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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2010 adopts a version of Mazda's grinning grille, which has already shown its
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Safety
Standard safety features include antilock brakes and side-impact airbags.
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Center-Rear Position Seat Belt
Before using the center-rear lap/shoulder
belt make sure tongue (A) and anchor
buckle (B) are fastened.
Fastening the Seat Belt
1. Grasp the tongue (C).
2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder be ...