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1 1988-1995

It was introduced in 1988, based on the rear wheel drive 929 platform. It looked similar to most mainstream minivans like the Dodge Caravan except that, like the original Honda Odyssey, it featured traditional hinged doors instead of sliding rear doors. The fact that it was rear wheel drive also set it apart in the minivan market, but not in a positive way. Like the RWD Chevrolet Astro, the MPV sold poorly.

The MPV was later available with all wheel drive, marketed in the United States as the All Sport. Although similar to most minivans on the market, the All Sport was mildly restyled and marketed as a Crossover SUV.

2 1999

The MPV was replaced in 1999 with a front wheel drive version based on the LW platform. This second-generation MPV was much more traditional, with sliding rear doors and front wheel drive. Some differentiating factors included a rear seat that folded flat into the floor and rear-door windows that roll down.

The MPV was initially underpowered, using the Mazda 2.5 L V6. This was replaced for 2002 with Ford's Duratec 3.0 L V6 and a 5-speed automatic transmission.

Engines:

• 2.0 L FS-DE I4 (1999-2001)
• 2.5 L GY-DEThe G family of Mazda engines is a family of large straight-4 piston engines. The series started at 2. 6 L for the Mazda B-Series truck from '89-'93. Prior to that, a 2. 6 L Mitsubishi engine was used. G54B The 2. 6 L Mazda G54B was actually a Mitsubishi V6Ford Essex V6 engine A V6 is an internal combustion piston engine with six cylinders in a " V" configuration. It is the second most common engine configuration in modern cars after the straight-4; it shares with that engine a compactness very suited to th (1999-2001)
• 3.0 L Duratec 30 V6Ford Essex V6 engine A V6 is an internal combustion piston engine with six cylinders in a " V" configuration. It is the second most common engine configuration in modern cars after the straight-4; it shares with that engine a compactness very suited to th (2002-2005)

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• MPV Club