Super TestCar reviews - Mazda - 323 - Protege 4-dr sedanMazda modelsOverview18 Aug 1994 MAZDA'S profit-obliterating proliferation of models reached its zenith with the Mk5 BA 323, which included two sedan variations (Protégé 4-door sedan and Astina 4-door Hardtop), a pretty 5-door Astina hatchback, and four engines – including the 64kW 1.6-litre four-cylinder unit powering the popular Protege sedan. And while refinement, features and handling improved, Astina buyers had less headroom to enjoy – a corollary of the model’s sporty aspirations. From December '96 there was a facelifted range with slight trim changes and the added safety of a driver’s airbag. After this model Mazda was pared right back by major shareholder Ford. The subsequent BJ 323 from late '98 was based on a shortened GF 626 platform, making the BA Protege here the last true small 323 sedan... Model release date: 1 July 1994 to 1 October 1998 All 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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