Vehicle Overview
After taking a year off, the Mazda5 small minivan is back for the 2012 model year in redesigned form. It has room for up to six people in three rows. Though it does have sliding side doors, the Mazda5's closest competitors include small hatchbacks and crossovers as opposed to regular-size minivans.
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Exterior & Styling
Technically the same generation as the 2008, the 2009 model's restyling is
definitely noticeable, as the nose extends lower and the grille is now larger
and smile-shaped. Unlike the Mazda3, this s ...
Hazardous Driving
Driving on Slippery Surface
WARNING:
Be extremely careful if it is necessary to
downshift on slippery surfaces:
Downshifting into lower gear while
driving on slippery surfaces is
dangerous. The ...
Cargo
Fold all the passenger seats down, and the Mazda5 has a clear advantage over
competitors, with 89.3 cubic feet of cargo volume. The seven-seat Rondo and RAV4
have 73.6 cubic feet and 73.0 cubic fe ...