Boss Wagon VI: 2008 Mazdaspeed 5 - Car and Driver

Boss Wagon VI: How a simple engine swap transformed a Mazda 5 into a "Mazdaspeed 5," and whether that was a good idea to begin with.

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[JohnFHendry]

So what was it like finished? There should be a turbo 2.5 option for the Mazda5 that is better tuned for normal deriving that gets better millage while still out performing a Honda Odyssey. That should be the goal. But with today's tech a variable mileage/performance system should be in place controlling our mileage not production design politics connected to oil production. Less that 30 mpg for a Mazda 3 or 5 (136 pound difference, that's all) with a 3.2 Co/drag  is a joke in 2012. Finish MS 5!

[bigvirgotube]

Just bump the hp/torque for the standard Mazda 5 to 185, and most folks will be happy. Trust this...

[mrZdude]

@ItalianSA this thing is more badass than you.

[StarclassicD]

That hatchback is NOT a mazdaspeed 3...its a regular hatchback ...

[its2realj]

you should have stuck this engine in the miata! that would be sick!

[d357r0y]

If Mazda would build a MS5 wagon, I'd buy it.

[ManuelFerara]

I actually like the idee of a MPV being fast...I think it can be done and it is a nice concept...If you own a MPV you should also be able to enjoy cars as much as a hatchback owner...

[carrionpvp]

im guessing this was for some serious lulz?

[507karry]

gosh im pissed..i wish they did make a mavda speed 5

[whatitdodew]

I remember reading this in some car magazine! if you ask me I like what they did!