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Mazda Mazda5

The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 78% Detailed ratings
Price $21,995 – $26,005 Payments
Fuel consumption 6.7 – 9.7 L/100km
Based on a Mazda3 platform, the Mazda5 is a true minivan whose practical interior is accessible through wide sliding doors. The 2nd and 3rd rows of seats can be folded away to increase cargo room. More compact than its bigger rivals, the Mazda5 is the only minivan available with a six-speed manual transmission or an optional 5-speed automatic with manual mode. A 157 hp 2.5 litre four-cylinder engine powers both the GS and GT trims.

The Car Guide rating  78%

Pros

  • Reasonable fuel consumption
  • Enticing price
  • Interesting handling
  • Nice automatic transmission
  • Choice of manual gearbox

Cons

  • Limited trunk space
  • Conservative interior
  • Limited towing capacity
  • Lacks some power
Driving 9/10
Safety 8/10
Interior 8/10
Reliability 8/10
Winter driving 7/10
Comfort 7/10

What's new in 2013

No major change

Recalls

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