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Basic Specs
| Base Price | $19,625 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 3417 |
| City (MPG) | 21 |
| Hwy (MPG) | 28 |
| Horsepower | 157@6000 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 163@4000 |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 |
| Length (in.) | 180.5 |
| Width (in.) | 68.9 |
| Height (in.) | 63.6 |
The Mazda5 is a compact minivan based off the sporty Mazda3 architecture. Unlike many current full-size family machines, the Mazda5 lives up to its minivan billing with a small but versatile interior and nimble driving dynamics.
The latest Mazda5 – sold as the Premacy in Japan – gets Mazda's Nagare-inspired front fascia, which visually links it with the Mazda3 and Mazda6, as well as the refreshed Miata. Out back, the Mazda5 is a bit more conventional than its predecessor.
Inside, it gets a revised interior with trim bits similar to those in the Mazda3. The center seat is now convertible to a storage space and passenger room is up throughout. Materials and assembly quality have improved over the outgoing model, but hard plastic still emanates at the material of choice.
The flexible interior of the latest Mazda5 takes convenience and versatility to the next level, with configurations for two, three, four, five or six passengers, plus varying degrees of capacity for cargo.
The third row seats are split 50/50 and can be tipped forward individually and folded flat to create a flat load area, ideal for carrying larger items. With the rear-most seats folded flat, carrying capacity is 44.4 cubic feet. While seating the maximum capacity of six passengers, the Mazda5 luggage area allows for storage for a standard baby stroller and baby’s accoutrements behind the third row.
Interior storage space includes an illuminated glovebox and half-liter bottle holders in each front door pocket. Additionally, under-seat storage in the second row seats can be accessed by folding the cushions forwards. The right-middle seat also offers a tilt-out basket.
Power
A 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine provides motivation for the latest model. Mated to a six-speed manual transmission in entry-level models or a five-speed automatic in the two higher trim levels, the 2.5-liter puts out 157 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 163 lb-ft. of torque at 4,000 rpm.
Fuel economy comes in at 21 city, 28 highway miles per gallon, regardless of transmission choice.
Trim Level Breakdown
Three trim packages are available, beginning with the entry-level Sport configuration. It includes alloy wheels, air conditioning, power accessories, cruise control and a six-speaker CD player.
The Touring trim level adds a five-speed automatic transmission, 17-inch alloy wheels, a body kit, Bluetooth, leather-wrapped steering wheel and a trip computer. A moonroof, a six-CD changer Sirius satellite radio are available as options for this trim.
Topping the lineup is the Grand Touring trim level, which adds the aforementioned moonroof and CD changer, as well as HID headlamps, heated leather seats and rain-sensing wipers.
Occupant Safety
Following in the footsteps (tread marks?) of the previous generation Mazda5, the new Mazda5 further raises that safety level while never asking customers pay more money for more safety as all safety features are provided on all trim levels at no additional cost.
All Mazda5s include: anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Traction Control System (TCS), Electric Hydraulic Power Assist (EHPAS) steering system, "Triple H" body construction, side-impact door beams, crushable brake and accelerator pedal assembly, advanced dual front air bags, front seat side air bags, three-row side air curtains, engine immobilizer anti-theft system, second row LATCH child safety seat anchors and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
Key Competitors
Due to its small size, the Mazda5 really doesn't have any direct competitors. The other "minivans" on the market are much larger vehicles like the Honda Odyssey and Dodge Grand Caravan. Buyers could conceivably cross-shop compact crossovers like the Ford Escape and Toyota RAV4, which offer more butch styling but far less interior space.
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- General
- Body Style: Van
- Size: Midsize
- Market Segment: Standard
- Weight: 3417 lbs
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- Exterior
- Length: 180.5 in.
- Width: 68.9 in.
- Height: 63.6 in.
- Wheelbase: 108.3 in.
- Ground Clearance: 5.5 in.
- Front Track: 60.2 in.
- Rear Track: 59.8 in.
- Weight Distribution: 56/44
- Drag Coefficient: TBD
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- Interior - General
- Seats: 6
- Passenger Volume: TBD
- Cargo Volume: TBD
- Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): TBD
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- Interior - Front Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: 40.7 in.
- Head Room: 40.7 in.
- Shoulder Room: 55.5 in.
- Hip Room: 52.9 in.
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- Interior - Second Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: 39.4 in.
- Head Room: 39.4 in.
- Shoulder Room: 55.5 in.
- Hip Room: 58.3 in.
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- Interior - Third Row
- Leg Room: 30.5 in.
- Head Room: 37.1 in.
- Shoulder Room: 49.3 in.
- Hip Room: 40.9 in.
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- Propulsion
- Fuel Type: Gas
- Engine Type: 2.5L I4
- Power: 157 hp @ 6000 rpm
- Torque: 163 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
- Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
- Highway Fuel Economy: 28 mpg
- City Fuel Economy: 21 mpg
- Forced Induction: None
- Direct Injection: No
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- Chassis
- Layout: Front Wheel Drive
- Front Suspension: Strut-Type
- Rear Suspension: Multi-Link
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- Wheels
- Front: 16" Aluminum
- Front Tires: P205/55R16
- Rear: 16" Aluminum
- Rear Tires: P205/55R16
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- Trailer Weight: TBD
- Payload: TBD
- Tongue Weight: TBD
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