The Mazda Familia, known as the Mazda 323, Protegé, and Allegro in various markets, was a compact family car produced by Mazda from 1963 to 2003. In Japan, it was marketed as the Familia, a name that translates to "family" in Latin, reflecting its purpose as a small family-oriented vehicle. The car was introduced with different nameplates for export, such as the "800", "1000", "1200", and "1300", catering to various engine and size specifications.
As the years went by, the North American market saw the transition from models like the 1200 to the Mazda GLC, eventually evolving into the familiar "323" and "Proteg
