Super TestCar reviews - Mazda - 323 - Astina 1.6 5-dr hatchMazda modelsWhat's Changed6 Feb 2001 By P TIBBLES THE current crop of 323 Astinas have a reduced overall length to keep the appearance compact and athletic but more interior space has also been found to improve occupant and luggage space. Revisions to both four-cylinder engines are claimed to have improved fuel economy, while substantial noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) reduction measures were also implemented. A minor styling update introduced in late 1999 included a body coloured front grille, brushed aluminium gearshift knob and steering wheel logo - the latter two are traits that help separate the Mazda interior from its Ford (Laser) clone. Did you know?Road noise in the current generation 323 was reduced by copious application of damping materials to the floorAll car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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