Eunos 500. 1992–9 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan. F/F, 1839 cm³ (I4 DOHC), 1844, 1995 cm³ (V6 DOHC). Small, refined luxury sedan from Mazda, built to a higher quality than the Cronos, on the same platform. Sold as part of Eunos range in Japan, but called Mazda Xedos 6 in most export markets. Notable for the very small V6 engines available, and for looking like a modern interpretation of a Jaguar, a brand which Mazda’s design chief, Takeshi Arakawa, liked. Sold to 1995 in Japan, but continued to 1999 for export.

Manufacturing location: Japan

Marque: Eunos | Successor: Mazda Capella (GF)