2000 August: This number is definitely for sale, not a concept car, one of 400 limited edition (it's all the rage) Mazda 626s for Australian buyers. It comes in silver or blue with alloy wheels, spoiler, side trim, and a 6 CD CD-player. Air conditioning, power windows and mirrors and ABS brakes are standard on all (au) 626s.

Prices: LE Sedan, 5 sp manual $30,160, LE Hatch, 5 sp manual $33,400, LE Hatch, 4 sp auto $31,990 ($au). This is said to be only $500 above regular rrp's for an extra $2K of equipment.

2000, February: At the Geneva Motor Show a twin-turbo' four wheel drive concept car based on the Mazda 626. The engine (KL-ZE) is a 2.5 litre V6 with twin turbo-chargers and intercooler (206kW at 6500rpm, 392Nm at 4000rpm).

If the car were to go into production, it would obviously rival the Subaru Impreza and the like
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