Mazda 121

Years1979–2001
Generations7
Total variants30
Body stylesHatchback · Sedan · Coupe

The Mazda 121 is a hatchback, sedan and coupe model, produced 1979–2001, spanning 7 generations with 30 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the 121 (2000-2001), 121 (2000-2001), 121 (1996-2000) and 121 (1996-2000). Body styles across the 121 lineage span hatchback, sedan and coupe, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The 121 (1996-2000) generation is the most extensively documented, with 8 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 7

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Mazda 121 have?

The Mazda 121 has 7 generations with 30 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Mazda 121 produced?

The Mazda 121 has been produced 1979–2001. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Mazda 121?

The Mazda 121 is available as Hatchback, Sedan, Coupe. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

Across · Hatchback

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPrice
121 (1988-1991)1988–199157 hp12.8 s4€8k–€11k
121 (1996-2000)1996–200066 hp15.4 s7€11k–€14k
121 (1996-2000)1996–200068 hp15.0 s8€10k–€14k
121 (2000-2001)2000–200170 hp15.3 s3€13k–€15k
121 (2000-2001)2000–200170 hp15.3 s3€12k–€15k