2009 Mazda5 Review
The 2009 Mazda5 is a less than simple sport-minivan hybrid. While consumers and auto manufacturer’s battle with irrelevant car designs and ill conceived production schedules laid out many years in advance, Mazda has made an astonishingly quick-witted move of developing a minivan eminently suitable for the fuel efficient age: The 2009 Mazda 5.
The ‘09 Mazda 5 doesn’t stop at pure fuel efficiency though. The car is quite a bit smaller than traditional minivans, but still provides 6 very roomy seats by adoption a three row configuration. This also helps to balance the vehicle far more effectively than standard minivan configurations, which allow Mazda to deliver on their second objective: A sporty drive.
All the trims of the Mazda5 feature a 153-hp 2.3-liter 4-cylinder engine, which provides plenty of punch for the light weight chassis and internals. Some will consider it slightly underpowered, but it’s only a matter of being a few horses short and performs excellently in the lower rev range.
When the power, handling, unique design and price of the 2009 Mazda5 are weighed against the competition it’s difficult to see where it might lose buyers. The internal utilities and entertainment options are perhaps that one area, where, although equipped with Bluetooth and other mod cons, the Mazda falls short of offerings from the GM stable.
Source: Automobile Reviewer | Car Reviews | Auto Ratings & Review
Road Test: 2009 Mazda5 GT - The Gazette (Montreal)
05.02.09
For the 2009 model year, the Mazda5 essentially remains unchanged since its introduction in 2006. The only update comes in the form of optional equipment. The Leather Package is now replaced by the Luxury package which includes leather seating surfaces with heated front seats and a 6-disc, in-dash CD changer. This package is only offered on the GT trim and costs an additional $1,280.
As luck would have it, my Mazda5 GT came equipped with the optional Luxury Package. I definitely benefited from the heated seats since the winter weather is still very crisp on the West Coast. I've become completely addicted to toasty cushions because they feel so nice on the tush. I also thoroughly enjoyed the convenience of the 6-disc in-dash CD player.
I had temporarily misplaced my auxiliary chord and was left with no other option than to listen to my CDs. I know, how awful, but it was easy enough to insert my favourite music with no fuss and go. I later found my chord which I then plugged
Source: The Gazette (Montreal), Canada
what class is Mazda5 in?
Jun 25, 2008 by Some Canadian Dude | Posted in Buying & Selling
http://www.automedia.com/NewCarBuyersGuide2008/photos/2008/Mazda/MAZDA5/Wagon/2008_Mazda_Mazda5_ext_1.jpg
would you consider it a ;
1)minivan
2)crossover
3)wagon
i know some people call it a ''MICROvan''
The government classifies it as a minivan.
collierfamily243 | Jun 25, 2008