Vehicle Overview
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 2015
A manual transmission is no longer available.
Below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.
Exterior Highlights
- Distinctive, wavelike lines in the side doors
- 16-inch alloy wheels; 17-inch rims available
- Halogen headlights; xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights available
- Side mirrors with integrated turn signals
- Available liftgate spoiler
- Available fog lights
- Available heated side mirrors
- Available rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Available power moonroof
Interior Highlights
- Cloth upholstery; leather available
- Second-row bucket seats with dual armrests
- 50/50-split folding third row
- Automatic air conditioning
- Cruise control
- Tilt/telescoping steering wheel
- CD stereo with USB port and steering-wheel controls
- Available Bluetooth connectivity
- Available leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
- Available heated front seats
- Available DVD entertainment system
Under the Hood
- 157-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine
- Five-speed automatic transmission
- Front-wheel drive
Safety Features
- Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
- Side-impact airbags for the front seats
- Side curtain airbags for all three rows
- Available rear parking sensors
