Mazda 626

Mazda Capella
Overview
Manufacturer	Mazda
Production	1970–2002
Body and chassis
Class	Compact (1970–1987) Mid-size (1987–2002)
Chronology
Successor	Mazda6 (Atenza)

SNA, S122A, CB12, CB1V
First-facelift Mazda 616 sedan (Europe), 1973–1974
Overview
Also called	Mazda 616/618 Mazda RX-2
Production	1970–1978
Assembly	Japan: Hiroshima South Africa: Durban
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door coupé 4-door sedan
Layout	Longitudinal front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine	1490 cc UB I4 (SU2A) 1586 cc NA I4 (SNA) 1769 cc VC I4 (CB1V) 1796 cc VB I4 (USA only) 1146 cc Wankel 12A rotary (S122A) 1146 cc Wankel 12B rotary (CB12)
Transmission	4/5-speed manual 3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,470 mm (97 in)
Length	4,150 mm (163 in) (1970–1974) 4,260 mm (168 in) (1974–1978)
Width	1,580 mm (62 in)
Height	1,375–1,430 mm (50–60 in)

CB
Facelift Mazda 626 sedan (Australia)
Overview
Also called	Mazda 626 Mazda Montrose (UK)
Production	1978–1982
Assembly	Japan: Hiroshima New Zealand: Auckland
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door coupé 4-door sedan
Layout	Longitudinal front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine	1.6 L NA I4 (gasoline) 1.8 L VC I4 (gasoline) 2.0 L MA I4 (gasoline)
Transmission	4-speed manual 5-speed manual 3-speed Jatco automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,510 mm (98.8 in)
Length	4,260–4,300 mm (167.7–169.3 in)
Width	1,580–1,660 mm (62.2–65.4 in)
Height	1,395 mm (54.9 in) (coupe) 1,420 mm (55.9 in) (sedan)
Curb weight	975–1,080 kg (2,150–2,381 lb)

GC
Overview
Also called	Mazda 626 Ford Telstar
Production	1982–1987
Assembly	Japan: Hofu Colombia: Bogotá New Zealand: Auckland
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door coupé 4-door sedan 5-door hatchback
Layout	Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
Platform	Mazda GC platform
Related	Ford Telstar Kia Concord/Capital
Powertrain
Engine	1.6 L F6 I4 1.8 L F8 I4 2.0 L FE I4 2.0 L FET turbo I4 2.0 L RF diesel I4
Transmission	5-speed manual 3/4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,510 mm (98.8 in)
Length	4,520 mm (177.8 in)
Width	1,690 mm (67 in)
Height	1,410 mm (56 in)
Curb weight	1,050 kg (2,310 lb)

GD, GV
Overview
Also called	Mazda 626 Ford Telstar
Production	1987–1991 1988–1999 (wagon)
Assembly	Japan: Hofu Colombia: Bogotá United States: Flat Rock, Michigan (AAI) Zimbabwe: Willowvale (WMMI)
Designer	Hiroshi Yamamoto (1985)
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door coupé 4-door sedan 5-door hatchback 5-door station wagon (GV platform)
Layout	Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive Transverse front-engine, four-wheel drive
Platform	Mazda GD platform
Related	Mazda MX-6 Mazda Persona Ford Probe Ford Telstar
Powertrain
Engine	1.6 L F6 I4 (export) 1.6 L B6 I4 1.8 L F8 I4 1.8 L F8 DOHC I4 2.0 L FE I4 2.0 L FE3 DOHC I4 2.2 L F2 I4 2.2 L F2T turbo I4 (North America) 2.0 L RF diesel I4 2.0 L RFT Comprex diesel I4
Transmission	4-speed manual 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,575 mm (101.4 in) 2,515 mm (99.0 in) (coupé)
Length	4,515–4,610 mm (177.8–181.5 in)
Width	1,690 mm (66.5 in)
Height	1,370 mm (54.1 in) (hatchback) 1,410 mm (55.5 in) (sedan)

GE
Overview
Also called	Mazda 626 Mazda Cronos (Japan) ɛ̃fini MS-6 (hatchback, Japan only) Ford Telstar Autozam Clef
Production	November 1991 – 1997
Assembly	Japan: Hofu Colombia: Bogotá United States: Flat Rock, Michigan (AAI)
Designer	Yasuo Aoyagi (1989)
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan 5-door hatchback
Layout	Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive Transverse front-engine, four-wheel drive
Platform	Mazda GE platform
Related	Mazda MX-6 Ford Probe ɛ̃fini MS-8 (Japan only)
Powertrain
Engine	1.8 L FP I4 2.0 L FS-DE I4 2.0 L KF-ZE V6 2.5 L KL-DE V6 2.5 L KL-ZE V6 2.0 L RFT Comprex diesel I4
Transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,610 mm (102.8 in)
Length	4,670–4,695 mm (183.9–184.8 in) (sedan/hatchback)
Width	1,750 mm (68.9 in)
Height	1,400 mm (55.1 in)
Curb weight	1,180–1,340 kg (2,601–2,954 lb) (sedan/hatchback)

CG
Overview
Also called	Ford Telstar II
Production	1994–1997
Assembly	Japan: Hofu
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive Transverse front-engine, four-wheel drive
Platform	Mazda CG platform
Powertrain
Engine	1.8 L FP I4 2.0 L FS I4
Transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,610 mm (102.8 in)
Length	4,595 mm (180.9 in)
Width	1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height	1,395 mm (54.9 in)

GF, GW
Overview
Also called	Mazda 626 Ford Telstar
Production	1997–2002 (until 2005 in Colombia)
Assembly	Japan: Hofu Colombia: Bogotá United States: Flat Rock, Michigan (AAI) Zimbabwe: Willowvale (WMMI)
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan 5-door hatchback 5-door station wagon
Layout	Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive Transverse front-engine, four-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine	1.8 L FP I4 (Europe) 2.0 L FS-DE I4 2.5 L KL-G4, KL-ZE V6 2.0 L RF-T I4 (turbodiesel)
Transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,670 mm (105.1 in)
Length	4,575 mm (180.1 in) 4,660 mm (183.5 in) (wagon) 4,740 mm (186.8 in) (US, 1998–99) 4,760 mm (187.4 in) (US, 2000–02)
Width	1,760 mm (69.3 in) (Int'l) 1,695 mm (66.7 in) (Japan)
Height	1,400 mm (55.1 in)

The Mazda Capella is a mid-size car that was manufactured by Mazda from 1970 to 2002. Sold in the Japanese domestic market under the Capella name, the vehicle was also commonly known in other major markets as the Mazda 626. Mazda's partner at the time, Ford would also use the Capella platform to create the Ford Telstar and Ford Probe. 4,345,279 of the 626 and Ford Telstar models were sold worldwide.

Designed to compete against Japanese mid-size stalwarts such as the Honda Accord, Toyota Corona, and Nissan Bluebird, the Capella would be succeeded by the Mazda6 (Atenza) in 2002.

The car was named for Capella, the brightest star in the constellation Auriga, the sixth-brightest in the night sky and the third-brightest in the northern celestial hemisphere, after Arcturus and Vega.

The first Capella was introduced in May 1970 and lasted until 1978, and was introduced as an intermediate alternative to the smaller Mazda Familia and the larger Mazda Luce. It was powered by four-cylinder SOHC valve engines displacing either 1.5 or 1.6 liters. Output is 92 or 100 PS (68 or 74 kW), respectively; and 144 N·m (106 lb·ft) of torque for the larger displacement version. The first models all had rectangular headlights, while the rotary-engined models received round twin headlamps beginning in October 1971. From 1972 all models received the double headlamps. The taillight design was changed repeatedly over the production run. This generation was sold in export markets as the Mazda 616 in sedan and, for some markets, coupé configurations. There was also a Mazda 618 briefly sold in the United States.