Mazda MPV
| Mazda MPV | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mazda |
| Production | 1988–2016 1988–2006 (USA and Europe) |
| Assembly |
Hiroshima, Japan (Hiroshima Plant) Taiwan Thailand Russia |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Minivan |
| Chronology | |
| Successor |
Mazda5 (For North America and Europe) Mazda CX-9 (For North America and Australia) |
| First generation (LV) | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | ɛ̃fini MPV (during 1991–1997 in Japan) |
| Production | 1988–1999 |
| Assembly |
Hiroshima, Japan Rayong, Thailand Jakarta, Indonesia Subang, Selangor, Malaysia |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 3-door van (1988–1995) 4-door van (1995–1998) |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Platform | Mazda LV platform |
| Related | Mazda 929 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.6 L G6 I4 (1988–1996) 2.5 L G5 I4 (1995-1999) 3.0 L JE V6 |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,804 mm (110.4 in) |
| Length | 1988–1994: 4,465 mm (175.8 in) 1995–98: 4,661 mm (183.5 in) |
| Width | 1,826 mm (71.9 in) 1991–95 4WD: 1,836 mm (72.3 in) |
| Height | 1988–1992 & 1995–98 2WD: 1,730 mm (68.1 in) 1991–92 4WD: 1,798 mm (70.8 in) 1992–94: 1,694 mm (66.7 in) 1992–94 4WD: 1,763 mm (69.4 in) 1995–97 4WD: 1,798 mm (70.8 in) 1998 2WD: 1,750 mm (68.9 in) 1998 4WD: 1,816 mm (71.5 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,801 kg (3,970 lb) |
| Second generation (LW) | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 1999–2006 |
| Assembly |
Hiroshima, Japan Rayong, Thailand Jakarta, Indonesia Subang, Selangor, Malaysia |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door van |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform | Mazda LW platform |
| Related |
Mazda Capella Mazda Tribute Kia Carnival |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L FS-DE I4 (99–02) 2.3 L L3-VE I4 (02–05) 2.5 L GY-DE V6 (99-01) 2.5 L AJ V6 (99–02) 3.0 L AJ V6 (02–06) 2.0 L RF MZR common rail turbodiesel |
| Transmission | 5-speed JF506E(JA5A-EL) automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,840 mm (111.8 in) |
| Length | 1999–01: 4,750 mm (187.0 in) 2002–03: 4,770 mm (187.8 in) 2004–06: 4,813 mm (189.5 in) 2004–06 LX-SV: 4,808 mm (189.3 in) |
| Width | 1,831 mm (72.1 in) |
| Height | 1,745 mm (68.7 in) 1,755 mm (69.1 in)2004-2006 ES: |
| Curb weight | 1,659 kg (3,657 lb) |
| Third generation (LY) | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Mazda8 |
| Production | 2006–2016 |
| Assembly |
Hiroshima, Japan Rayong, Thailand Jakarta, Indonesia Subang, Selangor, Malaysia |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door van |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform | Mazda LY platform |
| Related | Mazda6 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.3 L L3-VE I4 2.3 L L3-VDT turbo I4 |
| Transmission | 4/5/6-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,950 mm (116.1 in) |
| Length | 4,868 mm (191.7 in) 2007: 4,860 mm (191.3 in)2008–present: |
| Width | 1,850 mm (72.8 in) |
| Height | 1,685 mm (66.3 in) |
The Mazda MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle) is a minivan manufactured by Mazda. Introduced in 1988 as a rear-wheel-drive model with optional selectable four-wheel drive, it was replaced in 1999 with a front-wheel-drive-only version. Over one million MPV models were produced since its introduction.
The MPV was designed from the ground-up as a minivan specifically for the American market, and was introduced in 1988 for the 1989 model year. It was based on the large rear-wheel-drive Luce's HC. It would be called the LV platform, and this larger platform allowed such options as a V6 engine, and optional four-wheel drive. However this large platform created some liabilities in other markets. When it was introduced in Japan in January 1990, it was regarded as a luxury vehicle, as its engine displacement and exterior dimensions exceeded Japanese government regulations for vehicles classified as "compact", and as a result, Japanese buyers were liable for additional annual taxes. It was available at Mazda's Japanese luxury dealership network ɛ̃fini starting in 1991.
Its selectable 4WD system is not to be confused with all road conditions "all-wheel-drive" systems; the MPV can be switched into locked 4WD with a switch mounted on the column gear selector. A dash mounted switch controlled the center differential, creating a locked power distributions on the front and rear axles. The 4WD is not for use on dry roads, but can be engaged and disengaged while moving.
Unlike other minivans, the MPV's parking brake was directly on the floor beside the driver's seat and operated by the hand, when most other minivans had the parking brake in the driver footwell area and operated by the left foot. Like the later Honda Odyssey introduced in North America in early 1995, it featured traditional hinged doors instead of sliding rear doors, though the original MPV only had a single rear door. This was also the only Mazda MPV generation with a manual transmission, offered in the '89 through '91 model years. The middle row was available as a 3-person bench, allowing seating for eight, when most minivans only seated seven. Because of the MPV's optional 4WD, the Mazda Navajo version of the Ford Explorer (sold from 1990 to 1994) was only offered as a two-door, so as to minimize internal competition.
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