The GF/GW platform proved to be the last generation of the long running Mazda 626, when it was replaced with the award winning GG Mazda6. This generation of the Mazda 626, became more mainstream, losing the flair, and extravagance of earlier models. In a way, the Mazda 626 was repositioned with the base price significantly cheaper than the GE series, from $32,870 in August 1997 for a GE, to $27,270 in September 1997 for a GF model.

1997 GF/GW Mazda 626

GF 626 (from September 1997)

• Limited, 2.0L, L 4-cyl, Sedan, 92kW, 175Nm
• Classic, 2.0L, L 4-cyl, Sedan/Hatch, 92kW, 175Nm
• Luxury, 2.0L, L 4-cyl, Sedan/Hatch, 92kW, 175Nm

GW 626 (from March 1998)

• Classic, 2.0L, L 4-cyl, Wagon, 92kW, 175Nm

Engine

Development of the GE's 2.0L four cylinder. Revised engine known as type 'FSD'. Raised compression ratio (from 9.0 to 9.1:1). 92kW @ 5500rpm, 175Nm @ 4500rpm.

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2000 GF/GW Mazda 626

GF 626 (from March 2000)

• Limited, 2.0L, L 4-cyl, Sedan, 92kW, 175Nm
• Classic, 2.0L, L 4-cyl, Sedan/Hatch, 92kW, 175Nm

GW 626 (from March 2000)

• Classic, 2.0L, L 4-cyl, Wagon, 92kW, 175Nm

Engine

Development of the GE's 2.0L four cylinder. Revised engine known as type 'FSD'. Raised compression ratio (from 9.0 to 9.1:1). 92kW @ 5500rpm, 175Nm @ 4500rpm.

 

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1997-1999 Ford Telstar

From Wikipedia.
'The last Telstar, based on the GF platform, was released in 1997, but was only sold in Japan, as Ford was now marketing the Mondeo in the Asian-Pacific region. The Telstar was dropped by Ford of Japan in 1999, as the company sought to differentiate itself from Mazda by concentrating on European and American Ford models.'

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