2003 mazda mpv driver#
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. Its efficient use of interior space while offering a relatively small exterior drew from Mazda's experience with space efficient one-box minivans, like the Mazda Bongo. The 4WD is not for use on dry roads, but can be engaged and disengaged while moving. A dash mounted switch controlled the center differential, creating a locked power distributions on the front and rear axles. 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. It was available at Mazda's Japanese luxury dealership network Ɛ̃fini starting in 1991.
When it was introduced in Japan in January 1990, 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. However this large platform created some liabilities in other markets. The platform allowed such options as a V6 engine, and optional four-wheel drive. It was based on the large rear-wheel-drive Mazda Luce's platform.
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.
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