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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Changing a Flat Tire
NOTE. If the following occurs while driving, it could indicate a flat tire. - Steering becomes difficult. - The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively. - The vehicle pulls in one direction. If yo ...

Hands-Free Telephone Setting
qMobile phone Mobile phone registration For the registration of a Bluetooth equipped mobile telephone to Bluetooth Hands-Free, refer to “Bluetooth Hands- Free preparation”. Registered mobile pho ...

Competing for Space
The interior is well-engineered and well-executed, but there's no avoiding the fact that there are six seats in a relatively small space. This isn't uncommon, but many models sacrifice space in ju ...