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    All NEW Mazda MPV @ 2005 Tokyo Motor Show

    10-04-2005 05:38 PM #1
    All NEW Mazda MPV @ 2005 Tokyo Motor Show

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    All New Mazda MPV
    The soon-to-be-launched All New Mazda MPV is engineered for those who truly appreciate the minivan, with quality that inspires great pleasure in ownership, sophisticated styling that tells of the owner's discrimination and taste, and dynamic performance typical of Mazda's DNA. Mazda's vision of the next-generation touring minivan not only offers all the interior space and utility of conventional minivans, it also has graceful proportions with taut, athletic lines, and an open and spacious interior -projecting an air of high quality.

    The direct-injection MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo engine and 6-speed automatic transmission deliver high fuel efficiency and low emissions, along with spirited performance far beyond the norm for a minivan.

    And the newly developed high-rigidity body complements the high power engine with sporty handling, combined with a comfortable ride.

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    Re: All NEW Mazda MPV @ 2005 Tokyo Motor Show (FaLeX)

    10-04-2005 05:40 PM #2
    "Of course that's just my opinion; I could be wrong."

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    10-04-2005 05:41 PM #3
    Looks promising..
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    Re: All NEW Mazda MPV @ 2005 Tokyo Motor Show (FaLeX)

    10-04-2005 05:41 PM #4
    Looks bitchin'!
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    Re: All NEW Mazda MPV @ 2005 Tokyo Motor Show (Oliver@triplezoom)

    10-04-2005 05:42 PM #5
    any more pics? are we getting this here?
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    10-04-2005 05:42 PM #6
    Looks 10x better than the Odyssey or Sienna. All it needs is a rub strip or something along the flanks...it looks a little bare
    "Of course that's just my opinion; I could be wrong."

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    10-04-2005 05:46 PM #7
    I hope it's not the same size as the Odyssey, Sienna, Quest etc.
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    Re: Re: (mx5er)

    10-04-2005 05:49 PM #8
    Quote, originally posted by mx5er »
    I hope it's not the same size as the Odyssey, Sienna, Quest etc.

    Something in between the size of the current Odyssey and the Mazda5 is what I'd like to see.

    "Of course that's just my opinion; I could be wrong."

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    10-04-2005 06:03 PM #9
    Not too sure how much Ford had to with Mazdas design's. But just about everything from Ford lately as been ace's in my opinion.
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    Re: All NEW Mazda MPV @ 2005 Tokyo Motor Show (crazy88)

    10-04-2005 06:04 PM #10
    Quote, originally posted by crazy88 »
    are we getting this here?

    No.

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    Re: All NEW Mazda MPV @ 2005 Tokyo Motor Show (Swallow Doretti)

    10-04-2005 06:13 PM #11
    Nissan like lights......alteezas....

    Other then that, doesnt look bad

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    Re: All NEW Mazda MPV @ 2005 Tokyo Motor Show (Swallow Doretti)

    10-04-2005 06:15 PM #12
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    No.


    that's what i thought... too "small" for our tastes

    crossover instead, i guess

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    Re: All NEW Mazda MPV @ 2005 Tokyo Motor Show (crazy88)

    10-04-2005 06:16 PM #13
    Quote, originally posted by crazy88 »
    that's what i thought... too "small" for our tastes

    crossover instead, i guess

    Too small? Then what the hell is Mazda 5 doing here?

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    Re: All NEW Mazda MPV @ 2005 Tokyo Motor Show (spidy)

    10-04-2005 06:21 PM #14
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    Too small? Then what the hell is Mazda 5 doing here?


    more of a large compact than a minivan... apparently, they don't think the new mpv can compete against the larger dcx, honda, toyotas, etc

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    Re: All NEW Mazda MPV @ 2005 Tokyo Motor Show (spidy)

    10-04-2005 06:22 PM #15
    Thats not a very good angle for the new MPV and im not seeing much if any family resemblence.
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    Re: All NEW Mazda MPV @ 2005 Tokyo Motor Show (crazy88)

    10-04-2005 06:25 PM #16
    Quote, originally posted by crazy88 »
    that's what i thought... too "small" for our tastes

    crossover instead, i guess


    Looks bigger than our current MPV. Mazda doesn't need to outsize Toyota and Honda.
    "Of course that's just my opinion; I could be wrong."

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    Re: All NEW Mazda MPV @ 2005 Tokyo Motor Show (Mazda 3s)

    10-04-2005 06:27 PM #17
    Quote, originally posted by Mazda 3s »
    Looks bigger than our current MPV. Mazda doesn't need to outsize Toyota and Honda.


    agreed

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    Re: All NEW Mazda MPV @ 2005 Tokyo Motor Show (crazy88)

    10-04-2005 08:53 PM #18
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    agreed

    Yeah, I don't know why everyone seems to think that bigger is better. It surely isn't working out for SUVs right now

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    10-04-2005 09:24 PM #19
    The current MPV is a perfect size. We came within a gnats as$ of buying one. It sure as hell drives better than a Honda. There sending us the 5 why wouldn't they give us this one?
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    Re: All NEW Mazda MPV @ 2005 Tokyo Motor Show (FaLeX)

    10-04-2005 09:35 PM #20
    I like it.

    From that pic it almost looks more like a tall wagon than a minivan (except for the sliding door).

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    Re: All NEW Mazda MPV @ 2005 Tokyo Motor Show (FaLeX)

    10-04-2005 10:51 PM #21
    Yikes... that's, uh, interesting looking.
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    Re: All NEW Mazda MPV @ 2005 Tokyo Motor Show (swatch60)

    10-04-2005 11:17 PM #22
    LOVE the current MPV.


    This one?

    BAARRRRFFFFFF!!!!!!!!!!!

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    Re: All NEW Mazda MPV @ 2005 Tokyo Motor Show (Michael Blue)

    10-05-2005 12:21 AM #23
    It looks like a blown up civic hatch crossed with some sort of wagon, and I like it
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    Re: All NEW Mazda MPV @ 2005 Tokyo Motor Show (Michael Blue)

    10-05-2005 12:46 AM #24
    Quote, originally posted by Michael Blue »
    LOVE the current MPV.


    This one?

    BAARRRRFFFFFF!!!!!!!!!!!

    We have the current 05 and this one has me torn I guess.

    It looks like a J-Spec Magnum.

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    Re: All NEW Mazda MPV @ 2005 Tokyo Motor Show (babydaddy)

    10-05-2005 12:49 AM #25
    personally my best looking minivan thing goes to the new mercedes, minus its back end.
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    Re: All NEW Mazda MPV @ 2005 Tokyo Motor Show (FaLeX)

    10-05-2005 03:27 AM #26
    This looks like the new Mazda5 with some different styling. Is this just the Japanese version of the Mazda5? It looks way smaller than an Odyssey.
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    Re: All NEW Mazda MPV @ 2005 Tokyo Motor Show (jastevenson)

    10-05-2005 02:26 PM #27
    more pics of the NEW Mazda MPV

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    Re: All NEW Mazda MPV @ 2005 Tokyo Motor Show (babydaddy)

    10-05-2005 02:34 PM #28
    Quote, originally posted by babydaddy »

    We have the current 05 and this one has me torn I guess.

    It looks like a J-Spec Magnum.

    HOLY COW !!! i was going to say the exact same thing !!!

    we are in the market for another minivan & the current MPV is the leader

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    Re: All NEW Mazda MPV @ 2005 Tokyo Motor Show (jebglx)

    10-05-2005 02:35 PM #29
    Quote, originally posted by jebglx »

    we are in the market for another minivan & the current MPV is the leader

    too bad that the NEW one in Japan looks like it will get the 2.3l Turbo 4cyl from the Mazdaspeed6

    while we still get the 3.0 V6

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    10-05-2005 02:40 PM #30
    Proportionally, it looks more like a wagon with 3 rows of seats, which is fine. Reminds me of JDM Honda Odyssey.
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    Re: All NEW Mazda MPV @ 2005 Tokyo Motor Show (FaLeX)

    10-06-2005 09:52 PM #31
    Quote, originally posted by FaLeX »
    more pics of the NEW Mazda MPV

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    Re: All NEW Mazda MPV @ 2005 Tokyo Motor Show (FaLeX)

    10-06-2005 10:23 PM #32
    I like it. Looks very European.
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    Re: All NEW Mazda MPV @ 2005 Tokyo Motor Show (Uber Wagon)

    10-07-2005 08:59 AM #33
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    I like it. Looks very European.


    i think mazda has done a good job adding some euro flair to their line-up

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    Re: All NEW Mazda MPV @ 2005 Tokyo Motor Show (crazy88)

    10-13-2005 03:16 PM #34
    more pics of the NEW Mazda MPV

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    Re: All NEW Mazda MPV @ 2005 Tokyo Motor Show

    10-13-2005 03:19 PM #35
    2.3 DISI Turbo
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