Mazda5 2009 Review

Editor's note: This review was written in April 2008 about the 2008 Mazda5. Little of substance has changed with this year's model. To see what's new for 2009, click here, or check out a side-by-side comparison of the two model years.

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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Spare Tire and Tool Storage
Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram. Jack To remove the jack 1. Remove the cover. 2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise. To secure t ...

Service Publications
Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to do some of their own maintenance and repair. When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda ...

Sunvisors
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use in front. Vanity Mirrors To use the vanity mirror, lower the sunvisor. ...