Overview & Reviews
After significant updates last year, the 2009 Mazda 5 sees no major changes.
- More nimble and maneuverable than full-size minivans, convenient dual sliding doors, manageable size for small families, low price.
- Stability control not available, kids-only third row, no second-row bench option, engine can run out of steam when fully loaded.
User Reviews:
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From a GTI to a Mazda 5 GT - 2009 Mazda Mazda5
By Dan - April 11 - 4:16 amAs a father of 4, it was finally time to move on from my little five speed VW GTI. We needed an alternative to my wifes Chevy Suburban that would fit the entire family, while getting decent gas mileage and being fun to drive. The Mazda 5 fits the bill. Got the Grand Touring in Silver with black leather. While the quality of materials is a definite step down from the VW, the car is a great value for the price. This car offers everything I need in a tidy and sporty package: room for six (with some compromises on the part of all), very well equipped for the price, good looks, he "wow, this is cool" factor from my daughters friends, solid handling. Very happy with my purchase!
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Good Van But - 2009 Mazda Mazda5
By Jeremy - February 5 - 6:03 pmThe Mazda 5 is the MINI Van everyone wants to love, my wife and were shopping for a MINI van and we test drove the Mazda 5 3 times plus borrowed my mothers Mazda 5 for a week and found that the Van wobbles at highway speed causing motion sickness problems for the passengers. The Mazda 3 has the same backend wobble as the Mazda 5 except it is more pronounced in the 5. We found that the wobble is only noticeable at highway speeds, however 90% of our driving is highway, in short this wasnt the van for us.
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Downsized from a Chevy Minivan - 2009 Mazda Mazda5
By Linda M. - December 31 - 10:26 pmWe purchased this a week ago, and so far, so good. I got tired of lugging around a big minivan at 15mpg local, just to do mostly local errands, little league, lugging furniture from IKEA, etc. My family of 3 takes a 3000 mile road trip every year or two, and I did not want to sacrifice the comfort & cargo area of a van. The Mazda 5 seems like the perfect solution. Better mileage, sleeker (drives more like a wagon than a van) and I dont have to give up the cargo space I am used to having. I have used less than half a tank of gas so far, and cannot yet evaluate the true mileage. Much easier to park than a full size van.
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Wish I had gotten it sooner! - 2009 Mazda Mazda5
By baumer3 - November 1 - 2:16 amI am absolutely thrilled with this car! Ive only had it a few days but I wish I had gotten it 2 years ago when my baby was an infant. By far, the best thing about this vehicle is the sliding doors and second row bucket seats. Access to the carseat is perfect and it is so easy to get the baby in and out. Having bucket seats (with armrests) gives plenty of elbow room. The center console in the second row is also great for feeding the baby in the car. Love the storage compartment under the seats too. I drove it on a 4 hour trip and loved the armrest and steering wheel controls. The hatchback allows easy access (already changed the baby back there!). Love this car!
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Basketball Mom finds the right vehicle! - 2009 Mazda Mazda5
By MomsMazda - May 23 - 11:26 amAfter a lot of research, and looking and driving everything...I stumbled upon a 2009 Mazda5! Roomy, fun to drive, great mileage, cool looking, fantastic level of standard equipment, seats 6 comfortably, plus equipment. I couldnt find a single thing wrong with it, everything was perfect, the fit and finish, paint, assembly. The stereo is supurb, the automatic rain sensing wipers are cool, handling is great, too!
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Excellent Vehicle - 2009 Mazda Mazda5
By Sherry - March 18 - 8:46 pmThe vehicle is very comfortable and has lots of room for adults and teenagers in the front 4 seats. Ive also had Grandchildren in it and the space is wonderful. Everyone has more space than they could possibly need. I had a flat and they put a lot of thought into the spare and carrying the flat without the vehicle getting dirty from it. It has a built in area for the spare that doesnt let it touch carpet... and a strap to keep it in place. The alarm let me know I had the flat. I couldnt feel it. Vision is great especially when we go to the mountains with the windows all around. My insurance dropped because its built safer than the toyota I had. More features than other cars. Pd 15k cash!
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Fun car - 2009 Mazda Mazda5
By Great8 - March 17 - 1:36 amThe third row is small but fun car to drive, spacious and love the MP3 availability. Does not look like a mini van. More like a wagon. Perfect for parents that want space, sporty and good gas mileage.
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One of the Best Buy - 2009 Mazda Mazda5
By soon2familyof4 - February 23 - 2:46 amThis is a smart vehicle and one of the best buy in current auto market. I got the sport (A) at a price 2K lower than many midsize sedan sold in my area, like camry, accord, and altima! The 5 is very functional with a combination of minivan and samll SUV. However, I have to admit that some stuff needs to be improved. For example, the front AC wind direction is hard to adjust (I prefer the design of camry in this case).
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Excellent choice for smart buyers! - 2009 Mazda Mazda5
By Georgiana Fratiloiu - December 21 - 8:53 amExcellent car overall. Nice interior, comfortable, very pleasant exterior design, good audio system. We love it.
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Our 2nd Mazda5! - 2009 Mazda Mazda5
By GottaLoveIt! - August 24 - 6:53 pmWe bought our 2007 Mazda5 afer running into it at the dealership, and not knowing what the heck it was. We were looking at the MPV van. We were amazed at the versitility, my wife was able to take my daughters basket ball high school team members to games in comfort, even tho some were pretty tall. The last row was a bit limited in the leg room area, but smaller girls did fine! It ngot great mileage, loads of cargo room (Christmas trees!) and build quality 2nd to none!
