Mazda MPV Reviews

"third row seat... flips over to face rearwards... great for watching outdoor sports and recreational events."

"handling prowess... led the way [among 12 minivans] around the skidpad and stopped impressively."

"The hindmost bench seat can be folded down into a well in the floor, freeing up 17 cubic feet of storage space. This is a very useful feature."

"Can a minivan be flingable? This one has the taut suspension motions and steering quickness to make you ask 'why not?'"

"Among the MPV's most appealing features are roll-down windows in its dual sliding doors, a minivan exclusive."

"'OptiSpace' design techniques to create a vastly more spacious interior than in the previous MPV."

"...packs a spacious, feature-rich interior into an attractive, svelte exterior."

"The second and third rows can be configured for different seating arrangements."

"MPV is smaller and more nimble than most competing vans. It drives more like a tall car."

"...center seats can be folded down, and can slide forward and back a few inches to optimize rear leg space. What's more, they can also be moved sideways... to create a bench seat and improve access to the rear seats."

"Behind the third-row seat is a deep well in the floor providing 17.2 cubic feet of storage space."

"The glass in its rear doors is powered and rolls down like a car's, an industry first. It also features a hiding third-row seat, similar in design to the Honda Odyssey's, that can also flip around for tailgate parties and picnics."

"With 3677 pounds to haul around in unladen form, the MPV is no hot rod."

"If you're shopping the Toyota Sienna, the Nissan Quest, the Dodge Caravan and the Honda Odyssey, make sure the MPV gets a chance to make its case, too."

"smaller... than most other minivans... more maneuverable, but maximum cargo volume is 127 cubic feet, about 20 fewer than the [Honda] Odyssey."

"a must-see contender. The MPV compares well in price with its competitors"

"Mazda's MPV isn't anything like it used to be, and that's just as well."