Mazda Familia - Versions & models

Familia
2003 Mazda 323 (BJ II) Protegé Shades sedan / Doncaster, Victoria, Australia
2003 Mazda 323 (BJ II) Protegé Shades sedan / Doncaster, Victoria, Australia
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Generation selection
BF
( - )
BG
(1989 - 2003)
BH
(1994 - 1998)
Generation 8 (Y10) [redesign]
(1994 - 1999)
BH [redesign]
(1996 - 1998)
BJ
(1998 - 2000)
Generation 9 (Y11)
(1999 - 2008)
BJ [redesign]
(2000 - 2003)
Y12
(2007 - 2017)
Y12 [redesign]
(2017 - 2018)
XP16
(2018 - 2020)
Series selection
This family of models represents Mazda’s long-running compact car lineage, marketed under different names across the globe. From the early Mazda 1000 and 1300 to the popular 323, Protegé, and Lantis, these cars shared the same DNA of efficiency, practicality, and reliability. The platform was also adapted for other brands, including Kia (Brisa), Mercury (Tracer), and Haima (Family), demonstrating Mazda’s global engineering reach and consistent quality through generations.
The Mazda Familia, also known in various markets as the 323 or Protegé, is a compact car that played a major role in Mazda’s global success from the 1960s to the early 2000s. Offered in multiple body styles (sedan, hatchback, and wagon), the Familia was known for its reliability, efficient engines, and balanced driving dynamics. It served as a practical, affordable vehicle for families while also giving rise to sporty variants like the GTX and GT-R that appealed to enthusiasts.
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