Conclusion
The Mazda5 has many reasons to justify its popularity among young families. It's spacious, economic and practical, and its bang for the buck factor is very interesting. In my opinion, the sliding side doors are a big plus compared to its current rivals.
This type of vehicle is perfect for our market, and I wouldn't be surprised if others will come along in the next few years, since many manufacturers already have a model like the 5 on sale in Europe and Japan. SUVs are too expensive and wagons are too small. Long live the microvan!
Space for 6
Efficient powertrain
Sliding side doors
Modest performance
Buzzy engine at highway speeds
CD player does not read MP3 files
None
photo:Philippe Champoux
The Mazda5 has many reasons to justify its popularity among young families. It's spacious, economic and practical, and its bang for the buck factor is very interesting. In my opinion, the sliding side doors are a big plus compared to its current rivals.
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| Once the 3rd row seats are folded, the trunk capacity reaches 857 liters. |
This type of vehicle is perfect for our market, and I wouldn't be surprised if others will come along in the next few years, since many manufacturers already have a model like the 5 on sale in Europe and Japan. SUVs are too expensive and wagons are too small. Long live the microvan!
 |
Efficient powertrain
Sliding side doors
 |
Buzzy engine at highway speeds
CD player does not read MP3 files
 |
None
photo:Philippe Champoux
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