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2009 Mazda MAZDA5 Review
Versatile and economical, with six-passenger seating.
2009 MAZDA5 Review Summary & Specifications
The Mazda 5 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 Mazda5 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. 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 ($20,920); Mazda5 Grand Touring ($22,675) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.3-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | five-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 153-hp 2.3-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 |
| Transmissions (optional) | five-speed manual; five speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-action frontal airbags; front seat-mounted side airbags; three-row coverage, side-curtain, head-protecting airbags; collapsing pedals; 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 | 800-222-5500 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mazdausa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 17995 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Mazda 5 Grand Touring ($22,675) |
| Standard Equipment | leather upholstery; heated front seats; 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 stereo with six-disc in-dash changer, six speakers, and auxiliary input; power moonroof; steering wheel-mounted cruise and redundant audio controls; carpeted floor mats; rear liftgate spoiler; side sill extensions; fog lamps; second-row fold-out table/cargo net; automatic xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps; rain-sensing wipers; wireless cell phone link |
| Destination Charge | 670 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Sirius satellite radio ($430); navigation system ($2,000); rear bumper step plate ($50) |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 25825 |
| 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 | P205/50VR17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/solid disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 |
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