Mazda5 in the Market
The Mazda5 is alone in the small-minivan segment, and its closest competitors are likely four-door hatchbacks — including the Mazda3 — rather than traditional minivans like the Dodge Grand Caravan, Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna. That said, the Mazda5 manages to offer surprising utility in a package that's not as mundane as many small cars, and that will appeal to some shoppers.
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Under the Hood
The MX-5's 2.0-liter four-cylinder develops 166 horsepower at 6,700 rpm. The
engine has dual overhead camshafts and variable valve timing. Torque output is
140 pounds-feet at 5,000 rpm.
Three tr ...
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 ...
Interior
The rounded instruments integrate nicely into the T-shaped instrument panel.
The radio and center controls are tilted up to enhance functionality for the
driver. Blacked-out instrument faces have ...