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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Improved Straight-Line Stability and Less Vibration
New suspension components for the facelift Mazda 6 are introduced to provide
better overall handling stability, great steering response and less vibration.
The high-mount double wishbone front sus ...
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada)
Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport
Canada, Defect
Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-0510,
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Introduction
Be extremely careful and prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to
your vehicle
when using this manual for inspection and maintenance.
If you're unsure about any procedure it describes, w ...