Mazda Familia

Plainlist

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer	Mazda
Production	1963–2003
Class	Plainlist
Body style	ubl
Layout	Plainlist
Engine	ubl
Transmission	2-speed automatic transmission (saloon only) 4-speed manual transmission
Wheelbase	2140 mm (84 in) (van/wagon) 2190 mm (86 in) (saloon/coupé) 2340 mm (92 in) (pickup/box van)
Length	ubl\| 3635 mm (143 in) (van/wagon)\| 3700 mm (146 in) (coupé) \| 3700–3765 mm (saloon)
Width	1465 mm (58 in) 1475 mm (58 in) (box van)
Height	1340 mm (53 in) (coupé) 1385 mm (55 in) (saloon) 1390–1395 mm (wagon/van) 1450 mm (57 in) (pickup) 1770 mm (70 in) (box van)
Weight	715–865 kg
Assembly	Japan: Hiroshima Assembly, Hiroshima
Successor	Mazda Familia Wagon (BG generation, station wagon version) Mazda3/Mazda Axela
Generations	E10, E342, E64, E505, E946, E01, I4, R360, A55, H39, M67, A2, A3, R100, P3, T2, B140, A20, A4, G3, A230, A778, B55, T55, A23, S100, K303, S2, R90, E5, G32, S21, G70, A25, R83, A45, T79, A077, M790, M92, M140, L323, E1, E3, D101, D103, D105, M85, R130, K82, T82, B6, F3, V425, G80, A32, B3, A33, B5, D118, A713, A716, C643, C713, H716, C189, B0, F8, F89, F610, F6, A81, F693, D2, F7, E9, A674, B4, A223, F2, D06, D467, F674, D955, F1, B17, C10, D296, B8, E0, B9, N4, W50, F5, Y2, L0, C2, G6, Q40, T24, M04, X3, H1, Z5, F4, Y10, N14, A7, F836, R15, V6, M479, G18, F27, P20

At a Glance

Brand	Mazda
Class	Plainlist
Body style	ubl
Production	1963–2003
Founded	1920
Country	Japan

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Mazda — Brand Guide, History & Model Overview

Founded1920
FounderJujiro Matsuda
HeadquartersHiroshima, Japan
CountryJapan
Models listed32

About Mazda

Mazda is a Japanese manufacturer founded in 1920, known for its driver-focused philosophy, elegant Kodo design, SkyActiv efficiency and the iconic MX-5.

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