What was the Mazda GLC?
The Mazda GLC was the US-market name for a small passenger car in the Familia line, also known as the 323 in many markets. The BD-generation GLC was sold in the United States from 1984 to 1986. Mazda’s Familia range moved to front-wheel drive with an earlier generation, bringing a new layout to this compact model line.
Generation and engine
This GLC is the second-generation BD model, dated 1984–1986. Its listed US versions use a 1.5 L petrol engine.
How economical was the Mazda GLC?
The best combined US EPA rating is 30 MPG, and the lowest listed consumption is 7.8 L/100 km. EPA testing differs from European WLTP and NEDC procedures and Canada’s 5-cycle procedure, so figures from different markets should be read in their own test context.
Where was the GLC sold?
GLC was Mazda’s US-market name for the car; related Familia and 323 models were sold under those names in other markets. The US GLC years listed are 1984–1986.
Questions and answers
What did GLC stand for?
Mazda used GLC to mean “Great Little Car.”
What generation is this GLC?
It is the second-generation BD model, dated 1984–1986.
What engine did the listed versions use?
The US versions listed use a 1.5 L petrol engine.
What was the GLC’s best official fuel economy?
Its best combined US EPA rating was 30 MPG; the lowest listed consumption is 7.8 L/100 km.