MAZDA 626 (Mk.3) Sedan 1988-1991 Photos, engines & full specs

The fourth generation of the Mazda 626 was one of Japan's most comfortable vehicles, and it featured an electronic all-wheel-steering system.

While still trying to find a design identity, Mazda introduced a wedged style sedan on the market in 1988. It was the 626, a vehicle built on a new platform and an independent rear suspension, which greatly improved the rear seats passengers' comfort.

With its rectangular, horizontal headlights and a shy try to soften its edges, the Mazda 6 wasn't everyone's candy. The Japanese carmaker didn't clearly understand the European's design taste, so it decided to try the market and convince it with its well-built products. All four doors were kept the same as those installed on the hatchback and the station-wagon versions. It featured a smaller triangular window between the rear doors and the D-pillar. In the back, the wide rectangular taillights were horizontally mounted for better visibility from behind.

Inside, the Japanese designers installed a curved dashboard with a hump above the instrument cluster. It didn't feature the usual angled cuts from most of its competitors on the market. The air-vents were integrated into the center stack and above the median line of the dash. All the sedans featured comfortable front bucket seats.

The independent suspension in all corners made the car very comfortable, and the engine lineup was adequate for its customers. Mazda offered a choice of diesel and gasoline engines for the 626. Mazda offered a turbocharged version exclusively for the North-American market.