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The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 72% Detailed ratings

Price $21,950 – $25,745 Payments

Fuel consumption 6.7 – 9.7 L/100km

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The Mazda5 has been slightly retouched for 2012. No drastic changes, just a few improvements to give this minivan an edge in an increasingly popular category, especially with the imminent arrival of the Ford C-Max and the updated Kia Rondo. The Mazda5 doesn’t offer a choice of engines, but buyers can decide whether they prefer a 6-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed automatic. The two trim levels are the base GS and the sportier GT.

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2012-2017 Mazda5: What You Need to Know Before You Buy

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Before it became a premium brand focused on SUVs and crossovers, Mazda was offering a small six-seater minivan that was a good option for young families looking for an affordable ride … provided they had a limited need for space! Could the Mazda5 be a suitable vehicle for your family? December 16, 2022

Kia Rondo Or Mazda5: Which One Should You Choose?

Comparative Tests

For different reasons, a minivan or a large SUV might not be the best choice for some, even if their family is big enough to justify a third row of seats. What options are left then? Some smaller six or seven-seater vehicles can do the trick in terms of space, …June 16, 2022

2012 Mazda MAZDA5: A Minivan For The Performance Fan

Think it’s impossible to find a six-passenger vehicle that’s actually fun to drive without spending a huge amount of money on a luxury crossover? Think again. Redesigned for the current model year, the 2012 Mazda MAZDA5 crosses the boring barrier that has long separated minivans from driving enthusiasts and presents …February 21, 2013

2012 Mazda5: The Smartest Car I Don't Want

I’m young. Quite young. If I was a car, I’d be trapped in that awkward phase of old enough to be cheap, but not old enough to be cool. I would be a Yugo. This should tell you everything you need to know about my stance on minivans. And who …February 3, 2011

2012 Mazda5: The right recipe?

In the automobile world, there are two ways to develop a vehicle. The first is to create a product that is as spectacular in concept as it is in execution. Then you sit back and wait until it is nearly obsolete before developing another. This was certainly the recipe that …January 19, 2011

Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Mazda5: With sliding doors

Comparative Tests

For years, people have been saying that crossovers will soon outnumber minivans. Yes, crossovers are gaining ground, but in Canada they are still very, very far behind the Dodge Grand Caravan and the Mazda5. Not only that, but other large minivans, such as the more exclusive Honda Odyssey and Toyota …November 17, 2010

The 2010 Mazda5: The Mini Minivan That's So Much More

When it comes to automobiles, few conjure up such feelings of derision as the much maligned minivan. Created to address the needs of a burgeoning middle class in the mid eighties, the minivan became the ride of choice for the third generation of baby boomers. Pairing the fuel economy of …September 19, 2010

Mazda5: The modern compromise

The era of the wagon and the minivan came upon us despite the fact that many vehicles aren’t particularly practical for families. However, for numerous reasons, many people can’t really picture themselves in a minivan anymore – and they’re precisely who the Mazda5 is targeting. In fact, the Mazda5 is …June 4, 2009

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End of the Road for the Mazda5

After 12 years of loyal services in its current form, the Mazda5 compact multipurpose vehicle will be pulled from the Canadian market. Introduced in our country for the 2006 model year, the Mazda5 was an interesting alternative for small families that needed space, but that didn’t want a big minivan …August 15, 2017

Mazda5 Retired In The United States, But Not In Canada

The Mazda5 microvan or multipurpose vehicle, whatever you want to call it, has been canned from Mazda’s U.S. product line-up because of slow sales. The 5’s popularity had been steadily declining since its 2011 calendar year refresh, while sales of the CX-5 compact crossover have picked up. However, Mazda Canada …August 10, 2015

The Upcoming End Of The Mazda5?

It seems as though the minivan segment might be about to lose one of its most affordable members. After the announced demise of the Grand Caravan (leaving the Chrysler Town & Country alone in Dodge dealerships), we have reports coming in that the Mazda5 might be on its way out, …February 5, 2015

Mazda to unveil all-new Mazda5 and Mazda Shinari Concept at 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show

The Mazda5 incorporates motifs from Mazda’s Nagare design language which, inspired by the beauty of nature, presents an elegant look not found in any existing vehicle today. It’s an appealing compact van that captures the eye upon first glance. Changes run deep under the skin too, as the vehicle is …November 8, 2010

2011 Mazda5: World Première in Geneva

In the province of Quebec, the minivan that is most often seen, and this for a good number of years, is the mega popular Mazda5. Back home, it was offered under the Mazda MPV name between 2000 and 2005 and then became the Mazda5. Now the time has come for …February 22, 2010

New Mazda5 Geneva-Bound

The Mazda5 gets absolutely no press these days. Having been out for what feels like eons, it’s still a solid performer on the sales floor thanks to its diminutive size and peppy performance. For those who need a minivan but despise them, it’s a great alternative to the full-size soccer …January 23, 2010

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Our review of the 2013 Mazda5.

Comparison Review 2013 Mazda5 vs Kia Rondo

2013 Mazda5 vs Kia Rondo

Our test drive of the 2012 Mazda5.

The Car Guide rating 72%

Pros

Manual transmission available
Excellent visibility
Very versatile
Air con comes factory standard

Cons

Style still too discreet
Barely enough power
Supremely boring dashboard
Soundproofing just OK
When will we see a 7th seat?
road holding has its limits

Driving	7/10
Safety	7/10
Interior	7/10
Reliability	8/10
Winter driving	7/10
Comfort	7/10

What's new in 2012

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