1995 Mazda MPV Consumer Reviews

Great 4x4 van

Written by: GWiz on 02/22/2009

Vehicle

1995 Mazda MPV 2 Dr LX 4WD Passenger Van

Review

Can't say enough about this great van. It had about 50,000 miles on it when I bought it to replace my awd multi van. 150,000 miles later it's going as strong as it did the day I bought it. Poor power to weight ratio was solved with a K&N air filter, 3" exhaust system w/low restriction (throaty) muffler and NGK V-groove plugs. The options of 2wd, awd (with transfer case locked) and 4x4 with both trabsfer case and axles locked has gotten me thru anything a cold Winnipeg, Manitoba winter could throw at it. Long trips like 3x to Florida (2000+ miles) and out to BC over the Rockies (about 1800 m) twice along with oddles of shorter (200 to 500 miles) trips make it worth every dollar spent.

Favorite Features

awd/4x4 as you need it, overall comfort and reliability, the confidence this van inspires to get to your destination in whatever weather thrown at you. No worries driving a 7 pass van. "Sleeper" looks on wet or icy pavement if in wrong lane across a light.

Suggested Improvements

Fourth side door and more powerful engine (as in the 96 and beyond) vans. Build this van again with 21st century features and power and Mazda would be untouched in the 7 passenger crossover segment. A "just right" people (and payload) hauler it truly would be even today.

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Soccer Mom Express

Written by: ButteFireGuy on 06/08/2003

Vehicle

1995 Mazda MPV 2 Dr LXE 4WD Passenger Van

Review

This has been the best car I have owned. I used it for delivery and youth trips mainly. It has never left me out cold and always carried what I needed it to. The 4WD is great in the snow. T

Favorite Features

The massive sunroof is nice. At highway speeds you can barely feel the road. Lots of little features make this van a gem!

Suggested Improvements

Poor power:weight ratio. Rather sluggish upon acceleration. Relatively poor fuel economy. Clasic 3.0 lifter noise can become annoying.

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Reliable MPV

Written by: ElementAK on 05/08/2003

Vehicle

1995 Mazda MPV 2 Dr LX 4WD Passenger Van

Review

Purchased our 95 4x4 MPV new, upon a friend's advise. He ran two to 160k miles with no problems. Ours has been trouble free, dependable and extremely versatile. The 4 wheel drive system is one of the best made, although it has no low range - it is not an off road SUV. The 4WD system can be shifted to a true 2WD for summer use, can shift on the fly to 4WD at any speed, can be driven on wet or dry pavement, and has a center differential lock button for extreme traction requirements. Seven passenger carrying capability, excellent traction and moderate interior flexibility. Overall, 7 years of satisfaction - in Alaska!

Favorite Features

No doubt, the versatile 4WD system. Not many systems can be shifted from 2WD to 4WD and used on dry pavement.

Suggested Improvements

Fuel mileage and performance.

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After 8 years, mostly in home garage

Written by: CalJack on 03/03/2003

Vehicle

1995 Mazda MPV 2 Dr LXE Passenger Van

Review

Bought this vehicle new for my wife, she dosen't drive much. Has been driven across the states a few times, leather seats too stiff on the butt and you need an extra cushion. Always had popping noises when sun shines on the dashboard, kind of irritating while driving. Has about 37,000 on it now with just routine maintenance,still original tires.Only problem is noisy lifters during warm up on 3.0 engine. Seems like it's not getting enough oil but quiets down once fully warm. Poor fuel economy when compared with my son's 90 Ford SHO, we drove them both to CA from CO and he got about 50% better gas mileage on a high performance engine.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Needs more power after first gear and climbing hills.Hate the key in ignition beeper because it beeps when any door is opended including the liftgate.

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