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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Automatic Transmission Controls
Various Lockouts:
Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition
switch must be in the ACC or ON position).
Indicates the shift lever can be shifted freely into any positi ...
Interior
Compared with the old 626, the Mazda6's wider body translates into extra
space for five occupants. The driver's seat adjusts through a 9.4-inch range,
and the 60/40-split rear seatback folds down. ...
Safety
The CX-7 offers front side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags for front
and rear passengers. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety hasn't tested
the CX-7 yet, but the National Highway Tr ...