New for 2012

The Mazda5 has been fully redesigned for 2012. It features all-new exterior styling, a new interior design and a larger four-cylinder engine that makes more power and torque than its predecessor. The Mazda5 is offered in base Sport, midlevel Touring and top-of-the-line Grand Touring trim.

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    Going & Stopping
    All Mazda5s have a 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 153 horsepower and 148 pounds-feet of torque. It's a smooth-revving unit that's strong enough for its purposes, but it doesn't have a w ...

    Convertible Commentary
    As mentioned, our test car had the retractable-hardtop roof, and Mazda's implementation of this type of roof has a few advantages over those from other manufacturers. First of all, it's fast; it ...

    Mirrors
    Outside Mirrors   Check the mirror angles before driving. Mirror type   Flat type (driver's side)   Flat surface mirror. Convex type (front passenger side)   The mirror h ...