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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Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats)
WARNING:
Do not modify or replace the front
seats:
Modifying or replacing the front seats
such as replacing the upholstery or
loosening any bolts is dangerous. The
front seats contain air bag
c ...
Starting the Engine
With advanced key
Refer to “Starting the engine”
for information on how to start the engine.
NOTE:
Engine-starting is controlled by the spark
ignition system.
This system meets all Canadian Inte ...
Exterior
The CX-9 manages to avoid the chunkiness of many SUVs, in part because of its
angular nose and carlike grille. The crossover's shoulder line rises as it heads
rearward, and the sides are free of c ...