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V’s handling more nimble than most mini-vans

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The MPV"s all-new plat-
jorm was designed by Mazda.
The front suspension compris
es fully independent
MacPherson struts and the
rear is a solid beam axle
design. The MPVs ride is very
comfortable, and except for a
muted how! from the engine
under load, the interior is very
quiet. Handling is more nim-
ble than most mini-vans, large-
ly due to its short wheelbase
and fairly tirm suspension
damping. Around town, the
MPY is casier to drive than
long-wheelbase minivans
because of its shorter length
and narrower turning circle.
It’s also easier to park.

Standard front disc, rear
drum brakes provide plenty of
stopping, power for this rela-
tively light 1,667 kg mini-van,
and ABS with a new electronic
brake force distribution system
(which automatically provides
more rear brake force under
heavy braking) is available on
LX and ES models.

For a base price of
$24,555, DX models include
standard front air condition-
ing, power steering,
AM/FM/CD audio system,
7-passenger seating with
removable “side-by-slide” cen-

Technicai

2000 Mazia PY LX
Base price (DX)
Price as tested (LX) ...
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Layout.
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tre buckets and fold-away third
row bench scat, dual sliding
cear doors with roll-down wis
dows, tile steering colunia,
two-speed intermittent wipers,
rear wiper and washer, dual
stabilizer bars, and standard
P205/63R-15 inch tires with
steel wheels -- alloy wheels are
opdonatl.

For an extra $955, a DX
Convenience Package adds
power windows, power door
locks, heaved power mirrors,
cruise control, overhead can-
sole with two storage compart-
ments, and a storage bin under
the front passenger seat.

LN models, priced at
$28,455, add the tollowing
features to the DX model:
front and rear air conditicn-
ing/heater with third row fan
anj remperature controls,
upgraded cloth upholstery,
height/tilt adjustable driver's
seat, remote keyless entry with
panic alarm and anti-theft sys-
tem, an engine immobilizer,
darker privacy glass in the rear
windows, body-coloured
bumpers and side mouldings,
micron air filters, seatback
tables on the rear seats, and
four-wheel anti-lock brakes
with electronic brake distribu-
tion.

An optional LX Sports
Package priced at $1,800 adds

BOA

4-door, 7 passenger minivan

transverse front engine/front-wheel-drive
2.5-litre V6, DOHC, 24 valves

.170 @ 6,250 r.p.m.
...165 @ 4,250 rp.m.

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Curb weight..
Whee!base

Length...

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Height ..........
-Cargo volume...
3rd row folded.
2nd removed, 3rd folded
Fuel consumption
: City...
Highway

sosssesereeeed G2 MM (72.1 in.
wae, 745 mm (68.7 in.)
486 litres (17.2 cu. ft.);
1,518 titres (53.7 cu. ft.);
3,519 litres (124.5 cu. ft.)

13.6 #100 km (21 m.p.g.)
9.9 1/100 km (29 m.p.g.)

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tires, leather-wrapped steering
wheel, and a premium stereo
system with a six dise in-dash
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For $1,495, 3 GFX option
package adds front and rear
spoiters, side skirts, and fog
lights,

P speakers.

‘Vop-of-the-line ES MPV's,

priced at $33,080, add the fol-

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lease or

96 VECKSWASEX GOLF
low km, this one won't last $12,8¢5

95 TOYOTA 4 RRR
V6, SRS, 54k, like new

96 SUZUKI X-80
2 ds, auto, 4x4

94 TOYOTA CAMRY

V6. ioaded, loral car $17,495

lowing features to the basic EX
model : woodgrain trim on
the dash and doors, leather
upholstery, power glass moon-
roof with tilt and stide features
and sliding sunshade, side
airbags in the front seats, ilu
minated vanity mirrors, and a
towing package which includes
an automatic transmission oil-
cooler and heavy-duty cadiaror.

59 NESAN PATHARDER TAAE.EGSS
4X45 sad, looks & runs reat $11,495

The only option on the ES is
the aforementioned GEX pack-
age.

If you're looking for a stan-
dard wheelbase mini-van like
the Dodge Caravan, Nissan
Quest, Chevrolet Venture, or
Pontiac Trans Sport, the MPV
is a must-see contender.

The MPV compares well in
price with its competitors, and

is the only short-wheelbase
minivan to offer a tumble rear
seat. Compared to long wheel-
base minivans, the MPV is less
expensive and easier to drive in
urban areas. Unlike domestic
mini-vans, it offers a tive-
year/109,000-km powertrain
Warranty as Well as the stan-
dard three-year /60,000-km
warranty.

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awr windowAocks/mirrors $17,995

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99 TOYOTA COROLLA VE

$16,435

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93 TOYGTA SAMRY LE

VS, loaded, leather $15,595

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