Mazda introduced the seventh generation of its 323 model in 1994 in a few body shapes, including the 323 C coupe, which didn't look like it was related in any way with the rest of the range.

Mazda launched a strange war on the market with cars that shared similar platforms but used completely different bodyworks, and all of them were in the same compact-segment.

In 1989, Mazda introduced the sixth generation of its compact-segment contender, the 323, in three body shapes. The 3-door version was the sportiest of them all.