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The successful model produced by Mazda for export market was called the Mazda 626 and was based on the Japanese market Mazda Capella. The Mazda 626 was introduced in 1979 as a front engined, compact rear wheel drive car. The Mazda 626 was sold as the Ford Telstar in Asia, Australasia and Southern Africa. The Mazda 626 was considered as a large family car in most of the markets. The 616/618 was replaced by the Mazda 626 and RX 2 in 1979. This model was sold successfully till 2002, when the new Mazda6 was introduced. The 626 used MacPherson struts in front with a four link solid axle with coil springs in back. Five speed manual and three speed automatic transmission versions were produced.

The 626 was available as a sedan and 5 door hatch-back while the coupe model was renamed as MX 6. 1988 - The Car and Driver magazine named the 626 and MX 6 in their Ten Best list. This was a successful model that was compared to the BMW by the Consumer Guide and Car and Driver magazines. The 626 line was modified for 1990 and gained motorized seatbelts in the USA market. The Mazda 626 hatchbacks disappeared after 1991 from the US Mazda model range. 4,345,279 of the 626 and Ford Telstar models were sold worldwide.