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SEAT Ibiza (021A)

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	''Marque:'' [[SEAT]] \| ''Model:'' [[SEAT Ibiza]] \| ''Predecessor:'' [[SEAT Ronda]] \| ''Successor:'' [[SEAT Ibiza (6K)]]		''Marque:'' [[SEAT]] \| ''Model:'' [[SEAT Ibiza]] \| ''Predecessor:'' [[SEAT Ronda]] \| ''Successor:'' [[SEAT Ibiza (6K)]]

-	''q.v.'' [[SEAT Málaga]]	+	''q.v.'' [[SEAT Málaga]], [[NAC Yuejin NJ6400]], [[NAC Soyat]]

Ford Telstar (GV)

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	''Marque:'' [[Ford]] \| ''Model:'' [[Ford Telstar]] \| ''Predecessor:'' [[Ford Telstar (GD)]] \| ''Successor:'' [[Ford Telstar (GF)]]		''Marque:'' [[Ford]] \| ''Model:'' [[Ford Telstar]] \| ''Predecessor:'' [[Ford Telstar (GD)]] \| ''Successor:'' [[Ford Telstar (GF)]]
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Mazda Capella (GV)

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'''Mazda Capella Wagon (GV). 1994–7 (prod. unknown). 5-door wagon. F/F, F/A, 1789, 1998 cm³ petrol, 1998 cm³ diesel (4 cyl. OHC), 1998 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC).''' With Japanese interest in station wagons—as opposed to vans—rising, Mazda updated its Capella Cargo and renamed it Capella Wagon. The same as GD for the most part, apart from revised front and rear ends, giving GV some modernity alongside more modern GE sedans. The result was incongruous, but, as with Telstar twin, it kept Mazda in the wagon market. Four-wheel-drive models with raised ride height, in an attempt to capture Japanese interest in recreational vehicles. Replaced in commercial market by [[Nissan]]-made Familia Van.

''Manufacturing location:'' Hiroshima, Japan

''Marque:'' [[Mazda]] | ''Model:'' [[Mazda Capella]] | ''Predecessor:'' [[Mazda Capella (GD)]] | ''Successors:'' [[Mazda Capella (GF)]], [[Mazda Familia (1999–2008)]]

''q.v.'' [[Ford Telstar (GV)]]

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Mazda Capella (GD)

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	''Marque:'' [[Mazda]] \| ''Model:'' [[Mazda Capella]] \| ''Predecessors:'' [[Mazda Capella (GC)]], [[Mazda Luce (1977–88)]] \| ''Successors:'' [[Mazda Capella (GE)]], [[Mazda Capella (GV)]]		''Marque:'' [[Mazda]] \| ''Model:'' [[Mazda Capella]] \| ''Predecessors:'' [[Mazda Capella (GC)]], [[Mazda Luce (1977–88)]] \| ''Successors:'' [[Mazda Capella (GE)]], [[Mazda Capella (GV)]]

-	''q.v.'' [[Mazda Persona~~]], [[Eunos 300~~]]	+	''q.v.'' [[Mazda Persona]]

Mazda Capella (GC)

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-	'''Mazda Capella (GC). 1982–6 (prod. unknown). 4- and 5-door sedan, 2-door coupé. F/F, 1587, 1789, 1998 cm³ petrol, 1789 cm³ LPG, 1998 cm³ diesel (4 cyl. OHC).''' Capella goes front-drive, with smart, better resolved styling, labelled ‘European’ by some media at the time. Car of the Year in Japan on launch. Twinned with [[Ford Telstar (GC)]], which Hiroshima also developed, though coupé unique to Capella range. Two noses for four-door sedan, depending on the size of the engine and trim. Much more refined than GB, good performance, and more appealing internationally. Turbo two-litre added 1983. Mid-term changes 1985. Exported again as Mazda 626.	+	'''Mazda Capella (GC). 1982–6 (prod. unknown). 4- and 5-door sedan, 2-door coupé. F/F, 1587, 1789, 1998 cm³ petrol, 1789 cm³ LPG, 1998 cm³ diesel (4 cyl. OHC).''' Capella goes front-drive, with smart, better resolved styling, labelled ‘European’ by some media at the time. Car of the Year in Japan on launch. Twinned with [[Ford Telstar (GC)]], which Hiroshima also developed, though coupé unique to Capella range. Two noses for four-door sedan, depending on the size of the engine and trim. Much more refined than GB, good performance, and more appealing internationally. Turbo two-litre added 1983. Mid-term changes 1985. Exported again as [[Mazda 626]].

Mazda Capella (GD)

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'''Mazda Capella (GD). 1987–94 (prod. unknown). 4- and 5-door sedan, 2-door coupé, 5-door wagon. F/F, F/A, 1598, 1789, 1998, 2184 cm³ petrol, 1998 cm³ diesel (4 cyl. OHC), 1789, 1998 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC).''' Larger but more conservative, fifth-generation Capella was better built and rigid. Improved suspension, ride and refinement. Diesel with innovative pressure wave supercharger, a first. Speed-sensitive four-wheel steering, all the rage in Japan in 1987, available, while four-wheel drive launched within months of original début. Four-door sedan now with a six-light body, but duller in appearance; five-door fastback and two-door coupé (called MX-6 for export) smarter. Cargo station wagon, with five- and seven-seat options for export, from March 1988, replacing Luce Van. Mid-term changes in 1989, with inclusion of 1·8 DOHC. Sedans and coupé replaced in 1991, but wagon continued. Twinned with [[Ford Telstar (GD)]]. Exported as [[Mazda 626]].

''Manufacturing locations:'' Hiroshima, Japan

''Marque:'' [[Mazda]] | ''Model:'' [[Mazda Capella]] | ''Predecessors:'' [[Mazda Capella (GC)]], [[Mazda Luce (1977–88)]] | ''Successors:'' [[Mazda Capella (GE)]], [[Mazda Capella (GV)]]

''q.v.'' [[Mazda Persona]], [[Eunos 300]]

Ford Telstar (GD)

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-	'''Ford Telstar (GD/AT/AV). 1987–96 (prod. unknown). 4- and 5-door sedan, 5-door wagon. F/F, F/A, 1587, 1789, 1998, 2184 cm³ petrol, 1998 cm³ diesel (4 cyl. OHC), 1789, 1998 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC).''' Mk II Telstar, introduced alongside [[Mazda Capella (GD)]], and with a stronger resemblance to the donor vehicle. Station wagon for the first time from 1988, but sold only in Japan and New Zealand; sedans appeared more mature, larger. Five-door still called TX5. DOHC and four-wheel-drive models for this generation, as well as a larger 2·2-litre unit. Improved on its predecessor in terms of quality and refinement, but more of a domestic appliance. ~~Station wagon continued as part of closely related GV series after 1991~~, ~~while~~ sedans went to GE platform ~~that year~~; GD ~~wagons were still assembled in New Zealand into the mid-1990s~~.	+	'''Ford Telstar (GD/AT/AV). 1987–96 (prod. unknown). 4- and 5-door sedan, 5-door wagon. F/F, F/A, 1587, 1789, 1998, 2184 cm³ petrol, 1998 cm³ diesel (4 cyl. OHC), 1789, 1998 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC).''' Mk II Telstar, introduced alongside [[Mazda Capella (GD)]], and with a stronger resemblance to the donor vehicle. Station wagon for the first time from 1988, but sold only in Japan and New Zealand; sedans appeared more mature, larger. Five-door still called TX5. DOHC and four-wheel-drive models for this generation, as well as a larger 2·2-litre unit. Improved on its predecessor in terms of quality and refinement, but more of a domestic appliance. Four-door replaced in Australia by Ford Corsair in 1989. Elsewhere, sedans went to GE platform in 1991; GD wagon to 1994, when it was replaced by GV series.


	''Manufacturing locations:'' Hiroshima, Japan; Homebush, NSW, Australia		''Manufacturing locations:'' Hiroshima, Japan; Homebush, NSW, Australia

-	''Marque:'' [[Ford]] \| ''Model:'' [[Ford Telstar]] \| ''Predecessor:'' [[Ford Telstar (GC)]] \| ''~~Successor~~:'' [[Ford Telstar (GV)]], [[Ford Telstar (GE)]]	+	''Marque:'' [[Ford]] \| ''Model:'' [[Ford Telstar]] \| ''Predecessor:'' [[Ford Telstar (GC)]] \| ''Successors:'' [[Ford Corsair (1989–92)]], [[Ford Telstar (GV)]], [[Ford Telstar (GE)]]

Ford Telstar (GV)

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-	'''Ford Telstar (GV). ~~1992–7~~ (prod. unknown). 5-door wagon. F/F, F/A, 1789, 1998 cm³ petrol, 1998 cm³ diesel (4 cyl. OHC).''' Instead of coming up with an all-new wagon for the GE-series [[Mazda Capella (GE)\|Capella]] and [[Ford Telstar (GE)\|Telstar]], [[Mazda]] put the GD through an extensive facelift, and sold the result alongside GE. The effect was somewhat incongruous—bumpers and plastic trim looked like afterthoughts and blended poorly with the original shape—but GV kept the company in the mid-sized wagon market in Japan for much of the 1990s, when it faced financial difficulties~~. Mid-term revisions in 1994~~.	+	'''Ford Telstar (GV). 1994–7 (prod. unknown). 5-door wagon. F/F, F/A, 1789, 1998 cm³ petrol, 1998 cm³ diesel (4 cyl. OHC).''' Instead of coming up with an all-new wagon for the GE-series [[Mazda Capella (GE)\|Capella]] and [[Ford Telstar (GE)\|Telstar]], [[Mazda]] put the GD through an extensive facelift, and sold the result alongside GE. The effect was somewhat incongruous—bumpers and plastic trim looked like afterthoughts and blended poorly with the original shape—but GV kept the company in the mid-sized wagon market in Japan for much of the 1990s, when it faced financial difficulties.

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uploaded "Image:Mazda Capella Cargo.jpg": Mazda Capella Cargo, publicity photograph.

Mazda Capella (GC)

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	''Marque:'' [[Mazda]] \| ''Model:'' [[Mazda Capella]] \| ''Predecessor:'' [[Mazda Capella (GB)]] \| ''Successor:'' [[Mazda Capella (GD)]]		''Marque:'' [[Mazda]] \| ''Model:'' [[Mazda Capella]] \| ''Predecessor:'' [[Mazda Capella (GB)]] \| ''Successor:'' [[Mazda Capella (GD)]]
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		+	''q.v.'' [[Kia Capital]], [[Kia Concord]]

Daewoo Magnus

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New page: Image:2006_Formosa_Magnus.jpg '''Daewoo Magnus/Formosa Magnus (V200). 1999–2006 (prod. unknown). 4-door sedan. F/F, 1998 cm³ (4 cyl. OHC), 1998 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC), 1993, 2492 cm³ ...

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'''Daewoo Magnus/Formosa Magnus (V200). 1999–2006 (prod. unknown). 4-door sedan. F/F, 1998 cm³ (4 cyl. OHC), 1998 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC), 1993, 2492 cm³ (6 cyl. OHC).''' Development of [[Daewoo Leganza]], on stretched platform. Similar formula to Leganza: lots of equipment but nothing that distinctive. ItalDesign still credited with tidied-up styling, though less interesting than predecessor. Also made in Taiwan as Formosa Magnus, and adopted by some government officials as a national car. Sold in US as [[Suzuki]] Verona and Canada as [[Chevrolet Epica]], and in other markets as Daewoo Evanda and [[Chevrolet]] Evanda. Not that remarkable to drive, with good ride and poor performance, though its transverse inline sixes were unusual. Formed the basis of the [[Chery Dongfangzhizi]] in China.

''Manufacturing locations:'' Bupyeong, Korea; Taipei, Taiwan, Rep. of China

''Marque:'' [[Daewoo]] | ''Predecessor:'' [[Daewoo Leganza]] | ''Successor:'' [[Daewoo Tosca]]

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WikiSysop — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:56:13 GMT

uploaded "Image:2006 Formosa Magnus.jpg": 2006 Formosa Magnus, publicity photograph.

Daewoo Leganza

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New page: Image:1997_Daewoo_Leganza.jpg '''Daewoo Leganza (V100). 1997–2002 (prod. unknown). 4-door sedan. F/F, 1761, 1796, 1998 cm³ (4 cyl. OHC), 1799, 1998, 2198 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC).''' Rep...

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'''Daewoo Leganza (V100). 1997–2002 (prod. unknown). 4-door sedan. F/F, 1761, 1796, 1998 cm³ (4 cyl. OHC), 1799, 1998, 2198 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC).''' Replacement for [[Opel Rekord E1]]-based [[Daewoo Royale|Royale]] derivatives, even donning a V-letter development code inherited from GM. ItalDesign-styling based on a concept for [[Jaguar]], scaled down accordingly. Despite lofty ambitions, really a well equipped (heated power mirrors among the features on some models) all-rounder that did nothing remarkable. Good ride but performance lacking, even among larger four-cylinder units. The two-litre OHC engine, usually the base one in export markets, noisy; 2·2 quieter.

''Manufacturing locations:'' Bupyeong, Korea; Zaporizhia, Ukraine; Warszawa, Poland; Craiova, Romania

''Marque:'' [[Daewoo]] | ''Predecessor:'' [[Daewoo Prince]] | ''Successor:'' [[Daewoo Magnus]]

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uploaded "Image:1997 Daewoo Leganza.jpg": 1997 Daewoo Leganza, publicity photograph.

Chery Eastar

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-	'''Chery Eastar ( 奇瑞東方之子/奇瑞东方之子). 2012 to date (prod. unknown). 4-door sedan. F/F, 1845, 1971 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC).''' ~~Eastar—export~~ name officially adopted ~~even on~~ Chinese badging—finally shakes off its [[Daewoo Magnus]] roots, with 68 mm longer wheelbase (to 2,768 mm) and more cohesive styling. Better quality than before, and improved chassis, though still dated against more modern Chinese competition. Interior still below par, and the overall effort appears bland, though Chery priced the vehicle low enough to not warrant lofty expectations from buyers.	+	'''Chery Eastar (奇瑞東方之子/奇瑞东方之子). 2012 to date (prod. unknown). 4-door sedan. F/F, 1845, 1971 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC).''' Eastar—the export name officially adopted alongside the Chinese badging—finally shakes off its [[Daewoo Magnus]] roots, with 68 mm longer wheelbase (to 2,768 mm) and more cohesive styling. Better quality than before, and improved chassis, though still dated against more modern Chinese competition. Interior still below par, and the overall effort appears bland, though Chery priced the vehicle low enough not to warrant lofty expectations from buyers.

Riich G5

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-	'''Riich G5 (A6). 2009 to date (prod. 2,955 between January 2010 and May 2011 incl.). 4-door sedan. F/F, 1971 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC).''' Mid-sized entrant from fast-growing [[Chery]] firm’s Riich premium brand. Turbocharged four, based on a unit already used in [[Chery Dongfangzhizi]] range. Targeted at [[Ford Mondeo Mk IV]], [[Audi A4 (B8)]] and other foreign-developed models ~~and essentially an upmarket version of the [[Chery A6]]~~. Not very successful.	+	'''Riich G5 (A6). 2009 to date (prod. 2,955 between January 2010 and May 2011 incl.). 4-door sedan. F/F, 1971 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC).''' Mid-sized entrant from fast-growing [[Chery]] firm’s Riich premium brand. Turbocharged four, based on a unit already used in [[Chery Dongfangzhizi]] range. Targeted at [[Ford Mondeo Mk IV]], [[Audi A4 (B8)]] and other foreign-developed models. Not very successful.


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Chery Eastar

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New page: Image:2012_Chery_Eastar.jpg '''Chery Eastar ( 奇瑞東方之子/奇瑞东方之子). 2012 to date (prod. unknown). 4-door sedan. F/F, 1845, 1971 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC).''' Eastar—exp...

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'''Chery Eastar ( 奇瑞東方之子/奇瑞东方之子). 2012 to date (prod. unknown). 4-door sedan. F/F, 1845, 1971 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC).''' Eastar—export name officially adopted even on Chinese badging—finally shakes off its [[Daewoo Magnus]] roots, with 68 mm longer wheelbase (to 2,768 mm) and more cohesive styling. Better quality than before, and improved chassis, though still dated against more modern Chinese competition. Interior still below par, and the overall effort appears bland, though Chery priced the vehicle low enough to not warrant lofty expectations from buyers.

''Manufacturing location:'' Wuhu, Anhui, China

''Marque:'' [[Chery]] | ''Predecessor:'' [[Chery Dongfangzhizi]]

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uploaded "Image:2012 Chery Eastar.jpg": 2012 Chery Eastar, publicity photograph.

Chery Dongfangzhizi

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-	'''Chery Dongfengzhizi (奇瑞東方之子/奇瑞东方之子) (SQR7180/SQR7201/SQR7241). ~~2003 to date~~ (prod. unknown). 4-door sedan. F/F, 1845, 2350 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC), 1971 cm³ (4 cyl. OHC).''' [[Daewoo Magnus]] clone, supposedly produced after [[Daewoo]] had gone bust and Chery’s negotiations had not been concluded. Euro 4 engine from 2005. Largest engine for export. Not a particularly inspired basis, and Dongfengzhizi, sometimes exported as Eastar, B11 or Oriental Son, sold on price. Replacement shown at 2011 Guangzhou Auto Show.	+	'''Chery Dongfengzhizi (奇瑞東方之子/奇瑞东方之子) (SQR7180/SQR7201/SQR7241). 2003–12 (prod. unknown). 4-door sedan. F/F, 1845, 2350 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC), 1971 cm³ (4 cyl. OHC).''' [[Daewoo Magnus]] clone, supposedly produced after [[Daewoo]] had gone bust and Chery’s negotiations had not been concluded. Euro 4 engine from 2005. Revisions in 2007. Largest engine for export. Not a particularly inspired basis, and Dongfengzhizi, sometimes exported as Eastar, B11 or Oriental Son, sold on price. Replacement shown at 2011 Guangzhou Auto Show as sales of original model dwindled; on market in 2012.


	''Manufacturing location:'' Wuhu, Anhui, China		''Manufacturing location:'' Wuhu, Anhui, China

-	''Marque:'' [[Chery]]	+	''Marque:'' [[Chery]] \| ''Successor:'' [[Chery Eastar]]

Riich G6

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'''Riich G6. 2011 to date (prod. unknown). 4-door sedan. F/F, 1971 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC).''' Originally shown 2009, Riich’s flagship was not launched till the second half of 2011. Although [[Riich G5|G5]] had proved to be a flop, G6 was priced even more highly, in an attempt to show that Chery was prepared to take its new brand further upmarket. Similar turbocharged engine to G5—and even similar external appearance. Packed full of standard equipment, including a six-disc DVD system and heated seats.

''Manufacturing location:'' Wuhu, Anhui, China

''Marque:'' [[Riich]]

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uploaded "Image:2011 Riich G6.jpg": 2011 Riich G6, publicity photograph.

Riich G5

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-	'''Riich G5 (A6). 2009 to date (prod. ~~unknown~~). 4-door sedan. F/F, 1971 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC).''' Mid-sized entrant from fast-growing [[Chery]] firm’s Riich premium brand. Turbocharged four, based on a unit already used in [[Chery Dongfangzhizi]] range. Targeted at [[Ford Mondeo Mk IV]], [[Audi A4 (B8)]] and other foreign-developed models and essentially an upmarket version of the [[Chery A6]].	+	'''Riich G5 (A6). 2009 to date (prod. 2,955 between January 2010 and May 2011 incl.). 4-door sedan. F/F, 1971 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC).''' Mid-sized entrant from fast-growing [[Chery]] firm’s Riich premium brand. Turbocharged four, based on a unit already used in [[Chery Dongfangzhizi]] range. Targeted at [[Ford Mondeo Mk IV]], [[Audi A4 (B8)]] and other foreign-developed models and essentially an upmarket version of the [[Chery A6]]. Not very successful.

Škoda Superb (2008–)

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-	''Marque:'' [[Škoda]] \| ''Model:'' [[Škoda Superb]] \|''Predecessor:'' [[Škoda Superb (2001–8)]]	+	''Marque:'' [[Škoda]] \| ''Model:'' [[Škoda Superb]] \| ''Predecessor:'' [[Škoda Superb (2001–8)]]

Volkswagen Jetta I

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'''Volkswagen Jetta/Volkswagen Fox (Typ 16/A1). 1979–98 (prod. 571,030 in Germany only). 2- and 4-door saloon. F/F, 1093, 1272, 1297, 1457, 1588, 1595, 1716, 1781 cm³ petrol, 1588 cm³ diesel (4 cyl. OHC).''' Booted counterpart to [[Volkswagen Golf I]], launched at IAA in 1979. Positioned more highly than Golf, though mechanically identical. Rust protection, which helped with quality; and GLi at top of range, a luxury model parallel to Golf’s GTi. Called Atlantic in México. German production to 1984, but the car continued in South Africa, renamed the Fox so as not to be confused with Jetta II. South African production to late 1990s.

''Manufacturing locations:'' Wolfsburg, Germany; Uitenhage, South Africa

''Marque:'' [[Volkswagen]] | ''Model:'' [[Volkswagen Jetta]] | ''Successors:'' [[Volkswagen Jetta II]], [[Volkswagen Polo III]]

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uploaded "Image:1980 Volkswagen Jetta GLi.jpg": 1980 Volkswagen Jetta GLi, publicity photograph.

Volkswagen Golf I

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-	'''Volkswagen Golf/Volkswagen Rabbit/Volkswagen Caddy/Volkswagen Citi Golf/Volkswagen Citi/Volkswagen Citigolf (Typ 17). 1974–2009 (prod. 6,986,458, incl. 315,000 for Citi to 2006). 3- and 5-door saloon, 2-door convertible, 2-door pick-up. F/F, 1093, 1272, 1423, 1457, 1471, 1588, 1595, 1780, 1781 cm³ petrol, 1471, 1588 cm³ diesel (4 cyl. OHC).''' Giugiaro-designed Käfer replacement was a radical, modern departure, with boxy looks and front-wheel drive. Golf became an instant hit with its hatchback body and practicality, proving far more refined than most of its rivals at the time, which included [[Ford Escort Mk I]] and the [[Simca 1100]]. Sold as Rabbit in the US, where it was also built for a time, Caribe in México, and eventually became the entry-level VW in South Africa, where it is commonly known as the Citi Golf, variously badged CitiGolf, Citigolf or Citi. (Chico, Citi.com and Life models were offered as part of the range.) German production ceased in 1983 in favour of Golf II; South African production from 1978 (assembly), with full production using US tooling after 1984 model year. Golf II-style nose from 1990. Front quarterlight windows gone in 2003. New dashboard from [[Škoda Fabia]] in 2004, another facelift in 2006. Market share for Citi Golf began decreasing in the late 2000s, with production finishing at the end of 2009. Last 1,000 limited edition dubbed Citi Mk I, priced at R113,500.	+	'''Volkswagen Golf/Volkswagen Rabbit/Volkswagen Caddy/Volkswagen Citi Golf/Volkswagen Citi/Volkswagen Citigolf (Typ 17). 1974–2009 (prod. 6,986,458, incl. 315,000 for Citi to 2006). 3- and 5-door saloon, 2-door convertible, 2-door pick-up. F/F, 1093, 1272, 1423, 1457, 1471, 1588, 1595, 1716, 1780, 1781 cm³ petrol, 1471, 1588 cm³ diesel (4 cyl. OHC).''' Giugiaro-designed Käfer replacement was a radical, modern departure, with boxy looks and front-wheel drive. Golf became an instant hit with its hatchback body and practicality, proving far more refined than most of its rivals at the time, which included [[Ford Escort Mk I]] and the [[Simca 1100]]. Sold as Rabbit in the US, where it was also built for a time, Caribe in México, and eventually became the entry-level VW in South Africa, where it is commonly known as the Citi Golf, variously badged CitiGolf, Citigolf or Citi. (Chico, Citi.com and Life models were offered as part of the range.) German production ceased in 1983 in favour of Golf II; South African production from 1978 (assembly), with full production using US tooling after 1984 model year. Golf II-style nose from 1990. Front quarterlight windows gone in 2003. New dashboard from [[Škoda Fabia]] in 2004, another facelift in 2006. Market share for Citi Golf began decreasing in the late 2000s, with production finishing at the end of 2009. Last 1,000 limited edition dubbed Citi Mk I, priced at R113,500.

Volvo 260, 262, 264, 265

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-	'''Volvo 260/Volvo 262/Volvo 264/Volvo 265. 1974–85 (prod. 3,329 262, 131,500 264, 35,132 265). 2- and 4-door saloon, 5-door estate, 4-door LWB saloon. F/R, 2127 cm³ (4 cyl. OHC), 2383 cm³ diesel (6 cyl. OHC), 2664, 2849 cm³ (V6 OHC).''' Luxury version of 240 series, built at a new plant in Sweden. Similar to 240-series, but ~~with~~ more power from PRV V6 2·7 engine developed in association with [[Peugeot]] and [[Renault]]. Two-door saloon made for US market and very rare, separate from [[Volvo 262C\|262C]] coupé. Diesel from 1979, with an engine in cooperation with [[Volkswagen]]. While most 260-series models were six-cylinder cars, a handful of four-cylinder ones were made for the US in 1980 and 1981. Larger V6 from 1980. All models renamed 260 for 1983 as Volvo changed its numbering. Some LWB models built by factory, including 264TE for East Germany. Deleted 1985 as 760 came on stream.	+	'''Volvo 260/Volvo 262/Volvo 264/Volvo 265. 1974–85 (prod. 3,329 262, 131,500 264, 35,132 265). 2- and 4-door saloon, 5-door estate, 4-door LWB saloon. F/R, 2127 cm³ (4 cyl. OHC), 2383 cm³ diesel (6 cyl. OHC), 2664, 2849 cm³ (V6 OHC).''' Luxury version of 240 series, built at a new plant in Sweden. Similar to 240 series, but more power from PRV V6 2·7 engine developed in association with [[Peugeot]] and [[Renault]]. Two-door saloon made for US market and very rare, separate from [[Volvo 262C\|262C]] coupé. Diesel from 1979, with an engine in cooperation with [[Volkswagen]]. While most 260-series models were six-cylinder cars, a handful of four-cylinder ones were made for the US in 1980 and 1981. Larger V6 from 1980. All models renamed 260 for 1983 as Volvo changed its numbering system. Some LWB models built by factory, including 264TE for East Germany. Deleted 1985 as 760 came on stream.

Nissan Bluebird (910)

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	''Marque:'' [[Nissan]] \| ''Model:'' [[Nissan Bluebird]] \| ''Predecessor:'' [[Nissan Bluebird (810)]] \| ''Successors:'' [[Nissan Bluebird (U11)]], [[Nissan Pintara (R31)]]		''Marque:'' [[Nissan]] \| ''Model:'' [[Nissan Bluebird]] \| ''Predecessor:'' [[Nissan Bluebird (810)]] \| ''Successors:'' [[Nissan Bluebird (U11)]], [[Nissan Pintara (R31)]]

		+	''q.v.'' [[Nissan Leopard (F30)]]

	==Off-site link==		==Off-site link==
	*[http://www.ajovalo.net/Historia/datsun_bluebird_80.htm ''Ajovalo'': Datsun Bluebird (1979–83)] (in Finnish)		*[http://www.ajovalo.net/Historia/datsun_bluebird_80.htm ''Ajovalo'': Datsun Bluebird (1979–83)] (in Finnish)

Nissan Leopard

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-	What started off as a sporting counterpart to the [[Nissan Laurel]] turned into a bulbous, rounded luxury sedan with a V8 option, then a dull hardtop sedan in the [[Nissan Cedric\|Cedric]] mould. It wasn’t as though Leopard was a bad car in some of its incarnations, but the nameplate showed that Nissan’s obsession with chasing [[Toyota]] and losing sight of its model lines’ meanings hurt the company badly. Leopard’s two-decade lifespan also coincided with Nissan’s out-of-step styling moves. Leopard was never consistently defined in the range, which meant that it was finally deleted in 1999, a year shy of its 20th birthday.	+	What started off as a [[Nissan Bluebird (910)]]-based sporting counterpart to the [[Nissan Laurel\|Laurel]] turned into a bulbous, rounded luxury sedan with a V8 option, then a dull hardtop sedan in the [[Nissan Cedric\|Cedric]] mould. It wasn’t as though Leopard was a bad car in some of its incarnations, but the nameplate showed that Nissan’s obsession with chasing [[Toyota]] and losing sight of its model lines’ meanings hurt the company badly. Leopard’s two-decade lifespan also coincided with Nissan’s out-of-step styling moves. Leopard was never consistently defined in the range, which meant that it was finally deleted in 1999, a year shy of its 20th birthday.


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-	''Marque:'' [[Nissan~~]] \| ''Predecessor:'' [[Nissan Laurel~~]] \| ''Successor:'' [[Nissan Gloria]]	+	''Marque:'' [[Nissan]] \| ''Successor:'' [[Nissan Gloria]]


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Nissan Leopard (F30)

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New page: Image:1982_Nissan_Leopard.jpg '''Nissan Leopard (F30). 1980–6 (prod. unknown). 2- and 4-door coupé. F/R, 1770 cm³ (4 cyl. OHC), 1998, 2753 cm³ (6 cyl. OHC), 2960 cm³ (V6 OHC).''...

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'''Nissan Leopard (F30). 1980–6 (prod. unknown). 2- and 4-door coupé. F/R, 1770 cm³ (4 cyl. OHC), 1998, 2753 cm³ (6 cyl. OHC), 2960 cm³ (V6 OHC).''' Part of Nissan’s upward drive of the 1980s, Leopard was seen as a smart, sporting mid-sizer, based around the long-nose six-cylinder [[Nissan Bluebird (910)|Bluebird]]. Same width as Bluebird—at 1,700 mm—thanks to Japanese taxation laws. Supposedly a [[Toyota Soarer (Z10)]] rival, but never competitive, thanks to sub-par engines at launch, though three-litre V6 from 1984 helped matters. Mid-term changes in 1982.

''Manufacturing location:'' Japan

''Marque:'' [[Nissan]] | ''Model:'' [[Nissan Leopard]] | ''Successor:'' [[Nissan Leopard (F31)]]

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uploaded "Image:1982 Nissan Leopard.jpg": 1982 Nissan Leopard, publicity photograph.

Nissan Leopard

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New page: What started off as a sporting counterpart to the Nissan Laurel turned into a bulbous, rounded luxury sedan with a V8 option, then a dull hardtop sedan in the Cedric ...

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What started off as a sporting counterpart to the [[Nissan Laurel]] turned into a bulbous, rounded luxury sedan with a V8 option, then a dull hardtop sedan in the [[Nissan Cedric|Cedric]] mould. It wasn’t as though Leopard was a bad car in some of its incarnations, but the nameplate showed that Nissan’s obsession with chasing [[Toyota]] and losing sight of its model lines’ meanings hurt the company badly. Leopard’s two-decade lifespan also coincided with Nissan’s out-of-step styling moves. Leopard was never consistently defined in the range, which meant that it was finally deleted in 1999, a year shy of its 20th birthday.

*[[Nissan Leopard (F30)]]
*[[Nissan Leopard (F31)]]
*[[Nissan Leopard J. Ferie]]
*[[Nissan Leopard (JY33)]]

''Marque:'' [[Nissan]] | ''Predecessor:'' [[Nissan Laurel]] | ''Successor:'' [[Nissan Gloria]]

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Nissan Leopard (JY33)

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New page: Image:1996_Nissan_Leopard.jpg '''Nissan Leopard (JY33). 1996–9 (prod. 10,000 approx.). 4-door hardtop sedan. F/R, F/A, 1998, 2960 cm³ (V6 OHC), 2495 cm³ (6 cyl. DOHC), 2495, 2987 ...

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'''Nissan Leopard (JY33). 1996–9 (prod. 10,000 approx.). 4-door hardtop sedan. F/R, F/A, 1998, 2960 cm³ (V6 OHC), 2495 cm³ (6 cyl. DOHC), 2495, 2987 cm³ (V6 DOHC).''' Another model cycle, another complete change of concept—one reason for Nissan’s poor financial performance in the 1990s. The bulbous design of J. Ferie gave way to a conventional hardtop sedan in the [[Nissan Cedric (Y33)|Cedric]] and [[Nissan Gloria (Y33)|Gloria]] mould—Leopard shared many components with the long-running full-size lines. No export [[Infiniti]] model this time. Only distinction was that Leopard had Nissan’s first direct-injection engine. Side airbags from August 1996, mid-term changes October 1997. Eventually absorbed into the Gloria line.

''Manufacturing location:'' Japan

''Marque:'' [[Nissan]] | ''Model:'' [[Nissan Leopard]] | ''Predecessor:'' [[Nissan Leopard J. Ferie]] | ''Successor:'' [[Nissan Gloria (Y34)]]

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uploaded "Image:1996 Nissan Leopard.jpg": Nissan Leopard, promotional photograph.

Nissan Leopard J. Ferie

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New page: Image:Infiniti_J30.jpg '''Nissan Leopard J. Ferie (JY32). 1992–6 (prod. 7,300 approx. sold in Japan only). 4-door sedan. F/R, 2960 cm³ (V6 DOHC), 4130 cm³ (V8 DOHC).''' Daft name ...

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'''Nissan Leopard J. Ferie (JY32). 1992–6 (prod. 7,300 approx. sold in Japan only). 4-door sedan. F/R, 2960 cm³ (V6 DOHC), 4130 cm³ (V8 DOHC).''' Daft name for third-generation Leopard, now available only as a four-door sedan, rivalling [[Toyota Windom]]. Exported to US, where it was designed, as Infiniti J30. After rejecting curves for much of the 1980s, Nissan went the opposite direction with J. Ferie, but the bulbous looks restricted interior and boot space, and was out of step with expectations for a premium car. Looked like an enlarged [[Nissan Bluebird (U13)]]. Well appointed, including seats from Poltrona Frau of Italy (copying a similar move for the [[Mazda Sentia (HD)]]), and very high quality given its premium-marque aspirations Stateside, but recession did not help. First passenger-side airbag for a Japanese car. Above-average handling but poor performance and fuel economy.

''Manufacturing location:'' Tochigi, Tochigi, Japan

''Marque:'' [[Nissan]] | ''Model:'' [[Nissan Leopard]] | ''Predecessor:'' [[Nissan Leopard (F31)]] | ''Successor:'' [[Nissan Leopard (JY33)]]

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uploaded "Image:Infiniti J30.jpg": Infiniti J30, publicity photograph.

Nissan Leopard (F31)

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'''Nissan Leopard (F31). 1986–92 (prod. 38,000 approx. sold). 2-door coupé, 2-door convertible. F/R, 1998 cm³ (V6 OHC), 1998, 2960 cm³ (V6 DOHC).''' Narrow, rear-wheel-drive V6 specialty coupé rivalling [[Toyota Soarer (Z20)]], but never capturing the success of its rival. Plenty of gadgets, and wide engine range of turbo and non-turbo models. Mid-term changes in 1988. No four-door this time, which hardly helped sales, though a two-door convertible was developed for export as the Infiniti M30. Coupé and convertible were meant to spearhead [[Infiniti]]’s launch into the US, taking on [[Lexus]], but the cars were equally unsuccessful there. Television promotion helped Leopard gain a cult status in Japan, but long in the tooth by Japanese standards come 1992. Related to [[Nissan Skyline (R31)]] and [[Nissan Laurel (C32)]] in platform.

''Manufacturing location:'' Japan

''Marque:'' [[Nissan]] | ''Model:'' [[Nissan Leopard]] | ''Predecessor:'' [[Nissan Leopard (F30)]] | ''Successor:'' [[Nissan Leopard J. Ferie]]

==Off-site link==
*[http://www.hemmings.com/hsx/stories/2009/08/01/hmn_feature17.html J. Koch: ‘Nissan Leopard/Infiniti M30’, ''Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car'', August 2009]