Mazda5 2009 Review
Editor's note: This review was written in April 2008 about the 2008 Mazda5. Little of substance has changed with this year's model. To see what's new for 2009, click here, or check out a side-by-side comparison of the two model years.
The Mazda5 minivan is fun to drive. That's right: A minivan that's fun to drive. How can this be? The secret's in its size, as the six-person Mazda5 is significantly smaller than traditional minivans.
The benefits of this approach — sporty handling, minimal body roll and manageable dimensions — are readily apparent after only a short time behind the wheel. There are also, however, some significant drawbacks.
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Mazda CX-7 2008 review
Editor's note: For 2008, Mazda has made no significant changes to the CX-7,
which debuted as a 2007 model. One bonus for buyers is that the engine has been
modified to allow it to run on regular g ...
Safety
Standard safety features include all-disc antilock brakes with electronic
brake-force distribution, side-impact airbags for the front seats, side curtain
airbags for all three rows of seats and an ...
Interior
The CX-7 seats up to five. The dashboard features double-decker construction,
with a large information display at the base of the windshield.
Folding down the rear seats provides a nearly flat loa ...