Ride & Handling
The Mazda5's steering response is designed to engage the driver. A turn of the wheel delivers a quick change of direction, and there's a fair amount of feedback. The suspension is on the firm side, but it provides a tolerable ride even on the broken pavement that's prevalent near Cars.com's Chicago headquarters.
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Body Lubrication
All moving points of the body, such as
door and hood hinges and locks, should
be lubricated each time the engine oil is
changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on
locks during cold weather.
Make sur ...
Chassis & Safety - Responsive and Safe
Mazda CX9's stiff body shell and chassis systems - combined with the smooth,
cultivated power of its V6 engine - make for an exciting driving experience not
usually found on an SUV this size. And ...
A Winning Design
I'll admit that I wasn't sold on the Mazda6's new look when I first saw
photos of the car. I'd already been a fan of the first-generation's lithe shape,
considering it one of the best-looking fami ...


