OM OT IVES Pradas. dubs 20, 1990) North Shore News NEWS photos Mike Wakefield THE MPV'S aerodynamic design makes for good mileage and a quiet drive (above). The SOHC 12-valve, four-cylinder engine gives this minivan pep (below left). Inside, (below right), the MPV has velour upholstery and other luxury details. Mazda MPV is a minivan with luxury sedan extras economy, as contributing to ONE GLANCE at the Mazda MPV tells you this vehicle is different. The MPV has the soul of a luxury sedan but the ver- satility of a minivan. Owner-friendly features include a hinged rear side door that opens wider and more easily than a sliding door and a rear hatch which epens from bumper height to make loading easier. The MPV also has crisp throttle response from the engine, responsive handling and a comfortable ride. Standard equipment cludes: *full wheel covers ealuminum alloy wheels *steel-belted all season radial tires eflush-surface headlamps *rear-wheel brakes *reclining seats evelour upholstery *cut-pile carpeting in- halogen anti-lock front bucket echild-safety lock on rear side door *electronically tuned AM/FM stereo radio with auto-reverse cassette player. The Mazda warranty provides coverage on major components on all models for five years or 100,000 km. Included in this, is bumper-to-bumper coverage of the entire vehicle for three years or 80,000 km. The stylish, aerodynamic design of the MPV reduces wind noise within the cabin at highway speeds and im- proves fuel well as greater stability tn cross- winds. Computer-aided design allowed Mazda to give the MPV a very rigid body, enhancing its solid feel and quiet ride. Five passenger or seven, tear wheel drive or four- wheel-drive, four cylinder or V6, each MPV performs more like a luxury sedan than a minivan. The Mazda MPV can be seen locally at North Shore Mazda, 711 West 14th Street, North Vancouver.