The Mazda Lantis is a series of two cars sold in Japan from 1993 to 1998. In the rest of the world it was also known as 323F, Astina, Allegro Hatchback or Artis Hatchback.[1]
The body variant is what Mazda called a "4-door coupé", which in common terminology is a 5-door hatchback. In Europe the 5-door hatchback was designated BA, but was actually almost identical to the CB, and had little to do with other B platforms.
The 5-door was sold as the Mazda 323F in Europe, Artis in Chile and Allegro Hatchback (HB) in Colombia and a few other countries of Latin America. This model was penned by Ginger (Arnold) Ostle, who worked for Porsche before arriving at Mazda.
The Mazda 323F features power steering, electrically adjustable mirrors, central locking and power windows. Another noticeable feature are the frameless windows, similar to the Nissan Presea.
By the time the cars premiered in August 1993, Mazda's multi-brand strategy had become difficult to sustain, so both Lantis variants were released to Mazda, Efini and Eunos dealerships. Sales in Japan were lacklustre throughout the Lantis' production run, but the 323F proved to be immensely popular in Europe and some Latin America countries, where it sold in reasonable numbers right until it was discontinued. The JDM Lantis was a popular used export to New Zealand.
The rare Type-R version of the Mazda Lantis was sold in Japan only and could be obtained in Europe and other parts of the world through import. The Type-R features a 170ps 2.0L KF-ZE V6 engine, Limited-Slip Differential and appearance options like a front lip spoiler, side skirts, floating rear spoiler, coloured front indicators and other modifications.
The name Lantis is created from the Latin phrase "Latens Curtis", which roughly translates as "To secretly shorten".
Although the 323F lacks a badge indicating which engine is fitted, the V6 version is easily recognizable since it is the only 323F with 5 stud hubs.
The South African and possibly other versions of the 323F branded as the Astina do include badges on the back indicating the engine capacity. The 1.8l is displayed with a badge reading 180 for example.
Mazda 323F (European version)
Rear view of the hatchback
Mazda Lantis Sedan (Japan)
Rear view of the sedan
Referencesedit
^"LEGENDARY MAZDAS - LANTIS". mazda.com. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
^"Why The Mazda Lantis Is One Of The Best Cars You've Never Heard About". slashgear.com. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
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mazda, lantis, this, article, needs, additional, citations, verification, please, help, improve, this, article, adding, citations, reliable, sources, unsourced, material, challenged, removed, find, sources, news, newspapers, books, scholar, jstor, february, 20. This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Mazda Lantis news newspapers books scholar JSTOR February 2024 Learn how and when to remove this message The Mazda Lantis is a series of two cars sold in Japan from 1993 to 1998 In the rest of the world it was also known as 323F Astina Allegro Hatchback or Artis Hatchback 1 Mazda LantisOverviewManufacturerMazdaModel codeCBAlso calledMazda 323F Mazda 323 Astina Mazda Astina Mazda Allegro Hatchback Mazda Artis HatchbackProduction1993 1998Body and chassisBody style5 door hatchback 4 door sedanLayoutFF layoutRelatedMazda FamiliaPowertrainEngine1 5 L 87 hp Z5 I4 1 6 L 88 hp B6 D I4 1 8 L 115 hp BP I4 2 0 L 147 hp KF DE V6 2 0 L 170 hp KF ZE V6Transmission5 speed manual 4 speed F 4EAT automaticDimensionsWheelbase2 605 mm 102 6 in Length4 245 mm 167 1 in hatchback 4 490 mm 177 in sedan Width1 695 mm 66 7 in Height1 355 mm 53 3 in ChronologyPredecessorMazda Familia Astina The Mazda Lantis used Mazda s CB platform which means close relations to the Eunos 500 Xedos 6 and the 1994 1997 Mazda Capella It was an FF layout car with either a manual or automatic transmission 2 The body variant is what Mazda called a 4 door coupe which in common terminology is a 5 door hatchback In Europe the 5 door hatchback was designated BA but was actually almost identical to the CB and had little to do with other B platforms The 5 door was sold as the Mazda 323F in Europe Artis in Chile and Allegro Hatchback HB in Colombia and a few other countries of Latin America This model was penned by Ginger Arnold Ostle who worked for Porsche before arriving at Mazda The Mazda 323F features power steering electrically adjustable mirrors central locking and power windows Another noticeable feature are the frameless windows similar to the Nissan Presea By the time the cars premiered in August 1993 Mazda s multi brand strategy had become difficult to sustain so both Lantis variants were released to Mazda Efini and Eunos dealerships Sales in Japan were lacklustre throughout the Lantis production run but the 323F proved to be immensely popular in Europe and some Latin America countries where it sold in reasonable numbers right until it was discontinued The JDM Lantis was a popular used export to New Zealand The rare Type R version of the Mazda Lantis was sold in Japan only and could be obtained in Europe and other parts of the world through import The Type R features a 170ps 2 0L KF ZE V6 engine Limited Slip Differential and appearance options like a front lip spoiler side skirts floating rear spoiler coloured front indicators and other modifications The name Lantis is created from the Latin phrase Latens Curtis which roughly translates as To secretly shorten Although the 323F lacks a badge indicating which engine is fitted the V6 version is easily recognizable since it is the only 323F with 5 stud hubs The South African and possibly other versions of the 323F branded as the Astina do include badges on the back indicating the engine capacity The 1 8l is displayed with a badge reading 180 for example Mazda 323F European version Rear view of the hatchback Mazda Lantis Sedan Japan Rear view of the sedanReferences edit LEGENDARY MAZDAS LANTIS mazda com Retrieved 18 February 2024 Why The Mazda Lantis Is One Of The Best Cars You ve Never Heard About slashgear com Retrieved 17 February 2024 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Mazda Lantis Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Mazda Lantis amp oldid 1215721535, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
