazda Furai
Mazda Furai


Mazda Furai on display at the 2008 North American International Auto Show
Manufacturer Mazda
Predecessor Nagare
Class concept car
Layout MR layout
Platform Courage C65
Engine(s) 450bhp 3 rotor engine
Length 2.3m
Height 1.2m
Related Mazda Nagare
Mazda Ryuga
Mazda Hakaze
Mazda Taiki
Designer Swift Engineering with Mazda's design studio, Southern California
The Mazda Furai is a concept car revealed on 27 December, 2007 and manufactured by Mazda.A teaser image of the vehicle was released on 11 December, 2007. The Furai officially debuts at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.




















Spoiler and Exhaust in detail from the Mazda Furai on display at the 2008 Canadian International Auto Show
The Furai, meaning Sound of the wind, is the fifth and last of the Mazda Nagare line of concept cars that have been made by Mazda since 2006. The chassis is based on the Courage Compétition C65 Le Mans Prototype that Mazda last used to compete in the American Le Mans Series, two seasons previously and is designed to use E100 ethanol fuel, it is powered by a new generation 3-rotor wankel engine that puts out 450 bhp. The car bears the #55 number that of its 1991 24 Hours of Le Mans winning ancestor, the 787B. Unlike many concept cars, the Furai is fully functional and is currently being tested at various tracks. It has run at Laguna Seca and Buttonwillow.
Head designer, Laurens van den Acker, has stated in an interview with Top Gear magazine that there are possibilites of the Furai being used for racing in Le Mans, and he also has strong hopes that the car could be brought to the market.

>>Mazda Laputa

Mazda Laputa

Mazda Laputa
Manufacturer Mazda
Also called Suzuki Kei
Production 1999-2006
Successor Mazda Spiano
Class Kei car
Body style(s) 3-door hatchback
5-door hatchback
Engine(s) 659cc petrol
The Mazda Laputa was a clone of the aptly-named Suzuki Kei. It was a keicar from Mazda in Japan. The Laputa was introduced in 1999 as a sort of SUV/keicar mix. The Laputa was restyled slightly for 2001 and was retired in 2006. The Laputa was available with front- or all wheel drive and as a 3-door hatchback or 5-door station wagon. Both SOHC and DOHC engines were used.

Global market

The car's name derivates from the book Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift . Similarly to the Nissan Moco and the Mitsubishi Pajero, the name is fortuituously unfit for Spanish-speaking countries, since "la puta" in Spanish means literally "the whore" ("moco means "snot" or "booger" and "pajero" may be understood as "wanker").

>>Mazda Lantis

Mazda Lantis


Mazda Lantis 4 door coupe
The Mazda Lantis was a series of two cars sold in Japan from 1993 to 1996. In the rest of the world it was also known as 323F, Astina, Allegro Hatchback or Artis Hatchback.

Summary


Mazda Allegro HB in Colombia, this type of engine is 1600cc.

Mazda Lantis V6 european version (323F Astina)

Mazda Lantis V6 european version (323F Astina)
The Mazda Lantis used Mazda's CB platform, which means close relations to the Eunos 500/Xedos 6 and the 1994-1997 Mazda Capella. It was a FF layout car with either a manual or automatic transmission.
There were four body variants: a 4-door sedan, two different 3-door hatchbacks and what Mazda called a "4-door coupe", which in common terminology is a 5-door hatchback.
The 5-door was sold as the Mazda 323F in Europe, Artis in Chile and Allegro Hatchback (HB) in Colombia and a few other countries of Latin America. This model was penned by Ginger (Arnold) Ostle, who was at Porsche before he arrived at Mazda, and thus some consider the 5-door to be closely related to a stillborn 4-door Porsche proposal.
By the time the cars premiered in August 1993, Mazda's multi-brand strategy had become difficult to sustain, so both Lantis variants were released to Mazda, Efini and Eunos dealerships. Sales in Japan was lacklustre throughout the Lantis' production run, but the 323F proved to be immensely popular in Europe and some Latin America countries, where it sold in reasonable numbers right until it was discontinued.
The name Lantis is created from the Latin phrase "Latens Curtis".
The "Astina" has been selected for "Jackie Chan" trophy in 1995 and 1996 Macau Grand Prix driven by the Hong Kong actress with racing driver sitting beside to assist them.
Engines:

>>Mazda Kabura

Mazda Kabura

Mazda Kabura Concept
Mazda Kabura concept from Montreal Auto Show
Manufacturer Mazda
Production 2008-
Class Sport compact
Body style(s) 3-door coupé
Engine(s) 2.0L Mazda MZR engine
Transmission(s) Mazda 6MT 6-speed manual shift
Wheelbase 2.550 m (100.4 in.)
Length 4.050 m (159.4 in.)
Width 1.780 m (70.1 in.)
Height 1.280 m (50.4 in.)
The Mazda Kabura is a concept car shown by the Japanese manufacturer Mazda in 2006.


Concept overview

The Kabura, introduced at the 2006 North American International Auto Show, is a sport compact which shows styling themes and technologies which could appear in future production models. It was designed in Irvine, California by Mazda of North America design chief Franz von Holzhausen, whose past projects have included the Audi TT and Pontiac Solstice.
Kabura incorporates the front-engine, rear-drive layout similar to the Mazda MX-5 and the Mazda RX-8 and hints of physical design characteristics similar to the Mazda RX-8 and the discontinued Mazda MX-3. Instead of a typical 2+2 layout, the Kabura has an unusual 3+1 arrangement, giving greater passenger space versus a traditional coupe, without increasing weight or size. All passenger seats fold flat to make additional room for cargo.
“Kabura” is a Japanese term taken from kabura-ya, an arrow that makes a howling sound when fired, and was historically used to signal the start of a battle. This “first arrow into battle” is meant to represent Mazda's pursuit of unique styling themes and technologies - such as the rotary engine. Kabura represents the first Mazda compact coupe for the 21st century. Mazda has not announced plans to build a production version of the Kabura, but the design embodies several innovations that Mazda could implement when a compact sports coupe is ready for production. One of Kabura’s roles is exposing a possible future design direction for a new model.
Power is supplied to Kabura concept's rear wheels from a 2.0 L version of Mazda’s MZR DOHC 16-valve engine. The Kabura uses 245/35R19 Bridgestone Potenza front tires and 245/35R20 tires at the rear. While this concept has been assembled with several MX-5 chassis components, the basic dimensions fall between the MX-3 and the RX-8. As a sport compact, it will slot below the RX-8 in the Mazda lineup.

Exterior

The Kabura’s exterior is described as a wide "powerful" stance, with pronounced wheel arches and taut surfaces, reminiscent of classic coupes. The windshield and forward portion of the roof are integrated into one seamless glass surface that extends from the cowl to the B-pillar. Overhead portions of the glass have adjustable tinting, so that the driver can adjust a knob to change the roof’s opacity, as desired, from clear to completely opaque.
Behind the B-pillar is a two-piece glass hatch. The uppermost glass panel normally lies flush. When pivoted-up by an electric motor, it acts as a roof spoiler, which also vents air from the interior and increases rear passenger headroom. A photovoltaic solar cell in the panel helps to control interior temperature, as well as helping recharge the battery for powering accessories. The larger glass hatch panel has side-mounted hinges to provide access to the Kabura’s cargo compartment.

Interior

The unique 3+1 interior layout is designed to provide comfortable seating for one or two tandem passengers to the right of the driver, with only occasional use of the fourth "jump-seat" behind the driver as needed.
The driver's door provides access to the driver’s cockpit, and to the rear jump seat. The other side of the car is a purposely asymmetrical arrangement. Eliminating the glovebox and minimizing the instrument panel allows shifting the front passenger about six-inches ahead of the driver’s seating position. In turn, the second right side passenger, sitting in tandem behind the right-front passenger, has approximately the same leg, shoulder, and headroom as the front passenger. The Kabura includes a secondary passenger-side door, allowing easier access to the seat behind the front passenger. After the front door is opened, touching a button slides the rear door straight back into a cavity notched into the rear-quarter panel area, instead of swinging on hinges.
Kabura's concept interior is produced from regenerated leather substrate, mostly from post-industrial waste recovered from the manufacturing of Nike brand athletic shoes.

Specifications

  • Length: 4.05 m (159.4 in.)
  • Width: 1.78 m (70.1 in.)
  • Height: 1.28 m (50.4 in.)
  • Wheelbase: 2.55 m (100.4 in.)
  • Seating capacity: 4 person (3+1 seating)
  • Engine: MZR 2.0 L DOHC 16-Valve
  • Transmission: 6MT manual
  • Suspension (F/R): Double Wishbone / Multi-Link
  • Tires - Front: 245/35 R19
  • Tires - Rear: 245/35 R20

Production version

A production version of the Kabura was rumoured for the 2009 model year. Slotting in as an entry-level alternative to the RX-8 2+2, the Kabura is said[1] to borrow significant mechanical components from the MX-5 roadster while having a similar shape to the MX-3. The production model may be fittingly titled, the "Mazda MX-4 Kabura".

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>>Mazda Familia Astina

Mazda Familia Astina


1990 Mazda Astina 323
The Mazda Familia Astina was Mazda's sportier five-door fastback version of the well established Familia. It was sold in export markets (where the Familia was known as the 323) as the Mazda 323F or Mazda 323 Astina, and luxury versions were sold as the Eunos 100 in Japan. The car was produced from 1989 until 1994 when it was superseded by the Lantis. It featured pop-up headlights, a much sportier looking fastback body and a choice of 1.5, 1.6, and 1.8 litre 4-cylinder engines depending on the year, and place of purchase. The car mainly used fuel injected DOHC versions of these engines, however there were also carbureted SOHC versions available for the 1.5 and 1.6 litre engines. Unlike the standard Familia saloons and three-door hatchback, the Astina never came from the factory with the 1.8 litre turbo "GTX" spec engine or four wheel drive system.
From 1992 on, the model had a catalytic converter.
Taillight arrangements varied from country to country, the main difference being a third brake light in the spoiler and two brake lights per cluster ("Jap spec") instead of one.

>>Mazda Familia

Mazda Familia

Mazda Familia
1999-2000 Mazda Protege sedan (US)
Manufacturer Mazda
Production 1964–2003
Successor Mazda Axela
Class Small family car
The Mazda Familia is a long-running nameplate used by Mazda for their small family cars or compact cars manufactured between 1964 and 2003, with 10,589,052 sold worldwide. The Familia was marketed under various names, including 1000, 1200, and 1300, 800, 808, and 818. In many markets, however, the more recent Familias were known as Mazda 323. In North America, the names Mazda GLC and then Mazda Protégé were used. In South Africa, it was known as the Etude. The Familia formed the basis of the Ford Laser and Meteor in Asia, Australia and from 1991, the Ford Escort and Mercury Tracer in North America.
Familias were built in Hiroshima, Japan, although they were also assembled in Taiwan, Malaysia, South Africa, Colombia and New Zealand. The Familia line was replaced by the Mazda Axela in 2004.


1964

First generation
1966 Mazda Familia
Also called Mazda 800
Mazda 1000
Production 1964–1966
Assembly Hiroshima, Japan
Body style(s) 4-door sedan
4-door station wagon
2-door coupe
Layout FR layout
Engine(s) 782 cc OHV I4
987 cc OHV I4, 58 hp (Coupe: 68 hp)
Wheelbase 2190 mm (86.2 in)
Length 3700 mm (145.7 in)
Width 1465 mm (57.7 in)
Curb weight 720 kg (1590 lbs)
Coupe: 790 kg (1745 lbs)
The first production Familia appeared in October 1963, and was a commercial two-door wagon called the Familia Van. It was joined in 1964 with a sedan, styled by Giugiaro, and was later sold in other markets as the 800. Both were powered by a 782 cc aluminum inline 4 engine.
The Familia received a larger 985 cc engine for 1965, and a coupe variant was introduced as well.

1967

Second generation
1972 Mazda 1000 sedan
Also called Mazda 1000
Mazda 1200
Mazda 1300
Mazda 818
Production 1967–1972
Assembly Hiroshima, Japan
Body style(s) 2-door sedan
4-door sedan
4-door station wagon
Layout FR layout
Engine(s) 987 cc OHV I4
1169 cc OHV I4
1.3L TC I4
Wheelbase 2286 mm (90 in)
Length 3962 mm (156 in)
Width 1600 mm (63 in)
Curb weight 810 kg (1,800 lb)
Related Mazda R100

1972 Mazda 1000 wagon
The new Familia appeared in 1967 with a 987 cc engine. It was sold as the Mazda 1000 in some markets. It also formed the basis for the Mazda R100 rotary car. A larger 1169 cc I4 engine came along later, becoming the Mazda 1200 for export.
The 1970 Familia featured a 1.3 L TC engine and new styling. It was exported as the Mazda 1300 and Mazda 818.
Engines:
  • 1968-1973 - 987 cc I4, 50 hp (37 kW)/56 ft·lbf (77 N·m)
  • 1968-1970 - 1.2 L (1169 cc) I4, 58 hp (43 kW)/69 ft·lbf (94 N·m)
  • 1970-1973 - 1.3 L (1272 cc) TC I4, 2 barrel, 69 hp (51 kW)/67 ft·lbf (92 N·m)

1200 (USA)

The "1200" was offered in the United States in 1971 and again in 1973. The 1971 version was the first piston-powered Familia sold in the United States and arrived alongside its rotary R100 in 2- and 4-door forms. It was replaced by the 808 the next year. The name returned for 1973 as the base-model economy Mazda. The company focused on performance for two more years, dropping the economy car, then returned with the Mizer in 1976.
Engines:
  • 1971, 1973 - 1.2 L (1169 cc) I4, 58 hp (43 kW)/69 ft·lbf (94 N·m)

1973

Third generation
Also called Mazda 808
Mazda 818
Mazda Mizer
Production 1973–1976
Assembly Hiroshima, Japan
Body style(s) 2-door coupe
4-door sedan
5-door station wagon
Layout FR layout
Engine(s) 1272 cc TC I4
1490 cc D5 I4
1586 cc I4
Related Mazda RX-3

Mazda RX3 Coupe
The 1973 Familia Preso featured a 1272 cc engine. It was sold as the Mazda 808 in some export markets such as New Zealand and Australia and Asia Pacific markets and Mazda 818 in many others (presumably due to the usage of numbers with a middle zero by Peugeot for its automotive models). In Japan this model is also known as the Mazda Grand Familia and its top line model is a 2 door coupe with twin round headlamp and a rotary powered engine known as the RX3.
This generation was available in coupe, sedan, and station wagon forms. Engines were inline 4 cylinders and included a 1272 cc, a 1490 cc, and a 1586 cc option.
Engines:
  • 1973-1976 - 987 cc I4, 50 hp (37 kW)/56 ft·lbf (77 N·m)
  • 1970-1973 - 1.3 L (1272 cc) TC I4, 2 barrel, 69 hp (51 kW)/67 ft·lbf (92 N·m)
  • 1973-1976 - 1.6 L (1586 cc) I4, 80 hp (60 kW)/91 ft·lbf (124 N·m)

Mizer (USA)

For 1976 and 1977, the 1.3 L version was sold as the Mazda Mizer in the United States.
Engines:
  • 1976-1977 - 1.3 L (1272 cc) TC I4, 2 barrel, 69 hp (51 kW)/67 ft·lbf (92 N·m)

808 (USA)

The Mazda 808 was sold in 1972 and 1973 (on the previous platform), then updated and sold through 1977. This name was given only to the 1.6 L version of the Familia.
The 808 cost $2997, which was some $200 above the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla. The car came with a "pleasant" 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic transmission.
Engines:
  • 1972-1977 - 1.6 L (1590 cc) 1600 I4, 1-barrel, 70 hp (52 kW)/82 ft·lbf (111 N·m)

1977

Fourth generation
1979-1980 Mazda 323 hatchback
Also called Mazda GLC
Mazda 323
Production 1977–1985
Assembly Hiroshima, Japan
Body style(s) 3 door hatchback
5 door hatchback
3 door station wagon
5 door station wagon
Layout FR layout
Engine(s) 1.0 L 985 cc PC I4
1.3L 1272 cc TC I4
1.5L 1416 cc UC I4
1.6L 1585 cc 4G32 Straight-4 I4
Wheelbase 2311 mm (91 in)
Length 3820 mm (150.4 in)
Width 1595 mm (62.8 in)
Curb weight 812 kg (1790 lb)
Related Mazda RX-3
Mazda MR90, Baby Boomers
Mazda Vantrend

1977-1980 Mazda Familia hatchback

Mazda GLC Wagon
The Great Little Car or GLC debuted for 1977 as a standout in the rear wheel drive subcompact crowd, replacing the 818/Mizer. There was a choice of hatchbacks and station wagon bodies, both available with a 3 or 5 door bodystyle. Three Mazda engines were on offer, the 985 cc PC, 1272 cc TC, or 1416 cc UC. It shared many parts with the older Mazda RX-3.
In South Africa a 1600 cc model was available - however this model did not have a Mazda engine, unlike the rest of the range. In order to satisfy that country's local content regulations, a Mitsubishi Saturn 1.6 litre unit was used.
The range was replaced in 1980, however the station wagon models continued in production until 1985. In 1981 a facelift was given to the wagon range, to give a front end treatment similar to Mazda's front-wheel drive 323/Familia range.
The Mazda 323 name appeared for the first time on export models.

GLC (USA)

For the United States, the GLC, advertised as the Great Little Car, was only offered with one engine at a time. The new GLC overlapped with the old-style Mizer for part of 1977 and was produced through 1980 before being replaced by the next-generation GLC.
The first Mazda GLC was a version of the fourth-generation Japan-market Mazda Familia.
It was available in several body variants:
  • Five-door four-seat hatch.
  • Three-door four-seat hatch.
  • Five-door four-seat station wagon.
  • Three-door four-seat station wagon.
  • Three-door two-seat van with an extended roof profile.
Several of these were available in several trim levels.
Engines:
  • 1.0 L PC, 45 hp (33.6 kW)/51 ft·lbf (69 N·m)
  • 1.3 L TC (1977-1978)
  • 1.4 L UC (1979-1980)
Later, a five-speed manual gearbox was introduced as an alternative to the original four-speed manual gearbox. At the same time the original 7 in (17.8 cm) round sealed beam headlights were replaced with square sealed beam units on all models except the van, together with a general styling and mechanical upgrade. A three-speed automatic gearbox was also available throughout the model run.
When the next generation front-wheel-drive Familia/323/GLC models were released in 1980, the wagon and van models continued unchanged, due to Mazda not developing wagon models for the newer range. A facelift however was given to the wagons in 1981, which gave the models the front clip (albeit with different bumpers) of the front-wheel-drive models. Production of the wagons continued to 1985, when a new front-wheel-drive model was introduced.
In Indonesia this Mazda type was reborn by Indomobil. They rename it to Mazda MR90 (Hatchback) [1990-1992], Baby Boomers (Hatchback} [1992-1994], and Vantrend (Station Wagon) [1993-1997]. All this Mazda type headlamp is using Mazda 626 GC platform models and have a different bumpers. For engine, this version only using UC 1.4 engine and 5 speed transmission. This car was make for intermediate soriety because this car price is cheap enough than other car in the year of this car was made.

1980

Fifth generation
Mazda 323 1982
Also called Mazda GLC
Mazda 323
Production 1980–1984,1984–1988 in Colombia
Assembly Hiroshima, Japan
Hofu, Japan
Bogota, Colombia
Body style(s) 3 door hatchback
4 door sedan
5 door hatchback
Layout FF layout
Engine(s) 1.4 L UC I4
1.3 L E3 I4
1.5 L E5 I4
Related Ford Laser
Ford Meteor

Mazda 323 sedan
The 1980 BD 1051 Familia was entirely new - it was Mazda's first front-engine, front wheel drive subcompact car. It had been developed with some input from Ford, and had a twin called the Ford Laser (and Ford Meteor, for its four-door model in Australia). The 1.4 L UC engine was dropped, and offered the newer 1.3 L E3 and 1.5 L E5 as options.
Engines:
  • 1980-1985 - 1.1 L (1071 cc) E1, 1 barrel, 55 hp (40 kW)/58 ft·lbf (79 N·m)
  • 1980-1985 - 1.3 L (1296 cc) E3, 2 barrel, 68 hp (50 kW)/70 ft·lbf (95 N·m)
  • 1980-1985 - 1.5 L (1490 cc) E5, 2 barrel, 75 hp (55 kW)/85 ft·lbf (116 N·m)
  • 1980-1985 - 1.5 L (1490 cc) E5S, 2x2 barrel, 85 hp (63 kW)/88 ft·lbf (120 N·m)
For the Japanese market 2 other top end models were offered, the 2 door Familia XGI with a 1500cc single cam, single point fuel injected engine and an XGI Turbo R with a turbo added in. Its twin the Ford Laser S were also offered with the same specifications but in limited numbers.
This particular Familia was a strong comeback for Mazda in the Japanese market, even outselling the Toyota Corolla on several occasions.

GLC (USA)

The second-generation American GLC appeared in 1981. It was only offered with a single engine (the 2 barrel 1.5 L) and lasted through 1985, after which it was replaced by the next-generation Mazda 323.
The 1980 323 featured a 1.5 L engine, and was front wheel drive. It was available as a hatchback and sedan. The 1980 Carol/323 was the first front-engine, front-wheel drive vehicle from Mazda since the rare R130. A station wagon version, which was simply a facelifted version of the previous rear-drive model, was also sold. The 323 was Wheels magazine's Car of the Year for 1980.
Engine options:
  • 1980-1987 - 1.1 L E1 I4, 55 hp (41 kW) and 79 N·m (58 ft·lbf)
  • 1980-1987 - 1.3 L E3 I4, 60 hp (44 kW) and 95 N·m (70 ft·lbf)
  • 1980-1987 - 1.5 L E5 I4, 75 hp (56 kW) and 116 N·m (86 ft·lbf)
  • 1981-1985 - 1.5 L (1490 cc) E5, 2 barrel, 75 hp (55 kW)/85 ft·lbf (116 N·m)

1985

Sixth generation
Mazda 323 GLX
Also called Mazda 323
Ford Tonic
Sao Penza
Production 1985–1989,1989–2003 in Colombia
Assembly Hiroshima, Japan
Hofu, Japan
Bogota, Colombia
Body style(s) 2-door cabriolet
3-door hatchback
3-door coupe (Etude)
4-door sedan
5-door hatchback
5-door station wagon
2-door pickup (South Africa)
Layout FF layout
4-Wheel DriveD
Engine(s) 1.5 L E5 I4
1.6 L B6 I4
1.6 L B6T I4 turbo
Transmission(s) 3-speed automatic
4 or 5-speed manual
Wheelbase 2400 mm (94.5 in)
Length Hatchback: 4110 mm (161.8 in)
Sedan & Wagon: 4310 mm (169.7 in)
Width 1645 mm (64.8 in)
Height Sedan & Hatchback: 1390 mm (54.7 in)
Wagon: 1430 mm (56.3 in)
Curb weight 2060 lb (936 kg)
Fuel capacity 12.7 US gal (48 L/11 imp gal)
Related Ford Laser
Mercury Tracer
The 1985 Familia featured many updates. It was available as a hatchback or sedan only for the first year, a wagon being added for 1986.
As before, it spawned a Ford Laser twin sold in the Asia-Pacific. The Laser sedan and wagon were nearly identical to the Familia but with a Ford grille. By contrast the Laser hatchback model, which was sold in the US as the Mercury Tracer used completely different panels from the Familia's.
This generation was sold through the 1989 model year in the United States. The wagon continued alongside the succeeding generation in most markets until 1995, with a new grille and lights.
The model remained in production in South Africa, as an entry-level model, also being sold as the Ford Tonic until 2003. A locally designed pick-up called the Rustler was also produced, and sold as the Ford Bantam. In 1991, the South African-made model was exported to the United Kingdom as the Sao Penza.
A rare cabriolet version was also produced in both Mazda 323 and Ford Laser (323 panels from firewall back) forms. This was not a conversion, as it was actually a factory built model designed to be a cabriolet from the outset.
Engines:
  • 1985-1986 - 1.1 L (1071 cc) E1, 2 barrel, 8-valve, 55 hp (40 kW)/59 ft·lbf (80 N·m)
  • 1985-1986 - 1.3 L (1296 cc) E3, 2 barrel, 8-valve, 68 hp (50 kW)/71 ft·lbf (97 N·m)
  • 1987-1989 - 1.3 L (1324 cc) B3, 2 barrel, 66 hp (49 kW)/74 ft·lbf (101 N·m)
  • 1985-1989 - 1.5 L (1498 cc) B5, 2 barrel, 12-valve, 73 hp (54 kW)/81 ft·lbf (110 N·m)
  • 1985-1989 - 1.6 L (1597 cc) B6, 8-valve, 103 hp (76 kW)/98 ft·lbf (133 N·m)
  • 1985-1989 - 1.6 L (1597 cc) B6T, turbo, 16-valve, 143 hp (105 kW)/138 ft·lbf (187 N·m)
  • 1985-1989 - 1.7 L (1720 cc) PN, Diesel, 8-valve, 57 hp (42 kW)/79 ft·lbf (107 N·m)
  • 1985-1988 - 1.5 L (1490 cc) E5, 2 barrel, 8-valve, 73 hp (54 kW) 4WD, Model BF5R (J-Spec only)

1989

FF2F
1993-1994 Mazda Protegé sedan (US)
Also called Mazda 323
Mazda Protegé
Production 1989–1994
Assembly Hiroshima, Japan
Hofu, Japan
Body style(s) 3-door hatchback
4-door sedan
5-door hatchback
Layout Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Engine(s) 1.3 L B3 I4
1.5 L B5 I4
1.6 L B6 I4
1.6 L BPT I4 turbo
1.8 L BP I4
1.7 L PN I4 Diesel
Transmission(s) 3-speed automatic
4-speed F-4EAT automatic
5-speed manual
Wheelbase Hatchback: 2450 mm (96.5 in)
Sedan: 2500 mm (98.4 in)
Length Hatchback: 4155 mm (163.6 in)
Sedan: 4356 mm (171.5 in)
Width Sedan & 1993-94 Hatchback: 1675 mm (65.9 in)
1990-92 Hatchback: 1670 mm (65.7 in)
Height 1993-94 Hatchback: 1345 in (53.0 in)
1993-94 Sedan: 1340 mm (52.8 in)
1990-92 Hatchback: 1380 mm (54.3 in)
1990-92 Sedan: 1375 mm (54.1 in)
AWD Sedan: 1385 mm (54.5 in)
Fuel capacity 13.2 US gal (50 L/11 imp gal) (hatchback)
14.5 US gal (55 L/12 imp gal) (sedan)
Related Mazda Familia Astina
Eunos 100
Ford Laser
Ford Escort
Mercury Tracer
Kia Sephia
This generation of Familia had hatchback, sedan and wagon (carried over from 1985) variants, which shared no body panels — a policy that may have led to Mazda's financial difficulties in the 1990s. The Familia Astina was a 5-door fastback version of this Familia, sold as the 323F or 323 Astina elsewhere.
The 1989/1990 BG Familia was available in hatchback or sedan formats, with front- or all-wheel drive and a 1.3 L, 1.5 L, 1.6 L, or 1.8 L gas or 1.7 L diesel engine. In North America, the 323 sedan became the Protegé, while the 323 hatchback remained the same name. The Protegé was in competition with the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic, while the 323 hatchback competed with the Geo Metro and Toyota Tercel.
The GT model, only sold in Canada in 1990, 1991 and 1993, came with the 1.8 BP engine also found on the 1994-97 Mazda Miata. It borrowed the interior from the GTX model, and had all factory options including a rear trunk spoiler not available in America. Ford also had a twin called the Laser in the Asian Pacific for this generation, but sold it in the United States as the Escort. It no longer resembled the Mazda versions externally.
The JDM GTX model featured all wheel drive, Limited slip differentials and a turbocharged 1.8 L BP engine. In the U.S. the Protégé came with a 1.8 L non-turbo, with the AWD. In 1992, the rare JDM GT-R rally version was added featuring a number of performance enhancements over the GTX model: a stronger gearbox (G5M-R), sodium filled exhaust valve stems, an aggressive front bumper and bonnet vents, stronger engine internals, larger upgraded roller-bearing turbo and homologated five stud wheel hubs.
In Japan, the 5-door hatchback, featuring a distinct front end with pop-up headlights, was sold as the Mazda Familia Astina and Eunos 100. Trim lines in Japan included Clair, Interplay, Supreme, and GT-X.
The car donated its mechanicals/Unibody to the 1991-1996 Ford Escort and Mercury Tracer and 1994-1997 Kia Sephia in North America, as well as the Ford Laser in Australia and South Africa.
In America, the LX version of the Protégé became known for its interior room (for its class), sporty handling, and revvy 125 horsepower engine. LX models also had 14-inch wheels, front and rear disc brakes, and dual stabilizer bars.
Production of the 1994 model ended on May 24, 1994.
Engines:
  • 1989-1991 - 1.6 L (1598 cc) B6, 1 barrel, 8-valve, 87 hp (64 kW)/92 ft·lbf (125 N·m)
  • 1989-1994 - 1.8 L (1839 cc) B8, FI, 16-valve SOHC, 103 hp (77 kW)/108 ft·lbf (133 N·m)
  • 1989-1994 - 1.8 L (1839 cc) BP, FI, 16-valve DOHC, 125 hp (96 kW)/118 ft·lbf (160 N·m)
  • 1989-1991 - 1.8 L (1839 cc) BPT, FI, 16-valve DOHC, turbo, 163 hp (120 kW)/159 ft·lbf (216 N·m)
  • 1991-1994 - 1.8 L (1839 cc) Mazda B engine#B8, FI, 16-valve SOHC, 165 hp
  • 1992-1993 - 1.8 L (1839 cc) BPD, FI, 16-valve DOHC, turbo, 210 hp (156 kW)/173 ft·lbf (235 N·m). Powered the Familia GT-R
  • 1990-1993 - 1.3 L (1324 cc) B3, 1 barrel, 75 hp (55 kW)/76 ft·lbf (104 N·m)
  • 1990-1993 - 1.7 L (1720 cc) PN, Diesel, 8-valve, 57 hp (42 kW)/79 ft·lbf (107 N·m)

1994

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1995-1996 Mazda 323
Also called Mazda 323
Mazda Protegé
Mazda Etude
Production 1994–1998, 1995–1999 in Colombia
Assembly Hiroshima, Japan
Hofu, Japan
Bogota, Colombia
Body style(s) 3-door hatchback (Neo)
4-door sedan (Protege/Familia)
4-door hardtop sedan (Lantis)
5-door hatchback (Lantis/Astina)
Layout FF layout
Engine(s) 1.3 L B3 I4
1.5 L Z5 I4
1.5 L B5 I4
1.8 L BP I4
1.7 L 4EE1 I4 Diesel
Transmission(s) 4-speed F-4EAT automatic
5-speed manual
Wheelbase Hatchback: 2450 mm (96.5 in)
1997-98 Sedan: 2607 mm (102.6 in)
Length Hatchback: 4155 mm (163.6 in)
1997-98 Sedan: 4440 mm (174.8 in)
1995-96 Sedan: 4435 mm (174.6 in)
Width 1997-98 Sedan: 1710 mm (67.3 in)
1995-96 Sedan: 1694 mm (66.7 in)
Hatchback: 1670 mm (65.7 in)
Height 1995-96 ES Sedan: 1381 mm (54.4 in)
1997-98 Sedan: 1420 mm (55.9 in)
1995-96 Sedan: 1386 mm (54.6 in)
Hatchback: 1380 mm (54.3 in)
Fuel capacity 14.5 US gal (55 L/12 imp gal)
Related Mazda 323f
Mazda Lantis
Mazda Allegro
Ford Laser
Ford Escort
Mercury Tracer
The 1995 BH model was available internationally (The BH model was released for the Japanese Domestic Market the previous year, in 1994) with both front wheel drive and all wheel drive. Production of this generation started on August 8, 1994, and ceased on June 18, 1998.
However, Japan did see an unusual model with this generation after 1995, with the cancellation of the 1985-generation station wagon. The Mazda Familia Van offered after this year was a rebadged Nissan Sunny California, which was essentially the station wagon version of the Nissan Sunny.
This generation of Familia grew considerably, with the four-door sedan's wheelbase only a few millimetres short of the then-current Toyota Camry, a mid-size car.
The rare North American ES model is the only Protegé that came with the Miata's 1.8-liter twin-cam engine (though the internals were not the same), 4-wheel disc brakes, and dual stabilizer bars.
Engines:
  • 1994-1998 - 1.5 L (1489 cc) Z5, FI, 16-valve DOHC, 89 hp (66 kW)/97 ft·lbf (132 N·m)
  • 1994-1996 - 1.8 L (1840 cc) B8, 114 hp (84 kW)/115 ft·lbf (157 N·m)
  • 1994-1996 - 2.0 L (1995 cc) KF V6, FI, 24-valve DOHC, 144 hp (106 kW)/132 ft·lbf (180 N·m)
  • 1995-1999 - 1.3 L (1324 cc) B3, 74 hp (54 kW)/77 ft·lbf (105 N·m)
  • 1995-1999 - 1.8 L (1840 cc) BP, FI, 16-valve DOHC, 131 hp (96 kW)/118 ft·lbf (160 N·m)
  • 1995-1999 - 2.0 L (1998 cc) RF, Diesel, 8-valve, 71 hp (52 kW)/94 ft·lbf (128 N·m)
Models:
  • 4-door sedan (called the Protegé in North America)
  • 3-door hatchback (Familia Neo in Japan, 323c in Europe Laser Lynx)
  • A tall wagon, called the Familia Van, was also available in Japan. In South Africa, this model was known as the Mazda Etude.

323f/Astina/Lantis

A five door hatchback and four door sedan, both featuring pillarless doors and distinct sheetmetal from other 323s was sold in Japan as the Mazda Lantis, in Australia and South Africa as the Mazda 323 Astina, in Colombia as the Mazda Allegro and in Europe as the Mazda 323f. They were built on platforms distinct from the other 323s. The bodyshape was designed by former Porsche designers. The Lantis was on the CB, a minor update of the CA that underpinned the luxury Mazda Xedos 6 and Eunos 500. The European 323f was designated BA, but was actually almost identical to the CB, and had little to do with other B platforms. These models were sold with the 1.5 L and 1.8 L engines seen in the rest of the 323 range, as well as a 2.0 L V6 shared with the Eunos 500.

Familia Neo/323c/Laser Lynx

The Familia Neo started production for the Japanese Domestic Market in 1994. Ford released a rebadged version which was mechanically the same although different bumpers, headlights and bonnet were fitted, badged as the Ford Laser-Lynx in Japan and Australia. This model was only available as the Ford Laser-Lynx in the Australian market, as Mazda already had the 323 Astina Hatch filling the gap for a hatchback in the Mazda range. Oddly enough to contradict this, Mazda Australia also offered two 323 sedans, the Astina/Lantis hardtop and the 323 Protege until production of both models ceased in 1998. This was released new in New Zealand as the Mazda 323 Neo. It featured a glass rear hatch, much like the Honda CR-X. Aesthetically the Familia Neo was very close in looks to a Mazda Lantis/323F and equated to a 2 door version and also shared the Lantis suspension. The top spec Mazda Neo was fitted with a DOHC 1800 cc BP engine which produced around 100kw, this was the same engine fitted to the base model Mazda Lantis. It was also sold for a single year (1995) in Canada as 323 Neo GS. In Europe it was named Mazda 323 C (stand for coupe) and it was equipped with 1.3 L SOHC (75 PS), 1.5 L DOHC 16V (88 PS), and 1.8 L DOHC 16V (115 PS) engine.
There was a MAZDASPEED touring kit released in Asia for Familia 96-98:

1999-2003
FH4H
2002-2003 Mazda Protege5 (US)
Also called Mazda 323
Mazda Protegé
Mazda Genki
Mazda Allegro
Ford Activa
Production 2000–2003, 2003–present in, Taiwan, Philippines, China, and Colombia.
Assembly Hiroshima, Japan
Hofu, Japan
Bogota, Colombia
Body style(s) 3 door hatchback
4 door sedan
5 door hatchback
5 door wagon (Nissan Wingroad based)
Layout FF layout
Engine(s) 1.3 L B3-ME SOHC I4
1.5 L ZL-DE DOHC I4
1.5 L ZL-VE S-VT I4
1.6 L ? DOHC ?
1.8 L FP-DE DOHC I4
2.0 L RF Diesel I4
2.0 L FS-DE DOHC I4
2.0 L FS-DET Turbo DOHC I4
Transmission(s) 4-speed F-4EAT
4-speed 4F27E automatic
5-speed manual
Wheelbase 2610 mm (102.8 in)
Length 1999-2000 Protege: 174.0 in (4420 mm)
2001-03 Protege: 175.3 in (4453 mm)
Protege5: 170.5 in (4331 mm)
2001-03 Wagon: 4265 mm (167.9 in) 1999-2000 Wagon: 4215 mm (165.9 in)
2001-03 Sedan: 4365 mm (171.9 in)
1999-2000 Sedan: 4315 mm (169.9 in)
Mazdaspeed & MP3: 4435 mm (174.6 in)
Width 1705 mm (67.1 in)
Height Sedan: 1410 mm (55.5 in)
Wagon: 1470 mm (57.8 in)
Mazdaspeed & MP3: 55.3 in (1405 mm)
Fuel capacity 14.5 US gal (55 L/12 imp gal)
Related Mazda Premacy
Ford Ixion
Ford Laser
Ford Lynx
FAW Haima Family
A redesigned ninth-generation BJ Familia was introduced on June 9, 1998 as a 1999 model. Body styles were the sedan, 5-door S-Wagon (sold as the Protegé5 in the United States and Canada, and Astina NU in some Asian countries), 3-door hatchback, and traditional 5-door Wagon. A 4EC automatic transmission and two 5-speed manual transmissions are available. All wheel drive is optional.
The 1999 BJ platform was updated with a 4-door sedan or 5-door hatchback chassis based on the larger Mazda 626 and more engine choices. The Japanese Mazda Familia again got all wheel drive as an option. In America, the ES's engine was still 1.8 liters large but was a shrunken version of the 626's engine rather than the Miata's more exciting motor. Disc brakes on the ES were also lost.
The Familia Van and Familia Business Wagon were introduced for 2000, and continued to be supplied by Nissan under an OEM deal, based on the Wingroad.
The entire line was updated for 2001 with sharper styling, a revised suspension, and a new audio system.
A 2.0 L gas engine appeared in 2001 on the Japanese market Sport 20. A tall wagon version of the Familia called the Mazda Premacy was also available, and which was sold in Japan as the Ford Ixion. In 1999, Ford of Japan ceased to market Mazda-based models, and the Ford Laser, along with the Ixion, Telstar and Festiva, was dropped.
For the 2001 model year in North America, Mazda introduced the limited-edition Protegé MP3 featuring a new sport-tuned suspension, 17 inch Racing Hart wheels, and a 10 hp (7.5 kW) gain for a total of 140 hp (104 kW), which was achieved through a tuned factory ECU which advances ignition timing and requires Premium Pump Gasoline, cat-back exhaust by Racing Beat, and removal of the Mazda VTCS system which hindered air velocity in the intake manifold. As the name suggests, the MP3 also came from the factory with a complete 450-watt Kenwood powered MP3 stereo with 10 inch powered subwoofer. Only 1500 were produced - 1000 of the blue, and 500 yellows.
2001 also saw Protegés getting a sharper face lift, the ES getting its rear disc brakes back and a stiffer suspension, and the 1.8 L engine growing to 2.0 L in the ES models, and also an option on the LX model, becoming the 2.0LX. All 2001 Protege LX's with no 2.0 distinction came with the 1.6 L ZM-DE engine offered previously.
2002 saw the introduction of a station wagon version called Protegé5. All Proteges (including the 5) got the 2.0 L engine this year and a slightly revised interior.
A Protegé 5 was introduced as another limited edition, having a revised 2.0 L engine, offering 130 hp (127 kW)/135 ft·lbf (180 N·m)
In 2003, Mazdaspeed introduced the Mazdaspeed Protegé, an update to the Protegé MP3 that had a 170 hp (127 kW)/160 ft·lbf (217 N·m) turbocharged engine, shared the MP3's full Racing Beat suspension, redesigned 17 inch wheels, larger four-wheel disc brakes, and a Kenwood stereo system that included an amplifier along with a rear-deck mounted 8 inch sub. Mazda then followed with a mid year change dubbed the "2003.5." This model included a different aero-kit, the same 17 inch Racing Beat wheels, but with a darker color, and custom interior pieces. In total, there were only 4,500 Mazdaspeed Protegé models ever produced. (1,750 Black/Orange (2003) and 2,750 Yellow/Titanium/Blue/Silver (2003.5/7))
Also of note in the 2003 model is that the ES model received a tiptronic Automatic transmission as an option, as well as a new wheel design refresh appearing on models with the 15 inch alloy rim option. This was also the last year of production for the Protegé.
This generation went into production on September 29, 1998, and the very last model rolled off the assembly line on October 2, 2003. It remains in production in Taiwan, where it is also badged as the Ford Activa, which, unlike the Ford Laser, has no styling changes from the 323, except for the badges. (In Southeast Asia, a version of the last Laser is still assembled in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines as the Ford Lynx).
This Generation is also still in production as at 2008, in Asia (Taiwan) As the Mazda Genki (sold as hatch and sedan and with little or no styling differences to the original 1998 production model), and in some South American countries (Ecuador, Colombia and Venezuela), badged as The Mazda Allegro. Each Allegro keep in the styling of the last generation 323/Protege/Astina/Familia.
In Colombia, production of the Mazda 323 continued well until 2003, built by its local subsidiary, the Compañía Colombiana Automotriz. The 323 remains to this day one of the most successful cars made in the country and many models made across the years can still be seen in the streets of most Colombian and Andean cities. Oddly enough, the "boxy" look that characterized the vehicle during the 1980s and the early 1990s remained until production's end due to the demand of the local market for the car's lines.
Chinese company FAW Haima Automobile Co., Ltd. produces a restyled version of 323 called Haima Family. It is equipped with a 1.6 L gasoline engine mated with either a 5-speed manual gearbox or 4-speed automatic gearbox.
Engines:

2004
The Familia was replaced by the new BK model known as Axela/Mazda3 for 2004. The Axela/Mazda3 comes in both 4-door sedan and 5-door hatchback varieties, with a 2.0 litre engine on the 3i sedan and a 2.3 litre engine on the 3s sedan and the hatchback. It shares a platform with the current generation Volvo S40 and the second generation Ford Focus (not sold in North America).

Racing

A Protege is currently used in the Speed Touring Car Championship.