Mazda Millenia
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| Mazda Millenia | |
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| Manufacturer | Mazda |
| Also called | Eunos 800 Xedos 9 |
| Production | 1993–2002 |
| Assembly | Hiroshima, Japan |
| Predecessor | Mazda 929 |
| Class | Mid-size Executive car |
| Body style(s) | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform | Mazda T platform |
| Engine(s) | 2.5L 170 hp (127 kW) V6 2.3L 210 hp (157 kW) Miller cycle V6 |
| Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in (2751 mm) |
| Length | 189.8 in (1995-2000) 191.6 in (4867 mm) (2001-02) |
| Width | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
| Height | 54.9 in (1394 mm) |
The Mazda Millenia was originally planned as the smaller of two luxury cars for Mazda's luxury brand, Amati. As Mazda's dwindling finances no longer permitted the launch of the Amati brand, the Millenia was launched in the autumn of 1993 in Europe (as the Xedos 9) and Japan (as the Eunos 800) under the Mazda brand. The car was launched in the US in 1995 as the Millenia, and replaced the 929 as Mazda's flagship sedan. The Millenia was facelifted for the 2000 through 2002 model years. There was no model link to the other Mazda marque Ẽfini.
Having been developed for a separate audience from typical Mazda customers, the Millenia boasted a myriad of finer details. It was engineered to far greater levels of perceived quality than existing Mazda cars, such as interior plastic, panel gap and thicker paint coating. The Millenia/Eunos 800/Xedos 9 was assembled along with the smaller Eunos 500/Xedos 6 in a new production line, presumably set up for Amati cars.
The Millenia does not have a predecessor or replacement in the Mazda product line. It appears to have received a brand-new platform, although suspension at both ends resembled that of the 1991 Mazda Sentia. It is the only production car in the world to employ a Miller cycle engine. Yaw-sensitive 4-wheel steering was available as an option in Japan; Mazda claimed that with this feature, the Millenia was capable of passing the elk test at speeds comparable to the BMW 850i, surpassing the Z32 Nissan 300ZX.
In 1997 the Japanese Eunos 800 was also renamed the Millenia as Mazda reorganized its Eunos dealership network. This name change was accompanied by a significant facelift that included some cost-saving measures. For instance, the hood was downgraded from aluminum to steel.
In the USA, the Millenia was available with or without the Miller Cycle engine. Vehicles with the supercharged engine had a badge on the back that read "Millenia S" for supercharged.
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[edit] European Designation
The Mazda Xedos 9 was a luxury car for Mazda of Europe. Sold between 1993 and 2002, the Xedos 9 was the export version of Mazda's upscale Eunos 800 on the Mazda T platform. Engines:
- 2.5 L KL-ZE V6
- 2.25 L KJ-ZEM V6 (Miller cycle)
[edit] Japanese Designation
The Eunos 800 was a luxury car from Mazda's Eunos marque. Sold only from 1992 through 1999, the Eunos 800 exported as the Xedos 9 and used the Mazda T platform. The same vehicle would have perhaps been exported to the United States as the Amati 500 if the Amati marque had been launched.
Engines:
- 2.5 L KL-ZE V6
- 2.25 L KJ-ZEM V6 (Miller cycle)
[edit] References
The first mention of the Amati luxury brand was in Motor Trend magazine February 1992 page 118, the article written by Maryann N. Keller. In the June 1992 issue, the Amati logo was displayed in green, and they mentioned that the advertising campaign was to be handled by Los Angeles based Lord, Dentsu & Partners who had an advertising campaign budget of $75 million, with a launch to be slated at the end of 1993. The November 1993 issue on page 18 stated that after Amati had been cancelled due to a recession, the Millenia was originally was to be sold as an Amati.
 Amati logo |
 1998-2000 Mazda Millenia (US) |
 Mazda Xedos9 |
 Eunos 800 |
The Millenia did see ten years of production, which fans consider fitting as "a decade-long benchmark" was the catchphrase used to describe the car at its Japanese launch.
The Millenia was dropped after 2002, because of slow sales, and was replaced by the Mazda6 (which became the new flagship Mazda) for 2003.
Engines:
- 2.5 L KL-ZE V6
- 2.3 L KJ-ZEM V6 (Miller cycle) - 217 bhp (162 kW)
2.0 L also available in Europe at launch
http://www.japan-partner.com/Auto/849/Mazda/EUNOS/car-for-sale.html Eunos 800 retrieved 2/11/08
http://www.fastlane.com.au/Reviews/mazdaeunos.htm Australian review of Eunos 800 retrieved 2/11/08
[edit] Specifications and Performance
| Miller-Cycle Engine | |
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| Manufacturer | Mazda |
| Engine(s) | 2.3 L KJ-ZEM V6 (Miller cycle) |
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| MSRP | $35,595 |
| Price As Tested | $36,345 |
| Engine Type | 2.3 Liter V6 |
| Engine Size | 2255 cc/2.3 L |
| Horsepower | 210 hp (157 kW) @5300 rpm |
| Torque | 210 lb·ft (285 N·m) @ 3500 rpm |
| Wheelbase/Width/Length | 108.3 in (2751 mm)/69.7 in (1770 mm)/189.8 in (4821 mm) |
| Transmission | Four-speed automatic |
| Curb Weight | 3410 lb (1547 kg) |
| Fuel Type | Premium Unleaded |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gallons |
| Tires (F/R) | P215/55R16 |
| Brakes (F/R) | Disc (ABS)/Disc (ABS) |
| Drive Train | Front-engine/front-wheel-drive |
| Vehicle Type | Five-passenger/four-door |
| Domestic Content | 4 Percent |
| Coefficient of Drag (Cd.) | 0.29 |
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| EPA Economy, miles per gallon city/highway/average |
20/28/23 |
| 0-60 mph | 7.8 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile (E.T.) | 15.9 seconds @ 89.2 mph (143.6 km/h) |
| Top Speed (Est.) | 142 mph (229 km/h) |
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