First drive: More power, lower price for 323

Mazda adds spice to the ultra-competitive small car market with a better value 323 range

Mazda 323 (BA (Mk5) Series II 323)

BA (Mk5) Series II 323

Make: Mazda

Model: 323

Released: Jan 1970

Discontinued: Sep 1998

Mazda logo 1 Dec 1996

By THE GOAUTO TEAM

Mazda introduced a facelifted range with slight trim changes and the added safety of a driver’s airbag.

The Shades edition reappeared in October ’97, while the 80kW Protégé 1.6L was now the base 323 model.

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