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Mazda 323 - 1985

Mazda 323 - 1985: Encyclopedia II - Mazda 323 - 1985

The 1985 323 again featured a 1.5 L engine. It was available as a hatchback, sedan and wagon (this time also front wheel drive). The Ford Laser version of this model also formed the basis of the Mercury Tracer. The model remained in production in South Africa until 2003, as an entry level model, also being sold as the Ford Tonic, and was briefly sold in the UK as the Sao Penza. A locally designed pick-up called the Hustler was also produced, and sold as the Ford Bantam. This generation was sold through the 1989 model year in the United States. The station wagon continued in many markets ...

Mazda 323: Encyclopedia II - Mazda 323 - 1985

Mazda 323 - 1985

The model remained in production in South Africa until 2003, as an entry level model, also being sold as the Ford Tonic, and was briefly sold in the UK as the Sao Penza. A locally designed pick-up called the Hustler was also produced, and sold as the Ford Bantam.

This generation was sold through the 1989 model year in the United States. The station wagon continued in many markets and was not cancelled until 1995.

Engine options:

1980-1987 - 1.1 L E1 I4, 55 hp (40 kW) and 55 ft·lbf (75 N·m)
1980-1987 - 1.3 L E3 I4, 60 hp (44 kW) and 70 ft·lbf (95 N·m)
1980-1987 - 1.5 L E5 I4, 75 hp (56 kW) and 86 ft·lbf (122 N·m)
1987-1989 - 1.5 L E5c I4 catalyst, 73 hp (54 kW) and 83 ft·lbf (113 N·m)
1.5 L B5 I4, 75 hp (56 kW) and 86 ft·lbf (117 N·m)
1988-1989 - 1.6 L B6 I4, 82 hp (61 kW)
1988-1989 - 1.6 L B6T I4 turbo, 148 hp (110 kW) and 144 ft·lbf (195 N·m) GTX