2003 Concept
| Production | Concept Only |
|---|---|
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Engine | 2.5 L KLZE V6 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 102.8 in (2,610 mm) |
| Length | 181.0 in (4,600 mm) |
| Width | 70.0 in (1,780 mm) |
| Height | 55.5 in (1,410 mm) |
In 2000-2001 Mazda built the 626 MPS (Mazda Performance Series) which was to be the next iteration of Mazda 626. It debuted at the 2000 Geneva motor show as a concept car and only a few were ever produced. It was very similar in appearance to the Mazda 6 but boasted classic 626 exterior and interior features such as the familiar 626/MX-6 headlights, front grille, gauge cluster, and coupe de grace of all 626 accoutrements; oscillating air conditioning vents. The new platform was directly in line with 626 styling and could have made it one of the best looking 626's ever designed. Portions of the center console were redesigned to be slimmer for more leg room, cup holders moved, new window control units based on the 2000-2002 model, and 3 more gauges located in the center dash (presumably for oil pressure, temperature, and boost).
It would have included a new 2.5L 280 horsepower twin turbo re-design of the KL-ZE engine. The KL-ZE (KL31) engine had become a popular performance upgrade for the 1993–1997 626, MX-6, Ford Probe, and Ford Telstar. However, the 626 MPS was never realized as the next generation of the 626.
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