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2008 Mazda MAZDA5 Review
Stylish people mover for the small family.
2008 MAZDA5 Review Summary & Specifications
The Mazda5 is an impressive package in this price range. It seats six yet takes up less space than a minivan and costs less to buy and operate. The Grand Touring version adds a touch of luxury to this otherwise utilitarian package. We'd recommend it to small families with kids under five or six years old, with the caveat that we'd like it better if traction control and electronic stability control were available.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Tom Lankard filed this report from Huntington Beach, California, with correspondent Kirk Bell reporting from Chicago.
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| Vehicle Category | Minivans |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Mazda5 Sport ($17,995); Mazda5 Touring ($20,610); Mazda5 Grand Touring ($22,365) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.3-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 |
| Engines (optional) | 153-hp 2.3-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | five-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | five-speed manual; four speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-action frontal airbags; front seat-mounted side airbags; three-row coverage, side-curtain, head-protecting airbags; middle- and rear-seat child safety seat anchors (LATCH); tire-pressure monitor; antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | none |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Hiroshima, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-222-5500 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mazdausa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 17995 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Mazda5 Grand Touring ($22,365) |
| Standard Equipment | leather upholstery; automatic air conditioning with pollen filter; leather-wrapped, tilt-and-telescope steering wheel; manual driver-seat height and lumbar adjustments; cruise control; power door locks, windows, and outside mirrors; heated exterior mirrors; AM/FM/CD/Sirius satellite radio-ready stereo with six-disc, in-dash changer and six speakers; power moonroof; steering wheel-mounted cruise and redundant audio controls; carpeted floor mats; rear liftgate spoiler; side sill extensions; fog lamps; automatic climate control; second-row fold-out table/cargo net bin; leather upholstery; heated front seats; automatic xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps; rain-sensing wipers; wireless cell phone link |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Sirius satellite radio ($430); navigation system ($2,000); rear bumper step plate ($50) |
| Destination Charge | 635 |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 25480 |
| Horse Power | 153 @ 6500 |
| Torque | 148 @ 4500 |
| Fuel Economy | 21/27 |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 |
| Length/Width/Height | 181.5/69.1/64.2 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 34.8 |
| Seating Capacity | 6 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.9/52.9/40.7 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.2/58.3/35.2 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.1/40.9/30.7 |
| Trunk Volume | 70.9 |
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| Towing Capacity | not recommended |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson strut, coil springs, gas-pressure shocks, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link, coil springs, gas-pressure shocks, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 |
| Curb Weight | 3475 |
| Stock Tires | P205/50R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/solid disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 |
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