2000 Mazda MPV LX

Introduced over 10 years ago, the MPV has undergone a radical switch from a rear-wheel and four-wheel drive with traditional rear doors to a front-wheel drive with sliding rear doors. It is sized to compete with the Nissan Quest, the Toyota Sienna and the short-wheelbase minivans built by Chrysler and General Motors.

Interior and cargo area
Access to the front seats is very easy because the MPV is only slightly higher off the ground than most cars. The seats seem overly firm at first but the longer the drive, the more they are appreciated.
Rear access to the second-row seats is just as good. The seats are quite comfortable though some may find that the cushion is a bit short. The seating system itself is simple and practical. Both seats slide forward and back, and the right seat slides laterally. By sliding it to the left, the two seats form a bench and you obtain even better access to the third-row bench. Slide the seat to the right, and you get a centre aisle. An easy-to-use handle facilitates the task. The windows in the sliding doors roll down. The seat backs lock when they are folded, and the seats are easy to remove.
The rear bench is easy to reach and seats two adults in average comfort. A third occupant would have to compose with the hinge in the middle of the seat. Like the Honda Odyssey, the MPV has a rear bench that folds down into a well after first removing the head restraints and stowing them safely in the space provided. The rear bench can also be turned back-to-front, but the hatch has to be open to sit facing the rear.
The hatch opens relatively wide, clearing the head of all but tall individuals. Cargo capacity is a bit limited with the rear bench in place. Folding the bench into the well and flush with the floor increases cargo capacity considerably. The wide bumper complicates access to objects placed in the front of the cargo area.

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