- by Trish Whelan
Upgraded Mazda MPV now on sale
03 February 2003: The latest version of the Mazda MPV, just introduced in Ireland, has a 136ps 2-litre turbodiesel engine option in addition to its familiar 2-litre petrol unit.
Other components have been revised as well, including suspension modifications, more powerful brakes and an even stiffer body.
With all the seats fitted, the 7-seater MPV will carry seven adults with ease, while the five seats from the second and third row can be removed easily to provide more than approx. 2,500 litres of carrying capacity.
Standard specification includes four airbags, ABS, air-conditioning, a height-adjustable steering wheel and roof rails, as are electric windows front and rear, electrically-adjustable and heated wing mirrors and central locking.
External changes include three air intakes and a lipped front air dam integrated into the front bumper with two circular front fog-lamps
Inside, the luggage area has six anchorage points for securing smaller items of luggage to stop them sliding around during travel.
The prices of the Mazda MPV are E39,410 and E42,650.
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