Under the Hood
Tribute buyers get the choice of two engines, both of which have been upgraded. A manual transmission is standard on the base model, and other models come with a standard six-speed automatic transmission, which is available on the base model.
* 171-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 171 pounds-feet of torque * 240-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 with 223 pounds-feet of torque * Five-speed manual transmission (base) * Six-speed automatic transmission * Front- or all-wheel drive
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Safety
Standard safety features include:
* All-disc antilock brakes
* Side-impact airbags for the front seats
* Three-row side curtain airbags
* Electronic stability system with Roll Stability Control r ...
Ride & Handling
The Mazda5's steering response is designed to engage the driver. A turn of
the wheel delivers a quick change of direction, and there's a fair amount of
feedback. The suspension is on the firm side ...
Mazda5 in the Market
You would think that selling the only vehicle of a particular type would be
desirable. With few exceptions, automakers don't work that way. They'd rather
slug it out with competitors for the heart ...