What kind of car is a 323?
The Mazda Familia (Japanese: マツダ ファミリア, Matsuda Famiria), also marketed prominently as the Mazda 323 and Mazda Protegé, is a small family car that was manufactured by Mazda between 1963 and 2003. The Familia line was replaced by the Mazda3/Axela for 2004.
What year did they start making Mazda3?
2003
The Mazda3 (known as the Mazda Axela in Japan (first three generations), a combination of “accelerate” and “excellent”) is a compact car manufactured in Japan by Mazda. It was introduced in 2003 as a 2004 model, replacing the Familia/323/Protegé in the C-segment.
What kind of car was the Mazda 323?
All three models in the 323 range were attractive in their own right, but the stunning Astina hardtop that came to symbolise the whole range overwhelmed the Protege sedan and Astina hatch. It’s not surprising really because it was a stunner, and it still looks stunning today. It was low and lean, with a swept back profile that screamed sporty.
What kind of engine does a Mazda Protege have?
For power the Protege relied on a 1.6-litre twin cam four cylinder engine that had four valves per cylinder and multipoint fuel-injection, and thanks to some improvements in engine management was putting out 80 kW of power at 6000 revs and 143 Nm at 3500 revs.
What kind of suspension does a Mazda 323 have?
Accommodation for rear seat passengers in the sporty Astina hardtop was quite good. On the road the 323’s enlarged footprint and stiffened body structure resulted in impressive road holding. Under the swoopy skin lay conventional MacPherson Strut front suspension and twin trapezoidal links were employed at the rear.
When did airbags come out on the Mazda 323?
Airbags and ABS were standard on the hardtop, but didn’t become available on the other models until 1996. Early 323s will now be approaching 200,000 km so prospective buyers should be aware that the chances of striking problems are increased.
What’s the price of a 1998 Mazda 323?
The Mazda 323 1998 prices range from $1,900 for the basic trim level Sedan 323 Protege to $4,995 for the top of the range Hatchback 323 Astina. The Mazda 323 1998 comes in Hatchback and Sedan. The Mazda 323 1998 is available in Regular Unleaded Petrol.
All three models in the 323 range were attractive in their own right, but the stunning Astina hardtop that came to symbolise the whole range overwhelmed the Protege sedan and Astina hatch. It’s not surprising really because it was a stunner, and it still looks stunning today. It was low and lean, with a swept back profile that screamed sporty.
Accommodation for rear seat passengers in the sporty Astina hardtop was quite good. On the road the 323’s enlarged footprint and stiffened body structure resulted in impressive road holding. Under the swoopy skin lay conventional MacPherson Strut front suspension and twin trapezoidal links were employed at the rear.
For power the Protege relied on a 1.6-litre twin cam four cylinder engine that had four valves per cylinder and multipoint fuel-injection, and thanks to some improvements in engine management was putting out 80 kW of power at 6000 revs and 143 Nm at 3500 revs.