Every time we drive a V6-powered Mazda 626 we emerge pleased and bewildered. The pleasure comes from the driving. The bewilderment concerns this car's relatively modest performance on the sales charts. Though it's neither the roomiest nor the most distinctive member of the vast midsize class, the 626 is one of the most gratifying to drive. It has the reflexes of a gunfighter, and Mazda's 160-hp 2.5-liter V6 engine--the same engine used in the Ford Probe GT sport coupe--lends real zeal to forward progress, especially when it's allied with the precise 5-speed manual transmission. But as hot as it is on the street, the 626's showroom performance qualifies as lukewarm. So what's the problem? Subdued styling? Sticker shock? To renew our acquaintance with this nifty middleweight contender, we selected an LX model, which falls in the middle of the 626 model range, with the V6 engine and standard 5-speed transmission.
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626
1997
1997 Mazda 626
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Overview
Specs & Features
Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
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Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.0L I-4 / 118 HP / 127 ft.lbs.
Transmission
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd auto w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
25 / 34 / 29 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
36 Months / 50,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque | 2.0L I-4 / 118 HP / 127 ft.lbs. |
Drive Type | Front-wheel |
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined | 25 / 34 / 29 Mpg |
Brakes | Front Disc/rear Drum |
Front Suspension | Strut |
Rear Suspension | Independent Strut |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel |
Fuel Tank | 15.9 Gal. |
Recommended Fuel Type | Regular Unleaded |
Average Cost To Fill Tank | $61 |
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume | 14.0 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 97 Cu.ft. |
Exterior Length | 184.4 " |
Exterior Width | 68.9 " |
Exterior Height | 55.1 " |
Front Headroom | 39.2 " |
Rear Headroom | 37.8 " |
Front Legroom | 43.5 " |
Rear Legroom | 35.8 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 55.1 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 54.7 " |
Front Hip Room | |
Rear Hip Room | |
Curb Weight | 2,743 Lbs. |
Wheel Base | 103 " |
Turning Radius | 17.4 ' |
Exterior Features
Door Count | 4 Doors |
Wheels | 14.0 " Steel |
Paint | Monotone |
Exterior Mirrors | Dual Manual Remote |
Bumpers | Body-colored |
Grille Moldings | Chrome |
Rear Spoiler | Lip / Wing |
Exhaust | Partial Stainless Steel |
Interior Features
Safety Features
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Overall Side Crash Safety Rating |
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Rollover Crash Safety Rating |
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Front Impact Airbags | Driver And Passenger |
Driver Side Impact Airbags | |
Knee Airbag | |
Passenger Side Impact Airbag | |
Rear Side Airbag | |
Seatbelt Pretensioners | |
Anti-Lock Brakes | |
Forward Collision Warning | |
Blind Spot Sensor | |
Lane Departure Warning | |
Autonomous Cruise Control | |
Pedestrian Detection | |
Driver Attention Alert | |
Daytime Running Lights | |
Auto High Beams | |
Adaptive Headlights | |
Parking Sensors | |
Security Systems | |
Panic Alarm | |
Ignition Disable |
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles | 36 Months / 50,000 Miles |
Major Components Months | 36 Months / 50,000 Miles |
Included Maintenance Months | |
Roadside Assistance Months | |
Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months / Unlimited Miles |
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