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 of the market, as illustrated by the size uniformity of most minivans — as well as the recently enlarged Subaru Forester and Outback, which historically were uniquely sized in between other crossovers.
The Mazda5 and Rondo are in a subclass by themselves, where the Mazda distinguishes itself further with sliding doors and a price that's hard for any small vehicle to beat. The added stability system helps it catch up with the Rondo, and the manual gearbox is a plus for some buyers.
The Mazda5's main shortcoming versus its competitors is its limited front and second-row dimensions. If your family members are all small, it shouldn't be a problem, but if you don't care about sliding doors or only carry two to four people on a regular basis, the Mazda5's appeal is more elusive.
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Emission Control System
Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic
converter is part of
this system) that enables your vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissions
requirements.
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SeatWarmer
Press the HI or LO side of the seat warmer
switch with the ignition is switched ON.
The indicator on the switch illuminates
and the seat warms up.
If a higher temperature is preferred, press
th ...
Revised Six-Speed Manual Transmission
This is particularly true when this engine is combined with the revised
six-speed manual transmission. Its optimised synchronisation allows shifting
gears even more quickly and smoothly than befor ...


