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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Battery
WARNING:
Wash hands after handling the battery and related accessories:
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds,
chemicals known to the State of Californi ...
After Getting In
- Are all doors closed and locked?
- Is the seat adjusted properly?
- Are the inside and outside mirrors
adjusted?
- Is everyone's seat belt fastened?
- Check all gauges.
- Check all warning lig ...
Exterior
For 2009, designers ditched the previous design for what Mazda calls a
"Japanese aesthetic" in the current car. The vehicle sports a long hood with
pronounced front fender flares that fl ...