Mazda5 2008 Review
The Mazda5 minivan is fun to drive. That's right: A minivan that's fun to drive. How can this be? The secret's in its size, as the six-person Mazda5 is significantly smaller than traditional minivans.
The benefits of this approach — sporty handling, minimal body roll and manageable dimensions — are readily apparent after only a short time behind the wheel. There are also, however, some significant drawbacks.
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Exterior & Styling
If it weren't for its sliding rear doors, the Mazda5 would undoubtedly be
considered a hatchback rather than a minivan. Mazda says sliding rear doors
offer easier access to the second- and third-r ...
Interior & Safety
Though the car is small, the two-seat configuration provides more driver
space than you might expect. A 6-foot-tall ectomorph, I fit just fine, though it
wouldn't be my first choice for a long dri ...
Safety
As well as improving passive safety technologies, Mazda focused on enhancing
active safety equipment that supports the recognition and avoidance of hazards.
Specifically, the cutting edge active s ...