Mazda Familia S-Wagon - Isamu Genki - Mazda 323 323F - Protege Protege5 - Astina NU - Haima 323 - Allegro - Etude - Ford Lynx Tierra Laser Active - Production plants - S-VT

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Mazda names
for the BJ series

Ford names
for the BJ series (= Ford KN/KQ)

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

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.

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 ?

Japan	Hiroshima
Thailand	AutoAlliance
Iran	Bahman
Columbia	CCA
Vietnam	Ford
Republic of China	Hainan-Mazda
Kenya	Kenya Vehicle
Taiwan	Lio Ho
Ecuador	Maresa

Because of the huge success of the BJ series, China and Taiwan STILL produce and sell the BJ series in 2005, for example Mazda Taiwan (2005 Isamu Genki) . Replacement parts are mainly produced in ROC and Taiwan, but also in Japan.

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

-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.