Just bought a 2014 Mazda 5 with the 6 speed manual. Never had a car this useful yet genuinely fun to drive before. It is really fantastic. What a shame they are discontinuing this model next year. I test drove the CX-5 before I decide on the 5 and it just was no contest. Sure, the CX-5 looks cooler, but the 5 has it beat everywhere else. It outhandles it by a wide margin, it has much more interior room, it's far more comfortable, at least it was for me, and if you want a manual on the CX-5 you're stuck with the 2.0 liter Skyactiv which is not up to the job, even with a manual it is very sluggish off the line. Despite having similar hp and torque numbers and similar weight, the 5 with the older MZR 2.5 poops allll over the 2.0 in terms of acceleration and driveability. Much better low end torque, it moves out pretty well. Just a great car, but alas it doesn't have the cool trendwhore SUV look so America, forever more interest in image more than substance, doesn't dig it and would rather have a poseur SUV that's worse at everything except for ground clearance that 80-90% of people will never use. *sigh* I would have loved to have seen a Kodo design Mazda 5 with a 2.5 Skyactiv motor and a 6 speed manual....but the world will never have such a thing because the dopey SUV trend marches on. It would be more forgiveable if Mazda would at least produce a proper station wagon 3 to replace the Mazda 5. The truncated hatchback is TOO SMALL and not everyone wants to sacrifice handling and practicality to drive an SUV.
the 2009 design is so timeless and still holds up today. the 2010 design was the kill switch for this car. dont know who designed it. instead of making it even more sporty they did the reverse. this is one of the best versatile cars with sporty drive, design and longevity. MAZDA please bring it back with 2021 tech !!!
Had the Mazda5 for a year, so far, no issues and it's been one of those no hassel car that I've owned. It would be nice though if Mazda came out with a Speed5.
Best car I have ever purchased overall. The only issues are in the long-term with wheels. It is a low profile car so expect suspension, tire wear issues. Yet it is minimal compared to other cars that have major, more costly issues.
@@dalisegar2513 That's good to hear. I'm debating between buying one with about 99,000 miles or buying a toyota matrix with about 130,000 miles. Regarding low maintenance costs and reliability, I'm reading more positive things about the Toyota Matrix than the Mazda5, so I'm leaning more towards the former right now.
@@dalisegar2513 I know of him haha. He cracks me up :'D My concerns with the one I'm looking at are the relatively high mileage, rust that has developed under the hood, and a relatively lackluster Carfax history. Also, it's priced at $7,300 for a 2010 model 0_0 Other than that, I'm thinking it might very well be the right car for me. Thank you for the conversation :D
The 08-09 loses two cup holders though, the 06 still has vents under the front row seat when vent is in foot (down) mode. I love my 07 GT (Canadian) with 5 speed manual! Zoom zoom.
What is the biggest tire size you can put on the Mazda 5 I don't like the low profile tires you hit a pot hole and you got a flat any suggestions on tire sizes
I have a Mazda 2009 5 and I can’t get my mechanic to get the engine light off. I had repairs done on it, but the engine light still stays on. Can any one help me on this issue. I’ve paid quite a lot of money that I don’t have the money to do more repairs towards it. My car drives great and has power but the engine lots stays on.
I looked through the entire list of videos and couldn't find the review of the 2006 Mazda 5. It would be easier if the videos were catalogued by year instead of by season.
@@Motorweek I've been contemplating buying another 2006 Mazda 5 not because it was such a pleasure to drive but during the five years I owned it the Mazda 5 had some practical aspects to it.
s c That's classic my girlfriend and me call our 2007 Mazda 5 a Wagavan, wagon and van. I also call it the Micro machine because of its size. Gonna repaint mine as I bought it used from a second owner and it a matt black color. I'm gonna go with Snow-white and the detail it to look like the Shuttle Galileo from The Original Star Trek TV show. LOL I'll have to post a video when it's done.
I know, I would have killed to get that option in the U.S. Europe got a great Mazda-derived 2.2 turbodiesel manual in this generation Mazda 5. The most recent generation switched over to a smaller 1.6 liter Peugeot turbodiesel that's a lot less powerful, but it'd still be a nice option to have.
