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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  Affordable without much sacrifice - 2009 Mazda Mazda5
  By Familyof5 - April 7 - 5:36 am

  We have 3 kids and couldnt see affording $30,000+ for a new minivan or a cross-over. This car was much more affordable and will cost much less to maintain. It rides like a car, but has a interior layout like a minivan. We wont be able to tow a boat or carry an 8 wide piece of plywood, but we never did when we had that capability with our previous minivans. The kids love it, but we havent taken the first vacation in it yet, so we may be sacrificing on space and power when the car gets fully loaded with luggage. Im a tall guy and I push the limits on most cars. Leg room and head room could be better, but I fit and I like the feel when I drive.

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  This car is more than a family mini van! - 2009 Mazda Mazda5
  By ARP - February 11 - 10:56 am

  I might be one of the only reviewers I have read (and Ive read TONS) that does not have a family yet! I am almost thirty and was looking for a bigger car to accommodate more people in the future but also wanted something portable, fun to drive, with great gas mileage. I stumbled onto this car at the Mazda dealership and loved it. I had been interested in a Honda Fit, CRV, or a RAV4. This car was the perfect compromise. My test drive proved this car to be much superior than those I had test driven. My only fear was that I would buy a "mini van." I think this hip car needs its own category. Perhaps call it a giant hatch back. Either way, I love it, and it suits my needs.

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  I Heart My Mazda5! - 2009 Mazda Mazda5
  By lostshadows - December 7 - 8:16 am

  Just drove it off the lot this afternoon but have test drove it and been eyeing this car for almost 2 years! What can I say...I LOVE it! We have two children and will need to carpool in the fall. The kids love the captains seats and the fact that they can move around and stand up in the car when getting into their car seats. I love the gas mileage, flexibility, and 3rd row. Ive read reviews that mention that its underpowered and the interior feels a bit cheap. Im no car expert but as a mom of two who travels around town with her kids, it is perfect and super peppy for me. Plus, the interior doesnt seem cheap at all. Im loving every bit of this car!

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  Dont believe all cons - 2009 Mazda Mazda5
  By aftrshck021 - August 4 - 3:43 am

  Most company reviews say if youre over 6 ft tall you will have no room in the 5. WRONG! I am 64" and have plenty of room to spare. With the steering wheel tilted up and the seat back I actually have to much room and still plenty of head room,I just wish the break pedal was slightly to the left more about an inch. I wear 14 wides. It doesnt get in the way it would just give more peace of mind of not getting caught on it. overall I recently just got it and my wife got a kia rondo. My Mazda is a lot more comfortable especially the headrests. being tall the angle of the kia headrests kills my neck

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  Impressive!! - 2009 Mazda Mazda5
  By marla - April 4 - 2:56 am

  I am really enjoying driving this car. It is fun and gas saving!! I love how tight the steering is.

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  Perfect Car? - 2009 Mazda Mazda5
  By supercane - March 2 - 2:23 pm

  Xenon headlights. Bluetooth. Auto rain sensing wipers. Heated seats. Room for 6. Low 20s sticker. Is there a better vehicle on the market? We purchased our Mazda 5 last month and have not only loved the car but enjoyed tanks averaging above 30 mpg around town. Our growing family fits perfectly, our four dogs love the folded down cargo area, and we just came home from Vegas through snow with the vehicle handling perfectly. Notwithstanding some minor build quality issues, is is the best new vehicle we have owned in the last five years - and we have purchased 6. I recommend this vehicle to anyone. Best of luck trying to find a better overall value.

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  Great van! - 2009 Mazda Mazda5
  By vanman - November 3 - 1:30 pm

  My wife and I are expecting our second child in a few weeks and were happy to have found the Mazda5 just in time. Its perfect for our growing family and the price is right! It looks way better than other minivans and is surprisingly roomy inside. I usually dont like driving all that much but I find myself looking for reasons to drive the M5! Oh yeah - and our 2 year old loves it too!

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  A perfect car for a small family - 2009 Mazda Mazda5
  By Timmy - October 13 - 3:26 pm

  We are looking for a mini van type of car without the mini van look that will work with our two little boys. Thats about the only one on the market now fits our need. We also looked at Kia Rondo, but we dont like the look of the car and the fact it doesnt have the sliding door. We got a base model 5 and installed after market navigation system and DVD. After market DVD player looks much nicer and takes a lot less space. Kids love it. And this is the only car my wife actually loves to drive. We are getting about 23-24 miles in town.

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  Wundercar !!! - 2009 Mazda Mazda5
  By Chris DeHaven - October 4 - 10:20 pm

  I WAS a Saab fanantic until GM destroyed the brand. My last was a 99. I bought and older MPV. I found myself driving the MPV mostly as I have a 4yo grandson who lives with me and 2 others I drive a lot. I passed down the MPV to my daughter and bought the 5. I was sure I would like it as it is a form follows function design...remember when Saabs were?? This car is an incredible performer with decent finish at a very low price. I was waiting to write this until I returned from a 6 day/1700 mi trip with my 4 year old. I am 62" and 280+# and drove all those miles in reasonable comfort. It averaged 26mpg at 80mph. The bluetooth is simple and works well as well as all the other gadgets.

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  the new crossover type - 2009 Mazda Mazda5
  By shawnicus - September 28 - 5:13 pm

  We had a sports sedan that just wasnt keeping up with the needs of a family, but wanted to keep with a manual transmission. This was the only option out there with a 3rd row of seats and were very happy with it. Plenty of cargo space, great safety features, peppy little engine that is seat-of-the-pants fun to drive, good gas mileage, and fantastic brakes. I always thought the crossover class was going in the wrong direction: crossing a car and a SUV. This is a cross between a Mazda3 5-door and a van: which surprisingly ends up with a "best of a worlds" feel.