2000 Mazda MPV...Continued

Mazda introduces the first dual sliding doors with power windows-- sure to be a popular feature with back-seat passengers and sure to be copied. The slide rails are mounted with a two-degree slant toward the front, greatly reducing the force required to close the doors.

With a short front overhang the MPV lends itself well to Mazda's Optispace interior design scheme. Although the new MPV is a short-wheelbase minivan, its interior space is nearly comparable to a long-wheelbase minivan. Expansive glass area provides optimum road visibility, making the MPV easy to drive and park.

The functional interior offers many generous built-in storage compartments and a multitude of beverage holders. For front seat occupants there are 10 convenient, built-in storage compartments, including an overhead console, large glove box with seven-liter capacity, storage tray under the front passenger's seat, front door pockets, a coin box and a large storage box in the center console. The center console also houses a slide-out cup holder that holds everything from juice boxes to super-sized cups. Second-row passengers also have a number of drink holders to satisfy the kids and commuters with four more cup holders in the third row. The rear quarter panel trim also includes a 12-volt accessory socket for inside and outside electronic accessories.

The deep well in the rear floor provides 17.2 cubic feet of convenient cargo space.

MPV's HVAC system includes a micron air filter and optional rear air-conditioning and heating with individual climate controls for front and rear passengers. The second- and third-row passengers are cooled by vents in the ceiling and warmed by ducts in the floor. Separate vents for each passenger ensure that air-conditioning performance in the rear is every bit as good as the front.

With a high-performance amplifier, two tweeters in front, two tweeters in the rear and a rear subwoofer with a built-in 80-watt amp, the nine-speaker optional sound system sound system delivers great audio performance and sound quality. An AM/FM/CD audio system with 100 watts of power and a four-speaker sound system is standard.