Mazda MPV History

Minivan · 1989–2006

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History

The MPV launched in the US for 1989, the first generation unusually using a rear-/all-wheel-drive layout with conventional rear doors.

The second generation (2000–2006) switched to a front-drive, sliding-door minivan format before the Mazda5 took over the people-mover role.