Mazda 626 evolution

The Capella/626 — Mazda's mid-size mainstay for over two decades of sedans, hatches, coupés and wagons.
5 generations, oldest to newest — open any step for details.

Mazda 626 / Capella (CB)1978–1982
1978
Mazda 626 Mazda 626 / Capella (CB)ⓘ
New generation
Mazda 626 / Capella (CB)
📅 1978–1982

Rear-drive coupe and sedan; 1.6–2.0 L fours

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Mazda 626 / Capella (GC)1982–1987
1982
Mazda 626 Mazda 626 / Capella (GC)ⓘ
New generation
Mazda 626 / Capella (GC)
📅 1982–1987

First front-wheel-drive 626; sedan, coupe and hatch, 2.0 L fours incl. turbo

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Mazda 626 (GD)1987–1992
1987
Mazda 626 Mazda 626 (GD)ⓘ
New generation
Mazda 626 (GD)
📅 1987–1992

Sedan, hatch and coupe; 2.0–2.2 L fours, available 4WS on GT

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Mazda 626 (GE)1992–1997
1992
Mazda 626 Mazda 626 (GE)ⓘ
New generation
Mazda 626 (GE)
📅 1992–1997

Sedan and 5-door hatch; 1.8–2.0 L fours and 2.5 L KL V6

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Mazda 626 (GF/GW)1997–2002
1997
Mazda 626 Mazda 626 (GF/GW)ⓘ
New generation
Mazda 626 (GF/GW)
📅 1997–2002

Sedan, hatch and wagon (GW); 1.8–2.0 L fours, 2.5 L V6, 2.0 L diesel

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