The Mazda 323 (called the Familia in Japan) was a subcompact car produced by Mazda in Japan between 1976 and 2003. In the United States it was originally known as the GLC, then the 323, then finally from 1990 on as the Protegé. In South Africa it was known as the Etude. The Ford Focus-based Mazda 3 replaced this series of platforms for 2004, though Mazda still contributed much to the project. The Mazda Familia is Mazdas compact car family. ... The Mazda 323 (called the Mazda Familia in Japan) was a subcompact car produced by Mazda in Japan between 1976 and 2003. ... The Mazda 323 (called the Mazda Familia in Japan) was a subcompact car produced by Mazda in Japan between 1976 and 2003. ... This article is about the automobile maker. ... A small variety of cars, the most popular kind of automobile. ... The Mazda Familia is Mazdas compact car family. ... This article is about the automobile maker. ... 1976 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... 2003 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, and also: The International Year of Freshwater The European Disability Year Events January January 1 - Luíz Inácio Lula Da Silva becomes the 37th President of Brazil. ... 1990 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

323s were built in Hiroshima, Japan, although they were also assembled in Taiwan, Malaysia, South Africa, Colombia and New Zealand. Main keep of Hiroshima Castle The city of Hiroshima (広島市; -shi) is the capital of Hiroshima Prefecture, and the largest city in the Chugoku region of western Japan. ...

In North America the 323/Protegé was always more expensive than its entry-level competitors such as the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic, partly due to its manufacture in Japan, and therefore is not as ubiquitous. A perenial favorite of US car magazines, the model is well regarded for its spirited handling. It was also the first small Japanese car to cross over to the EPA "compact" class in 1990 when the 4-door started going by the name Protegé. World map showing location of North America A satellite composite image of North America North America is the third largest continent in area and in population after Eurasia and Africa. ... The Toyota Corolla is a small family car produced by Toyota of Japan. ... A Honda Civic Si in the U.S.A. (marketed as the Civic SiR in all other markets) The Honda Civic is an automobile manufactured by Honda. ...

It formed the basis of the Ford Laser and Meteor in Asia, Australia and other markets, (known as the Mercury Tracer in the United States) and from 1991, the Ford Escort in North America. The Ford Laser was a small family car sold by Ford in Asia, Australasia, and parts of South America and Africa. ... The Ford Meteor describes two distinct lines of automobiles from the Ford Motor Company. ... World map showing location of Asia A satellite composite image of Asia Asia is the central and eastern part of the continent of Eurasia, defined by subtracting the European peninsula from Eurasia. ... 1993 Mercury Tracer 1999 Mercury Tracer The Mercury Tracer was a subcompact Mercury car. ... 1991 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Ford Escort is a sub-compact car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company. ... World map showing location of North America A satellite composite image of North America North America is the third largest continent in area and in population after Eurasia and Africa. ...

1976

The first Mazda 323 was a rear wheel drive model. It was known in the United States as the Mazda GLC (which stood for 'Great Little Car') and was a version of the fourth-generation Japan-market Mazda Familia. The Mazda Familia is Mazdas compact car family. ...

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
• 1.4 L UC

Still later, a five-speed manual gearbox was introduced as an alternative to the original four-speed manual gearbox, and 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. The C family was Mazdas first large piston engine design. ... The C family was Mazdas first large piston engine design. ... The C family was Mazdas first large piston engine design. ...

Production of the van variant only continued after 1980 (still with round headlights), as there was no front wheel drive replacement.

• Wheelbase: 2311 mm (91 in)
• Front Track: 1295 mm (51 in)
• Rear Track: 1311 mm (51.6 in)
• Length: 3820 mm (150.4 in)
• Width: 1595 mm (62.8 in)
• Weight: 812 kg (1790 lb)

1980

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 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. Front wheel drive is the most common form of engine/transmission layout used in modern automobiles, where the engine drives the front wheels. ... Mazda used the Luce name on its largest sedans in Japan from 1969 until 1989. ... Wheels magazine is one of the two leading motoring magazines in Australia, rivalled by the former Modern Motor (now Motor). ... Car of the Year is a phrase usually considered to have been invented by Motor Trend magazine in the 1950s for their annual award for best automobile. ...

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)

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1985

The 1985 323 again featured a 1.5 L engine. It was available as a hatchback, sedan and wagon (this time also front wheel drive). The Ford Laser version of this model also formed the basis of the Mercury Tracer.

The model remained in production in South Africa until 2003, as an entry level model, also being sold as the Ford Tonic, and was briefly sold in the UK as the Sao Penza. A locally designed pick-up called the Hustler was also produced, and sold as the Ford Bantam. The Sao Penza was a car sold in the United Kingdom in the early 1990s. ... The Ford Bantam is a utility vehicle sold by the Ford Motor Company in South Africa. ...

This generation was sold through the 1989 model year in the United States. The station wagon continued in many markets and was not cancelled until 1995. 1989 is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1995 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Engine options:

• 1980-1987 - 1.1 L E1 I4, 55 hp (40 kW) and 55 ft·lbf (75 Nm)
• 1980-1987 - 1.3 L E3 I4, 60 hp (44 kW) and 70 ft·lbf (95 Nm)
• 1980-1987 - 1.5 L E5 I4, 75 hp (56 kW) and 86 ft·lbf (122 Nm)
• 1987-1989 - 1.5 L E5c I4 catalyst, 73 hp (54 kW) and 83 ft·lbf (113 Nm)
• 1.5 L B5 I4, 75 hp (56 kW) and 86 ft·lbf (117 Nm)
• 1988-1989 - 1.6 L B6 I4, 82 hp (61 kW)
• 1988-1989 - 1.6 L B6T I4 turbo, 148 hp (110 kW) and 144 ft·lbf (195 Nm) GTX

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• Wheelbase: 2400 mm (94.5 in)
• Length: 4194 mm (165.1 in)
• Width: 1643 mm (64.7 in)
• Weight: 936 kg (2063.5 lb)

1990

The 1989/1990 BG 323 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. 1989 is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1990 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Diesel is a product used as a fuel in a diesel engine invented by Rudolf Diesel, and perfected by Charles F. Kettering. ...

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The GTX model featured all wheel drive and a turbocharged 1.8 L BP engine. In 1992, the rare GT-R version was added, featuring a number of performance enhancements over the GTX model. Four wheel drive or 4x4, is a type of four wheeled vehicle drivetrain configuration that enables all four wheels to receive power from the engine simultaneously in order to provide maximum traction. ... Turbocharger Cut-away A turbocharger is a device used in internal-combustion engines to increase the power output of the engine by increasing the mass of oxygen and fuel entering the engine. ... The Mazda B engine family is a four cylinder SOHC and DOHC engine family ranging from 1. ...

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.

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In America, the LX version of the Protegé became known for its vast interior room (for its class), sporty handling, and revvy 125-horsepower engine. LX models also had 14-inch wheels, all-disc brakes, and dual stabilizer bars.

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engine options:

• 1.3 L B3 I4, 75 hp (56 kW) and 76 ft·lbf (103 N·m)
• 1.5 L B5 I4 DOHC, 110 hp (82 kW) and 93 ft·lbf (125 N·m)
• 1.6 L B6 I4 DOHC, 82 hp (61 kW) USA
• 1.6 L BPT I4 turbo
• 1.8 L BP I4
• 1.7 L PN I4 Diesel

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• Wheelbase: 2450 mm (96.5 in)
• Front Track: 1430 mm (56.3 in)
• Rear Track: 1435 mm (56.5 in)
• Length: 3995 mm (157.3 in)
• Width: 1675 mm (65.9 in)
• Weight: 955 kg (2105.4 lb)

1995

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Americans will want to stick to the rare ES model, the only Protegé that came with the Miata's 1.8-liter twin-cam engine, 4-wheel disc brakes, and dual stabilizer bars.

Models:

• 4-door sedan (called the Protegé in the US)
• 2-door hatchback (Familia Neo in Japan, 323c in Europe)
• A tall wagon, called the Familia Van, was also available in Japan. In South Africa, this model was known as the Mazda Etude.

Engines:

• 1.3 L B3
• 1.5 L Z5
• 1.5 L B5
• 1.8 L BP
• 1.7 L 4EE1 Diesel (Japan)

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323F/Astina

Mazda 323F sedan

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, and in Europe as the Mazda 323f. They were built on platforms distinct from the other 323s. 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. The Mazda C platform is an automobile platform for midsize cars. ... The Mazda C platform is an automobile platform for midsize cars. ... The Xedos 6 was a European-market luxury car based on the Mazda CA platform also used by the Mazda Capella. ... The Eunos 500 was a luxury car from Mazdas Eunos marque. ... The Mazda B platform is an automobile platform for compact cars. ... The Mazda C platform is an automobile platform for midsize cars. ... The Mazda B platform is an automobile platform for compact cars. ... The Eunos 500 was a luxury car from Mazdas Eunos marque. ...

1999

BJ 323 wagon

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. 1999 is a common year starting on Friday of the Common Era, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... The Mazda B platform is an automobile platform for compact cars. ... The Mazda 626 was a family car produced by Mazda for the export market. ... The Mazda Familia is Mazdas compact car family. ... Four wheel drive or 4x4, is a type of four wheeled vehicle drivetrain configuration that enables all four wheels to receive power from the engine simultaneously in order to provide maximum traction. ...

Engines:

• 1.3 L B3
• 1.5 L ZL
• 2.0 L FS, 130 hp (97 kW) and 135 ft·lbf (183 N·m)
• 2.0 L FS-ZE (2001 Sport 20)
• 2.0 L RF Diesel

A 2.0 L gas engine appeared in 2001 on the Japanese market Sport 20. An 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. The Mazda B engine family is a four cylinder SOHC and DOHC engine family ranging from 1. ... The Mazda Z engine family is an evolution of the B family. ... The F engine family from Mazda is a straight-4 piston engine. ... The F engine family from Mazda is a straight-4 piston engine. ... Mazda is currently working with Ford and Peugeot/Citroën to develop a new family of small common-rail Diesel engines, but the company has a long history of building Diesel engines of its own. ... Diesel is a product used as a fuel in a diesel engine invented by Rudolf Diesel, and perfected by Charles F. Kettering. ... The Premacy (also sold in Japan as the Ford Ixion) is a small Minivan sold by Mazda in many markets (not including the United States). ... 1999 is a common year starting on Friday of the Common Era, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... The Ford Laser was a small family car sold by Ford in Asia, Australasia, and parts of South America and Africa. ... The Ford Telstar was a family car sold by the Ford Motor Company in Asia, Australasia and Africa, comparable in size to the European Ford Sierra and the US Ford Tempo. ... The Ford Festiva was a compact car sold by the Ford Motor Company in North America, Asia and Australasia, based on the Mazda 121. ...

For the 2001 model year in North America, Mazda introduced the limited-edition Protegé MP3 featuring a new sport-tuned suspension, 17 in wheels, 10 hp (7.5 kW) extra for a total of 140 hp (104 kW), and a 450-watt Kenwood MP3 stereo. 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. 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

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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, 17 in wheels, larger four-wheel disc brakes, and the same Kenwood stereo. This was the last year for the production of the Protegé. ES models got a manumatic transmission. 2003 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, and also: The International Year of Freshwater The European Disability Year Events January January 1 - Luíz Inácio Lula Da Silva becomes the 37th President of Brazil. ... Mazdaspeed is Mazdas in-house race and street car tuning arm and is highly involved in both amateur and professional motorsports. ... Turbocharger Cut-away A turbocharger is a device used in internal-combustion engines to increase the power output of the engine by increasing the mass of oxygen and fuel entering the engine. ... On automobiles, disc brakes are often located within the wheel The disc brake is a device for slowing or stopping the rotation of a wheel. ... Kenwood House in London Kenwood, Ohio Kenwood Electronics - makers of radio and electronic equipment Kenwood (kitchen appliances) - makers of small appliances including the Kenwood Chef food mixer. ...

2003 Ford Activa sedan, Taiwan

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 Thailand and the Philippines as the Ford Lynx.) Ford Activa Taiwan File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Ford Activa Taiwan File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... September 29 is the 272nd day of the year (273rd in leap years). ... 1998 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... October 2nd is the 275th day (276th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 90 days remaining. ... 2003 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, and also: The International Year of Freshwater The European Disability Year Events January January 1 - Luíz Inácio Lula Da Silva becomes the 37th President of Brazil. ... Badge engineering is a term that describes the rebadging of one model of car as another. ... Location of Southeast Asia Southeast Asia is a subregion of Asia. ...

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 early 1990s and the 1980s remained until production's end due to the demand of the local market for the car's lines. 2003 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, and also: The International Year of Freshwater The European Disability Year Events January January 1 - Luíz Inácio Lula Da Silva becomes the 37th President of Brazil. ...

2004-

The 323 has been replaced in Mazda's lineup by the Mazda3, which shared a platform with the latest generation Ford Focus. The "3" comes in both 4-door sedan and 5-door hatchback varieties. Mazda Motor Corporation assembles the Mazda3, an automobile model (known in Japan as the Axela), and offers it to the public under the Mazda brand. ... A 2000 Ford Focus (estate version) The Ford Focus is an automobile made by the Ford Motor Company and sold in most Ford markets worldwide. ...