The Mazda MPV is a 7 to 8-seater van that was in production from 1988 to 2016. It is one of the longest vans in the market and it comes with an incredibly spacious interior that rivals some of the best vans such as the Toyota Alphard/Vellfire and the Nissan Elgrand. The third generation(2006 – 2016) comes with a choice of two engines; a 2.3-litre petrol engine and a 2.3-litre turbo petrol engine.

The interior layout is similar to the Mazda Biante with a neatly laid out dashboard that comes with a fuel economy gauge at the center. The seating space is excellent on all three raws and passengers are treated to a luxurious that is comfortable and airy. All grades from 2012 come with 7 seats standard and captain seats in the middle row.

On the outside, the Mazda MPV seats much lower than most MPVs and it has a long body that resembles the Mazda Premacy but it’s larger in size. It comes with dual sliding doors that are electrically controlled depending on the grade.

Mazda MPV Generations

• First generation (1988 – 1999)
• Second generation (1999 – 2006)
• Third generation (2006 – 2016)

Mazda MPV Maintenance Costs In Kenya

Service parts are widely available and affordable in Kenya. Body parts are fairly priced but can be difficult to find.

Mazda MPV Reliability In Kenya

The turbo engine is powerful and exciting to drive with plenty of torque but unfortunately, it tends to develop more problems especially if it’s not well maintained. Some of the commonly reported problems include

1. Turbo problems
2. Loss of power
3. electric door failure
4. Gearbox problems

Mazda MPV Alternatives you can buy in Kenya: Toyota Noah, Toyota Voxy, Nissan Serena, Honda StepWagon, and Mitsubishi Delica D5. 

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