The Mazda5 small minivan has room for up to six people in three rows. Though it does have sliding side doors, the Mazda5’s closest competitors include small hatchbacks and crossovers as opposed to regular-size minivans. New for 2013 After a redesign for 2012, changes are minor for the 2013 model year. New side mirrors incorporate turn signal repeaters. A USB port is now standard, and a map pocket has been added on the driver’s side. The seat upholstery has also been restyled. Exterior While the Mazda5 retained the general silhouette of its predecessor when it was redesigned, new sheet metal gave the van a different appearance. Apart from the happy-face look provided by the grille, the Mazda5’s most distinctive styling element are the wavelike lines in the side doors. At the rear of the van, the taillights look quite a bit like the ones on Mazda’s CX-9 crossover. Other exterior features include:
Standard 16-inch alloy wheels; 17-inch rims optional
Standard halogen headlights; xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights optional
Standard remote keyless entry
Optional liftgate spoiler
Optional fog lights
Optional heated side mirrors
Optional rain-sensing windshield wipers
Interior The Mazda5’s interior shares styling cues with other recently updated Mazdas like the Mazda3 compact car. The second-row bucket seats have dual armrests, and the third row is split 50/50. Interior features include:
Standard cloth seats; leather upholstery optional
Standard automatic air conditioning
Standard cruise control
Standard tilt/telescoping steering wheel
Standard CD stereo with steering wheel controls
Optional Bluetooth connectivity
Optional leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
Optional heated front seats
Optional six-CD changer
Under the Hood All Mazda5s are powered by a 157-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 163 pounds-feet of torque. Mechanical features include:
Six-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission
