Ride & Handling
The Mazda5's steering response is designed to engage the driver. A turn of the wheel delivers a quick change of direction, and there's a fair amount of feedback. The suspension is on the firm side, but it provides a tolerable ride even on the broken pavement that's prevalent near Cars.com's Chicago headquarters.
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Push-Starting
Do not push-start your Mazda.
NOTE:
You can't start a vehicle with an automatic
transaxle by pushing it. ...
Power Steering
Power steering is only operable when the
engine is running. If the engine is off or if
the power steering system is inoperable,
you can still steer, but it requires more
physical effort.
If the s ...
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission with Manual Shift Mode
These engine technologies are combined with a six- speed automatic
transmission with manual shift mode as standard equipment. This transmission
provides an optimal balance between acceleration, ri ...