Engineering:Mazda L platform

The Mazda L platform is an automobile platform for minivans. 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.

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 Luce.

• 1991–1995 Efini MPV (minivan)
• 1988–1999 Mazda MPV (minivan)

LW

The LW platform is front wheel drive with an all wheel drive option in some markets. It is based on the GF platform used in the Mazda Capella.

• 1999–2006 Mazda MPV (minivan)

LY

The LY platform is front wheel drive with an all-wheel drive option in the Japanese market. It is based on the GY platform used in the Mazda Atenza Sport Wagon.

• 2006–present Mazda MPV/Mazda 8 (minivan)

See also

• List of Mazda platforms