Mazda Familia (Surname) - a B-class subcompact car until 1994, and after that - a compact C-class family car, which was produced by the Japanese automaker Mazda Motor from 1963 to 2003. Named in some markets Mazda 323 and Mazda Protege, as well as Ford Laser and Ford Meteor. In 2004 was replaced by a new model Mazda 3.
The engine was located transversely in front, the transmission of torque was carried out to the rear wheels until 1980 and to the front wheels after. The body was in the form of a 4-door sedan, 3 or 5-door hatchback or station wagon, as well as a 2-door coupe. The main competitors of the car were Honda Civic, Mitsubishi Lancer, Renault Megane, Subaru Impreza, Toyota Corolla, Nissan Pulsar, Peugeot 306, Skoda Favorit and Volkswagen Polo.
First generation (1963−1968)
Mazda Familia 800, 1963 year
Prototype car called «Mazda 700» was introduced in 1961 at the eighth Tokyo Motor Show, and the production «Surnames» began in October 1963. It was introduced to the Japanese market during the Summer Olympics in October 1964. Also had the name «Mazda 800» or «Mazda 1000» depending on engine size. The exterior design was designed by renowned Italian designer Giorgetto Giugiaro. At first there was a body of a 3-door station wagon, in 1964 a 2-door and a 4-door sedan appeared, and later a 2-door coupe appeared. The wheelbase was 2190 mm, the body length was 3700 mm, the width was 1465 mm and the curb weight was 720 kg. The assembly of the car was carried out in Japan, the city of Hiroshima.
Mazda Familia 800, pickup
At first, a 0.8 liter four-stroke aluminum in-line engine was used (782 cm3) 41 hp, later increased to 44 hp, with OHV valve timing, code «SA», also known as «white engine». In November 1965, a 1.0-liter engine appeared (985 cm3) 67 hp, with SOHC valve timing, code «PC». In January 1967, a 1.0-liter 4-cylinder engine appeared (987 cm3) 51 or 57 hp, with OHV valve timing, code «PB». Gearboxes were 4-speed manual or 2-speed automatic. The drive was carried out on the rear wheels.
Second generation (1967−1977)
Mazda Familia 1000, 1967 year
The second generation appeared in November 1967 with an engine from the first generation «PB» 1.0 liter (987 cm3) with the title «Mazda 1000». After the facelift in April 1970, a 1.0 liter engine was installed (985 cm3) with OHC timing scheme, code «PC». A more powerful engine appeared in February 1968 with a volume of 1.2 liters (1169 cm3) 58 hp, code «TB» and the car was named «Mazda 1200». In this form, it was shown in Europe at the Paris Motor Show in the fall of 1968. In Japan, this engine was modernized and the power was increased to 61 and 74 hp. Since 1970, a 1.3-liter engine has appeared (1272 cm3) with code «TC» 69 HP All engines are 4-cylinder in-line. The drive was carried out on the rear wheels through a mechanical or automatic transmission. The assembly of the car was carried out in Japan, the city of Hiroshima.
Mazda Familia 1200, coupe
Familia II bodies were very diverse - 2-door and 4-door sedan, 3-door and 5-door station wagon, 2-door coupe and coupe with a body. The length of the body ranged from 3845 to 4160 mm, the width was 1480 mm and the curb weight was 840 kg.
In 1968, a model was proposed «Familia Rotary» with 1.0 liter rotary engine (0.982 cm3) 100 hp, code «10A». The coupe body was sold outside of Japan as «Mazda R100». The trim level was higher than the piston engine models. Rotary car owners had a tax advantage in Japan.
Mazda Familia 1300, wagon
Cars started in 1971 «Mazda Grand Familia» And «Mazda Savanna» in order to better compete with the Toyota Corolla and Nissan Sunny in North America.
In 1973, a strong update of the second generation took place and the name was given «Familia Presto». The width of the body for sedans and coupes has increased by 60 mm, the exterior design of the front and rear has been changed. The rest of the body types remained the same width. «Savanna» on the base «Grand Familia» replaced the coupe with a rotary engine. The piston engines have been upgraded to slightly increase their power. In 1976, another engine upgrade took place to reduce emissions.
Third generation (FA4, 1977−1980)
Mazda Familia FA4, hatchback
Third generation with code «FA4» went on sale in January 1977. In most countries, the car was called «Mazda 323». Also had less common names in different countries − «Baby Boomers», «GLC» (Great Little Car), «MR90» And «Vantrend». The body was in the form of a 3 and 5 door hatchback (length: 3835-3910 mm, width: 1595 mm), 3 and 5 door wagon/van (length: 3995-4095 mm, width: 1595 mm). The curb weight was 812 kg. The car was rear wheel drive. The assembly of the car was carried out in Japan, the city of Hiroshima and New Zealand, the city of Otahuhu.
Mazda Familia FA4, wagon
Since the start of production, three models of gasoline 4-cylinder engines have been available with the following characteristics - 1.0 liters (985 cm3) «PC» (I4 FA4PS, 44 hp), 1.3 liters «TC» (1272 cm3, I4 FA4TS, power 59 hp) and 1.4 liters «UC» (1415 cm3, I4 FA4US, power 82 hp). Since mid-1979, these engines have replaced the following models - 1.3 liters «TC» (1272 cm3, I4, power 84, 72 and 59 hp) and 1.4 liters «UC» (1415 cm3, I4, power 84 and 74 hp). Since 1982, vans have been equipped with a 1.5-liter engine «E5» (1490 cm3, I4, power 70 hp). In South Africa, they installed a Saturn engine developed by Mitsubishi with a volume of 1.6 liters «SA» (1597 cm3, I4 4G32, 76 hp). The base had a 4-speed manual transmission, and later a 5-speed manual appeared. The automatic transmission was 3-speed.
Fourth generation (BD, 1980−1985)
Mazda Familia BD, sedan
On June 2, 1980, the third generation was introduced with the code «BD». This is Mazda's first front wheel drive vehicle. In most countries, the model was called «Mazda 323», in North America was called «Mazda GLC». Developed with the participation of the company Ford, who acquired a stake in Mazda in 1979 and had very similar Ford Laser and Ford Meteor cars. In the same year he received an award «Japan Car of the Year». Assembly shops were located in Japan, Colombia, New Zealand and Zimbabwe.
Body styles were 3 and 5 door hatchback (length: 3955 mm, width: 1630 mm, height: 1375 mm) and 4-door sedan (length: 4155 mm, width: 1630 mm, height: 1375 mm). The curb weight was 780-830 kg.
Mazda Familia BD, hatchback
New engines «Mazda E» based on the previous series «PC/TC/UC» and were developed specifically for this generation of the Mazda 323. In total there were three modifications of 1.1-liter engines «E1» (1071 cm3, 1 carburettor, 54 hp), 1.3 liters «E3» (1296 cm3, 2 carburettors, 67 hp), 1.5 liters «E5» (1490 cm3, 2 carburetors, 74 hp) and the same volume with the code «E5S» (2x2 carburetors, 87 hp). All engines are 4-cylinder in-line, gasoline. The chassis codes were BD1011/BD1031/BD1051 depending on the engine installed. The gearbox was offered only 5-speed manual.
Fifth generation (BF, 1985−1989)
Mazda Familia BF, sedan
Fifth generation «Familia/323» under the code «BF» was introduced in January 1985. At first there were only 4-door sedan, 3-door and 5-door hatchback bodies. In November of the same year, a 5-door station wagon appeared, in March 1986 they released a 2-door convertible, and in January 1987 they introduced a 2-door coupe with a body. The length of the car was from 4110 mm to 4310 mm, height 1390 mm and 1430 mm, width 1645 mm. The curb weight was 936 kg. The drive is traditionally on the front wheels, but modifications with all-wheel drive have appeared. Assembly was carried out in Japan, Colombia, South Africa, Mexico, Thailand, New Zealand and Zimbabwe.
Mazda Familia BF, wagon
For the first 2 years, the line of gasoline 4-cylinder engines was from the previous generation and consisted of the following modifications - 1.1 liters «E1» (1100 cm3, I4, 2 carburettors, 54 hp), 1.3 liters «E3» (1296 cm3, I4, 2 carburettors, 67 hp), 1.5 liters «E5» (1490 cm3, I4, 2 carburettors, 84 hp) and 1.5 liters «E5T» (I4, turbo EGi, 113 hp). In February 1987, the engine range was updated to a more modern series «B» with updated electronic components. Their characteristics were as follows - 1.3 liters «B3» (1323 cm3, 2 carburettors, 65 hp), 1.5 liters «B5» (1498 cm3, 2 carburettors, 72 hp), 1.6 liters «B6» (1597 cm3, 84 hp), «B6T» (turbo, 16 valves, 138 hp), «B6D» (DOHC, 16 valves, 108 hp).
Mazda Familia BF, hatchback
Gearboxes were installed 4 and 5-speed manual or 3-speed automatic «Mazda F3A».
For the first time, a 1.7-liter diesel 4-cylinder in-line engine appeared «PN» (1720 cm3, power 56 hp). Also in South Africa there were 2.0 liter engines from Mazda 626 (FE-SOHC, 8 valves, 116 hp) And (FE-DOHC, 16 valves, 144 hp). Also, these car models have improved the braking system and suspension. Made in South Africa, the models were exported to the UK from 1991 to 1993 under the name «Sao Penza».
Sixth generation (BG, 1989−1994)
Mazda Familia BG, sedan
In 1989, the sixth generation was introduced «Familia» with code «BG». In most countries, the car was called «Mazda 323», in North America − «Mazda Protege», in China - «Haima CA7130/CA7160». The body was produced as a 3 or 5 door hatchback (length: 3995-4035 mm) or 4 door sedan (length: 4215-4355 mm). Width (1670-1690 mm) and height (1340-1405 mm) All bodies are the same. The engine is located transversely in front, the torque drive goes to the front wheels or to all wheels. The car was assembled in Japan, China and Thailand.
Mazda Familia BG, hatchback
The range of gasoline engines has the following characteristics:
1.8 liters, 1839 cm3 («BP», 1989-1994, 16 valves DOHC, Fi fuel injection, 140 hp), («BPT», 1989-1994, 16 valves DOHC, turbo, Fi fuel injection, 178 hp), («B8», 1991-1994, 16 valves SOHC, Fi fuel injection, 103 hp) And («BPD», 1992-1994, 16 valves DOHC, turbo, Fi fuel injection, 207 hp)
Mazda Familia BG, hatchback, back view
Also installed one model of a 1.7-liter diesel engine (1720 cm3), code «PN», 8 valves, 56 hp
Gearboxes were installed as follows - 3-speed automatic, 4-speed automatic «F4A-EL» and 5-speed mechanics.
Also in Japan, special luxury sports car models called «Familia Infini» And «Familia Astina/323F».
Seventh generation (BH, BA, 1994−1998)
Mazda Familia BH, sedan
Seventh generation production with codes «BH» And «BA» began on August 8, 1994. The most common name remains «Mazda 323», as well as in different markets there were names «Allegro» (Colombia), «Artis» (South America), «Lantis» (Japan), «Astina» (Australia, New Zealand) «Protege» (North America) And «Etude» (South Africa). Vehicle production was carried out in Japan, Colombia, the Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, New Zealand and Zimbabwe. The bodies were as follows - 3-door and 5-door hatchback (length: 4155 mm, width: 1670 mm, height: 1370 mm), 4-door sedan (length: 4435-4440 mm, width: 1695-1710 mm, height: 1375 mm) and 3-door hatchback coupe. The engine is located at the front with front wheel drive.
One model of a 2.0-liter diesel engine was also installed (1998 cm3), code «RF», 8 valves, 70 HP
Gearboxes were installed as follows - 3-speed automatic, 4-speed automatic F-4EAT or 5-speed mechanics.
Eighth generation (BJ, 1998−2003)
Mazda Familia BJ, sedan
latest generation «Surnames» was released in September 1998 under the code «BJ» like a 1999 model. In most countries, the name also remained the most common «Mazda 323», as well as other names in different countries - «Protege» (North America), «Isamu Genki» (Taiwan), «Allegro» (Colombia), «Ford Activa», «Ford Lynx», «Ford Laser», and «Haima» And «Haima Happin» (China). In total there were three body options - a 4-door sedan (length: 4315 mm, width: 1695 mm, height: 1410 mm), 5 door hatchback (length: 4250 mm, width: 1695 mm, height: 1420 mm) and station wagon (length: 4265 mm, width: 1695 mm, height: 1470 mm). The engine is located at the front with front wheel drive. The car was assembled in Japan, South Africa, Colombia, Iran, Thailand and Zimbabwe.
Mazda Familia BJ, sedan, back view
The range of gasoline engines is very large and includes the following modifications:
One 2.0 liter diesel engine was also installed (1998 cm3), code «RF», 8 valves, 70 HP
Gearboxes were installed in the following modifications - 4-speed automatic «F-4EAT» or «4F27E», 5-speed manual, and also in the Chinese market there was a continuously variable transmission or CVT (CVT).