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Compact car, and replacement for the long-running Familia series, based on the [[Ford]] C1 platform shared with the [[Ford Focus]] Mk II and [[Volvo C30]]. More Japanese, expressive styling, especially as Ford was concerned that prior to the Axela, the Focus—supposedly aimed at more mainstream buyers—was more sporting in looks. Exported as Mazda 3. Second-generation model more evolutionary in looks. Distinctive Kodo design language for third and fourth generations.
  
'''Mazda Axela. 2003 to date (prod. unknown). 4- and 5-door sedan. F/F, 1560, 1998 cm³ diesel (4 cyl. OHC), 1349, 1498, 1598, 1999, 2261 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC).''' Mazda replaced the long-running Familia nameplate with a new-generation compact car. Based on the Ford C1 platform also underpinning the [[Ford Focus (C307)]] and [[Volvo C30]]. More Japanese flair to styling than with previous Familia, aiding sales. Very well regarded range of cars, exported as Mazda 3 (officially without a space), with Mazdaspeed sporting variants.
 
  
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''Manufacturing location:'' Hofu, Yamaguchi, Japan
 
  
''Marque:'' [[Mazda]] | ''Predecessor:'' [[Mazda Familia (BJ)]]
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''Marque:'' [[Mazda]] | ''Predecessor:'' [[Mazda Familia]]
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Latest revision as of 00:54, 6 December 2019

Compact car, and replacement for the long-running Familia series, based on the Ford C1 platform shared with the Ford Focus Mk II and Volvo C30. More Japanese, expressive styling, especially as Ford was concerned that prior to the Axela, the Focus—supposedly aimed at more mainstream buyers—was more sporting in looks. Exported as Mazda 3. Second-generation model more evolutionary in looks. Distinctive Kodo design language for third and fourth generations.



Marque: Mazda | Predecessor: Mazda Familia

 

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