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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    Knowing Your Mazda
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    Overloading
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    Vent Operation
    Adjusting the Vents Directing airflow Side Vents To adjust the direction of airflow, open the vents and rotate them left and right. Center Vents To adjust the direction of airflow, move t ...