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	Buy a New, Used Car, Truck or SUV, Get Prices and Kelley Blue Book Values at www.WMCWheels.com, WMCTV, Memphis, TN: 1995 Mazda MPV
		The MPV's primary attraction may be that it is a genuinely pleasant van to drive, an easy move upward from a compact sedan.
		As such, visitors to the MPV are greeted by a blocky dashboard that carries instruments and major controls in a pod perched on top, old-fashioned door panels with separate armrests, and details more functional than elegant.
		Mazda has configured the MPV for primary use as a passenger hauler, with cargo duties given lower priority.
	www.wmcwheels.com /global/story.asp?s=2590421 (1289 words)

	The Car Connection - 2004 Mazda MPV - A nimble alternative to the megavan.
		The Mazda MPV ($23,260-$28,230) is similar in concept to the sport-themed Nissan Quest, the "Z-car of minivans," but in a more compact package and at a lower price point.
		Meanwhile, the MPV is at bottom still a minivan, meaning it comes with all the "sensible" features that brought you here in the first place, including a handy "tumble under" third row bench seat that can be folded flat to increase cargo space or tumbled the other way into a backward facing tailgate party seat.
		The MPV also has a standard five-speed automatic that is set up to shift with pleasing aggressiveness when asked, right at the engine's 6200-rpm redline under full throttle.
	www.thecarconnection.com /index.asp?n=157,182&sid=182&article=6985 (1079 words)

	1995 Mazda MPV
		The MPV's primary attraction may be that it is a genuinely pleasant van to drive, an easy move upward from a compact sedan.
		Mazda has configured the MPV for primary use as a passenger hauler, with cargo duties given lower priority.
		Mazda defied conventional van-building wisdom when it gave the MPV a normal hinged third (right side) door instead of the more common slide-back panel.
	www.wmcwheels.com /global/story.asp?s=2590421 (1266 words)

	icTeesside - MPV made even better
		The Zafira has become a market leader in the compact MPV sector, where it outsells the rest of the top ten combined.
		They come in either 120bhp or 150bhp format with the latter offering plenty of punch, but it is the mid-range power that is particularly impressive.
		A more versatile choice could be one of the excellent 1.9-litre common rail turbo diesel engines.
	icteesside.icnetwork.co.uk /1600icmotors/0100news/tm_objectid=15588021%26method=full%26siteid=50081%26headline=mpv%2dmade%2deven%2dbetter-name_page.html (1266 words)

	Honda FR-V (2004-) - 4Car Road Test from Channel 4 - Introduction
		The FR-V is Honda's first real foray into the lucrative compact MPV market.
		Introduction The FR-V is Honda's first real foray into the lucrative compact MPV market
		And that third front seat will really please those kids who are always asking "can I sit in the front?" Even better, Honda has done loads of work to provide as much safety for the central passenger as any other occupant in the car.
	www.filmfour.com /4car/road-tests/H/honda/fr-v05-/fr-v05--intro.html (181 words)

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		Auto Express - May 2005 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 CDTi 120 Club People Carrierhen it was first introduced in 1999 the Zafira revolutionised the compact MPV marketfriends about.
		Vauxhall Zafira GSi Seaton Automotive UK Car Lease - Automotive Home Page Vauxhall Zafira GSi 5-door MPV Combining anbelies its compact exterior dimensions, Zafira epitomises Vauxhall s commitment to theof family transport.
		Vauxhall Zafira new and used cars at Motor Nation in Widnes Cheshire - Nation Car Hypermarkets Vauxhall Zafira new and used cars at Motor Nation in Widnesdetails and photos.
	www.splut.co.uk /sub/z/zafira.html (181 words)

	Geneva Motor Show 2001 Highlights - Fiat Stilo
		Stilo also evokes associations with the kind of emotions one would expect to be aroused by a friendly car that is fun to drive, compact, modern and hi-tech.
		Stilo brings the advantages of an MPV to a more traditional formula: it is easy to get in and out of, there’s a lot of space inside, and the driving position is higher, to make the driver feel more in control.
		Central to the Fiat range, and encapsulating the spirit and values of the marque, the Stilo is set to re-establish Fiat as a major player in the compact hatchback sector of the European market.
	www.cardesignnews.com /events/geneva2001/highlights/highlights05.html (446 words)

	ITV Motoring - Fiat Croma
		There is a fantastic amount of passenger room both front and rear (probably because the Croma has a longer wheelbase than any of its compact MPV rivals), and despite past concerns about Fiat build quality the Croma feels as well put together as anything you might buy instead.
		The boundary between the medium-sized family car and compact MPV market sectors has become increasingly blurred in the last few years, and with the Croma - which goes on sale in this country on August 20 - Fiat has confused the issue still further.
		It's a crossover car which Fiat sees as a direct rival to both the Mondeo and the C-MAX, or to the Laguna and the Grand Scenic, or the Vectra and the Zafira.
	www.itv-motoring.com /launches/fiat/6688.asp (347 words)

	Kia Carens Car Reviews - Road Tests Auto Express
		Versatility is the key in the compact MPV market and the Carens does reasonably well here too.
		etaining its attractive list prices and generous levels of equipment, the Carens is an appealing contender in the compact MPV market.
		It may be a budget choice, but the Carens proves that such decisions need not be the compromise they once were.
	www.autoexpress.co.uk /t/content/kia/kiacarens/ae_roadtest/mikepenny/3482004/id31059/index.html (347 words)

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		Honda, on the other hand, would do well to create a new category in India, that of the compact MPV, with the new FR-V. Compact MPVs offer versatile and large seating/luggage capacity with the performance and driving pleasure of cars.
		Honda's brilliant new 2.2 turbodiesel will be shoehorned into the FR-V next year.
		It took almost four years in the making, and is bigger than the model it replaces across all aspects, including wheelbase and ground clearance.
	in.rediff.com /money/2004/sep/04motoring.htm (1463 words)

	ITV Motoring - Honda FR-V
		If you believe Honda's marketing line, then buying its new compact MPV will deliver "family happiness" in abundance.
		It's probably for the latter reason that the company has taken its time over the FR-V. Honda is a late-comer to the compact sector - a fast-growing market where this new car should do well.
		Honda designers feel that families who travel together, stick together; so the new FR-V has six seats arranged in two rows of three to allow a child to travel safely in the front, snug between the driver and passenger.
	www.carkeys.co.uk /launches/honda/4826.asp (348 words)

	4Car Feature - Honda FR-V - from Channel 4
		But Honda hasn't had a compact MPV to compete with the Scénic, C-MAX and, arguably, A-Class, and as this market sector is still growing strongly it was a significant gap in Honda's armoury.
		Sales of the new, Japanese-built MPV start in November.
		Honda talks of a 'V-shape package', by which it means that the centre front seat is set further back than the outer two, and describes it in typical style as 'joyful' with no more separation of the front and rear seat zones.
	www.channel4.com /4car/feature/preview/2004/honda-fr-v/fr-v.html (282 words)

	Toyota FINE-X and i-swing Concepts Debut at Tokyo
		The Toyota FSC is a new-category model that evolves and combines the elegant shape of a saloon with a functionality of an MPV.
		The Toyota Estima full-size MPV (equivalent to the European market Toyota Previa) is being shown as a new design concept equipped with Toyota’s latest hybrid system, THS II, and electric four-wheel drive.
		Retaining the theme of Ecology and Emotion from last year’s show, Toyota will unveil the Fine-X, a compact hatchback powered by a fuel cell hybrid system, and the i-swing, individual transport that is almost the automotive equivalent of a suit of clothes.
	www.worldcarfans.com /news.cfm/newsid/2051011.007 (976 words)

	4Car Feature - Mercedes-Benz B-Class - from Channel 4
		Based on the latest A-Class platform - with its 'sandwich floor' structure and compact installation of engine and transmission - the B has a longer wheelbase giving generous legroom for rear-seat passengers and a cabin as spacious as that of many larger saloons and estates.
		Designed as a smaller (Golf-sized) answer to the upcoming R-Class crossover, it is styled as a station wagon/MPV hybrid and will have interior functionality comparable to an MPV with removable, folding rear seats and a height-adjustable load compartment floor.
		The B will also feature a newly-developed electromechanical power steering system, a new rear axle (said to make "a major contribution to the stable, sporty and precise handling, as well as the excellent ride comfort of the new B-Class"), revised ESP with Steer Control and a new selective damping system to adapt shock absorber response.
	www.channel4.com /4car/feature/motorshows/geneva2005/production/mercedes-bclass.html (330 words)

	The Auto Channel - Search Results
		Mazda To Recall Demio For Fuel Pump,Coolant Pipe Problems TOKYO -November 12, 2002; Dow Jones is reporting that Mazda Motor Corp. said Tuesday it will recall all of its new Demio compact cars produced from June through October to fix problems with the fuel tank and coolant pipe.
		Mazda to recall over 174,000 Atenza, MPV, Roadsters TOKYO, May 29, 2003; Reuters reported that Mazda Motor Corp, Japan's fifth-largest automaker, said on Thursday it planned to recall more than 174,000 units of its Atenza, MPV and Roadster models worldwide after receiving a dozen complaints, most of
		Recalled: 2001 Mazda Tribute The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November and December 2000 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly.
	theautochannel.com /search/search.html?words=Mazda+Motor+... (330 words)

	The Auto Channel - Search Results
		Mazda To Recall Demio For Fuel Pump,Coolant Pipe Problems TOKYO -November 12, 2002; Dow Jones is reporting that Mazda Motor Corp. said Tuesday it will recall all of its new Demio compact cars produced from June through October to fix problems with the fuel tank and coolant pipe.
		Mazda to recall over 174,000 Atenza, MPV, Roadsters TOKYO, May 29, 2003; Reuters reported that Mazda Motor Corp, Japan's fifth-largest automaker, said on Thursday it planned to recall more than 174,000 units of its Atenza, MPV and Roadster models worldwide after receiving a dozen complaints, most of
		Mazda to launch SUV for U.S. market in 2006 TOKYO, Feb 10, 2004; Reuters reported that Japan's Mazda Motor Corp plans to launch an upmarket sport utility vehicle (SUV) for the North American market in 2006, hoping to improve its profit margins there, the Nihon Keizai newspaper reported on Tuesday.
	theautochannel.com /search/search.html?words=Mazda+Motor+... (330 words)

	New Mazda5 Mini-MPV Priced Right for Budget Conscious Canadian Consumers - Automotive News - Auto123.com - Canadian automotive network
		Is Mazda taking a big chance launching its compact Mazda5 minivan in North America?
		After all, mini-MPVs may do well in Europe where the
		New Mazda5 Mini-MPV Priced Right for Budget Conscious Canadian Consumers - Automotive News - Auto123.com - Canadian automotive network
	www.auto123.com /en/info/news/news,view.spy?artid=43507&pg=1 (330 words)

	Watch the new Zafira on video - News Article - What Car?
		Originally introduced six years ago, the versatile seven-seater invigorated the compact MPV market and prompted rival manufacturers to launch alternatives.
		The all-new Vauxhall Zafira MPV goes on sale in July, but you can now watch our exclusive video preview.
		New Vauxhall Zafira goes on sale in July
	www.whatcar.com /News_Article.asp?NA_ID=214405 (330 words)

	What's New - 23 August 2002
		Volkswagen has revealed the first details of its forthcoming compact MPV, the Touran.
		The second MPV from Volkswagen, following the larger Sharan, is a strong, individual design based on the platform of the next generation Golf.
		Notable features of the Touran – which is 4390 mm long, 1790 mm wide and 1630 mm high – include a highly versatile interior layout that can be specified with seven seats.
	www.cardesignnews.com /news/2002/020823cruise-touran-srx (564 words)

	Fiat Doblo - 4Car Gallery from Channel 4
		The Doblo has never been the most attractive of compact MPVs, but the new one, due in 2006, may be a bit prettier.
		It will be marketed as a budget, more utilitarian alternative to Fiat's other new small MPV on the next-generation 'Compact' Stilo underpinnings, due for launch in 2007.
		The next-generation Doblo is likely to have a larger boot; to save development costs, it will be built on the new 'Small' platform, shared with the new Punto/Siena range, and van versions will also be offered.
	www.channel4.com /4car/gallery/spyshots-2005/F/fiat/doblo_page_4.html (564 words)

	Fiat
		The New Multipla 1.9 JTD Dynamic confirms all the strengths of the previous model: six comfortable seats and the compact feel of a saloon; a distinctive personality that stands out in the current motoring scenario; flexibility of application — and extraordinary versatility.
		The New Multipla is a station wagon, MPV, saloon or van for as long as you need one.
		Using 3 + 3 seating, the original design of the passenger compartment transforms a vehicle that measures a little over four metres in length into a true MPV.
	www.fiat.co.za /news/homenewsdisplay.jsp?itemdisplay_id=1000002346 (231 words)

	Fiat Idea
		Handling and compact size on the one hand (it measures a little under four metres in length, 1.70 metres in width and 1.66 metres in height) - and all the modularity and versatility of a true MPV on the other.
		This ability to meet diverse needs will make the model the new benchmark in the compact Multipurpose Vehicle market band: a fast-changing subsegment that the most prestigious manufacturers are queuing to enter and where Fiat is poised to play a starring role.
		And more: the new car is designed for all but is bound to appeal, in particular, to 'early adopters', i.e.
	www.infomotori.com /a_17_IT_2289_7.html (1213 words)

	Geneva Motor Show preview: Daihatsu Terios and D-Compact Wagon - 4Car News from Channel 4
		Daihatsu will also unveil a new mini-MPV, the D-Compact Wagon.
		Daihatsu is to launch its new-generation Terios compact SUV at the Geneva Motor Show.
		Daihatsu says that the Terios has 'excellent handling', thanks to a tight turning circle, and a 'comfortable ride'; it will have full-time four-wheel drive with a mechanical centre-locking differential.
	www.channel4.com /4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=13930 (211 words)

	4Car Feature - Nissan focuses on 4x4s - from Channel 4
		Although sales of the Almera remain strong enough in markets such as Russia for it to be worthwhile to keep it in production, even after the launch of the Tone compact MPV (early 2006) and the P32L, there is no successor to the current Primera signed off just yet.
		Speaking at the announcement of production of a new compact 4x4-crossover codenamed P32L (derived from the Qashqai concept car, though it may not keep that name), sales and marketing director Brian Carolin said that the company has had "a shift in philosophy" and that "we are looking to do something different, more distinctive."
		Nissan is shifting its focus away from traditional mainstream hatchbacks and saloons towards more specifically-targeted niche products, with a particular emphasis on 4x4s.
	www.channel4.com /4car/feature/features-2005/nissan-future-models/future-models.html (211 words)

	Used Honda cars for sale and Honda News
		FR-V IN A NUTSHELL A stylish new-wave compact MPV Six seats arranged in two rows of three – better for boot space, better for passengers to talk to each other Rear seats fold individually a.....
		Honda begins a fresh assault on the compact sector – with the 2004 Civic aiming at a younger more style conscious market It’s all change at Honda dealers right now as plain-Jane 2003 Civi.....
		Honda’s top-selling Civic IMA received a major boost this week following news that the government is to increase duty on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) fuel over the next three years.
	www.compucars.co.uk /Honda (552 words)

	4Car Feature - Nissan focuses on 4x4s - from Channel 4
		Although sales of the Almera remain strong enough in markets such as Russia for it to be worthwhile to keep it in production, even after the launch of the Tone compact MPV (early 2006) and the P32L, there is no successor to the current Primera signed off just yet.
		Speaking at the announcement of production of a new compact 4x4-crossover codenamed P32L (derived from the Qashqai concept car, though it may not keep that name), sales and marketing director Brian Carolin said that the company has had "a shift in philosophy" and that "we are looking to do something different, more distinctive."
		Nissan is shifting its focus away from traditional mainstream hatchbacks and saloons towards more specifically-targeted niche products, with a particular emphasis on 4x4s.
	www.channel4.com /4car/feature/features-2005/nissan-future-models/future-models.html (552 words)

	Geneva Motor Show 2004 The Car Enthusiast
		Geneva 2004: Lancia's new compact MPV, based on the Fiat Idea is to be called the Musa.
		The 2004 Geneva Motor Show (the official title is "74th International Motor Show, Palexpo-Geneva") runs from March 4th to March 14th.
		Geneva 2004 photo gallery: Volvo employed a team of women-only to design and produce the Your Car Concept (YCC) for the Geneva Show.
	www.carenthusiast.com /geneva2004.html (1030 words)

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		Neuer Compact MPV: Weltpremiere des Lancia Musa in Genf
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	www.motor-talk.de /time86/b2002/c03/d1/e11925/z7 (1030 words)

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		Honda's newest compact MPV, the FR-V (flexible recreational vehicle) is based on the CR-V. It has the ability to carry up to 6 people with a 3+3 seating configuration.
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