Mazda Mazda5 Review - Kelley Blue Book

[wywywy5]

Theres actually hardly any cargo room at all with the rear seats up. Why not just by a full size van?

[EpicShweetness]

For having to haul 3 kids to school everyday (14 and two 3 year olds) and occasionally my parents and a kid or 2 this car is PERFECT! It does feel bogged down when loaded full of stuff/ppl, but 70% of my commute is by myself, and 80% of the time it's just that a daily commuter. Plus I talked my dealer into $21000 for mine wow!

[Annihilator1111]

the 2005-2010 Mazda 5 was assembled in

Hiroshima, Japan

[thejoshh69]

i have this car, its acually pretty ballsy

[ArIxKho]

Me gusta...

[NewMazdaInfo]

2012 Mazda Mazda5 Review at NewMazdaInfo com, Mazda 5 pictures , Old and New body style.

[soulshower]

I'd get a panoram-roof in mine.

[rockindoodcm]

you would think it would would get better gas mileage... it's comparable to the new odyssey

[CalamityJesus]

@rockindoodcm I've gotten 30mpg doing 60-70mph days on the Interstates and regularly get mid-20s around town. I can't complain with the old-school 4 speed automatic trans.

[rockindoodcm]

@CalamityJesus wow, that's pretty good. I wonder why the EPA estimates are so low

[CalamityJesus]

@rockindoodcm The EPA test cycle is pretty good.. but it isn't perfect. I realize that different people will get different results, but I'm seeing a lot of comments online about the stellar efficiency of the new Odyssey dropping off sharply once you get over 60-65mph on the highway. Not that the Mazda5's efficiency doesn't drop off at higher speeds as well.. all cars will suffer more dramatically beyond a certain threshold. My old STI used to get 19mph on the highway doing 70. :(

[rockindoodcm]

@CalamityJesus Yeah, in my 34 mpg Camry I get close to 40 on the highway sometimes, but a higher speeds it does go down to the lower thirties ... not to 19 though... omg!

[djgraysoundandmusic]

@themistermuppet. U idiot

[TheMistermuppet]

its an awesome car to drive drunk in. i found i didnt sway over into other lanes like i do in my truck. so if you happen to have a little too much road pops,then this car is for you. it holds a straught line quite nicely

[TheBiddulphMazda]

Awsome vehicle. Great gas saver.

[KPKonliner]

too bad it's expensive in my country,costs around $35,000 in here

[reveer1011]

the MINI mini-van... I like this one!

[amjovi]

My sister's boyfriend had one today from his parents.

It looks great inside, huge amount of space. acceleration is just great! he had the "more sporty" version. to be honest, it was a pleasure to be guest it runs so well

[ExtremeEntourage]

I won't say it's the best car. I have driven better bigger cars. It's just a standard car for me. I'm happy with my peugeot 807. I'm a peugeot fan car and trust me Mazda is not what you going to take

[AnthonyUK]

If I built the Mazda 5 it would be longer and wider to easily accommodate 7 full size adults and the boot would also be extended so it's more useful for carrying when you have 7 adults in tow.

[saundersnigel007]

@AnthonyUK That's called a Mazda MPV ...

[bobalover81]

my mom is getting this car today!!

[XAVIXguy]

only van with manual

[lexusES350h]

love it

[DdrumDrummerrr]

Do NOT get a 2006-2007 model

we spent 20 grand on ours and the rims break every 400 miles.

the car is great,but the rims and tires need to constantly be replaced.

and also,the back wheels bend inward and everything on the rear end breaks.Its also loud on the highway

[Danjmacdonald]

My 2007 Mazda 5 is now covered with rust. To this date I still have not got a response from Mazda. I paid $1200 for an extended warranty. The paint is contaminated and Mazda refuses to do anything about it!

[igotwhips]

i don't even have a family but I wouldn't mind owning this. It looks practical for putting a bike inside and a ladder on top and buying lcd tv to fit inside and fits in my garage..

[rickyman02]

I'm in LOVE with my Mazda 5. I recommend it to anyone.

[888777100]

Mazda 5 OWnz!

[WarFite]

Toyota wish 2.0 2009 model , Honda stream 2.0 RSZ or Mazda 5? Hmm.

[lecktDasAciD]

i love my M5 2.0ltr active plus :-)

[BugHug1994]

I bought a used M5 last year & I love it! The only complaint I have is that the back up lights are set too high to be of much use but they sure look cool, lol. Every review I read mentions the lack of power when carrying a load but I just pop the tranny into manual & it does just fine. I will definitely buy another IF they continue to build them with the dual tranny feature, .

[urkingod]

I would like to have a 4.4 L V6 or higher power than my 2001 Toyota Sienna, its VERY powerful... and like it, So if I can get as much or more power, I may buy this Mazda.

[Danjmacdonald]

I bought a new Mazda5 two years ago. A month later it had RUST all over. When I brought it back to Mazda they tried to tell me it was rail dust from transport on a train. They buffed it out, but the rust came back a month later. After complaining to Mazda in Brampton where I bought it, I sent letters to there Head Office. To this date I still have not got a response from Mazda. I paid $1200 for an extended warranty. The paint is contaminated and Mazda refuses to do anything about it!

[a1mint]

Would it be possible to take a few pictures of it and post it somewhere? I'd really like to see it, and I'd like to know what they'll do about it. Mazda needs to realize that not every car deal is a profitable one, and by the sounds of it, they should have corrected this problem.

I *actually* going to hold off on buying a car. The Mazda5 is on my list.

[vh1mtv]

you should get a layer and file a lemon! That won't cost you a thing!

[cturnbull802]

get a claybar kit. its hard work but it will remove the flaws in your paint.

[Danjmacdonald]

I paid $31,000 for this car It was missing bells & whistles, that were promised

like the mp3 player that the salesman told me was included. When I asked if the tint legal in NS, he told me "No Problem" It had to be removed when I moved here. But I took pictures of the sloppy workmanship and the hair left under the tint, before Mazda removed it (for free)

Actually the Service, here in Sydney was pretty good. They even took pictures of the RUST and sent them to there head office over a year ago

[damianfonseca]

the 3rd row seat depends on how you accommodate the 1st & 2nd row. You need to push telescopic steering wheel in, once you've done that the back seat is useable. I'm 5'8" and yes I have sat in the 3rd row for long trips with no problem. It's about learning how to use the space you have. It's weighs less than a Mazda6 sedan and 1,000 pounds less than a Minivan so the 153 hp is good enough, with 4 passengers it's peppy enough. Consumer Reports gave it a score of 86, it's # 1.

[bewd6797]

the 3rd row seating must suck

[bsrpdrumstudio]

I love my M5. I'm a pro-drummer a music teacher & instructor so i like the space it has. I like the look & design, to me it looks "better" than others on the market. I never have people in the 3rd row so it doesn't bother me. I never had many issues with this machine, i wish it had more power. I only had to deal with the doors freezing, but quickly fixed with good lub. Otherwise I 'm looking forward in purchasing a new one.

[bewd6797]

Have you ever sat in the 3rd row than if you did'nt I think you should try it out

[bsrpdrumstudio]

Although I have sat in the 3rd row seat on one 2 hour trip it wasn't a comfortable as the "regular recliner" seats. I could get some sleep though and the head rest helped is great as well. I usually have the 3rd row down for gear etc But for bigger than a 4 per family, than a van maybe better suited for them. Other wise "I" find the M5 great.

[bewd6797]

Was it comfotable at all

[swizzler68]

I have a 2004 Mazda MPV 2.0L diesel almost at 60k miles, which is was discontinued in 2005 in favour of the smaller Mazda5. In the UK and Europe, most cars sold these days are diesels which - apart from giving better fuel economy then petrol, provide a more torquey engine so making it easier to overtake on the motorways. I wouldn't mind a mazda5 as my next car, but deam of having a M-Benz GL-Class 420 CDi, now that has some serious pulling power!

[bobbykrepek]

Is the mazde 5 the mpv

[Thomasbovill]

No, It is a new model not the mpv

[djkasdjkasdjdjdj]

the price is not far different compare to the mazda 3 sedan AT...

[GnosisMan50]

I have a mazda MPV 2000. After listening to this, I've decided I don't want my next car to be a Madza 5. They tried to squeeze an MPV into a mazda 5 with al it's features and it's just physically impossible. You end up compromising what matters most in ANY car: space. I'm extremely disillusioned by car designs these days. We feel nostalgia over the great cars of the past and you would think that with computer technology, we'd be making better cars than the past..much better!

[lukeydoeslikey]

help..i want one...but sadly i will have to stick with my 98 renualt scienic.....

[DKingTaco2188]

at least the 3rd row seating is better than the rav4 or mitsubishi outlander back seats

[djkasdjkasdjdjdj]

the 3rd row of the outlander is pretty bad!

[KITSinternational]

When I went home I got to drive this around. My dad got this for my mom on Mother's day 2008. Its a great car, lots of compartments. etc. Its big enough to fit 8 full size adults with sufficient space. but also small enough you dont have to worry about fitting in tight spaces or that you'll hit something. It's a great family car, but the weird thing... We're a family of 4, I'm living somewhere else now, but they have 4 cars... But its a nice addition to the family =D

[DKingTaco2188]

omg! This car is meant for a one car family, so people that can't afford big vans and lot's of fuel can get this. For a two car family or more, I'd rather have one SUV and a hatchback or sedan. 4 car family, lol, car hoggs!

[KITSinternational]

Hahaha... Funny thing.. We have a truck, a sedan, and and SUV.. I guess my parents wanted to add mini van to their line up hahaha... the SUV is mine, but i'm not even there to drive it anymore.. hahaha..

[TheNewMrCool]

I like everything except the fact that I can't get a V-6 in it. I would think a loaded one with people and gear wouldn't be too peppy.

3.7L...

[njsimca]

I have a 2006 Touring, and it's great. My favorite things include the way-back seat, which is roomier than you think, and excellent cargo area, except for the "hole" between the flattened middle seats. I love my stylish new aftermarket wheels - the original wheels got banged up and wobbly! Over 45,000 mostly hard highway miles I've got a low 24 mpg. Mazda doesn't push this car, which worries me, but it's better than a Rondo! It's versatile and cheaper than a minivan, too!

[Toyotaminivans]

I like this car