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The Mazda Mazda5 was a “mini minivan” produced from 2006 to 2015. It was built on the platform of the Mazda3 compact car and marketed as a smaller, more nimble alternative to larger minivans. The Mazda5 stood out for its unique blend of passenger/cargo-hauling versatility and driving dynamics in a compact package; it featured seating for up to six occupants (though its third row was quite small) and minivan-style sliding side doors. Despite positive reviews, sales of the Mazda5 struggled in the face of the SUV boom. Mazda discontinued the model after the 2015 model year, as consumers increasingly favored slightly larger compact SUVs — which offered all-wheel drive and more ground clearance for extra all-terrain capability — over niche vehicles like the Mazda5 and Kia Rondo.
2012-2015 Mazda5
The Mazda5 underwent a revamp for 2012 that gave it fresh exterior styling, a larger four-cylinder engine and an updated interior. The swoopy new bodywork followed Mazda’s “Nagare” design philosophy, with sculpted, flowing shapes. A 157-horsepower, 2.5-liter

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- MSRP range
- $21,240–$24,770
- Consumer rating
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(18 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 24
- Body style
- Wagon
- Seats six in three rows
- Automatic transmission standard
- Three-row side curtain airbags
- Automatic air conditioning standard
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- MSRP range
- $20,140–$24,670
- Consumer rating
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(19 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 24
- Body style
- Wagon
- Seats six in three rows
- Manual or automatic
- Three-row side curtain airbags
- Standard automatic air conditioning
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- MSRP range
- $19,940–$24,470
- Consumer rating
-
(14 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 24
- Body style
- Wagon
- New USB port
- Seats six in three rows
- Manual or automatic
- Three-row side curtain airbags
- Standard automatic air conditioning
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- MSRP range
- $19,625–$24,025
- Consumer rating
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(52 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 24
- Body style
- Wagon
- New styling, engine for 2012
- Seats six in three rows
- Manual or automatic
- Three-row side curtain airbags
- Standard automatic air conditioning
2006-2011 Mazda5
The first-generation Mazda5 “multi-activity vehicle” debuted for 2006 and was praised for its sporty handling and passenger/cargo-hauling versatility. Measuring just 180.5 inches in length, it had roughly the same footprint as a compact sedan but

2011
- MSRP range
- –
- Consumer rating
-
- Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Wagon
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- MSRP range
- $18,510–$23,240
- Consumer rating
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(39 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 23–24
- Body style
- Wagon
- Distinctive appearance
- Manual or automatic
- Three-row side curtain airbags
- Standard stability system
- Standard 17-inch alloy wheels
2009
- MSRP range
- $17,995–$22,675
- Consumer rating
-
(49 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 23–24
- Body style
- Wagon
- Distinctive appearance
- Manual or automatic
- Three-row side curtain airbags
- Standard ABS
- Standard 17-inch alloy wheels
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- MSRP range
- $17,995–$22,515
- Consumer rating
-
(31 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Wagon
- Distinctive appearance
- Manual or automatic
- Three-row side curtain airbags
- Standard ABS
- Standard 17-inch alloy wheels
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- MSRP range
- $17,735–$21,500
- Consumer rating
-
(27 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Wagon
- Distinctive appearance
- Manual or automatic
- Three-row side curtain airbags
- Standard 17-inch wheels
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- MSRP range
- $17,435–$18,950
- Consumer rating
-
(40 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Minivan
- Distinctive appearance
- Manual or automatic
- Three-row side curtain airbags
- Standard ABS
- Standard 17-inch wheels
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