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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    Push-Starting
    Do not push-start your Mazda. WARNING. Never tow a vehicle to start it: Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could surge forward when its engine starts, causing the ...

    Interior Equipment (View A)
    1. Door-lock knob. 2. Power door lock switch. 3. Headlight leveling switch. 4. TCS-OFF switch. 5. DSC OFF switch. 6. BSM OFF switch. 7. Lighting control. 8. Turn and lane-change signals. 9. ...

    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 ...