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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    Traction Control System (TCS)
    * Some models. The Traction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety by controlling engine torque and braking*. When the TCS detects driving wheel slippage, it lowers engine torque and ...

    Driving In Flooded Area
    WARNING. Dry wet brakes by driving very slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake performance returns to normal: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distance or the ...

    Meters and Gauges
    1 Speedometer. 2 Odometer, Trip Meter, Average Fuel Economy Display, Outside Temperature Display and Selector. 3 Tachometer. 4 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge. 5 Fuel Gauge. 6 Dashboard Illu ...