Functionality, Comfort & Equipment - Quieter and more Practical
Mazda 5 facelift retains all interior features that have made it so popular with families around the globe. Still onboard are its innovative Karakuri seating and storage system (see box), 45 storage compartments , cockpit with all-round adjustability and a high-mount shift lever, one-touch second- row seat-tip functionality for easy entry to the third row and a practical dual-stage liftgate with two opening heights (1,810 mm and 1,910 mm) that prevents scratches in garages and is convenient to use for people of different body sizes. The trunk offers a volume of up to 1,678 litres (Five-seat version with second row down).
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The Drive
The Mazda5's 2.3-liter four-cylinder has to rev pretty high to get the car
moving quickly. Our car had the optional five-speed automatic transmission,
which adds $1,440. The five-speed manual migh ...
Bottle Holder
Bottle holders are on the inside of the
front doors.
CAUTION:
Do not use the bottle holders for
containers without caps. The
contents may spill when the door is
opened or closed. ...
Cargo
At 11.5 cubic feet, the sedan's trunk is rather small, but the hatchback ups
it to 17.1 cu. ft. behind the backseat and 43.8 cu. ft. when it's folded down.
There's a rigid cargo cover to keep the ...