Japan: Mazda releases MPV Bright Stylish M'z Custom
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Here in the States, if you want a people-mover from Mazda, you need to go the crossover route and pick up either the CX-7 or CX-9, or you can go for a compact minivan in the spiffy-looking Mazda5. In Japan, however, the MPV lives on, and it's a lot nicer than any of the editions we ever had. Today, Mazda announced the availability of -- long JDM name alert -- the MPV Bright Stylish M'z Custom. Powered by the automaker's 2.3L four cylinder driving either the front wheels (4-speed auto) or all four wheels (6-speed auto), the new trim level adds some shine in the form of a chromed grille and added brightwork all around, plus some extra skirting for a sportier appearance.
Inside, enhancements include things like extra leather trim, and outside, the car can be finished in either Pearl White Mica or one of two darker shades, including the black (or is it dark gray?) metal flake seen above. Mazda E&T (Engineering and Technology) is behind this creation, and pricing is set at ¥2,870,000 for the 2WD version and ¥3,140,000 for the AWD edition.
[Source: Mazda]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Dave-in-PA 1:51PM (6/18/2007)
Wow...over 3 million Yen for a minivan. I wonder what that is in Pesos.
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Harrison 4:43PM (6/18/2007)
3million yen= $30K USD = 323,850 pesos.
Ligor 1:54PM (6/18/2007)
Oddesy + Quest = Mazda MPV, that's all I have to say about it.
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bmoredlj 1:55PM (6/18/2007)
It's not a very Mazda-y face, is it?
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1337 2:06PM (6/18/2007)
The Mazda5 is unique, sporty, space efficient, and it is generally well executed. However, the new MPV looks sporty, but in this article there is no information to the effect that the MPV is remotely innovative or unique. The 2.3L 4 is likely to be underpowered--it is passably sporty in the smaller Mazda5--and it lacks a manual transmission option. The concept of a Honda Odyssey-sized minivan with a four speed automatic is nothing new--although the small 2.3L engine is a step in the wrong direction when compared with the Odyssey. Forget the MPV; bring on the Mazdaspeed5!
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stefan 3:51PM (6/18/2007)
# 1337
The new MPV is every thing but underpowerd , the 2.3 has 163BHP and de 2.3 turbo has 245BHP.
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adelossa 5:22PM (6/18/2007)
I hate to stick to one car manufacturer, but if I had to, then I'd fill my garage with Mazda cars. :D
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