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  • Where were the 121's available?

    I've been trying to research which countries the 121's were available in but no luck so i thought i'd ask here, any info on this would be helpful

    Here's a picture of the style i'm talking about


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  • #2
    They are available in Australia.
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    • #3
      The Autozam Revue was a subcompact car from Mazda's Autozam marque. The demise of that marque led to the car's being renamed the Mazda Revue from 1994 until 1998. The car was also sold in Europe, Australia, Chile and some other export markets as the Mazda 121, where it replaced the previous 121 based on the first-generation Ford Festiva.

      The Revue was available as a tiny 4-door sedan with an optional canvas sunroof added in 1992. 1.3 L and 1.5 L engines were offered, with either 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission.

      In Algeria, The Mazda 121 was often referred to as the Bubble car or Jellybean with the car's colour often added to the latter, for example: The little green jellybean. It was highly awarded in Australia, topping its class in more than one year from a range of automotive magazines, motoring associations and motoring programs on television.

      In 1996, the 121 name was shifted to export versions of the Mazda Demio, a tall, five-door hatchback, which became exported as the Mazda2 in its second generation. A Ford Fiesta rebadged as the 121 was also sold in some markets after 1996 (where the Demio was sold at the same time with its original name).

      The Revue was sold in Britain as the Mazda 121, but its unconventional compact saloon bodystyle saw it competing in a virtually non-existent market in Britain, as cars of the size had almost universally been hatchbacks for some years prior to the 121's arrival. Some buyers likened it to the Austin A35, but whatever qualities it had to offer were inadequate for attracting sales, as it was a rare sight on British roads from start to finish.
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      • #4
        poland has festiva too but they are prides there as well.
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        • #5
          Sorry they called them Mazda 121 Shades.
          :downtown: SYCO Love's the smell of baked bread in the morning.:laughing6:

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          • #6
            They are in Germany also.
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            • #7
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              • #8
                I have seen them on the road in Austria as well.
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                • #9
                  Originally posted by festivaWES View Post
                  The Autozam Revue was a subcompact car from Mazda's Autozam marque. The demise of that marque led to the car's being renamed the Mazda Revue from 1994 until 1998. The car was also sold in Europe, Australia, Chile and some other export markets as the Mazda 121, where it replaced the previous 121 based on the first-generation Ford Festiva.

                  The Revue was available as a tiny 4-door sedan with an optional canvas sunroof added in 1992. 1.3 L and 1.5 L engines were offered, with either 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission.

                  In Algeria, The Mazda 121 was often referred to as the Bubble car or Jellybean with the car's colour often added to the latter, for example: The little green jellybean. It was highly awarded in Australia, topping its class in more than one year from a range of automotive magazines, motoring associations and motoring programs on television.

                  In 1996, the 121 name was shifted to export versions of the Mazda Demio, a tall, five-door hatchback, which became exported as the Mazda2 in its second generation. A Ford Fiesta rebadged as the 121 was also sold in some markets after 1996 (where the Demio was sold at the same time with its original name).

                  The Revue was sold in Britain as the Mazda 121, but its unconventional compact saloon bodystyle saw it competing in a virtually non-existent market in Britain, as cars of the size had almost universally been hatchbacks for some years prior to the 121's arrival. Some buyers likened it to the Austin A35, but whatever qualities it had to offer were inadequate for attracting sales, as it was a rare sight on British roads from start to finish.
                  all of that info is irrelevant to the original poster's question, i'm sorry to say. the Revue was the 'bubble shape' mazda. the vehicle OP is enquiring about is the more square looking Festiva equivalent in Mazda form which was the model prior to the Revue.
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                  • #10
                    What kind of roof is on it? The whole front looks different too...or is it just a really good disguise? Especially noticeable is the apparant bumper and spoiler separation?

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by stevewl1164 View Post
                      What kind of roof is on it? The whole front looks different too...or is it just a really good disguise? Especially noticeable is the apparant bumper and spoiler separation?
                      Same bumper I believe, but the bottom half is painted the same color as the body
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Unco View Post
                        all of that info is irrelevant to the original poster's question, i'm sorry to say. the Revue was the 'bubble shape' mazda. the vehicle OP is enquiring about is the more square looking Festiva equivalent in Mazda form which was the model prior to the Revue.
                        i came across that same info on Wikipedia, and yes i did find it useless info for what i wanted to know :lol: thank you for all the replies this gives me ideas on where to go for a vaction someday :lol:

                        1988 323 Station Wagon - KLG4 swapped
                        1988 323 GT - B6T Powered
                        2008 Ford Escape - Rollover Survivor

                        1990 Festiva - First Ever Completed KLZE swap (SOLD)

                        If no one from the future stops you from doing it, how bad of a decision can it really be?

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by stevewl1164 View Post
                          What kind of roof is on it? The whole front looks different too...or is it just a really good disguise? Especially noticeable is the apparant bumper and spoiler separation?
                          The roof is a funtop or suntop depending on where it was sold. It is complete with deflector and rear roof spoiler. The bumpers I believe are just painted different for the effect.
                          Brian
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                          • #14
                            That is one neat festy! Also gives me vacation ideas...
                            Because....45 MPG.

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