Mazda L platform
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The Mazda
L platform is an automobile platform
for minivan
s. It is the basis for the Mazda MPV
family. The two generations of the L platform share almost nothing; each was based on a large Mazda sedan, but there is little continuity between them.
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Sport Wagon.
Mazda
is a Japanese automotive manufacturer based in Fuchū, Aki District, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.In 2007, Mazda produced almost 1.3 million vehicles for global sales...
L platform is an automobile platform
Automobile platform
An automobile platform is a shared set of common design, engineering, and production efforts, as well as major components over a number of outwardly distinct models and even types of automobiles, often from different, but related marques...
for minivan
Minivan
Minivan is a type of van designed for personal use. Minivans are typically either two-box or one box designs for maximum interior volume – and are taller than a sedan, hatchback, or a station wagon....
s. It is the basis for the Mazda MPV
Mazda MPV
The Mazda MPV is a minivan manufactured by Mazda. Introduced in 1989 as a rear-wheel drive model with optional selectable four-wheel drive, it was replaced in 2000 with a front-wheel drive-only version...
family. The two generations of the L platform share almost nothing; each was based on a large Mazda sedan, but there is little continuity between them.
LV
The LV is a rear wheel drive platform with an all wheel drive option. It is based on the HC platform used in the Mazda LuceMazda Luce
Mazda used the Luce name on its largest sedans in Japan from 1969 until 1990. These vehicles were exported under a variety of names, including RX-4, 929, and Cosmo. The Luce nameplate was replaced by the Mazda Sentia name in 1991...
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- 1991–1995 Efini MPV (minivanMinivanMinivan is a type of van designed for personal use. Minivans are typically either two-box or one box designs for maximum interior volume – and are taller than a sedan, hatchback, or a station wagon....
) - 1989–1998 Mazda MPVMazda MPVThe Mazda MPV is a minivan manufactured by Mazda. Introduced in 1989 as a rear-wheel drive model with optional selectable four-wheel drive, it was replaced in 2000 with a front-wheel drive-only version...
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LW
The LW platform is front wheel drive. It is based on the GF platform used in the Mazda CapellaMazda Capella
The second generation rear-wheel drive Capella was available between 1978 and 1982, in both sedan and coupe forms. It was known on export markets as the Mazda 626, with the exception of the United Kingdom, where it was called the Mazda Montrose, the name was changed to honour the local Mazda...
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- 2000–2006 Mazda MPVMazda MPVThe Mazda MPV is a minivan manufactured by Mazda. Introduced in 1989 as a rear-wheel drive model with optional selectable four-wheel drive, it was replaced in 2000 with a front-wheel drive-only version...
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LY
The LY platform is front wheel drive. It is based on the GY platform used in the Mazda AtenzaMazda Atenza
The Mazda6 or Mazda 6 is a mid-size car produced by the Japanese car manufacturer Mazda since 2002...
Sport Wagon.
- 2006–present Mazda MPV/Mazda 8Mazda MPVThe Mazda MPV is a minivan manufactured by Mazda. Introduced in 1989 as a rear-wheel drive model with optional selectable four-wheel drive, it was replaced in 2000 with a front-wheel drive-only version...
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