Ride & Handling

The Mazda5's steering response is designed to engage the driver. A turn of the wheel delivers a quick change of direction, and there's a fair amount of feedback. The suspension is on the firm side, but it provides a tolerable ride even on the broken pavement that's prevalent near Cars.com's Chicago headquarters.

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    Interior
    Compared with the old 626, the Mazda6's wider body translates into extra space for five occupants. The driver's seat adjusts through a 9.4-inch range, and the 60/40-split rear seatback folds down. ...

    Warning/Indicator Lights
    Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Brake System Warning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light illuminates when t ...

    Power Windows
    The ignition switch must be in the ON position for the power windows to operate. WARNING: Make sure the opening is clear before closing a window: Closing power windows are dangerous. A person's ...