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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Interior
The Mazda5's cabin is similar in size to its predecessor, but the design is
new. The new interior shares styling cues with other recently updated Mazdas
like the Mazda3 compact car. The second-row ...
Safety
All-disc antilock brakes, side-impact airbags, three-row side curtain airbags
and an electronic stability system with Roll Stability Control rollover
mitigation technology are standard. There's al ...
Everyday Driving Fun
The rear-wheel-drive Miata is one of those cars where you don't have to break
any speed limits to have a lot of fun. Driving 55 mph in the Miata is comparable
to going 110 mph in, say, a BMW M3 — ...