I'm still on the fence about the middle seat on the 5. One minute, I don't think it's enough space to be worth the installation. Then, I wonder if maybe it is. To all the European/Asian viewers: Have any of you driven this with a full 2nd row? Is the middle passenger okay? Is that middle seat really a plus? Need something to hit the Mazda group with when the car shows come around in 2012.
The curve indentation lines on the sides looks like the car has been in an accident and the owner only spent minimal money at the body shop to have the major dents undented, leaving it all wrinkled.
The rear end is pretending to be a sedan with a trunk on top. Front looks just silly.
@bigvirgotube I strongly disagree. The one was was stylish. The new one looks smashed up. The smile face front looks silly. The rear looks flat out off.
I can't *believe* how badly they butchered this up !
@a1mint Well, guess we'll have to agree..to disagree..do you have one, btw? Cuz I really like mine! I don't even mind the lack of electric, sliding doors(previous Mazda was a MPV--which had none, and I loved it). I guess the new style will always be a bit polarizing...
Hmmm...they get electric sliding doors in the Euro-spec Mazda 5's. Wonder why the US version doesn't get one? Personally, I'd add a.) electric hatch b.) 1 ft longer in the 'boot' c.) Possibly a USB? But I don't take that many pics/have that much data that I'd be desperate enough to need it. Udderwise, like my 5. Good choice. Buy some all-weather mats, and I'm set.
@bigvirgotube Since that post, my 5 got smashed by a Honda CR-V(jealousy?). Getting fender/door/and other parts replaced. But the cabin held up well. Ah, me.
@bigvirgotube Since THAT post...got my 5 back. Took close to two months. But it feels tighter and it still does what I need it for. But electric sliding doors, 175 hp/175 lb/ft of torque/and the middle jump seat would make it perfect...
@make2003 I agree. If you don't want a "gay" smiley face grill on your car, you're out of luck with Mazda. They even stuck it on the MX5. All their cars are over-styled and look messy now.
People need quit hating on this guy. He tells you basically everything you need to know about the car. Just because he doesn't do massive power slides and yells POWERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR, doesn't make his reviews bad.
with his gloves on he looks like he just stole it and decided to review it!
10minsfree 5 months ago
Why does everyone hate it? It lookes great, especially compared to a Scenic (which isnt bad but a bit...odd).
Rangeroversport12 6 months ago
I'm still on the fence about the middle seat on the 5. One minute, I don't think it's enough space to be worth the installation. Then, I wonder if maybe it is. To all the European/Asian viewers: Have any of you driven this with a full 2nd row? Is the middle passenger okay? Is that middle seat really a plus? Need something to hit the Mazda group with when the car shows come around in 2012.
bigvirgotube 6 months ago
The curve indentation lines on the sides looks like the car has been in an accident and the owner only spent minimal money at the body shop to have the major dents undented, leaving it all wrinkled.
The rear end is pretending to be a sedan with a trunk on top. Front looks just silly.
Other than that, excellent car !
a1mint 7 months ago
Smily face front, curve Talon like lines and dents. Ugh. What *were* they thinking....
a1mint 7 months ago
@a1mint Actually, in person it looks better than what you think. I even like the new rear taillights better than the old one.
bigvirgotube 7 months ago
@bigvirgotube I strongly disagree. The one was was stylish. The new one looks smashed up. The smile face front looks silly. The rear looks flat out off.
I can't *believe* how badly they butchered this up !
a1mint 7 months ago
@a1mint Well, guess we'll have to agree..to disagree..do you have one, btw? Cuz I really like mine! I don't even mind the lack of electric, sliding doors(previous Mazda was a MPV--which had none, and I loved it). I guess the new style will always be a bit polarizing...
bigvirgotube 7 months ago
Thats a sport one! not fair my dads is old version
phantomnomnom 8 months ago
Hmmm...they get electric sliding doors in the Euro-spec Mazda 5's. Wonder why the US version doesn't get one? Personally, I'd add a.) electric hatch b.) 1 ft longer in the 'boot' c.) Possibly a USB? But I don't take that many pics/have that much data that I'd be desperate enough to need it. Udderwise, like my 5. Good choice. Buy some all-weather mats, and I'm set.
bigvirgotube 11 months ago
@bigvirgotube Since that post, my 5 got smashed by a Honda CR-V(jealousy?). Getting fender/door/and other parts replaced. But the cabin held up well. Ah, me.
bigvirgotube 10 months ago
@bigvirgotube Since THAT post...got my 5 back. Took close to two months. But it feels tighter and it still does what I need it for. But electric sliding doors, 175 hp/175 lb/ft of torque/and the middle jump seat would make it perfect...
bigvirgotube 9 months ago
1.6L diesel? that sounds mighty slooooowwwww
vk45de 1 year ago
"its" come on people, it's your own language, fer chrissake :P
tsirosgoddammit 1 year ago
Who else hates this poof ?
mrblisterfist 1 year ago
HOBO GLOVES!
peterhejlejensen 1 year ago
i hate mpvs buy a big estate instead
lamborgboy 1 year ago 4
Top Gear gave it 14/20
OpForza 1 year ago
all mazda cars look the same from the front
expect TR and B-series....
redphiveII 1 year ago
Like it. Gonna buy one.
PeetPeeet 1 year ago
PIGEONS!!!!!
dedasdude 1 year ago
the old one looked so good !!! they ruined it
pretty00lights 1 year ago
If you're like me, you would have noticed how bad fifth gears cameras are
cladimere 1 year ago
Ewww the Mazda5 actually looks like a minivan now.........
cladimere 1 year ago
wow these guys do reviews...wow...weird...i thought they just talked about shit
davewhodavedunn 1 year ago
Mazda should FIRE the HEAD OF THE DESIGN!!! ALL their line up LOOK HORRIBLE -.-
make2003 1 year ago
@make2003 I agree. If you don't want a "gay" smiley face grill on your car, you're out of luck with Mazda. They even stuck it on the MX5. All their cars are over-styled and look messy now.
theslimeylimey 1 year ago
manual transmission minivan.....how cool is that ? if they offfered manual version in a states i would buy one
dieselboy77 1 year ago
We can only get the 2.5 gas engine here in the colonies.
yellowbusguy 1 year ago
Excellent review thank you!
astrogolf4 1 year ago
I need 7 seats cause I got to carry my 6 wifes!
sarokas12 1 year ago
People need quit hating on this guy. He tells you basically everything you need to know about the car. Just because he doesn't do massive power slides and yells POWERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR, doesn't make his reviews bad.
nforspeed91 1 year ago 3
1.6d in a big car like that? Nice mileage bro!
VeEvey 1 year ago
I HATE THIS GUY !!!!!!!!
fahdyehia628 1 year ago
FIRST
TheDaftSmiley 1 year ago
1.6 diesel on a 7 seater is quite a laugh. you may not get the promised economy. They should been used an 2 or 2.2 litre diesel instead.
daavisz 1 year ago
very smart car , it shows all the technology MPV's have got
MertcanAytar 1 year ago
my aunt has a 2005 mpv and it gets 20-25 its big and not too slow either
dont know why they killed it off it was a nice big mini van
crammage 1 year ago
4th XD
ColdplayBest1 1 year ago
3rd???????? holy shit???
1980KNIGHTRIDER 1 year ago
that new facelift or model looks ugly from the back. the tail lights were better on the old one
timppa600 1 year ago 18
@timppa600 Everyone has an opinion about the looks. I like the new style, the old style looks like some sort of a bug's eyes LOL.
peterkim1999 3 weeks ago
20seconds is too long for a commercial
nurttkind 1 year ago 23
@nurttkind ad block plus much?
irishgandalf757 1 year ago
@nurttkind no commecial played when i loaded the vid haha
245thegreat 1 year ago
@nurttkind i got a 1min one with no skip button :(
Rangeroversport12 6 months ago