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The MPV looks big because it sits high. The same sensation greets the driver and front seat passenger. Of course there are various mixes of captain‘s chairs and benches for most family groups. The MPV does not have ing door in the middle. It The MPV can be purchased with just twoâ€"wheelâ€"drive. But this test vehicle, with V6, allâ€"wheelâ€"drive, cruise, electric roof, fourâ€"speed automatic lockup transmission, and topline trim inside and out includâ€" ing towing package was $26,725. | OAKVILLE It has the advantage of using truck 4x4 mechanicals right ou! of the pickup bin, makâ€" ing a fourâ€"wheelâ€"drive MPV relatively simple to engineer. Thus, it was one of the first family vans to offer this feature, and Canadians responded. The MPV came about as a clever combination of existing parts from the compact l pickup truck it builds. Now four years old â€"â€" a replaceâ€" ment may be coming in a joint venâ€" ture with Fordâ€"â€"the MPV (for Multiâ€"Purpose Vehicle) is Canada‘s best selling imported minivan. It‘s been several years since I‘ve tested Mazda‘s trusty MPV, and a lot of minivan: water has passed under the design bridge in the ensuâ€" ing period. MPV makes inroads in miniâ€"van market 297 Speers Road (at Dorval) 8454227 uses a slid a The base engine is a 120 horseâ€" power 2.6 litre fourâ€"cylinder availâ€" able only with a fourâ€"speed autoâ€" matic with overdrive and lockup torque converter. The other choice, and by far the most popular, is a 3.0â€"litre V6 with 155 hp and 169 the rear you can get a double cargo net. It sure is better than coming to a stop, having your groceries slam into the net, and then boomerang off the back seat. There‘s a lockable bin under the front seat. I appreciated the newâ€"design seat belt buckles, which make affixing and removing child seats much easier. cargo room. The MPV abounds with good ideas to make life a little easier. At very large door instead. It‘s not a bad idea, but it can be a handicap in tight places. If that happens, the rear hatch provides a gaping, alternative opening. Removal of the seats is not a challenge but they are heavy, so those with bad backs should take care when trving to create extra trying to creaté 303 Upper Middle Road E. 338â€"001 1 go - | handles like a big car. Acceleration is more than adequate and braking is cerâ€" tainly aided by 10â€"inch disc brakes at all four corners. Mazda has been able to keep the cost of the MPV reasonable by getâ€" ting most things right on the first ft/lbs of torque using a fourâ€"speed automatic but with electronically controlled operation for good fuel mileage and smoother shifting. In normal operation, the MPV is in twoâ€"wheel drive. Flick a switch on the columnâ€"mounted shifter, and it snicks immediately into allâ€"wheel drive. This moves power back and forth to the wheels which have the most traction. If it gets really muddy or the snow is deep, you have a switch on the dashboard which lets you lock the centre differential into fourâ€" wheel drive so each wheel _ gets equal amounts of torque. Antiâ€"lock brakes are standard. The MPV rides and B45â€"5585 &1 Accessory Repairs &1 Brakes &1 Cooling &1 Electrical &1 Engine & Drivability FACTORY INVOICES AVAILABLE FOR VERIFICATION AT TIME OF SALE! V | 827. 4242 WHERE GOOD SERVICE IS A FACT. NOT A PROMISE CAspIUA I FOURTH LINE AUTO TOTAL CAR CARE ANCED CAK 7 Exhaust 2 Heating & Air 7 Inspections 7 Lubrication T1 Suspension & Steering Z7 Tires & Wheels LAKESHORE RD.| SPEERS RD a