Mazda Familia 1998-2003 used car review

The Mazda Familia S-Wagon offers a lot - a practical design, good driving dynamics and strong engines.

Richard Edwards
Richard Edwards
Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group
Exterior , 3.5 out of 5 Drive , 4 out of 5 Safety , 1 out of 5 Value , 3 out of 5 Interior , 3.5 out of 5

Overall score , 3.0 out of 5

The good
  • Excellent performance
  • Agile handling
  • Reasonable interior space and a big boot
The not-so-good
  • Age and rust make finding a good one difficult
  • Rear legroom is not great

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyer's guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2001 Mazda Familia Sport20

Price

$1,500 to $4,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

2-litre four-cylinder, 125kW/180Nm (claimed)

Transmission

Four-speed automatic, front-wheel drive

Safety rating

One-star Used Car Safety Rating

Servicing

10,000km or 12 months

Spare wheel

Space saver

Fuel economy

10.3-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Petrol

Length

4265mm

Width

1695mm

Height

1470mm

Turning circle

10.4m

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