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Mazda MPV Reviews

Read what the top automotive journalists are saying about the 2006 Mazda MPV below.

In-depth Professional Review
Intro - Walkaround - Interior Features
Driving Impressions - Final Word

Mazda MPV Review Summary

What reviewers liked most about the Mazda MPV:

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

—Canadian Driver

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

—Popular Mechanics

"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."

—New Car Test Drive

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

—Car and Driver

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

—Motor Trend

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

—The Car Connection

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

—Motor Trend

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

—Edmunds.com

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

—New Car Test Drive

"...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."

—New Car Test Drive

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

—Woman Motorist

"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."

—New Car Test Drive

What reviewers liked least about the Mazda MPV:

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

—Motor Trend

Mazda MPV Comparisons:

"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."

—The Car Connection

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

—Edmunds.com

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

—Canadian Driver

Best one-liners about the Mazda MPV:

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

—New Car Test Drive

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2006 Mazda MPV Reviews
You should be aware that when reviewing 2006 Mazda MPV reviews, what is said regarding a vehicle can typically be applied to the entire generation. A generation is made up of similar vehicles from one year to the next. When a vehicle undergoes a redesign, it is considered a new generation.

Also, when looking at 2006 Mazda MPV reviews, you should take them with a grain of salt. Like all people, reviewers may have a bias towards a manufacturer or particular car. That�s why it�s best to examine opinions from several sources.

And to get that array of viewpoints, be sure to look at CarsDirect�s Mazda MPV model reviews. We compile the best quotes so you don�t have to pour through several 2006 Mazda MPV model reviews. But be sure to keep in mind that no matter how many 2006 Mazda MPV reviews you read, there�s no substitution for your own test drive where you get to examine a car in person.

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