Publication: Motor Fan
Format: “Bubble Session” Road Test
Date: August 1970
Author: Osamu Mochizuki, Katsuzo Kageyama, Shigeki Asaoka, Yasuhei Koguchi, Reiko Ikuuchi, Kenzuke Ishizu, Masahide Sano

“The power performance is outstanding…” “The styling is cohesive, but a little too ordinary…” Six specialists test-drove the Capella GS in the pouring rain and analyzed this cutting-edge coupe from various angles.

The Coupe’s Performance Surpasses That of the Sedan

Publication: Car Graphic
Format: Road Test
Date: October 1970
Author: “C/G Test Group” (uncredited)

Summary: Exceptionally smooth and powerful rotary engine, conversation possible while cruising at 160km/h, strong mid-range torque makes it easy to drive in urban areas, maneuverability and ride comfort both at a high level. Lots of nose dive during hard braking, early rear wheel lock, effective ventilation.

Road testing the Capella Rotary Coupe GS

C/G took notice of the future potential of rotary piston engines early on, and we purchased a Familia Rotary Coupe as soon as it was released, in July 1968.

Publication: Car Graphic
Format: Road Impressions
Date: June 1972
Author: “C/G Test Group” (uncredited)

Road testing the Mazda Capella Rotary Coupe GS II

Last March, the Mazda Capella underwent a minor change. Then, the “G series” was added in October last year, the choice of an automatic transmission became available, and the existing models were reworked to catch up. At the same time, the lineup of variations was changed to match the Savanna/Grand Familia naming system, and at this time, the highest-end model in the series was born, the Capella Rotary Coupe GS II (Tokyo delivery price: 920,000 yen). We recently tested the GS II over a distance of about 800km.