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Looks like a mini minivan (it's NOT a typo)
High seating position
Seats 5
Available in MT
Another comment: I believe the MPV is available in Europe in 5spd MT. Can anybody confirm that?
Dinu
In the UK the MPV has a 5M. Don't actually see any mention of an auto option!
Steve.
<back to lurking>
-Jason
it's similar to the old 626/Millenia. I was expecting a sportier, "Mazda6" look as well.
dinu02.....the Mazda4 apparently will be a 7 seater (probably truly comfortable for 6...4 adults & 2 kids). Even though it's based on the Ford CMAX (strictly a 5 seater), I guess Mazda wanted to differentiate it from it's corporate sibling.....hence the sliders and the 7 seats.
I was expecting that too - a little more edgy and the Mazda6/Mazda3/Mazda2 front end instead of the rounded one.
Now about the M4 - if they make it a 6/7 seater, doesn't that compete with the MPV? Unless they want to take the MPV out of Europe. Hmm...
Dinu
I'm wondering if the next gen. MPV (which will be built off the Mazda6 platform) will grow in size to match the Odyssey/Sienna/Quest etc. I know that may disappoint those of us who like the current MPV BECAUSE of it's size, but it would open the door for the Mazda3-based Mazda4 and then, at least, we'd have a choice:
Sporty, compact Mazda4 or full-size MPV.
BTW, can anyone estimate for me the interior distance (length) from behind the front seats all the way to the rear? I live aways from the nearest dealer or I'd measure it myself.
Compared to Edmund's alleged 2004 MPV, which looks to me like a 2003...
Then, compare it w/ the 2002 MPV (looks the same to me)
The 2004 will have different fenders hood, grill, front bumper, rear bumper, different tail lights and side sill extensions. It'll look distincly different than the 2003 model. Steve... some QC?
And remember, I'm not the only one around here with access to the Feedback Form :-)
Stay tuned....
Steve, Host
I don't think that the MPV is being represented on the Frankfurt site, actually. I'd link you, but you'd have to delete the post, Steve.
Or... if you have access to their Euro press site, you can see the photos there as well.
I must be missing something obvious... need donuts...
Steve, Host
Incidentally, on Mazda's US press site, the photo that Edmunds is using for the 2004 (which I posted last night) is labled '2003 Mazda MPV.' :-)
Donuts? Oh thx... is the KK open there yet? I'm going to Boston soon and I know I'm going to try and find a KK there!
Thanks for the link; sure didn't see it anywhere since I went to Most Researched on the New Car pages and didn't page down. Feedback submitted - stay tuned.
Steve, Host
There is also a type of sport wagon with AWD in the works for the same time period. not exactly a minivan, not exactly a car and not exactly a SUV....sorta in the middle.
The best example is information about new MPV 2004. When you check standard futures for ES model Edmunds claims that ES comes with manual sliding doors and there is no option for power sliding door.
This information is false and according to mazdausa.com and kbb.com power door is available for both LX and for ES models.
This is once again Edmunds error. I wonder what editors are doing to improve the situation. In the meantime I would never quote Edmunds as my source of information. Maybe with the exception of this group where javadoc will never let slip to the public and bull.
mazda guy
Yes, I'm jabbing, but gently.
I didn't get the usual automated response to my earlier feedback so I'll try again. I'm beginning to wonder if we have the '04 links pointed to the '03 stuff.
Steve, Host
Gimme a Krispy Kreme!!!
For something else completely off-topic (since there's no MPV news out there, at least no accurate news <g>), Full Test: 2003 Harley-Davidson V-Rod
Steve, Host
Just had to admit that....I was really into researching so I did my homework.
Laura
Welcome!
Steve... I didn't even get out halibut fishing once this year. Such is the way of my new job. I did slay alot of reds and silvers though.
The review on the '03 V-Rod has images labeled as '04 models. Same problem, only backwards.
And can someone PhotoShop some roof racks onto the MPV pics in Java's post #6487?
Steve, Host
I don't think I've seen a pic of the '04 w/a roof rack, but I do have 30 pix on my server of it. <tease, tease> We're gonna drive you to drink Steve... Starbucks, that is.
Krispe Kreme's are on the way!
No Pressure!
Leslie
Looks like Edmunds is going throgh downsizing stage. I rather stick to this group only which is probably the best part of Edmunds.
mazda guy
Not me... must be all those KK's. Maybe all the data people are all out test driving Harleys these days? They aren't returning my letters either <g>
Steve, Host
Nonesense!
Try the Mazda6 and Mazda3 forums too! Other Mazda freaks
Dinu
mazda guy
Dinu
Dinu
I live in South Florida, where we have plenty of bugs, and what I found out that if you use a bra then you need to clean the bra afterwards which is a pain in a butt.
Secondly, if you keep the bra long enough and you remove it you may find out that the hood paint faded a little from the sun while the part of the hood under the bra did not.
Finally, the bra is not cheap and can be as much as $200. For this price I can repaint the hood and have it like new.
Just my 2c
mazda guy
Car front end protective bras & film
Steve, Host
With the incentives, is 0% APR really that? No fees, no interest? Is a down payment required? (Assuming I qualified)
And are there usually incentives for new models? I.e. do you expect incentives on the 2004 MPVs?
Thanks!
Perhaps, by next Feb there will be incentives on the 2004s but no promises. It all depends on if you're the gambling type, and if you like the 2003's styling over the 2004's styling.
However, yes, 0% does mean 0%, no hidden anything. I'm not sure about the downpayment, but if you're getting S-Plan, your LTV should be low enough to nullify any downpayment requirement, IMHO.
And if I can't get the features I want now, I guess I'll be forced to wait for the 2004 models and hope for for incentives on them in my timeframe.
Another question. Does the MPV normally have a roof mounted console of some sort that the moonroof deletes? Or is that console thing only there with a DVD player?
Too bad they don't offer Homelink... yet.
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-4/167987/garage_door_opener_m- od.jpg
No really, the HomeLink is a nice thing (have it on my 300M), but I use only the one button anyway.
BTW, someone will have HomeLink galore "soon", isn't that right? LOL
Steve, Host
I've seen some homelink modifications on MPVs before.