Mazda 121: common characteristics of three generations of compact Japanese car

Mazda 121 is in its own unique car. At least because it was developed by the company together with specialists of the American concern Ford. However, more interesting can be told about this model.

First generation

Subcompact Mazda 121 quickly attracted the attention of the public after the release. The model looked quite interesting, as you can see by looking at the photo. But the special attention was drawn to the modification with a fabric folding roof.

The popularity of the car grew, so that representatives of the concern KIA decided to purchase from the Japanese company the rights and technical documentation for its production. They changed the model slightly - they made a body from a thinner metal and changed the running gear. After modifications to the car market came the model Kia Pride.

But we should return to the discussion of Mazda. The machine was offered with three engines, which differed little from each other. Two of them had a 1.4-liter volume, but a different capacity. At one she equaled 55 liters. With., And the other - 60 liters. from. The third engine, with a volume of 1.1 liters, produced 55 "horses".

The second generation

Its production started in 1991. To the main name of the Mazda 121 added prefix DB. And this version was the own development of the Japanese concern, without cooperation with Ford specialists.

In the novelty of the early 90's, obvious visual changes were noticed. Designers abandoned all angles, and for this reason the car got the nickname "egg".

The new Mazda 121 was offered with two engines. One of them produced 533 liters. from. At a volume of 1.3 liters. He was paired with a 5-speed mechanics. Before "hundred" the car with such motor was dispersed for 13,7 seconds, and its maximum was limited to 150 km / h. What about consumption? The motor consumption was 7.2 and 5.2 liters respectively (city / highway).

The second unit was more powerful. With a similar volume, he produced 72 liters. from. It was also managed by 5MKPP. The car with this engine was more dynamic - it was accelerated to 100 km / h in 11.4 seconds. The maximum of this at the same time reached 155 km / h. And the consumption was 7.4 and 5.3 liters, respectively.

The third generation

The models of the latest series were known as the Mazda 121 JASM / JBSM. These designations indicated the type of body - three- and five-door. It is worth noting that the third generation was also developed jointly with American specialists from Ford. The model was built on the Fiesta platform in 1996, slightly modernizing it.

Of the features can be noted more impressive technical characteristics. The Mazda 121 was offered both with the previous small-displacement motors, and with engines of a different size. In particular, in the line appeared versions with 1.8-liter diesel units, which were still paired with the 5MKPP. Their capacity was 60 liters. from.

These versions were not particularly dynamic. To accelerate to 100 km / h, they needed 17.4 seconds. The maximum was still limited to a mark of 155 km / h. But their economy was impressive. For 100 "urban" kilometers the engine consumed only 6.4 liters.

The production was completed in 2003 due to reduced demand. The fashion includes more stylish and dynamic cars. And "Mazda" was remembered by its admirers with a quality assembly, traditionally high reliability and a high level of comfort.