The September 1973 Familia Presto was an updated version of the second generation Mazda Familia, with 60 mm wider bodywork and reworked front and rear designs.
It was promoted and marketed as the "Widebody" in Japan.
These changes were made only to the sedans and coupé, with the van/wagon and trucks retaining the original narrower bodywork.
Developed to meet new stricter emissions standards in the domestic market, the Presto featured the 1272 cc TC engine or the by now familiar pushrod 1.0-litre PB unit.
Power outputs in Japan (gross) were 87 PS (64 kW) and 62 PS (46 kW) respectively.
The Rotary Coupé was discontinued, having been replaced by the larger Grand Familia-based Mazda Savanna.
In Finland, the Familia Presto was marketed as the "Mazda Marella."

The van and wagon did receive some superficial changes to their bodywork, but retained the narrower track of the preceding model.
Unlike the truck, the vans also used the "Familia Presto" name.
Chassis codes are SPCV for the 1.0-litre and STBV for the 1.3-litre, with power outputs as for the sedan/coupé.
Standard and Deluxe versions were available, with the Deluxe also offering five-door bodywork.

Production of the second generation Familia ended in January 1977, but not before another minor facelift and emissions scrubbing had taken place in February 1976.
After this change, only the larger engine was available, now with 72 PS (53 kW) and labelled Familia Presto 1300AP (for "Anti Pollution").
The Familia Presto Van continued largely unchanged until the summer of 1978, aside from the 1.3 losing two horsepower along the way.
The September 1973 Familia Presto was an updated version of the second generation Mazda Familia, with 60 mm wider bodywork and reworked front and rear designs. It was promoted and marketed as the "Widebody" in Japan. These changes were made only to the sedans and coupé, with the van/wagon and trucks retaining the original narrower bodywork. Developed to meet new stricter emissions standards in the domestic market, the Presto featured the 1272 cc TC engine or the by now familiar pushrod 1.0-litre PB unit. Power outputs in Japan (gross) were 87 PS (64 kW) and 62 PS (46 kW) respectively. The Rotary Coupé was discontinued, having been replaced by the larger Grand Familia-based Mazda Savanna. In Finland, the Familia Presto was marketed as the "Mazda Marella."
The van and wagon did receive some superficial changes to their bodywork, but retained the narrower track of the preceding model. Unlike the truck, the vans also used the "Familia Presto" name. Chassis codes are SPCV for the 1.0-litre and STBV for the 1.3-litre, with power outputs as for the sedan/coupé. Standard and Deluxe versions were available, with the Deluxe also offering five-door bodywork.
Production of the second generation Familia ended in January 1977, but not before another minor facelift and emissions scrubbing had taken place in February 1976. After this change, only the larger engine was available, now with 72 PS (53 kW) and labelled Familia Presto 1300AP (for "Anti Pollution"). The Familia Presto Van continued largely unchanged until the summer of 1978, aside from the 1.3 losing two horsepower along the way.
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