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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Mazda5 in the Market
You would think that selling the only vehicle of a particular type would be
desirable. With few exceptions, automakers don't work that way. They'd rather
slug it out with competitors for the heart ...
Under the Hood
Tribute buyers get the choice of two engines, both of which have been
upgraded. A manual transmission is standard on the base model, and other models
come with a standard six-speed automatic trans ...
Driving Impressions
The Mazda6 is pleasant to drive and sportier than some of its rivals. This
sedan takes curves confidently with modest body lean and satisfying grip.
Moderate steering effort is accompanied by good ...


