Exterior & Styling
The sliding doors say "minivan," but many see the Mazda5 as a wagon. Minivans tend not to set hearts aflutter, but there's one thing I appreciate about the 2010 Mazda5, and that's its styling. It's nothing special, but it's also not the redesigned 2011 Mazda5 that's due at dealerships early in 2011; Mazda has already released photos (click on the thumbnails to the right). The 2011 has a less restrained design, including the smiling grille most new Mazda models get, plus a new characteristic: wavelike accent lines in the bodyside sheet metal. On the upside, the 2011 lowers the taillights and eliminates the clear-lens-over-chrome style, which is outdated at best.
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Everyday Driving Fun
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any speed limits to have a lot of fun. Driving 55 mph in the Miata is comparable
to going 110 mph in, say, a BMW M3 — ...
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 ...
Vehicle Overview
Mazda introduced a brand-new sedan in 2003 to replace its 626 model. Expected
to rival European cars in ride and handling, the Mazda6 was built on an all-new
platform. Developers used competitive ...


