What is the Mazda Millenia?
The Millenia is a four-door sedan that gave Mazda a more upmarket model in the 1990s. Sold as the Eunos 800 in Japan and under the Millenia name in export markets, it was designed as a premium sedan with a focus on a comfortable ride and smooth road manners.
The Millenia was listed in North America from 1995 through 2002. Its place in Mazda’s range reflected the company’s effort to offer a more refined sedan alongside its mainstream models.
Generation, engines and power
The Millenia is identified as the TA generation, covering 1995–2002. Its engine range spans 2.3 L to 2.5 L, with petrol power in the United States and Canada.
A notable version used Mazda’s Miller-cycle V6, an unusual engine design intended to balance performance and fuel use. Mazda described the Eunos 800/Millenia as a premium sedan and highlighted the Miller-cycle engine as a first for a production car.
How economical is the Mazda Millenia?
In the United States, the EPA’s best combined rating is 21 MPG, with lowest listed consumption of 11.2 L/100 km. Canada’s NRCan figure puts the lowest listed consumption at 11.8 L/100 km on its 5-cycle test. The United States uses EPA testing and Canada uses the 5-cycle method; European ratings use WLTP or NEDC procedures, so figures across markets can differ.
The Millenia’s North American model years are 1995–2002. Its engine sizes span 2.3 L to 2.5 L in both markets.
Questions and answers
What type of car is the Mazda Millenia?
It is a four-door sedan.
What years does the Millenia generation cover?
The TA generation covers 1995 through 2002.
What engine sizes were offered?
The engine range spans 2.3 L to 2.5 L, using petrol.
What is the best combined EPA rating?
The best combined US EPA rating is 21 MPG.