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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  Highly Recommended - 2006 Mazda Mazda5
  By LuvintheMazda5 - December 5 - 4:30 am

  I am one who has always dreaded the idea of converting to a mommy car (minivan). After carefully researching several vehicles, we stumbled upon the Mazda5 sports wagon (I call it a mini-wagon). This is my BABY, I love this car! For me to not want to drive my BMW X5, it had to be great! Its so practical for use with transporting the family (seats 6 adults comfortably) and the versatility in the cargo spacing is wonderful. Highly recommended.

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  Great, but... - 2006 Mazda Mazda5
  By Too tall - November 18 - 1:03 pm

  This is a well thought out, economical family car. Seats the kids and their friends, smooth well powered ride. The big problem a shopper should know about is that you have to be short to average (< than 510") to sit comfortably in the front. I am 62" and the console angles out and is very wide, leaving no space for legs. I am always pressed up against the console and cant think about going a distance trip in this vehicle.

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  Awesome & Different - 2006 Mazda Mazda5
  By CLJ - October 5 - 3:40 am

  I was considering a bland Honda Accord until I ran across the Mazda5 on Edmunds. This is a fun fun fun car to drive and its certainly not your run of the mill vehicle. I love the handling, the "zippyness", and the build quality. The versatility of seating options is also great. I bought a base Sport model with just auto transmission as an option and couldnt be happier. Traded in a hulking SUV (13 mpg) and am getting 25 mpg in the city so far.

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  Not so soccer mom mini-minivan - 2006 Mazda Mazda5
  By JoeS. - September 22 - 11:56 am

  The Mazda 5 is an excellent choice for new parents who have been used to coupes and sedans. While the engine lack is lacking in the performance department, it does the job with some forethought to merging and passing. The fuel economy is excellent and is comparable to most compact to midsize sedans. We use the 5 for myself, my wife and our 5 month old daughter. It provides comfortable seating, and ample storage with the 3rd row folded flat for an oversized stroller, and plenty of remaining cargo space for lots of groceries or a trip to the mall. Only driving complaint comes from a significant blindspot behind the driver left side between the drivers door and the left sliding door. We love it!

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  Not a keeper - 2006 Mazda Mazda5
  By alissimo - August 29 - 10:13 am

  Car started out ok but after the miles wore on, its deficiencies wore thin. 1) Oil changes were a pain with 7 10mm bolts to remove the splash panel to get at the antiquated canister oil filter. 2) It comes from the factory with negative camber on the rear wheels: this will insure that the insides of your tires will wear out prematurely and render you tires unsafe in less than 25,000-30,000 miles. 3) Electric locks cannot be relied upon & fail regularly. Lousy GPS! 4) This is a fairly new model, replacement parts (cv boots, axle) are nearly impossible to find aftermarket. The dealer has such huge markup that I left my car up for weeks on jack stands until I finally found an aftermarket part

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  Thanks to the recall I got one at cost - 2006 Mazda Mazda5
  By Dan - August 14 - 11:00 pm

  I went and test drove it, loved it and bought it the same evening. Because of Edmunds I was aware of the recall and played hardball ... got an all option Touring with Nav/5M/Red for $20,450. I overall love it.

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  Is it a Van? - 2006 Mazda Mazda5
  By Collin - June 10 - 7:20 am

  We have throughly enjoyed our 5 thus far. It has just enough room and we love the versatile seating. We downsized from an MPV and really enjoy driving the 5 much more than the minivan. MPG could be a little better on the highway, especially for a 4 cylinder but it is acceptable.

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  2nd review - 2006 Mazda Mazda5
  By Mark - May 25 - 5:23 am

  As far as the front armrest goes I think it shouldve been on the passenger side instead of the driver side because it doesnt make much sense with a stick shift. Cant, really, use it while driving because it blocks the shifter. I understand not having outer armrests for the second row because it would interfere with the sliding doors.

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  Up and coming GEM of a car! - 2006 Mazda Mazda5
  By Hector - May 4 - 9:36 pm

  This care meets my needs PERFECTLY! Married father with twin boys. Us four are perfectly comfortable in this mini-minivan. If 1 or 2 more board, all I gotta do is flip up the rear seats, strap the kids in & the 2 extra passengers ride like kings in the 2nd row. LOVE the underseat storage in the 2nd row! VERY comfortable car & LOVE the fabric, too. The styling is very Eurochic, sporty, modern & cool. LOVE the ride & handling - surprisingly smooth & responds INSTANTLY to your commands. Very responsive braking & LOVE the automanual tranny - smooth/responsive. The car can be a tad too slow for my taste, but its still responsive enough and very smooth for a 4 cylinder. Car feels much more expensive!

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  Love our new (used) Mazda 5! - 2006 Mazda Mazda5
  By zandy - May 4 - 3:10 am

  We bought the 2006 Mazda 5 two months ago after looking at other wagons for a long time. We liked the fold down 2nd and 3rd row seats. It is very similar to a minivan with the 2nd row bucket seats, sliding doors, and slightly elevated drive; but I still call it a wagon because I DID NOT want a minivan. Others complained about the AC/heat, but I think its great - never turn AC above 2. The car drives great. Overall, Im not that impressed with the MPG - weve only filled up the car twice in the two months weve had it, but both times it averaged in the low 20s. FYI - were suburbanites in our 30s and only drive 50 mi/wk.