Mizuiro Motor Company

The_Stig_Is_A_Spy · 14 February 2020 01:02

Mizuiro Tenet '04

A first for the company, the Mizuiro Tenet was a large minivan with seating for seven occupants and a weight of over 1.6 tonnes. Its tall stature and gentle curves exuded an air of grandeur, backed up by a lofty interior and a comfortable ride.

Under the hood of the Tenet was a 2.5-litre V6 engine paired to a five-speed automatic transmission. Unusually for a minivan, it also had double-wishbone suspension in both the front and rear for smooth cornering.

For those in the market for a premium car with a low floor and a tall roof, the Tenet L trim level came standard with such amenities as a premium audio system with MP3 player support, electronic stability control, and tables that folded down from the backs of the front seats. The interior of the L was also changed in a crucial way; the third row was removed and the second row was moved far back for legroom surpassing even that of top-end luxury sedans.

Despite it having plenty of tricks up its sleeve, the Tenet failed to catch on amongst potential customers, mainly due to being a relatively dull, mundane offering from a company that had prided itself on fun, sporty vehicles.

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SPECS
Layout FF
Engine Name MV1-6S
Aspiration NA
Displacement 2497 cc
Peak Power 100 kW (134 hp) @ 6400 RPM
Peak Torque 202 Nm (149 ft-lb) @ 3400 RPM
Weight 1510 kg (3329 lb)
Weight Distribution Front/Rear
STARTING PRICE
¥1,790,000 JDM
$16,400 USDM
COLOURS

Deep Velour

Light Steel Blue

Steel Blue

Steel Gold

Cloud Grey Metallic

Pewter Grey

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SPECS
Layout FF
Engine Name MV1-6S
Aspiration NA
Displacement 2497 cc
Peak Power 100 kW (134 hp) @ 6400 RPM
Peak Torque 202 Nm (149 ft-lb) @ 3400 RPM
Weight 1509 kg (3327 lb)
Weight Distribution Front/Rear
STARTING PRICE
¥2,120,000 JDM
$19,400 USDM
COLOURS