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	The new '''GG''' platform was used by Mazda's parent company, Ford, as the basis for its [[Ford CD3 platform]].		The new '''GG''' platform was used by Mazda's parent company, Ford, as the basis for its [[Ford CD3 platform]].

	Note that Mazda6 models assembled at the joint-venture [[AutoAlliance International]] plant in [[Flat Rock, Michigan]] and these do not follow Mazda's system of using the platform code as characters four and five of the [[VIN]]. American-built Mazda6s use the "1YV" prefix on the VIN.		Note that Mazda6 models assembled at the joint-venture [[AutoAlliance International]] plant in Flat Rock, Michigan and these do not follow Mazda's system of using the platform code as characters four and five of the [[VIN]]. American-built Mazda6s use the "1YV" prefix on the VIN.

	The rear multi-link suspension is remarkably similar to the "E multi-link" found in the [[Mazda_H_platform#HC\|HC platform]]. Although also similar to Ford's own design, Mazda engineers said this is a revival of the "E multi-link".		The rear multi-link suspension is remarkably similar to the "E multi-link" found in the [[Mazda_H_platform#HC\|HC platform]]. Although also similar to Ford's own design, Mazda engineers said this is a revival of the "E multi-link".

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The '''[[Mazda]] G platform''' is an [[automobile platform]] for [[midsize car]]s. It has been used by a number of vehicles from Mazda and [[Ford Motor Company]] in Japan and abroad. Ford has adopted the [[#GG|GG]] version of this platform as its global [[Ford CD3 platform|CD3 platform]].

Prior to 1981, Mazda coded the [[rear wheel drive]] Capella platform as "S1" in the VIN code. This chassis was dropped for the Capella, but retained (in a modified form) for the [[Mazda RX-7|RX-7]] as the [[Mazda F platform]].

==GC==

'''GC''' was Mazda's first [[front wheel drive]] [[midsize car]] platform. Available body styles were two-door coupé four-door [[sedan (car)|sedan]] and five-door [[hatchback]]. The Ford Telstar version was called the ''TX5'', there was no Telstar version of the coupé. Production was in Japan, with local assembly in Australia (as a Telstar only), New Zealand, and Taiwan. The model continued in production in South Africa until 1993.

* 1983–1987 [[Mazda Capella]]
* 1983–1987 [[Mazda 626]]
* 1983–1987 [[Ford Telstar]] AR/AS

==GD==

The updated '''GD''' platform was introduced in 1987 in Japan and later elsewhere. It spawned a [[station wagon]] variant, the [[#GV|GV]]. Production in the United States was started at the [[AutoAlliance International]] plant in Flat Rock, Michigan.

* 1987–1992 [[Mazda 626]] ([[sedan (car)|sedan]])
* 1987–1996 [[Mazda Capella]] ([[sedan (car)|sedan]])
* 1987–1996 [[Mazda Capella]] ''Coupe'' ([[coupe]])
* 1987–1996 [[Mazda Capella]] ''Liftback'' ([[sedan (car)|sedan]])
* 1988–1992 [[Mazda MX-6]] ([[coupe]])
* 1988–1992 [[Ford Probe]] ([[coupe]])
* 1987–1992 [[Ford Telstar]] AT/AV ([[sedan (car)|sedan]])
* 1987–1992 [[Ford Telstar]] AT/AV ''TX5'' ([[hatchback]])

In New Zealand, the sedan version of the GD model continued to be assembled locally as the '''Ford Telstar Orion''' until 1997.

==GV==

'''GV''' is a [[station wagon]] version of the [[#GD|GD]] platform. GV production continued well past its sibling, lasting until 1996.

* 1988–1996 [[Mazda Capella]] ''Cargo''/''Wagon'' ([[station wagon]])
* 1990–1995 [[Ford Telstar]] ''Wagon'' ([[station wagon]])

In New Zealand, local assembly of the Ford Telstar sedan and wagon, and Mazda 626 wagon, continued until 1997, when Ford and Mazda closed their joint venture plant in Wiri, Auckland.

==GE==

The Japan-market [[Mazda Capella]] never used the GE platform. Rather, a new model (the [[Mazda Cronos]]) was introduced alongside the Capella, which continued on with the [[#GC|GC platform]] until 1993 and was then moved to the [[Mazda C platform#CG|CG platform]] for 1994 through 1997.

* 1991–1993 [[Mazda Cronos]] ([[sedan (car)|sedan]])
* 1991–1993 [[Efini MS-6]] ([[hatchback]])
* 1991–1996 [[Ford Telstar]] AX/AY ([[sedan (car)|sedan]])
* 1991–1996 [[Ford Telstar]] AX/AY ''TX5'' ([[hatchback]])
* 1992–1993 [[Autozam Clef]] ([[sedan (car)|sedan]])
* 1993–1997 [[Mazda MX-6]] ([[coupe]])
* 1993–1997 [[Ford Probe]] ([[coupe]])
* 1993–1997 [[Mazda 626]] ([[sedan (car)|sedan]])

During this time, the Ford Telstar began to be phased out in favour of the European-sourced [[Ford Mondeo|Mondeo]], which was first introduced in Japan in 1994 and Australia in 1995. Both 626 and Telstar versions of the GE platform were assembled in New Zealand between 1992 and 1997, alongside versions of the previous models. In South Africa, the models were assembled between 1993 and 1998. The 626 replaced the local facelifted version of the aging GC model (thereby bringing the Mazda product line-up in South Africa back into line with those most other markets) while the Telstar version was introduced for the first time, replacing the [[Ford Sierra|Sierra]].

==GF==
The Capella and 626 were again reunited on the '''GF''' platform in 1997. An updated [[station wagon]] platform, the [[#GW|GW]], was finally introduced as well. The Ford Telstar version was only sold in Japan, alongside the [[Ford Mondeo|Mondeo]], which had replaced the Telstar in other Asia Pacific markets, until it was dropped in 1999, along with other Mazda-based Fords like the [[Ford Festiva|Festiva]] and [[Ford Laser|Laser]].

* 1997–2002 [[Mazda Capella]] ([[sedan (car)|sedan]])
* 1998–2002 [[Mazda 626]] ([[sedan (car)|sedan]])
* 1997–1999 [[Ford Telstar]] ([[sedan (car)|sedan]])

==GW==

'''GW''' is a [[station wagon]] version of the [[#GF|GF]] platform. It had skipped one generation (or two, if the [[Mazda C platform#CG|CG]] [[Mazda Capella|Capella]] is included).

* 1997–2001 [[Mazda Capella]] ''Wagon'' ([[station wagon]])
* 1997–1999 [[Ford Telstar]] ''Wagon'' ([[station wagon]])

==GG==

The new '''GG''' platform was used by Mazda's parent company, Ford, as the basis for its [[Ford CD3 platform]].

Note that Mazda6 models assembled at the joint-venture [[AutoAlliance International]] plant in [[Flat Rock, Michigan]] and these do not follow Mazda's system of using the platform code as characters four and five of the [[VIN]]. American-built Mazda6s use the "1YV" prefix on the VIN.

The rear multi-link suspension is remarkably similar to the "E multi-link" found in the [[Mazda_H_platform#HC|HC platform]]. Although also similar to Ford's own design, Mazda engineers said this is a revival of the "E multi-link".

Applications:
* 2002–2005 [[Mazda Atenza]] ([[sedan (car)|sedan]])
* 2002–2005 [[Mazda Atenza|Mazda Mazda6]] ([[sedan (car)|sedan]])
* 2007 [[Mazda CX-7]] ([[crossover SUV]])
* 2007 [[FAW Besturn]]

==GY==

'''GY''' is a [[station wagon]] version of the [[#GG|GG]] platform.

* 2002–2005 [[Mazda Atenza]] ''Sport Wagon'' ([[station wagon]])
* 2002–2005 [[Mazda Atenza|Mazda Mazda6]] ''Wagon'' ([[station wagon]])

==GH==

Introduced in 2008, it is a retuned and revised version of the preceding '''GG''' chassis. [[Ford]] is also still using this chassis platform as the '''CD3-2''' indicating the second revision of the '''GG'''.

Applications:
* 2008 [[Mazda Atenza]] ([[sedan (car)|sedan]])
* 2008 [[Mazda Atenza|Mazda Mazda6]] ([[sedan (car)|sedan]])

==GZ==

'''GZ''' is a [[station wagon]] version of the [[#GH|GH]] platform.

* 2008 [[Mazda Atenza]] ''Sport Wagon'' ([[station wagon]])
* 2008 [[Mazda Atenza|Mazda Mazda6]] ''Sport Wagon'' ([[station wagon]])

==See also==
* [[List of Mazda platforms]]
* [[List of Ford platforms]]

[[Category:Mazda platforms|G]]

Mazda G platform - Revision history

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