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 of the market, as illustrated by the size uniformity of most minivans — as well as the recently enlarged Subaru Forester and Outback, which historically were uniquely sized in between other crossovers.
The Mazda5 and Rondo are in a subclass by themselves, where the Mazda distinguishes itself further with sliding doors and a price that's hard for any small vehicle to beat. The added stability system helps it catch up with the Rondo, and the manual gearbox is a plus for some buyers.
The Mazda5's main shortcoming versus its competitors is its limited front and second-row dimensions. If your family members are all small, it shouldn't be a problem, but if you don't care about sliding doors or only carry two to four people on a regular basis, the Mazda5's appeal is more elusive.
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Supplemental Restraint System Components
(1) Driver seat slide position sensor.
(2) Side and curtain inflators and air bags.
(3) Driver/Front passenger dual stage inflators and air bags.
(4) Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system w ...
Seats that fit better, provide greater support and are more functional
The raised sides on the front of the seat cushions were made 20mm larger than
on the first generation Mazda 3 to increase the leg support for a better fit.
The seat backs were also extended by 35m ...
SUV Practicality with Improved Storage Space
The facelifted Mazda CX-7 has plenty of room for five adults to travel in
comfort with their luggage. It is an ideal vehicle for active lifestyles with
rear seats that fold down 60/40 by pulling o ...