Releasing the liftgate reveals a large opening to the cargo area, and the liftover height is sufficiently low to make loading small furniture easy. Though it retains the basic shape of a large minivan, the Mazda5 looks sporty nonetheless. The 5 is the perfect combination of space and performance. In a market filled with nichebusters and me-too copycats, the No. In this Mazda, 2008 brings abundant small-item storage hidden beneath seats and below the floor. The rear passenger side was also sheared in one place. I can still seat 6, but haven't yet.
You're not given that much room when the 3rd row is up not even for groceries. As someone who drove a manual for 20+ years in Europe, the stick shift is very smooth and acceleration is great. The front seats have noticeable side bolsters and are supportive enough to leave you feeling good even after hours at the wheel. Passengers sit up high in the Mazda. The second row has two bucket seats that can slide forward and back for additional legroom in either the second or third row.
All of these features are standard on the Grand Touring which also includes xenon headlamps, heated front seats, leather upholstery and heated mirrors. It's part of Ford's C1 platform, along with the. The steering has electro-hydraulic assistance to combine easy low-speed parking with high-speed stability and road feedback. That's right: A minivan that's fun to drive. The Mazda5 is a three-row, six-passenger minivan manufactured by Mazda Motor Corporation.
There are also, however, some significant drawbacks. By now, you've no doubt heard of Cash for Clunkers, informally known as the U. It gets a little uncomfortable when the kids have a lot of things to lug around, but most times, it's the perfect size for us. We need the car space, what can I say! They were unable to repair it because the town was far from suppliers. All of these features are standard on the Grand Touring which also includes xenon headlamps, heated front seats, leather upholstery and heated mirrors. It would only happen under hard acceleration in the lower gears or occasionally when passing under hard acceleration. We have no problem going out to dinner with another couple 4 adults as the middle seats adjust and it provides plenty of room.
News Best Cars Staff February 17, 2009 Note: This review was created when the 2008 Mazda Mazda5 was new. It presents no visual obstruction to other drivers. I had to take my time and work the sensor back and forth many times before finally getting it out. Definitely better than the year old ones. Bottom Line Perfect fit for my 2006 Mazda 3s 2.
The secret's in its size, as the six-person Mazda5 is significantly smaller than traditional minivans. Even today, very infrequently, it will slip when starting hard from a standing position. The second- and third-row seats fold down to create a flat load floor stretching from the rear liftgate to the back of the front seats. The Mazda5 is a game-changer for driving around kids. It seats 6, so I've got room for the fam and their stuff. A turn of the wheel delivers a quick change of direction, and there's a fair amount of. New this year is the optional navigation screen that no longer pops up out of the dash but now adorns a prominent position at the top of the center console.
The front-wheel-drive Mazda5, which combines the attributes of a people mover and a sport sedan, is powered by a 153-horsepower, 2. They are popular in Asia and Europe. The 2008 Mazda5 hasn't been crash-tested by either of the U. A one-touch walk-in mechanism offers easy access to the third-row seats, and both the second- and third-row seats can fold down to create a virtually flat floor for transporting large objects. While smaller than its competitors in size and cargo capacity, the Mazda 5 provides superior handling and nimble maneuverability in traffic. More room and seat than a Honda Fit. It never got worse than occasionally but I always have wondered if it was in any way leading to the eventual failure.
The base model is equipped with keyless entry, complete power accessories, cruise control, automatic climate control with rear vents and a six speaker sound system. The transmission has always been weak and now it just cannot pull the car. For 2008, the Mazda5 gets a slightly different appearance, some new features, and a new automatic transmission. The benefits of this approach — sporty handling, minimal and manageable dimensions — are readily apparent after only a short time behind the wheel. All- with and are standard.