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Picking up where the last one left off, let's continue the list from numbers 50 to 41.
50) Mazda Persona - Launched in 1989, the Persona is an executive midsize saloon that goes under the slogan "Interiorism" because of the unique rear seats.
49) Mazda Tribute (2nd gen, US-spec) - As the Tribute got replaced by the CX-7, the US-version soldiered on with a second-generation model based on the second-generation Ford Escape.
48) Mazda Premacy (3rd gen) - The third-generation Premacy, launched in the summer of 2010, features a more swooping design and uses the same fuel-efficient i-Stop as the second-generation Axela. There's even a Nissan version of it called the Lafesta Highway Star as well a year later.
47) Mazda CX-4 - The CX-4 is a China-only crossover that draws inspiration from the Koeru Concept from the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show.
46) Mazda Demio (3rd gen) - The third-generation Demio, launched in 2007, sets the new standards for compact hatchback with its styling, interior, performance, and packaging. It runs on the same platform used on the Ford Fiesta. The 2011 minor change, meanwhile, became the first Mazda to use the revolutionary SKYACTIV Technology in the form of the SKYACTIV-G 1.3L petrol engine.
45) Mazda Axela - Served as the replacement for the Familia in 2003, the Axela is a compact midsize sedan and hatchback that competes against Honda's Civic and Toyota's Corolla. It was sold globally as the Mazda 3.
44) Mazda Familia (7th generation) - Launched in 1989, the 7th generation Familia is offered in a choice of three body styles, a four-door sedan, a three-door hatchback, and the five-door Astina (the one with retractable headlights).
43) Mazda MX-6 - Launched in 1992, the MX-6 is a front-wheel drive sports coupe that replaced the Capella C2. It served as Mazda's specialty car at that time and a decent rival to the Honda Prelude.
42) Mazda Bongo (2nd Generation) - Little did you know that the first-generation Kia Bongo of 1980 was actually based on the second-generation Mazda Bongo van of 1977? The question answers by itself but anyway, the second-generation Bongo was offered in a choice of a a van and a truck and it was quite a workhorse for the hardworking Japanese entrepreneurs in their time.
41) Mazda Lantis - Launched in 1992 and based on the 8th generation Familia, the Lantis is offered in a choice of a four-door sedan and the five-door coupe.
...next time, let's jot down numbers 40 to 31 on the list of the top 100 Mazdas. Check back soon!
50) Mazda Persona - Launched in 1989, the Persona is an executive midsize saloon that goes under the slogan "Interiorism" because of the unique rear seats.
49) Mazda Tribute (2nd gen, US-spec) - As the Tribute got replaced by the CX-7, the US-version soldiered on with a second-generation model based on the second-generation Ford Escape.
48) Mazda Premacy (3rd gen) - The third-generation Premacy, launched in the summer of 2010, features a more swooping design and uses the same fuel-efficient i-Stop as the second-generation Axela. There's even a Nissan version of it called the Lafesta Highway Star as well a year later.
47) Mazda CX-4 - The CX-4 is a China-only crossover that draws inspiration from the Koeru Concept from the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show.
46) Mazda Demio (3rd gen) - The third-generation Demio, launched in 2007, sets the new standards for compact hatchback with its styling, interior, performance, and packaging. It runs on the same platform used on the Ford Fiesta. The 2011 minor change, meanwhile, became the first Mazda to use the revolutionary SKYACTIV Technology in the form of the SKYACTIV-G 1.3L petrol engine.
45) Mazda Axela - Served as the replacement for the Familia in 2003, the Axela is a compact midsize sedan and hatchback that competes against Honda's Civic and Toyota's Corolla. It was sold globally as the Mazda 3.
44) Mazda Familia (7th generation) - Launched in 1989, the 7th generation Familia is offered in a choice of three body styles, a four-door sedan, a three-door hatchback, and the five-door Astina (the one with retractable headlights).
43) Mazda MX-6 - Launched in 1992, the MX-6 is a front-wheel drive sports coupe that replaced the Capella C2. It served as Mazda's specialty car at that time and a decent rival to the Honda Prelude.
42) Mazda Bongo (2nd Generation) - Little did you know that the first-generation Kia Bongo of 1980 was actually based on the second-generation Mazda Bongo van of 1977? The question answers by itself but anyway, the second-generation Bongo was offered in a choice of a a van and a truck and it was quite a workhorse for the hardworking Japanese entrepreneurs in their time.
41) Mazda Lantis - Launched in 1992 and based on the 8th generation Familia, the Lantis is offered in a choice of a four-door sedan and the five-door coupe.
...next time, let's jot down numbers 40 to 31 on the list of the top 100 Mazdas. Check back soon!
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