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Mazda Capella GF

1997 – 2002

The Mazda Capella, known as the Mazda 626 in certain regions, was a mid-size car produced by Mazda from 1970 to 2002. It was marketed as the Capella in Japan and as the 626 in Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia. The Capella shared its platform with the Ford Telstar and Ford Probe, as Ford was Mazda's partner during that period. The combined sales of the Mazda 626 and Ford Telstar reached 4,345,279 units globally. The Mazda Capella was positioned as a competitor to popular mid-size cars like the Honda Accord, Toyota Corona, and Nissan Bluebird. It served as an important model in Mazda's lineup for over three decades before being replaced by the Mazda6 (known as the Atenza in some markets) in 2002. Key Points: - The Mazda Capella, also called the 626 in certain regions, was a mid-size car manufactured by Mazda from 1970 to 2002. - Marketed as the Capella in Japan and the 626 in Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia. - Shared its platform with the Ford Telstar and Ford Probe, as Ford was Mazda's partner at the time. - Over 4 million units of the Mazda 626 and Ford Telstar were sold worldwide. - Positioned to compete against popular mid-size models like the Honda Accord, Toyota Corona, and Nissan Bluebird. - Succeeded by the Mazda6 (Atenza)

Also sold as the Mazda 626 GFSame car, different badge. Posts tagged to either name show here.