mazda 323 history

Mazda Familia

Manufacturer Mazda

Production 1963–2003

Successor Mazda3/Mazda Axela

Class Small family carSubcompact (1963–1994)Compact (1995–2003)

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TheMazda Familia, also marketed as theMazda 323 andtheMazda Protegé, is a small family car that wasmanufactured by Mazdabetween 1963 and 2003. TheFamilia line was replaced by theMazda3/Axela for 2004.

It was marketed as the Familia in Japan. In the export,earlier models were sold with nameplates including: 800,1000, 1200, and 1300. In North America, the 1200 wasreplaced by theGLC, with newer models becoming 323 andProtegé. In Europe, all models after 1977 were called 323.In South Africa, it was marketed as theÉtude, and inColombia the 8th generation was called Allegro.

The Familia was also rebranded as theFord Laser and FordMeteor in Asia, Oceania, someLatin American countriesand, from 1991, as theFord Escort and Mercury Tracer inNorth America.

Familias were manufactured in Hiroshima, Japan and were also assembled in variouscountries includingTaiwan, Malaysia, South Africa, Colombia, and New Zealand.

Contents■ 1 First generation (1963–1968)■ 2 Second generation (1967–1977)

■ 2.1 1967–1973 (FA2)■ 2.2 1973–1977 (FA3)■ 2.3 KiaBrisa

■ 3 Third generation (1977–1980)■ 4 Fourth generation (BD; 1980–1984)■ 5 Fifth generation (BF; 1985–1989)■ 6 Sixth generation (BG; 1989–1994)

■ 6.1 Familia Infini■ 6.2 Familia GTX, GTR and GT-Ae■ 6.3 FamiliaAstina/323F

■ 7 Seventh generation (BH; 1994–1998)■ 7.1 Familia Neo/323C■ 7.2 Lantis/Astina/323F

■ 8 Eighth generation (BJ; 1998–2003)■ 8.1 Facelift■ 8.2 After 2003

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First generation

Also called Mazda 800/1000

Production 1963.10–1968.02

Assembly Hiroshima, Japan

Body style 2/4-door sedan2-door coupé3-door station wagon2-door ute/pickup

Layout FR layout

Engine 782 cc SA OHV I4985 cc PC SOHC I4 (Coupé)987 cc PB OHV I4

Wheelbase 2,190 mm (86.2 in)

Length 3,700 mm (145.7 in)

Width 1,465 mm (57.7 in)

Curb weight 720 kg (1,587 lb)

Familia 800 Van

■ 9 References

First generation (1963–1968)Mazda's automotive plans for the early sixties consisted ofgrowing alongside the Japanese economy. To achieve thisgoal, they began by building an extremely cheap Kei car, theR360 in 1960, planning on introducing gradually larger andpricier cars as theJapanese customers became able to affordthem. As a preview, testing the waters, a larger "Mazda 700"prototype was shown at the 8th Tokyo Motor Show in 1961,and formed the basis for the upcoming Mazda Familia.Meanwhile, the slightly more upmarket Mazda Carolappeared in 1962.[1]

The first productionFamilia, styled byyoung GiorgettoGiugiaro whileworking atCarrozzeria Bertone,appeared in October1963. In line withMazda's policy ofonly graduallyapproaching theproduction of private

cars (a luxury in Japan at the time), the first Familia wasinitially only available as a commercial two-door wagoncalled theFamilia Van. Thevan was joined in April 1964by a plusher Familia Wagon, in October by a 4-door sedan,and in November by a two-door sedan. The "Flat Deck"design of the sedan versions was reportedly inspired by theChevrolet Corvair.[2] Private car versions received foglightsin the grille as well as more chrome trim. The Familia wassold in other markets as the 800.

The carsused a 782 cc, "SA" four-stroke aluminum inline-four engine, also known as the "White Engine".There was also a pickup version available from November 1964.[3]

An all new Familia 1000 Coupé arrived in November 1965, with a 985 cc SOHC "PC" engine. Around thesame time, the 800 engine was upgraded, adding three extra horsepower. As a number of new 1 liter vehicleswere introduced by Mazda'scompetitors, another 987 cc OHV engine (PB) appeared in January 1967,powering new 1000 Sedan and Van versions.[4] The 1 liter sedans and vans are recognizable by their broader,rounded-off rectangular headlights. Production of the sedan continued until November 1967, while the Vanversions continued until they were replaced in February 1968. Around 400,000 of the first Familia were built,130,473 of which were sedans and coupés.[5] Around 10,000 of the first generation Familia were exported,mainly to Australia and Oceania.[2]

Data

Primary sources below are listed at the head of each column, information sourced elsewhere is referenceddirectly in the relevant cells. Data is for models as marketed in the Japanese domestic market.



Mazda Familia 800 4-dr sedan (SSA, 1966) Mazda Familia 800 Pickup (1967)

Second generation (FA2/3)

Mazda Familia (1st generation)Familia (800)Van/Wagon[6] Familia 800 Sedan[6] Familia 1000 Van

[7]Familia 1000

Sedan[6]Familia 1000

Coupé[6]

Layout Front engine, rear-wheel drive

Transmission 4-speed manual 4MT, 2-spd automatic[3] 4-speed manual 4MT, 2-spd

automatic[3] 4-speed manual

SuspensionF/R Coil sprung independent by double wishbones / Live axleand semi-elliptic leaf springs[8]

Brakes F/R drums / drums discs / drumsWheelbase 2,140 mm (84.3 in) 2,190 mm (86.2 in) 2,140 mm (84.3 in) 2,190 mm (86.2 in)

Length 3,635 mm (143.1 in)3,700 mm (145.7 in)

DX: 3,765 mm(148.2 in)

3,635 mm(143.1 in)

3,700 mm(145.7 in)

DX: 3,765 mm(148.2 in)

3,700 mm(145.7 in)

Width 1,465 mm (57.7 in)Height 1,390 mm (54.7 in) 1,385 mm (54.5 in) 1,395 mm (54.9 in) 1,385 mm (54.5 in) 1,340 mm (52.8 in)

Empty weightVan: 715 kg (1,576 lb)

Wagon: 760 kg(1,676 lb)

720 kg (1,587 lb)DX: 745 kg (1,642 lb)

725 kg (1,598 lb)(deLuxe)

720 kg (1,587 lb)DX: 740 kg(1,631 lb)

790 kg (1,742 lb)

EngineSA PB PC

Water-cooled OHV inline-4, two valves per cylinder SOHC inline-4

Displacement 782 cc (58.0 x 74.0 mm) 987 cc (68.0 x 68.0 mm) 985 cc (70.0 x64.0 mm)

Compression 8.5:1 (1966–67: 9.0:1)[8] 8.6:1 10.0:1

Power (SAE) 42 PS (31 kW) at 6,000 rpm (1966–67: 45 PS,33 kW)[2]

52 PS (38 kW) at5,500 rpm

58 PS (43 kW) at6,000 rpm

68 PS (50 kW) at6,500 rpm

Torque

6.0 kg·m (59 N·m; 43 lb·ft) at 3,200 rpm

1966–67: 6.3 kg·m (62 N·m; 46 lb·ft) at3,200 rpm

8.0 kg·m (78 N·m;58 lb·ft) at3,000 rpm

7.9 kg·m (77 N·m;57 lb·ft) at3,500 rpm

8.1 kg·m (79 N·m;59 lb·ft) at4,600 rpm

Top Speed 105 km/h (65 mph)[5] 115 km/h (71 mph) 125 km/h (78 mph) 135 km/h (84 mph) 145 km/h (90 mph)

Tires

Wagon: 6.00 x 12 4PR

Van (f): 5.00 x 12 4PRVan (r): 5.00 x 12 6PR

6.00 x 12 4PR

front: 5.00 x 124PR

rear: 5.00 x 12 6PR6.00 x 12 4PR 6.15 x 13 4PR

Second generation (1967–1977)

1967–1973 (FA2)



Four-door Mazda 1000 (Europe)

Also called Mazda 1000/1200/Mazda 1300KiaBrisa



Body style 2/4-door sedan2-door coupé [9]

2-door ute[10]

2/4-door station wagon

Layout FR layout

Engine 987 cc PB I41,169 cc TB I4 (pre-facelift)1,272 cc TC I42 x 491 cc 10A rotary[11]

Wheelbase 2,260 mm (89.0 in)2,340 or 2,465 mm (92.1 or 97.0 in)(pickup)[12]

Length 3,845–4,160 mm (151.4–163.8 in)

Width 1,480 mm (58.3 in)


Related Mazda R100

The new Familia appeared in 1967 with the samepushrod987 cc engine as used in theprevious generation sedans. Itwas sold as the Mazda 1000 in somemarkets. A larger1,169 cc I4 engined version came along later, becoming theMazda 1200 for export. In this form, the car was firstexhibited in Europe at the 1968 Paris Motor Show in theAutumn/Fall of that year.[13]

From 1970 on the Familia was also available with the newoverhead camshaft 1.3 L TC engine, derived from thesmaller 1 liter OHC engine already seen in the firstgeneration Familia Coupé. This, exported as the Mazda1300, replaced the 1200 model in most markets. The sedanand coupé were updated in theautumn of 1973, but the truckand wagon/van versions continued with little change. Thevans and pickup trucks actually soldiered on until 1978, bywhich time a Van/Wagon version of the succeeding FA4Familia (323/GLC) had been introduced. The later pickupversions were also available in a long-wheelbaseversion,and featured a 85 PS (63 kW) (SAE) version of the 1.3-litreTC engine, unaffected by the tighter Japanese emissionsstandards for passenger cars.[12]

Engines (export power outputs):

■ 1968–1973 – 1.0 L (987 cc) PB I4, 50 hp (37 kW;51 PS) / 56 lb·ft (76 N·m)

■ 1968–1970 – 1.2 L (1,169 cc) TB I4, 58 hp (43 kW;59 PS) / 94 lb·ft (127 N·m)

■ 1970–1973 – 1.3 L (1,272 cc) TC I4, 2 barrel, 69 hp(51 kW; 70 PS) / 67 lb·ft (91 N·m)

The "1200" was offered in the United States in 1971 andagain for the 1973 model year. The1971 version was thefirst piston-powered Familia sold in the United States andarrived alongside its rotary R100 counterpart in two- andfour-door forms. It was replaced by the somewhat larger 808(Grand Familia) the next year. The 1200 model returned for 1973 as the base-model economy Mazda. Thecompany then focused on performance for the next two years, dropping the economy car. After the gas crisisthey returned to the economy sector with the Mizer in 1976, a rebadged 808.

Engine (US):

■ 1971, 1973 – 1.2 L (1,169 cc) I4, 58 hp (43 kW; 59 PS) / 69 lb·ft (94 N·m)

In 1968 Mazda added aFamilia Rotary model to the range, offered in both two-door coupé and four-doorsedan variants.[11] The Familia Rotary was powered by a 2 x 491 cc 10A Rotary engine[11] and thecoupéversion was sold outside of Japan as theMazdaR100.[14] Production ended in 1973.



1972 Mazda 1000 wagon Mazda Familia 1300 Pickup Mazda R100 Rotary Coupé

Mazda Familia Presto

Facelifted Kia Brisa 1000

Third generation

1973–1977 (FA3)

TheSeptember 1973 Familia Presto (FA3) was an updated version ofthesecond generation Mazda Familia, with somewhat wider bodyworkand reworked front and rear designs. These changes were made only tothe sedans and coupé, with thevan/wagon and trucks retaining theoriginal bodywork. Developed to meet new stricter emissions standardsin the domestic market, the Presto featured the 1,272 cc TC engine orthe by now familiar pushrod 1 liter PB unit. Power outputs in Japan(gross) were 83 PS (61 kW) and 62 PS(46 kW) respectively. TheRotary Coupé was discontinued, having been replaced by the largerGrand Familia-based RX-3/Savanna.

Production of the second generation Familia ended in January 1977, butnot before another minor facelift and emissions scrubbing had taken place in February 1976. After this change,only the larger engine was available, now with 72 PS and labelled Familia Presto 1300AP (for "AntiPollution").

Kia Brisa

From October 1974 until 1981, Kia Motors manufactured a variant of thesecond generation Familia as theKia Brisa at their first integratedautomobile manufacturing facility, the Sohari Plant in Gwangmyeong,South Korea.[15] Production originally commenced in 1973 in the form ofthe Brisa B-1000 pickup truck, but passenger car production (originally asthe "Brisa S-1000") only commenced later.[16] Brisa comes from theSpanish/Portuguese word for "breeze". The Brisa was equipped with a62 PS (46 kW) 1 litre Mazda engine. In October 1975 a 72 PS (53 kW)1,272 cc engine was added to better compete with the 1.4 liter Hyundai Pony.[16] Production came to an endafter the new military dictator Chun Doo-hwan enforced industry consolidation, meaning Kiahad to give uppassenger cars and focus entirely on light trucks.[17]

The original version of the Brisa received a slightly different front end from the original Familia, featuringtwin headlights. Later (presumably after the introduction of the 1300 engine) single headlights were used. Intotal, 31,017 Brisa passenger cars were built.[18] Including thepickups increases the totals to 75,987,[19] ofwhich a total of 1,526 were exported.[16] Exports, Kia's first, began with a shipment of 31 Brisa B-1000pickups to Qatar in 1975.[19][20] The larger Grand Familia/818 was also built by Kia with the 1,272 cc engine,originally as the Brisa II and later as the K303.

Third generation (1977–1980)The Familia AP (323 inmost of theworld,GLC or Great LittleCar in North America)



Also called Mazda 323Mazda GLCMazda MR90, Baby BoomersMazdaVantrend

Production 1977.01–1980 (hatchback)1978.06–1986 (wagon)


Body style 3-door hatchback5-door hatchback3-door station wagon/van5-door station wagon

Layout FR layout

Engine 985 ccPC I41,272 cc TC I41,415 ccUC I41,490 ccE5 I4 (wagon only)1,597 cc 4G32 I4 (SA)


Length 3,820 mm (150.4 in)

Width 1,595 mm (62.8 in)


1979–1980 Mazda 323 1.4 5-dr(FA4US, Australia)

1977 Mazda 323 1.3 (FA4TS,Europe)

debuted in January1977 as a rear-wheel-drivesubcompact,replacing both theGrand Familia (818)and the precedingFamilia (1000/1300).There was a choice ofhatchbacks and stationwagon bodies, bothavailable with a 3- or 5-door bodystyle. TheStation Wagon/Vanversion was a bit later,first being introduced inJune 1978, which alsomeant that thecommercial versionsbased on the 1970

Familia could finally be retired. Three Mazda engines wereavailable, the 985 cc PC, 1,272 cc TC, or 1,415 cc UC. Thelittle one-liter unit was only made for export markets. Thenew Familia shared many parts with the older Mazda GrandFamilia. This was the first appearance of the323 name, forexport markets only.

In June 1979 the 323/Familia underwent a facelift, replacingthe previous round headlightswith rectangular units whichwere designed as a single unit along with thegrille. Otherminor differences occurred along with the facelift.[21] InSouth Africa a 1,600 cc model was available– however thismodel did not have aMazda engine, unlike the rest of therange. To satisfy that country's local content regulations, aMitsubishi Saturn 1.6-litre unit was used.

The range was replaced in 1980, however the station wagonmodelscontinued in production until 1986. In 1981 a facelift was given to the wagon range, to give a front endtreatment similar to Mazda's front-wheel drive 323/Familia range.

It was available in several body variants:

■ Five-door four-seat hatch.■ Three-door four-seat hatch.■ Five-door four-seat station wagon (also as a van in Japan).■ 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 PS (33 kW; 44 hp) / 51 lb·ft (69 N·m) – export only■ 1.3 L TC (1977.01–1978) 60 PS (44 kW; 59 hp) / 72 PS (53 kW) in Japan[22]

■ 1.4 L UC (1978.03–1980) 83 PS (61 kW) in Japan[22]

■ 1.5 L E5 (1983–1986) 70 PS (51 kW) (DIN, wagon/van only)[23]



Late Mazda 323 Wagon (UK)

Indonesian Mazda MR90 Indonesian Mazda BabyBoomers

Indonesian Mazda Vantrend

Fourth generation (BD)

Also called Mazda 323Mazda GLCFord Laser

Production 1980–19841984–1986 (Colombia)

Mazda 323 sedan

A five-speed manual gearbox was introduced later as an alternative to the original four-speed manual gearbox.At the same time the original 7-inch (178 mm) round sealed beam headlights were replaced with square sealedbeam 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 modelswere released in 1980, the wagon and van models continuedunchanged, due to Mazda not developing wagon models for the newerrange. A facelift however was given to the wagons in 1981, which gavethe models the front clip (albeit with different bumpers) of the front-wheel-drive models. Production of the wagons continued to 1986,when a new front-wheel-drive model was introduced. Originallyavailablewith the 1.3 litre TC and 1.4 litre UC engines, the larger unitwas replaced with the new 1.5 liter E5 engine for the 1983 model year.[23]

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-styleMizer for part of 1977 and wasproduced through 1980 beforebeing replaced by the next-generation GLC. Themarketing campaign in the U.S. had the words "Great LittleCar" set to the tune of Spanish Flea.

Indonesia

In Indonesiathe Familiawasmarketed byIndoMobilGroup asthe MazdaMR90(hatchback)between1990[24] and 1992, Baby Boomers(hatchback) between 1993 and 1995, and as theVantrend (station wagon)between 1993 and 1997. The versions built by Mazda Motor Indonesiaused the larger Mazda 626's "GC"platform, and later versions had modernized headlights (same as on the North American market GC 626) andbumpers. Only theUC 1.4-litre engine was offered, in combination with a five-speed transmission.

Fourth generation (BD; 1980–1984)TheBD Familia,first shown on 2 June1980,[25] was entirelynew – it was Mazda'sfirst front-engine,front-wheel drivesubcompact car. Itwas available as ahatchback and sedan.It was developedwith input fromFord, which in 1979had acquired a stakein the Japanesemanufacturer, and



Assembly Hiroshima, JapanHofu, JapanBogotá, Colombia

Body style 3-door hatchback4-door sedan5-door hatchback

Layout FF layout

Engine 1.1 L E1 I41.3 L E3 I41.5 L E5 I4

Related Ford LaserFord Meteor

1980–1982 Mazda 323 (BD) 5-doorhatchback (Australia)

Mazda Familia 1500 XG (Japan)

had a twin called theFord Laser (and FordMeteor, for its four-door model inAustralia). The newMazda E engine-series, loosely basedon the precedingPC/TC/UC series,

was developed expressly for the BD and was offered inthree different displacements. The smallest 1.1-liter E1 unitwas reserved for certain export markets where the taxstructures suited it. Chassis codes wereBD1011/BD1031/BD1051 depending on the engineinstalled.

Engines:

■ 1.1 L (1,071 cc) E1, 1 barrel, 55 PS (40 kW; 54 hp) / 79 N·m (58 lb·ft)■ 1.3 L (1,296 cc) E3, 2 barrel, 68 PS (50 kW; 67 hp) / 95 N·m (70 lb·ft)■ 1.5 L (1,490 cc) E5, 2 barrel, 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) / 115 N·m (85 lb·ft)■ 1.5 L (1,490 cc) E5S, 2x2 barrel, 88 PS(65 kW; 87 hp) / 120 N·m (89 lb·ft)

The most powerful version was marketed as the "323 GT" in European markets. The Familia/323 underwent afacelift in January 1983.[26]

For the Japanese market other top end models were offered, originally the three-door Familia XGI with a1,500 cc single cam, multi-point fuel-injected engine. In June 1983 the turbocharged XGI Turbo was added,Mazda's first turbocharged piston engine. It had a particularly small turbocharger, for better low-end response.Period commentators complimented its linear and smooth power delivery. The XG Turbo also received asuitably updated chassis and wheels to handle the115 metric horsepower (85 kW).[27] The Familia sedan andtheir twin, the Ford Laser S, was also offered with the same specifications but in limited numbers. Claimedoutputs in the Japanese market were considerably higher than in export countries, due to the of the differingJIS standard rather than DIN. Period sources suggest subtracting ten percent from the JIS numbers.[27]

This particular Familia was a strong comeback for Mazda in the Japanesemarket, even outselling the ToyotaCorolla on several occasions. The four-door sedan was equipped with a reverse-rake front grille and lights inthe Japanesemarket, to make it appear more "senior". The same front design was used for the GA/GB FordMeteor.

The 1980 Familia/323 was the first front-engine, front-wheel-drivevehicle from Mazda since theR130. This generation of 323 wasWheelsmagazine'sCar of the Year for 1980. The existing station wagonversion, simply a facelifted version of the previous rear-drive model(fitted with the square headlights and grille from the new model), wassold in parallel with the BD. The wagon was available with either threeor five doors and was equipped either with the old 1,272 cc TC engineor the 1,415 cc UC.[28] The 1.4 was replaced from 1983 with the newlydeveloped 1,490 cc E5 engine. The TC 1.3 produces 60 PS(44 kW)

while the larger versions offer 70 PS (51 kW).[23] By 1985, the old 1.3 was replaced by the 1,296 cc E3 enginewith 68 PS (50 kW); it was only available with the three-door estate body.[29]

Theequivalent American GLC appeared in 1981. It was only offered with a single engine (the twin-barrel1.5 litre) and lasted through 1985, after which it was replaced by the next-generation Mazda 323. With this, theGLC nameplate was retired. The BD was the only front-wheel driveMazda vehicle using theGLC name.



Fifth generation (BF)

Also called Mazda 323Ford TonicSao Penza

Production 1985–1989,1986–2004 in Colombia

Assembly Hiroshima, JapanHofu, JapanBogotá, ColombiaSilverton, South AfricaRayong, ThailandWillowvale, Zimbabwe(WMMI)

Body style 2-door cabriolet3-door hatchback4-door sedan5-door hatchback5-door station wagon2-door ute (South Africa)

Layout FF layoutfour-wheel drive

Engine 1.3 L E3 I41.5 L E5 I41.5 L E5 turbo I41.6 L B6 I41.6 L B6T turbo I41.7 L PN diesel I4

Transmission 3-speed automatic4 or 5-speed manual


Length Hatchback: 4,110 mm (161.8 in)Sedan & Wagon: 4,310 mm(169.7 in)

Width 1,645 mm (64.8 in)

Height Sedan & Hatchback: 1,390 mm(54.7 in)Wagon: 1,430 mm (56.3 in)


Fifth generation (BF; 1985–1989)In January 1985, the fifth generation Familia/323 featuredmany updates. It was available as a hatchback or sedan onlyfor the first year, a wagon being added in November 1985.In January 1987 a personal coupé version with its ownbodywork, theÉtude, was added. In February 1987 theFamilia range underwent a light facelift that includedreplacing the old E engines with the more modern B series.[30]

The1985 Familia spawned aFord Laser twin sold in theAsia-Pacific. The Laser sedan and wagon were nearlyidentical to the Familia but with a Ford grille. By contrastthe Laser hatchback model, which was sold in the U.S. astheMercury Tracer used completely different panels fromthe Familia's.

Thisgeneration of the Familia/323 was also available in aversion with a turbocharged DOHC engine, with either front- or four-wheel drive. The 4WD version, introduced inOctober 1985, saw some success in rally's Group Acategory. Regular GTX's (GT-X in Japan) produced 140 PS(103 kW). A limited production homologation special, theGT-Ae, appeared in May 1988 and offered an additional tenhorsepower. There was also a 1.7-litre diesel versionavailable with 58 PS (43 kW) at 4,300 rpm and 112 N·m(83 lb·ft) at 2,800 rpm. It is an indirect injection engine,naturally aspirated.

This generation was sold through the 1989 model year in theUnited States. The wagon continued alongside thesucceeding generation in most markets until 1994/95, laterupdated with a new grille and lights.

The model remained in production in South Africa, as anentry-level model, also being sold as the Ford Tonic until2003. A locally designed pick-up based on the Familia frontend, called theRustler was also produced, and sold as theFord Bantam. From 1991 to 1994 Samcor also produced andsold the 323 with the2.0 L 16-valve DOHC FE engine fromthe Mazda 626 and badged it 200i. Along with the 2.0 L 16-valve DOHC engine there were upgrades to the suspensionand braking system. Still, the 1.6-litre GT-Ae homologationcar was morepowerful.

In 1991, the South African-made model was exported to theUnited Kingdom as theSao Penzaand fitted with a 1.3 Lfuel-injected engine. This South African built model wasalso sold in Australia between 1989 and 1991 with minorchanges, the most noticeable one being the front indicatorshaving a clear color rather than thenormal amber. Thesemodels where labeled BF as opposed to the nextgeneration'sBG.



Related Mazda ÉtudeFord LaserMercury Tracer

Sixth generation (BG)

A factory-built convertiblebody was introduced in March1986 in both Mazda 323 and Ford Laser (323 panels fromfirewall back) versions.

Engines:

■ 1985–1987 – 1.1 L (1,100 cc) E1, 2 barrel, 8-valve, 55 hp (41 kW; 56 PS) / 59 lb·ft (80 N·m)■ 1985–1987 – 1.3 L (1,296 cc) E3, 2 barrel, 8-valve, 68 hp (51 kW; 69 PS) / 71 lb·ft (96 N·m)■ 1987–1989 – 1.3 L (1,300 cc) B3, 2 barrel, 8-valve, 66 PS (49 kW; 65 hp) / 74 lb·ft (100 N·m)■ 1985–1987 – 1.5 L (1,490 cc) E5, 2 barrel or EGi, 8-valve, 85 PS (63 kW)/12.3 kg·m (121 N·m) (JDM

carb)■ 1985–1987 – 1.5 L (1,490 cc) E5T, turbo EGi, 8-valve, 115 PS (85 kW)/16.5 kg·m (162 N·m) (JDM

only)[30]

■ 1987–1989 – 1.5 L (1,500 cc) B5, 2 barrel, 12-valve, 73 hp (54 kW; 74 PS) / 81 lb·ft (110 N·m)■ 1985–1989 – 1.6 L (1,600 cc) B6, 8-valve, 103 hp (77 kW; 104 PS) / 98 lb·ft (133 N·m)■ 1985–1989 – 1.6 L (1,600 cc) B6T, turbo, 16-valve, 143 hp (107 kW; 145 PS) / 138 lb·ft (187 N·m)■ 1985–1989 – 1.7 L (1,700 cc) PN, Diesel, 8-valve, 57 hp (43 kW; 58 PS) / 107 lb·ft (145 N·m)■ 1991–1994 – 2.0 L (2,000 cc) FE-DOHC, EFi, 16-valve, 146 hp (109 kW; 148 PS) (South Africa only)

323 hatchback, rear Mazda 323 sedan (1985–1987)

Mazda 323 hatchback(1987–1989)

Mazda 323 stationwagon (1987–1989)

Mazda 323 hatchback(US)

Sixth generation (BG; 1989–1994)The sixth generation of Familia (BG) included a three-doorhatchback, five-door fastback, and a four-door sedanvariants, none of which shared any body panels. The newfive-door fastback version was called theFamilia Astina inJapan and was sold as the 323F or 323 Astina elsewhere.The BF wagon (originally introduced in 1985) wascarriedover in facelifted form, although Ford marketed a wagon onthe new platform as part of the North American Escort line.



Also called Mazda 323Mazda Protegé


Assembly Hiroshima, JapanHofu, JapanRayong, Thailand

Body style 3-door hatchback4-door sedan5-door hatchback

Layout Front-engine, front-wheel drive / All-wheel drive

Engine 1.3 L B3 I41.5 L B5 I41.6 L B6 I41.8 L B8SOHC I41.8 L BPDOHC I41.8 L BPTDOHC turbo I41.7 L PN diesel I4

Transmission 3-speed automatic4-speed F-4EAT automatic5-speed manual

Wheelbase Hatchback: 2,450 mm (96.5 in)Sedan/F: 2,500 mm (98.4 in)

Length Hatchback: 3,995–4,035 mm (157.3–158.9 in)Sedan: 4,215–4,355 mm (165.9–171.5 in)

Width 1,670–1,690 mm (65.7–66.5 in)

Height 1,340–1,405 mm (52.8–55.3 in)

Curb weight 910–1,210 kg (2,006–2,668 lb)

Related Mazda Familia AstinaEunos 100Ford LaserFord Escort/Ford Escort ZX2Mercury TracerKia Sephia

1991–1994 Mazda 323 (BG) sedan(Australia)

The BG Familia was available with front- or all-wheel driveand a 1.3 L, 1.5 L, 1.6 L, or 1.8 L gas or 1.7 L diesel engine.Later, a turbocharged engine was added, especiallydeveloped for homologation purposes for theWorld RallyChampionship, Group A category. In North America, the323 sedan becamethe Protegé, while the 323 hatchback keptits name. The four-wheel drive models (including theturbocharged GT-X) were introduced in August 1989. InJapan, theSOHC 1.6 was only available coupled to four-wheel drive. With a carburettor, it offered 91 PS (67 kW),the same as the lower-spec 1.5, but with asomewhat meatiertorque curve.[31]

TheGT model, onlysold in Canada in1990, 1991, and1993, came with the1.8 BPengine alsofound on the 1991–94 Ford Escort GT.It borrowed theinterior from theGTX model, and had

all factory options including a rear trunk spoiler that notavailable in the U.S. Ford also had a twin called the Laser inthe Asian Pacific for this generation, but sold it in theUnited States as the Escort. It no longer resembled theMazda versionsexternally. The Kia Sephiaalso used thehardware of this generation Familia.

Trim lines in Japan includedClair, Interplay, Supreme,"Pepper", andGT-X. Carburetted models were mostlydropped in 1991, replaced by single-point fuel injection.

In America, base (SE/DX), 4WD and top-line LX modelswereavailable. The 1990 base model had the SE name. In1991, the base model name waschanged to DX. 4WDmodels existed for the 1990 and 1991 model years, with theSOHC engine and rear disc brakes. The LX version of theProtegé included a DOHC 16-valve 125 horsepower(93 kW) version of the SOHC 16-valve engine.[citation needed]LX models also had power windows and door locks, 14 inchwheels, vented front and solid rear disc brakes, larger frontbrakes, larger clutch, equal-length driveshafts, dual outletmuffler, body-color door handles and mirrors, fold-down rear center armrest, driver's vanity mirror, and largerstabilizer bars. A sunroof and 14 inch aluminum alloy wheels were options on LX models.

BG models that were assembled in New Zealand came with glass headlights instead of plastic, and a 240 km/hspeedometer.

Production of the 1994 model ended on May 24, 1994.

Engines

■ 1989–1991 – 1.3 L (1,323 cc) B3, 1 barrel, 8-valve, 76 PS (56 kW) / 101 N·m (74 lb·ft)■ 1991–1994 – 1.3 L (1,323 cc) B3, EGI-S, 8-valve, 79 PS (58 kW) / 103 N·m (76 lb·ft)■ 1989–1991 – 1.5 L (1,498 cc) B5-M, carburetor, 16-valve, 91 PS (67 kW) / 122 N·m (90 lb·ft)



■ 1990–1994 – 1.5 L (1,498 cc) B5-MI, EGI-S, 16-valve 94 PS (69 kW) / 123 N·m (91 lb·ft)■ 1989–1991 – 1.5 L (1,498 cc) B5-DE, EFi, 16-valve DOHC, 110 PS (81 kW) / 127 N·m (94 lb·ft)■ 1991–1994 – 1.5 L (1,498 cc) B5-DE, EFi, 16-valve DOHC, 115–120 PS (85–88 kW) / 132 N·m

(97 lb·ft) (lower power for AT cars)■ 1989–1991 – 1.6 L (1,597 cc) B6, 1 barrel, 8-valve, 85 hp (63 kW; 86 PS) / 92 lb·ft (125 N·m)■ 1989–1994 – 1.6 L (1,597 cc) B6, FI, 16-valve SOHC, 103 hp (77 kW; 104 PS) / 108 lb·ft (146 N·m)■ 1989–1994 – 1.8 L (1,839 cc) BP, FI, 16-valve DOHC, 125 hp (93 kW; 127 PS) / 118 lb·ft (160 N·m)■ 1989–1994 – 1.8 L (1,839 cc) BPT, FI, 16-valve DOHC, turbo, 180 PS (132 kW) / 237 N·m (175 lb·ft)

(Familia GT-X)■ 1991–1994 – 1.8 L (1,839 cc) B8, FI, 16-valve SOHC, 103 hp (77 kW)■ 1992–1993 – 1.8 L (1,839 cc) BPD, FI, 16-valve DOHC, turbo, 210 PS (154 kW) / 255 N·m (188 lb·ft)

(Familia GT-R & GT-Ae)■ 1989–1994 – 1.7 L (1,720 cc) PN, Diesel, 8-valve, 57 PS (42 kW) / 112 N·m (83 lb·ft) (European specs)

1990–1992 Mazda 323hatchback (US)

1993-94 Mazda 323hatchback (Europe)

1991 Mazda Familiasedan (Japan)

1991-1994 Familiasedan (Japan)

1994 Protegé sedan(US)

1994 Protege DX sedan(US)

Familia Infini

TheMazda Familia Infini was produced from 1989 to 1990 as a special Japan only special sport trim line ofthe four-door Familia.[32][33] Much of the Infini trim is similar to the American LX version, equipped with the1.8 DOHC BP-ZE engine and 5-speed manual. The Infini was upgraded with a viscous limited slip differential,tightened suspension package, and bonnet/headlight style similar to the 323 hatchbacks. In 1994, these werefacelifts were adopted to all Familia sedan models. The Infini came only in dark green color with unique Infinitrim grille, rear spoiler, "lightweight" carpet, without sound deadener, and with Infini ( ) logos on horn button,front grille, wheel caps, and bootlid. There were also unique factory front clear indicators, a Momo steeringwheel, BBS 15" rims, suede interior with GTX style seat trim, leather gearboot & knob, front and rear strutbraces, 22 mm sway bars front and rear, rear tiebar, a 7,100 rpm redline tachometer, as well as 250 mm four-wheel disc brakes. Around 1,000 Infinis were produced.

Familia GTX, GTR and GT-Ae



Seventh generation (BH, BA)

TheJDM GTX model featured four-wheel drive, viscous limited slip differentials and a turbocharged 1.8 LBP engine. In the U.S. the Protegé came with a 1.8 L non-turbocharged engine, along with 4WD. TheJDMGT-R rally homologation version was added in 1992, featuring a number of enhancements over the GTXmodel: a stronger gearbox (G5M-R), an aggressive front bumper, grill and bonnet vents, updated rear bumper,wheel flares, stiffer suspension and anti-roll bars with thicker cross members, and homologated five-studwheel hubs with larger brakes. The interior was fitted with leather and suede seats, and had the option ofreplacing the cupholder with a 3 gauge cluster. In addition, the GTR has stronger connecting rods and pistons,larger oil squirters, larger nose crank, larger oil cooler, sodium filled valves, a baffled inlet manifold, largerinjectors (from 360cc (black) to 440cc (orange)), removed boost cut, front-mounted intercooler, and an IHI VJ-23 ball bearing watercooled turbocharger. Both the GTX and GTR models were limited to a top speed of180kph. However, removing a screw on the back of the instrument cluster, labeled 180kph, meant that thespeed limiter was removed.

The GT-R produced 210 PS (154 kW) compared to the GTX with 185 PS (136 kW). 300 special version GT-R's were produced known as GT-Ae's. These shared the power output of the GT-R, but were 30 kg (66 lb)lighter, fitted with closer ratio gearboxes, and featured a larger top spoiler with a gap between the hatch and thespoiler to direct air to the new lower spoiler. The wiring for ABS, A/C, power mirrors, power windows, powerlocks, and sunroof was removed. Instead of using the GTR's leather interior, the lighter cloth interior of theGTX was used.

Familia Astina/323F

A sporty, five-door hatchback version was called theFamilia Astina in Japan. Elsewhere, it was called 323Fand 323 Astina. A luxury version was also sold in Japan as the (Japanese: Eunos100). The car was producedfrom 1989 until 1994 before being replaced by the Lantis. A key feature of the Astina/F is the distinct front endwith its pop-up headlights. There were carbureted or fuel injected SOHC versions available of the 1.5 and 1.6liter engines, as well as a larger 1.8 litre DOHC version with fuel injection. Unlike the standard Familiasaloons and three-door hatchback, the Astina never came from the factory with a turbo or with four wheeldrive.

Taillight arrangement varies from market to market, the main difference being the third brake light in thespoiler and two brake lights per cluster (Japanese spec), rather than one.

1989-1994 323F(Europe)

1989-1994 323F(Europe)

Seventh generation (BH; 1994–1998)TheBH model wasreleased for theJapanese DomesticMarket in 1994 withboth front-wheel driveand all-wheel drive.



Also called Mazda 323Mazda AllegroMazda ArtisMazda ProtegéMazda Étude

Production 1994–1998, 1995–1999 inColombia, 1996–2000 in thePhilippines

Assembly Hiroshima, JapanHofu, JapanBogotá, ColombiaPretoria, South Africa,Parañaque, Philippines (ColumbianAutocar Corporation)Rayong, ThailandWillowvale, Zimbabwe(WMMI)

Body style 3-door hatchback (Neo)4-door sedan (Protegé/Familia)4-door hardtop sedan (Lantis)5-door hatchback (Lantis/Astina)

Layout FF layout

Engine 1.3 L B3 I41.5 L Z5 I41.5 L B5 I41.8 L BP I41.7 L 4EE1 I4 Diesel

Transmission 4-speed F-4EAT automatic5-speed manual

Wheelbase Hatchback: 2,450 mm (96 in)1997–98 Sedan: 2,607 mm(102.6 in)

Length Hatchback: 4,155 mm (163.6 in)1997–98 Sedan: 4,440 mm (175 in)1995–96 Sedan: 4,435 mm(174.6 in)

Width 1997–98 Sedan: 1,710 mm (67 in)1995–96 Sedan: 1,694 mm (66.7 in)Hatchback: 1,670 mm (66 in)

Height 1995–96 ES Sedan: 1,381 mm(54.4 in)

1996–99 Mazda Familia Wagon(rebadged Nissan SunnyCalifornia)

Production of thisgeneration started onAugust 8, 1994, andceased on June 18,1998.

An unusual JDM modelappeared in 1994, withthe cancellation of the1985-generation station

wagon. TheMazda Familia Van offered after this year wasa rebadged Nissan Wingroad/Sunny California, which wasessentially the station wagon version of theNissan SunnyN14.[34]

Thisgeneration of Familia grew considerably, with the four-door sedan's wheelbaseonly a few millimetres short of thethen-current ToyotaCamry, a mid-size car.

The rare North American ES model came with the Miata's1.8-liter twin-cam engine (though the internals were not thesame), 4-wheel disc brakes, and dual stabilizer bars. Thesame car went on sale in Australia in second half of 1994.with fully featured BP-ZE engine. The Protegé became a"compact car" for the 1995 model year in North America.

The Familia/Protegé/323 was facelifted in 1996, with anewer style.

Engines

■ 1994–1998 – 1.5 L (1,500 cc) Z5, FI, 16-valveDOHC, 89 hp (66 kW; 90 PS) / 97 lb·ft (132 N·m)

■ 1994 - 1998 1.6 L B6D■ 1994–1996 – 1.8 L (1,800 cc) B8, 114 hp (85 kW;

116 PS) / 115 lb·ft (156 N·m)■ 1994–1996 – 2.0 L (2,000 cc) KF V6, FI, 24-valve

DOHC, 144 hp (107 kW; 146 PS) / 132 lb·ft(179 N·m)

■ 1995–1999 – 1.3 L (1,300 cc) B3, 74 hp (55 kW;75 PS) / 77 lb·ft (104 N·m)

■ 1995–1999 – 1.8 L (1,800 cc) BP, FI, 16-valveDOHC, 131 hp (98 kW; 133 PS) / 118 lb·ft (160 N·m)

■ 1995–1999 – 2.0 L (2,000 cc) RF, Diesel, 8-valve,71 hp (53 kW; 72 PS) / 94 lb·ft (127 N·m)

Models

■ 4-door sedan (called theProtegé in North America,323S in Europe, 323-Protegé in Australia and Étudein South Africa)

■ 3-door hatchback (Familia Neo in Japan, 323C and323P (323P being a hatchback version of 323S) inEurope, Laser Lynx as a Ford)

■ A tall wagon on Nissan-basis, called theFamiliaVan, was also available in Japan.



1997–98 Sedan: 1,420 mm (56 in)1995–96 Sedan: 1,386 mm (54.6 in)Hatchback: 1,380 mm (54 in)

Related Mazda 323F/Lantis/AllegroFord LaserFord EscortMercury Tracer

Designer(s) Yujiro Daikoku (1992)

1994-1996 Mazda Familia Neo coupé(Japan)

Familia Neo/323C

The Familia Neostarted productionfor the Japanesedomestic market in1994, and was alsosold as the 323C inEurope and the 323Neo in Canada. Fordreleased a rebadged version which was mechanically the samealthoughdifferent bumpers, headlights and bonnet were fitted, badged as theFord 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 fora hatchback in the Mazda range. Oddly enough to contradict this, Mazda Australia also offered two 323sedans, the Astina/Lantis hardtop and the 323 Protegé until production of both models ceased in 1998.

This was released new in New Zealand as the Mazda Familia Neo. It featured a rear hatch with a divided glass,much like theHonda CR-X. Aesthetically the Familia Neo was very close in looks to a Mazda Lantis/323F andequated to a three-door version and also shared the Lantis suspension. The top specced Mazda Neo was fittedwith a DOHC 1,800 cc BP engine which produced around 112 PS (82 kW), and this was the same engine fittedto the basemodel Mazda Lantis. It was also sold for a single year (1995) in Canada as 323 Neo GS. In Europeit was named Mazda 323C (for coupé) and it was equipped with 1.3 L SOHC (75 HP), 1.5 L DOHC 16V (88HP), and 1.8 L DOHC 16V (112 HP) engine.

Lantis/Astina/323F

Main article: Mazda Lantis

A five-door hatchback and four-door sedan, both featuring pillarless doors and distinct sheetmetal from other323s, was sold in Japan as theMazda Lantis, in Australia and South Africa as the Mazda 323 Astina, inColombiaas the Mazda Allegro and in Europe as theMazda 323F.

They were built on platforms distinct from the other 323s. The bodyshape was designed by former Porschedesigners. TheLantiswas on theCB, a minor update of theCA that underpinned the luxury Mazda Xedos 6and Eunos 500. The European 323F was designated BA, but was actually almost identical to theCB, and hadlittle to do with other B platforms. These models were sold with the 1.5 L 1.6L and 1.8 L engines seen in therest of the 323 range, as well as a 2.0 L V6 shared with theEunos500.



Eighth generation (BJ)

Also called Mazda 323Mazda ProtegéMazdaSpeed ProtegéMazda Isamu Genki (Taiwan)Mazda AllegroFord ActivaFord LynxFord LaserFord Tierra

Production 1998–2003, 2003–present in,Taiwan, Philippines, China, andColombia.

Assembly

Pre-facelift Mazda 323 Protegé sedan(Australia)

1994-1996 MazdaProtegé sedan(Australia)

1997-1998 MazdaProtegé LX (US)

1996-1998 Mazda323S, rear (Europe)

1996-1998 Mazda 323Phatchback (Europe)

1996-1998 Mazda 323Phatchback, rear(Europe)

1996-1998 Mazda 323Ccoupé (Europe)

1994-1998 MazdaLantis (Japan)

Eighth generation (BJ; 1998–2003)A redesigned eighthgeneration BJFamilia wasintroduced on June9, 1998 and releasedon September 29,1998 as a 1999model. Body stylesincluded a four-doorsedan, five-door S-

Wagon (sold as theProtegé5 in theUnited States andCanada, and Astina NU in some Asian countries), three-door hatchback. In Japan there was also a traditional five-door Wagon sold, but this car is simply a rebadged Nissan.A 4EC automatic transmission and two five-speed manualtransmissions were available. All-wheel drive is optional.

The 1999 BJ platform was updated with a four-door sedanor five-door hatchback chassis based on the larger Mazda626 and offered with more engine choices. The JapaneseMazda Familia had all-wheel driveas an option. InAmerica, the ES's engine was still 1.8 liters, but for theeighth generation it was a smaller version of the 626's



Hiroshima, JapanHofu, JapanPretoria, South AfricaBogotá, ColombiaTehran, IranRayong, Thailand[35]

Willowvale, Zimbabwe(WMMI)

Body style 3-door hatchback4-door sedan5-door hatchback5-door wagon (Nissan Wingroadbased)

Layout Front-wheel driveFour-wheel drive (Sport 20)

Engine1.3 L B3-ME SOHC I41.5 L ZL-DE DOHC I41.5 L ZL-VE S-VT I41.6 L ZM-DE DOHC I41.8 L FP-DE DOHC I42.0 L RF Diesel I42.0 L FS-DE DOHC I4

2.0 L FS-DET Turbo DOHC I4

Transmission 4-speed F-4EAT4-speed 4F27E automatic5-speed manual

Wheelbase 2,610 mm (103 in)

Length 1999–2000 Protegé: 174.0 in(4,420 mm)2001–03 Protegé: 175.3 in(4,453 mm)Protegé5: 170.5 in (4,331 mm)2001–03 Wagon: 4,265 mm(167.9 in) 1999–2000 Wagon:4,215 mm (165.9 in)2001–03 Sedan: 4,365 mm(171.9 in)1999–2000 Sedan: 4,315 mm(169.9 in)Mazdaspeed & MP3: 4,435 mm(174.6 in)

Width 1,705 mm (67.1 in)

Height Sedan: 1,410 mm (56 in)Wagon: 1,470 mm (58 in)Mazdaspeed & MP3: 55.3 in(1,405 mm)

Related Mazda PremacyFord IxionFAW Haima Family

2001-2003 Mazda Protegé LX sedan(US)

engine (theFP) rather than the sportier engine shared withthe Miata which had been used previously. The rear discbrakes of the ESwere downgraded to drums.

TheFamilia Van and Familia BusinessWagon wereintroduced for 2000, and continued to be supplied by Nissanunder an OEM deal, based on the Wingroad.

Facelift

In 2001, the entireline was faceliftedwith new styling, arevised suspension,and a new audiosystem. For NorthAmerica, ES modelsreceived rear discbrakes and a stiffersuspension. The 1.8L engine was

increased to 2.0 L for the ES models, and was optional onthe LX model, becoming the 2.0LX. The standard 2001Protegé LX engine was the carryover 1.6 L ZM-DE.

A 2.0 L gas engine appeared in 2001 on the Japanese marketSport 20. A tall wagon version of the Familia called theMazda Premacy was sold in Japan as theFord Ixion. In1999, Ford of Japan ceased to market Mazda-based models,and the Ford Laser, along with the Ixion, Telstar andFestiva, was dropped.

For the 2001 model year in North America, Mazdaintroduced the limited-edition Protegé MP3 featuring a newsport-tuned suspension, 17-inch Racing Hart wheels, and a10 hp (7 kW; 10 PS) gain for a total of 140 hp (104 kW;142 PS), which was achieved through a tuned factory ECUwhich advances ignition timing requiring high octane ratinggasoline, cat-back exhaust by Racing Beat, and removal ofthe Mazda VTCS system. The MP3 also came from thefactory with a complete 450-watt Kenwood powered MP3stereo with 10-inch (250 mm) powered subwoofer. A totalof 1,500 were produced – 1,000 finished in blue, and 500painted yellow.

2001 saw the introduction of a station wagon version calledProtegé5 with the same 2.0 L engine offering 130 hp(97 kW; 132 PS) / 135 lb·ft (183 N·m) this year and aslightly revised interior. In 2002, most Protegés (includingthe 5) received the2.0 L engine, although the SE in Canadahad the 1.6 L.

In 2003, Mazdaspeed introduced theMazdaspeed Protegé,an update to the Protegé MP3 that had a 170 hp (127 kW;172 PS) / 160 lb·ft (217 N·m) turbocharged engine, sharedthe MP3's full Racing Beat suspension, redesigned 17-inch



(430 mm) wheels, larger four-wheel disc brakes, and aKenwood stereo system that included an amplifieralong with a rear-deck mounted 8-inch (200 mm) sub. Mazda then followed with a mid year change dubbedthe "2003.5." This model included a different aero-kit, the same 17-inch (430 mm) Racing Hart wheels, butwith a darker color, and custom interior pieces. In total, there were 4,500 Mazdaspeed Protegé modelsproduced of which 1,750 were painted Black/Orange for first version and 2,750 of the mid-year model thatwere finished in Yellow/Titanium/Blue/Silver.

The 2003 ES model received a tiptronic automatic transmission as an option, as well as a new wheel designappearing on models with the 15-inch (380 mm) alloy rim option. This was also the last year of production forthe Protegé.

After 2003

Production ended on October 2, 2003 and the whole Familia line were replaced by theMazda3 in early 2004.The Mazda3 (sold as the "Axela" in Japan) comes in both four-door sedan and five-door hatchback varieties,with a 2.0-litre engine on the 3i sedan and a 2.3-litre engine on the3s sedan and the hatchback. It shares aplatform with the current generation Volvo S40 and the second generation Ford Focus.

However, theeighth generation Familia remains in production in Taiwan as the MazdaGenki(http://www.mazda.com.tw/cars_list.asp?car=1&lmenuid=2&smenuid=7%7CIsamu) (sold as hatch and sedanand with little or no styling differences to the original 1998 production model). It is also badged as theFordActiva, which, unlike the Ford Laser, has no styling changes from the 323, except for the badges. InSoutheast Asia, a version of the last Laser is still assembled in Indonesia, Malaysia, and thePhilippinesas theFord Lynx.

This generation is also still in production in someSouth American countries (Ecuador, Colombia, andVenezuela), badged as the Mazda Allegro. Each Allegro keep in the styling of the last generation323/Protegé/Astina/Familia. In Colombia, production of theMazda 323 continued until 2003, built by its localsubsidiary, theCompañía ColombianaAutomotriz.

Chinese company FAW Haima Automobile Co., Ltd. produces a restyled version of the Familia/323 calledHaima 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 (includes all models from 1998 to 2003)

■ 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 ZM-DE DOHC I4■ 1.8 L FP-DE DOHC I4■ 2.0 L FS, 130 hp (97 kW; 132 PS) / 135 lb·ft (183 N·m)■ 2.0 L FS-ZE (2001 Sport 20)■ 2.0 L RF Diesel



Pre-facelift MazdaProtegé sedan(Australia)

Facelift Mazda 323Protegé SP20 sedan(Australia)

Facelift Mazda 323Protegé SP20 sedan(Australia)

Pre-facelift Mazda 323Astina Shadeshatchback (Australia)

MazdaProtegé5 (US) MazdaSpeed Protegésedan (Canada)

2008 Haima Family -Chinese version ofFamilia (China)

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