Super TestCar reviews - Mazda - 323 - Protege 1.6 sedanMazda modelsOverviewDull it may seem, but the BJ 323 Protege is a fine small sedan anyway29 Mar 2001 AFTER a burst of styling creativity with the last series of 323s, Mazda has swung back to conservatism. The latest 323s are more anonymous to look at, but more practical cars that iron out the rough dynamic edges of their predecessors. Slightly shorter but roomier, they offer comfort where the previous range concentrated on kerbside appeal. Interior space, road performance and quality are all of a high standard. The 1.6-litre entry-level version is slightly reluctant on-road the 1.8-litre does a much better job. Model release date: 1 September 1998 to 1 June 2002 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 Previous modelMazda's 323 has been a familiar face since the 1970s and the sleek BA series was arguably the best looking ever. Available as a sedan or 5-door hatch and offering 1.8-litre 4-cylinder or 2.0-litre V6 power, the front-drive 323 remains a solid used car proposition. |
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