What is the Mazda MPV?
The Mazda MPV is a minivan for carrying families and passengers. Its taller cabin and flexible interior make room for people and everyday belongings. Mazda introduced the original MPV as a 1989 model, with rear-wheel drive and available four-wheel drive.
Mazda MPV generations
The first generation (1989–1998) used the LV model code and appears in the US and Canadian figures. The second generation (2000–2006), coded LW, appears in those markets and in the UK figures for its later years. The second generation brought a redesigned take on the MPV, with a front-wheel-drive platform and a lower, more car-like profile.
Engines and fuel consumption
In the UK, the 2000–2004 range included 2.0 L to 2.3 L petrol and diesel engines. Its lowest stated official consumption is 7.1 L/100 km on the NEDC test. The US range lists 2.5 L to 3.0 L petrol engines and an EPA best combined rating of 20 MPG, or 11.8 L/100 km. Canada’s petrol range also spans 2.5 L to 3.0 L, with a lowest rating of 12.9 L/100 km on the NRCan five-cycle test. The NEDC, EPA and Canadian five-cycle procedures differ, so figures from separate markets are not exact comparisons.
Where was the Mazda MPV sold?
The figures cover the United States from 1989–2006, Canada from 1995–2006, and the United Kingdom from 2000–2004. The UK entries include petrol and diesel, while the US and Canadian entries are petrol-only.
Questions and answers
Was the Mazda MPV sold with diesel engines?
The UK range included diesel and petrol engines. The US and Canadian entries are petrol-only.
How many MPV generations are represented?
Two: the first generation ran from 1989–1998, followed by the second generation from 2000–2006.
What is the lowest stated fuel consumption for the MPV?
The UK range has the lowest stated figure: 7.1 L/100 km on the NEDC test.
