27 - Friday, October 14, 1988 - North Shore News THE VOICE OF NORTH AND WEST VANCOUVER SUNDAY + WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY THE NEW MPV realizes what Mazda conceives as the best form of a multi-purpose vehicle for the North American market. It was designed and built to best suit the needs of customers who are looking for the optimum value BRENDEN Sherwin, North Shore Mazda. from a vehicle in the mini-van cat- egory. Offering room for up to seven passengers, the 1989 Mazda MPV provides a new concept in family transportation with its tempting blend of style, comfort and versatility. The Mazda MPV is available in one version — a passenger version with seating for either five or seven passengers. Two engines are of- fered for the MPV — an all-new 2.6 litre, 12-valve four-cylinder and a 3.0 litre, 18-valve V-6. A wide range of options make it possible for buyers to tailor the MPV to their needs. A four- wheel-drive model will be added later. The distinctive, stylish look of the MPV is the result of careful aerodynamic design which yields a coefficient of drag of only 0.36. This sleek shape also contributes to the MPV’s stability and low wind noise at highway speeds. Among the refinements incor- porated in the design of the MPV are: flush-mounted headlights, door handles and windows, and integrated bumpers and body side moldings. In addition to being See 2.6 THE NEW Mazda MPV offers instruments and controls that are located within easy reach of the driver. All MPV's feature a large speedometer and trip odometer flanked by fuel level and coolant temperature gauges.