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Mazda names
for the BJ series |
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Ford names
for the BJ series (= Ford KN/KQ) |
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Japan: |
Familia & Familia S-Wagon |
Taiwan: |
Isamu Genki & 323 MR-V |
Asia various: |
323, 323 Protegé, Astina NU |
ROC/China: |
Haima 323 + Haima Familia |
Europe: |
323 |
Turkey: |
323 Astina |
Australia: |
323 Astina & 323 Protegé |
North America: |
Protegé & Protegé5 |
South&Middle America: |
Allégro |
Africa: |
Etude |
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Ford Lynx (Asia) |
Ford Tierra (Asia) |
Ford Laser (Australia) |
The BJ series is a product developed by the Mazda Motor Company in Japan. But since Mazda & Ford work are incorporated companies, Ford decided to do some "badge engineering", which basically means that they take another manufacturer's car, change some details and put their badges on it.
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I can't list any country's name but you should have a rough idea about the names. Just as Mazda used the "323" or "Familia" name for totally different car series, so did Ford.
And in case you wonder about the spelling of "Protegé" : correctly written, the name should be "Protégé", who knows why Mazda mispelled it. |
Production Plants
where was the BJ series built ?
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Compatibility
with other models
The BJ Series shares a lot of production parts with other Mazda models.
Some Interior parts, notably some steering wheel models (including airbags) and also engine types are compatible with cars like:
Premacy , 626 (GF) ,
6 / Atenza ,
Miata / MX-5 NB.
Rule of thumb: If it looks like it could fit, it probably will. |
The engine & transmission line ups
engine type |
code |
transm |
ccm |
power kw |
torque nm |
1.3 16v¹ |
B3-ME |
F25M-R |
1324 |
63 |
110 |
1.3 16v aut.¹ |
B3-ME |
F25M-R |
1324 |
63 |
110 |
1.4 16v |
B3 |
F25M-R |
1324 |
53 |
108 |
1.5 16v 65kW |
ZL |
F25M-R |
1498 |
65 |
132 |
1.5 16v 65kW aut. |
ZL |
F25M-R |
1498 |
65 |
132 |
1.5 16v 81kW¹ |
ZL-DE |
F25M-R |
1498 |
81 |
137 |
1.5 16v 81kW 4WD¹ |
ZL-DE |
G25MX-R |
1498 |
81 |
137 |
1.5 16v 81kW aut.¹ |
ZL-DE |
FN4A-EL |
1498 |
81 |
137 |
1.5 16v 81kW 4WD aut.¹ |
ZL-DE |
GF4-AX-EL |
1498 |
81 |
137 |
1.5 16v 96kW¹ ² |
ZL-VE |
F25M-R |
1498 |
96 |
141 |
1.5 16v 96kW aut.¹ ² |
ZL-VE |
FN4A-EL |
1498 |
96 |
141 |
1.6 16v 72kW |
ZM |
F25M-R |
1598 |
72 |
145 |
1.6 16v 72kW aut. |
ZM |
FN4A-EL |
1598 |
72 |
145 |
1.6 16v 76-78kW³ |
ZM-DE |
F25M-R |
1598 |
76-78 |
143-145 |
1.6 16v 76-78kW aut.³ |
ZM-DE |
FN4A-EL |
1598 |
76-78 |
143-145 |
1.8 16v 84kW |
FP |
F25M-R |
1840 |
84 |
157 |
1.8 16v 84kW aut. |
FP |
FN4A-EL |
1840 |
84 |
157 |
1.8 16v 92kW |
FP-DE |
F25M-R |
1840 |
92 |
163 |
1.8 16v 92kW aut. |
FP-DE |
FN4A-EL |
1840 |
92 |
163 |
1.8 16v 100kW¹ |
FP-DE |
F25M-R |
1840 |
99 |
165 |
1.8 16v 100kW aut. ¹ |
FP-DE |
FN4A-EL |
1840 |
99 |
165 |
1.8 16v 100kW 4WD¹ |
FP-DE |
G25MX-R |
1840 |
99 |
165 |
1.8 16v 100kW 4WD aut. ¹ |
FP-DE |
GF4-AX-EL |
1840 |
99 |
165 |
2.0 16v 96kW |
FS |
G15M-R* |
1991 |
96 |
171 |
2.0 16v 96kW aut. |
FS |
FN4A-EL |
1991 |
96 |
171 |
2.0 16v 96-98kW |
FS-DE |
G15M-R |
1991 |
96-98 |
171-174 |
2.0 16v 96k-98W aut. |
FS-DE |
FN4A-EL |
1991 |
96-98 |
171-174 |
2.0 16v 104kw (MP3) |
FS-DE |
G5M-R |
1991 |
104 |
192 |
2.0 16v 121-125kW¹ |
FS-ZE |
G15M-R |
1991 |
121-125 |
177-180 |
2.0 16v 121-125kW 4WD¹ |
FS-ZE |
G25MX-R |
1991 |
121-125 |
177-180 |
2.0 16v 121-125kW 4WD aut.¹ |
FS-ZE |
GF4-AX-EL |
1991 |
121-125 |
177-180 |
2.0 16v 121-125kW aut.¹ |
FS-ZE |
FN4A-EL |
1991 |
121-125 |
177-180 |
2.0 16v Turbo 125kW |
FS-DET |
G15M-R |
1986 |
125 |
217 |
2.0 ITI 52kw |
RF (IDI) |
unknown |
1998 |
52 |
200 |
2.0 DITD 66kw |
RF (TDI) |
G15M-R |
1998 |
66 |
220 |
2.0 DITD 74kw |
RF (TDI) |
G15M-R |
1998 |
74 |
230 |
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-VE = SVT // -DE/ME = DOHC normal // -ZE = DOHC performance
¹ Engines marked as this were only available in japanese domestic models (JDM). The basic reasons why those models with the modified engines and more power were only avail in asia are the availability of very high octane gas of up to 108 (equals Euro 100), fuel consumption and emission standarts.
Another reason would be that Mazda & Ford compete against each other in various countries, so most probably Mazda was forbidden to deliver the models with the strong engines where the Ford models in the same class (especially the "Ford Focus") were supposed to be sold in higher quantities...
² S-VT Sequential Valve Timing
³ The lower kw value is due to ULEV (ultra low emission vehicle) standarts in some countries/states.
Ethannol use on Mazda engines
Some Mazda engines can run on E10 (10% Ethanol fuel), read all about it. |
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