Overview & Reviews

The Mazda 5 is a new, affordably priced compact minivan that seats six.

• Low price, generous features list, precise steering, stellar fuel economy for a minivan.

• Can seem underpowered when fully loaded with people and gear, extremely cramped third row.

User Reviews:

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  Great Minivan alternative - 2006 Mazda Mazda5
  By foodee - July 15 - 4:00 pm

  My husband is very anti-minivan while I love the minivans versatility and ease of entry/exit. This mini-minivan is a great compromise for us - it has the sliding doors and the height of the minivan without the "frumpy soccer mom" stereotype. It can take up to 6 passengers if you have little luggage (not much room behind the third row seats). Most of the time, we fold up the third row seats to have more cargo space. We also love the sporty exterior and the performance. It does not feel like a minivan. Even my minivan-phobic husband enjoys driving this space wagon.

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  140,000 miles Minimal issues - 2006 Mazda Mazda5
  By 140000 miles - May 19 - 5:26 pm

  Purchased with 80,000 miles on it. Love the handling, hated the excessive camber in the rear causing this car to eat tires like crazy. Got a set of camber compensator links for a 3 (same suspension) and installed them myself, then had the car re-aligned. These are designed for when you lower a car they allow enough adjustment to get the camber back to spec. I used them to fix the camber issue and have not had an issue since. The car still handles great. Just had the AC die. Repair cost $750 from an honest local shop. Only Mazda parts are available to fix the AC. Make sure you shop around. Fun, quick, roomy and reliable. It even tows a motorcycle trailer while getting 24 mpg. Dump your SUV!

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  Great SUV alternative - 2006 Mazda Mazda5
  By frank4cars - May 18 - 11:36 am

  After test-driving dozens of hatchbacks, wagons, and small sport utes over the past few months and not finding anything that felt "just right," this vehicle appeared out of nowhere at my local Mazda dealer. Small on the outside for easy parking, large on the inside for people or stuff-hauling, car-based for better economy and sure-footed handling, but with a high, commanding seating position like the best SUVs -- this met all my needs. I think Mazda should be praised for introducing Americans to the kind of vehicles that Europeans and Asians have been buying for years but other manufacturers were scared to sell here.

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  Wow Zoom Zoom Zoom - 2006 Mazda Mazda5
  By Jo Bhiho - April 27 - 1:10 am

  Comfort, butter like smoothness, agile, modern looks, true to fun-to-drive philosophy, good mileage. Have this car since Feb. and is really a pleasure to drive. Suddenly those long boring trips have become something that I look forward to. It is a van but not exactly, drives like a sports car. I initially drove the MPV but after getting behind the steering of this one, made an instant decision. I found what one normally would expect from Honda/Toyota. This is a very practical car and the. I have the Sport with A/T, 6 CD and nothing else - dont need anything.

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  Just Perfect!!! - 2006 Mazda Mazda5
  By Richard - April 25 - 3:20 pm

  This car suits us nicely. Excellent handling & braking, fun to drive, Sleek design inside out. One of my friends thought this was a hybrid car. Very flexible seating configurations and tons of standard equipments which are found on much more expensive cars.

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  I am not a soccer mom! - 2006 Mazda Mazda5
  By Heather - April 4 - 12:56 pm

  I love my car! I am not someone who is into cars so it surprises me how much I enjoy driving it. We took a family vacation and drove 1600 miles round trip with 2 small children and it handled well and was just the right size. I havent seen any others on the road and I am shocked. The price is excellent!

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  A Great Station Wagon for Winter Fun - 2006 Mazda Mazda5
  By Skiier4 - March 24 - 8:23 am

  I drive extensively on snow and ice in northern Minnesota so winter performance is important. I switched to Nokian WR All Weather tires which improved summer performance, reduced road noise and made the car a complete joy to drive in the winter. I am running Mobile1 which improved winter starting and fuel economy slightly. Controls are good but are easy to bump with gloved hands. Ventilation is fair. Accelerator pedal space is tight for a boot. Overall the vehicle has been very flexible and reliable with a few warranty items including exhaust heat build up, rear sliding door locks freeze, cold weather squeaking over a bump (TSB 02-007/06) and fuel gauge calibration.

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  High Mazda5s - 2006 Mazda Mazda5
  By ezdad - March 12 - 6:10 am

  Best small minivan - maybe best small car - on the market. Plenty of room for 6 and some luggage, good gas mileage(got 36 mpg on one trip), handles better than some sports cars, inexpensive. Buy it - youll love it.

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  2006 Mazda 5 - Not for Canadian Winter! - 2006 Mazda Mazda5
  By Robert - February 5 - 12:00 am

  This car is not made for Canadian winters! After 15 minutes of idling with defrost on, interior of windows need scraping. Moreover in cold cold weather the door latches freeze. There is no way this car was ever tested for performance in Canada in the winter. I dislike the car and will sell it ASAP because I would rather take a loss on a car that will give me heartache than go through the heartache.

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  Mazda 5 - 2006 Mazda Mazda5
  By Fernando Vissepo - January 7 - 4:46 pm

  I only have two complaints. It uses too much gas and the A/C is not powerful enough for the rear. I love everything else about it. It handles and brakes better than any other minivan and better that most cars Ive driven.