Overview & Reviews

The Mazda 5 mini minivan gets mildly freshened front and rear styling, and a revised center control panel for 2008. Electroluminescent gauges have been added, along with rear seat air vents and controls, additional passenger flip-down armrests and an auxiliary audio jack. A five-speed automatic replaces the old four-speed, and is now standard equipment on the Touring and Grand Touring trims. The five-speed manual remains standard on the base-trim Sport. The Grand Touring trim also gains additional features, while the optional navigation system benefits from a more user-friendly touchscreen design.

• Low price, ample features list, nimble handling, just-right space for small families.

• Performance suffers when loaded up with people and stuff, cramped third row, stability control not available.

User Reviews:

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  Everything You Need - 2008 Mazda Mazda5
  By jonjae - March 17 - 4:13 am

  I cant think of another vehicle with this much functionality AND good gas mileage. You might get more room from a full size minivan, but you also will only get 16-17 mpg in the city. I have received 23-25 mpg in the city and 28 highway. I bought this car used after I had a chance to rent one. The third row is small but is just fine for your kids. I have sat back there and wouldnt mind sitting there for around town outings. Its just nice to have the option to transport up to six people occasionally. I owned a 2002 Protege which was a litte unrefined regarding road noise. This is no Lexus but definitely is improved and more than satisfactory, even on the highway.

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  So far so great - 2008 Mazda Mazda5
  By bepc - January 25 - 4:23 pm

  This is a great vehicle that allowed me the full blown feature packed vehicle I wanted for the price I could afford. Its been pretty great for the 600km I have driven it for. With the hills and hwy (Vancouver BC) and slushy rainy sunny weather we have had since I got this thing, it handles very well, although I have not put it to any real heavy duty testing as its just a baby, lol.

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  I love this car! - 2008 Mazda Mazda5
  By Jay and Emme - January 25 - 1:43 pm

  The Mazda5 has been one of the most fun cars Ive owned. After finding out we were going to become a family of six rather than five, we needed a vehicle that could hold us all and traded in our sedan. We already have a large minivan and I wanted something better on gas and a bit sportier, so we bought the Grand Touring. The four kids fit fine, though it is umbrella stroller only as there is almost no trunk space. Trips require use of the luggage rack with 5+ people. I love the nimbleness in traffic and the tight turn base and size makes parking a breeze. It definitely has some zoom-zoom compared to other family vans. The 5 is fun to drive, has nice features and I get about 26 mpg.

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  A Great Solution to Gas Guzzling SUVs - 2008 Mazda Mazda5
  By New Mazda Fan - December 28 - 12:36 pm

  Soon to be a family of 6 and all 3 of my kids fit comfortably (ages 13,6,3). Each kid loves having their own seat. Sold my 05 Tundra dbl cab to get this and dont regret it. At least with this car I dont feel like crying at the pump when its fill up time. Im very impressed with Mazda. Very well priced for what you get, for what is standard on this car, is usually a option on most others. Its a great solution for families that need the seating capacity of a SUV or minivan. The sticker price is less, and your gas bill will be a whole lot less. Best of all it drives like a sports car, not a minivan, so the husbands will have fun driving it. I do.

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  Mazda5 one of the best cars made! - 2008 Mazda Mazda5
  By mazdamaniac - December 23 - 4:46 pm

  I have a red GT, loaded with every option! Navigation system, power roof, powerful stereo! Great looking body, fantastic build quality, rich interior, and the best production paint job Ive ever seen! Build quality is superb. Ive had top of the line Toyotas, Hondas, VWs, Mercedes, BMW and some Italian cars... none as well made!

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  Mazda5 GT (Canada) - 2008 Mazda Mazda5
  By D. Ricard - November 11 - 11:56 am

  Practical every-day car that handles great and has a few interesting standard features such as rain sensing wipers, automatic headlamps and Bluetooth. Overall, good value for money.

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  Mazda5 Sport; The jury is still out - 2008 Mazda Mazda5
  By PFZ - November 9 - 12:56 am

  Bought "Zoom-zoom" 10 days ago to replace a 1992 Mitsubishi Expo 2.4 which died a natural mechanical death. The Expo beat this Zoom-zoom hands down for roominess, steering, visibility. Zoom-zooms SMALL third side window prevents decent rear visibility for backing up. From the front seats the front of the car is out of sight, the shifting console lights are misplaced, the steering wheel covers the top third of the speed indicator dial, the key is built into remote control case. The outside trim is too close to the ground. The lack of separate bumpers look like an attempt at profiteering. My ratings reflect lack of trust rather than long standing observations.

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  Mazda5 Notes - 2008 Mazda Mazda5
  By KHS - November 1 - 1:00 am

  Traded my Volvo 940 Wagon for the Mazda5 GT. Use primarily for business. I need cargo room, and hate SUVs. First, the gas mileage is awesome... 39 mpg on my recent road trip. Easy vehicle to work from. Sliding doors help. No mechanical issues, noises, squeaks or rattles. Really solid car. However, I miss the comfort of my Volvo. The seat bottoms are too short, and too narrow. The climate controls are way too complicated. The gas & brake pedals are too close together. As others have noted, the interior plastics are poor quality, and scuff easily. Storage is sparse. Map pockets in the doors are preferred to the bottle holders. There is a storage pocket behind the drivers seat only.

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  Perfect Car for Young Family - 2008 Mazda Mazda5
  By memazda - August 24 - 2:43 am

  In our opinion there is no better car for a family with young kids and realistic size needs. This is a fun, well thought out and economical car. We love having a manual which is just not an option with most minivans/small SUVs. Also fun to have a car that turns peoples heads! We consider this a station wagon with the added bonuses of seating for six and sliding doors versus thinking of it as a mini-minivan. We have the base model with no added options and it is amazing how much Mazda has packed into this car for such a good price. It is a hard to beat combination.

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  My mini-minivan - 2008 Mazda Mazda5
  By rlaw - June 28 - 2:13 pm

  Seats six comfortably, gets great gas mileage and it really fun to drive. Its actually my wifes van but we both couldnt be happier. Kept our 2003 Protege because we still love that Mazda.