Overview & Reviews

The 2010 Mazda 5 gains stability and traction control as standard equipment.

• More nimble and maneuverable than full-size minivans, convenient sliding doors, manageable size for small families, low price.

• Kids-only third row, no seven-seat option, engine can run out of steam when fully loaded.

User Reviews:

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  Mazda5: Nimble and a great value! - 2010 Mazda Mazda5
  By ljmattox - September 12 - 3:10 am

  Our new Mazda5 is filling our need for a versatile, fun-to-drive, and economical vehicle. We chose the Sport model as its the only version with a stick shift, yet even this most basic version includes automatic climate control, four-wheel disc brakes, alloy wheels, traction control plus stability control, and a plush-enough interior for long trips or evenings out with friends. Well likely use the 6-person capacity only rarely, but still nice to have, while more frequently 4 people travel with plenty of room in very-adjustable captains chair seating. At its price point, no other competitor includes as much content or room. Or seems as nimble-handling and fun to drive on a daily basis.

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  Love it! - 2010 Mazda Mazda5
  By Alex - July 18 - 10:00 am

  I did so much research before finally deciding on the Mazda 5. Economical, trendy, plenty of interior room, and a fun drive. I love the fact that it has the functionality of a minivan but its easier on the packets (both price and gas mileage). I feel it has great pickup on the highway (as long as you plan on staying within 5 - 10 miles above the legal speed limit the car is great, why would you need more pickup in a family car?). The basic model comes with great features and it so fun to drive! I love it and nothing else on the market would have fit my family so well. Weve put 6 in the car with no complaints but I would put kids or shorter/thinner adults in the back row.

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  The Best Car Ever - 2010 Mazda Mazda5
  By Mommy of 2 - April 25 - 10:20 am

  I got my new mazda5 and is the best purchase ever, my family is normal 2 adults 2 small kids and this van is very good the fuel economy is 30 miles of a gallon my kids get in and out with out help and is very easy to park, enough space for groceries if you are not using the 3 row, and if you using it, still have space for couple things. I recommend this car

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  Best Car Ever! - 2010 Mazda Mazda5
  By mandydj - September 13 - 10:35 pm

  Love this car! Comfortable to drive, and ride. Great acceloration, great room, I have three kids and I use this car for work, I drive my clients to their apointments, grocery shopping, etc. Love the sliding doors. Very easy, dont have to worry about tight parking spots. I love the back seats, you can put them down for cargo or use them. The only complaint I would say it is a little bumpy, and a lot of road noise on the freeway. Other than that, Its the perfect car.

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  I have two of these: Used as Taxicabs. - 2010 Mazda Mazda5
  By GT - December 29 - 10:43 pm

  I have two of these and I use them as taxicabs. I have a fleet of 14 cabs and have used Subaru Outbacks, and Volkswagen Passatts. We put about 50-60,0000 miles a year on each of our cars. The VWs cost me about $4,500 a year to maintain and the Mazdas cost me about $1400 a year. The car is solid and well built in my opinion. Im gonna buy ten more once the VWs all blow up their engines, which I know will happen since almost every VW Ive had blew up after around 150,000 miles. Highly recommended.

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  The is an inferior vehicle, it is NOT a mini minivan - 2010 Mazda Mazda5
  By spine123 - December 23 - 11:32 am

  This IS an inexpensive, cheaply made & poorly designed SMALL car with sliding rear doors, NOT a mini minivan. If you do research, you will find that Mazda has a big mechanical problem with the rear-end camber that Mazda either will not or can not repair on the Mazda5 (as I experienced with too many trips to 2 Mazda dealerships). It leads to a horrible vibration, poor ride, LOUD noise, & premature tire wear. While the car handles relatively well, the engine is grossly underpowered for this small car. The 3 rows are nice but the front seats are very uncomfortable with very little leg room for the average adult. There is little interior storage. This is a poorly built car. DO NOT BUY!

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  All the minivan you need - 2010 Mazda Mazda5
  By Braq - December 22 - 4:46 am

  After really discussing how much cargo and passenger capacity we need most of the time we found that the Mazda 5 is actually all (and sometimes more then) the car we need. The handling is fantastic, for us the engine power is sufficient for everyday use and the great pay-off is a moderate pricing and good fuel economy.

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  Horrible Drivetrain - 2010 Mazda Mazda5
  By nj_drive - November 9 - 11:14 am

  We have owned the vehicle for 18 months now and have accumulated 25,000 miles. We have already had to replace the stock tires due to the originals wearing out. We took the vehicle to the dealer for all maintainence and we had a passenger side axle have to be replaced due to defect at 16,000 miles. At 25,000 miles the transmission decided to blow up. When in the dealership getting the trans replaced, they also found the drivers side axle was defective and also had to be replaced. The car gets around 32 mpg as we drove it from Iowa to NJ 10 times over the past 18 months. It is great with the entertainment package, as the kids love it. It is a little underpowered when going over steep hills.

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  The Mazda5 = Fun to Drive! - 2010 Mazda Mazda5
  By eml5150 - July 27 - 2:16 pm

  Bought for a family of four replacing an 02 Ford Explorer. We leave the third row seats down 95% of the time and there is plenty of room. The 2.3 is powerful enough to zoom-zoom and acceleration is not as bad as some automotive reviews state; unless you pack it with 6 adults regularly or youre addicted to the throttle it will do just fine. Driving the automatic in sport mode provides better throttle response. Its fun to drive and its handling is impressive. The dynamic stability control and traction control are a safety feature finally available this year. Braking is very good. It stops quick. Dont spend more and settle for less. Mazda5 quality and features are a great buy for the money.

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  Its a mini minivan - 2010 Mazda Mazda5
  By Soccer Mom - June 9 - 2:00 am

  A "family" vehicle, I wanted a sportier mom vehicle but something also economical and practical for a family of three. A smaller version of a van. The sliding doors are easy to use for small kids. This is a great kid friendly vehicle. The table between the seats and storage in the seats is great but wish they were a little bigger. There is not enough room for car seats HUGE complaint for me! A stroller will take up the whole back with little room for anything else. The road noise is a bit loud and for a Mazda its not as smooth a ride as I hoped. I do feel safe driving this vehicle. It can be a lot of fun on curvy roads (zoom, zoom, zoom comes to mind.