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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Installing Child-Restraint Systems
Accident statistics reveal that a child is safer in the rear seats. The front passenger's seat is clearly the worst choice for any child under 12, and with rearfacing child-restraint systems it is ...

Six-Speed Automatic Transmission
The MZR 2.0-litre engine is now available with a six-speed automatic transmission for the first time in Europe. It includes a direct Activematic (DAM) function that allows manual gear shifts using ...

New Power Sliding Rear Doors for Maximum Comfort
Mazda 5 facelift enhances the high convenience of its segment-unique, double sliding rear doors - with an opening width of 700 mm and an opening height of 1,083 mm - by adding power assisted door ...