Very economical; I love that it gets great gas mileage but fits the kids and their stuff!
Love that it is small but still seats 6. So all 3 kids fit as well as stuff. No bells and whistles. Newer cars have so many options. Four wheel drive would be nice. Great gas mileage.
Rei S
on December 8, 2020
This is a really bad review sorry.
Nothing, really, it is great! I am very satisfied with my car. Only problem is the radio, does not have Bluetooth, but I don't really mind, I just listen to whatever is on the radio of I just turn it off. So with that said, again, nothing really bothers me about the car. Thanks for asking though.
kevin M
on September 17, 2020
Great for small families.
We bought it when the kids were little and it was great. Sliding doors on both sides and up to six people can sit in it. Lots of storage when the kids aren't in it and easy to put the seats down. Good MPG. Cons are it wears out tires and rotors too easily.
Neville H
on September 14, 2020
Great storage and folding back seats I love
Bought the car used with about 200 thousand km on it and it still performed nicely. The clutch is a bit high and not as easy to engage as other standard cars I have driven but over I love the vehicle. The storage space and clever compartments are excellent for road trips and the back seats are as comfortable as the front and can fold fully down for even more added storage. A great first car and was happy with my purchase.
Denise D
on September 7, 2020
It's clean and it's very easy to maneuver but the size is not compromised.
I like that it looks like a car but is actually a minivan. And it goes 'zoom zoom' like the mazda tagline says. I have no complaints as of yet
Taylor W
on September 3, 2020
Took a trip to Myrtle Beach and was able to fit three kids and my husband and I.
Love it! There's enough room for me, my husband and my two kids plus more! I'm looking forward to growing my family in this vehicle. Haven't had any issues out of it so far. Easy to drive and the gas mileage is pretty good to be a minivan! I'll never go back to a smaller vehicle again.
John M
on August 4, 2020
Throttle body issue for Mazda 5 minivan.
There was a time when the car had a check engine light on due to weak power where it won't accelerate no matter how much you step on the accelerator pedal. Per my mechanic, the issue is with the throttle body. It is an intermittent issue. I have replaced a new battery. The issue hasn't come back since.
Candy P
on July 28, 2020
It's been a good car for many years but is past its prime now.
I like the seating and ability to haul. I like the drivability. I don't like how fast it goes through tires. And it's getting old and less reliable now.
Cody
on July 3, 2020
Toughest car I've had yet
This car had its flaws for example the rear shocks. But couldnt keep up with replacing them but never fully broke! Just the mounts so now u know if they do break n u dont wanna replace them u dont have to lmao. Also never like the semi auto closing doors. But small things. My car was the most reliable toughest sob out there. Started every single time. Never let me down once or stranded. Sadly today I scraped it because I poorly maintained and didnt realize it was leaking out until it was to late. But it took it for a year. All the neglect. Was in 3 accidents in the winter. If you can find this car at a good price (sport model)buy it!! I loved it with a passion. If i took care of mine it would be worth about 800 right now with 260 000 km on it. In the end I got $220 for it. But it made me a lot of money and was still worth a lot more then that even with a blown engine. It was also very fun to drive. Mine was a 5 speed with like 150 horse in it
Lisa B
on June 4, 2020
I love my Mazda 5 and would buy another.
My Mazda 5 is a great car. It gets good gas mileage, is dependable and reliable. It had one major repair needed, but it was covered under the warranty. So the very expensive repair cost me nothing. Great car. Cannot recommend it highly enough.
Charmaine E
on May 4, 2020
Even though it is a four cylinder, it has power when you need it.
The gas mileage is great! It has sliding side doors so kids are not banging up other cars with the doors. Great pick up.
ronald D
on February 23, 2020
It takes a beating from my kids but still keeps on running
I like that is a minivan but can carry a lot
Patrick L
on February 23, 2020
Mazda 5: the best small family vehicle
It is very versatile has lots of storage and very reliable. It averages 20 miles per gallon and is best when you have little kids in your family.
Sky N
on November 10, 2019
This is a perfect family vehicle
This vehicle has lasted me up to 200,000 miles with very few issues. The only issues I ever had with it did not start until after an accident. It drives fairly smooth is very easy to control and is very spacious. It's great for trips and family vacation.
john h
on November 2, 2019
It has good gas mileage and it is easy to maintain.
It's a steady performer that is reliable. Is a little on the small size so it's not good for families.
Brett B
on October 15, 2019
It actually handles really well on icy roads
I like that it was affordable for what I needed. But it's kinda ugly. I would rather have an SUV
Maria E
on July 16, 2019
Love my Mazda 5. You will love a Mazda 5 too. It's great on gas.
I have no problems with my car. Love it. May be night get a newer version of my car. It has plenty of room for my grand kids. It also looks great. It is cheaper on gas. I love that the seats go down for moving purposes. Every six to a year I give my car a tune-up and she's good to go.
Anna D
on July 4, 2019
It's available as a manual transmission, which is important to me.
It's serviceable. It's a nice car if you have things or people to transport, and yet it's not too big. It drives like a regular car rather than a big, boat-like minivan.
Ann H
on May 18, 2019
A sort of ok family car. Roomy with decent fuel economy, but some design flaws.
Suspension is not good at all. Have had to have it fixed at least three times. Terrible shock absorption. It has good cargo room and is a six seater, which is good for families and the reason I bought the car in the first place. The fuel economy is decent as well.
David E
on May 10, 2019
It has a working sunroof media control on the steering wheel.
Transmission problem every time I stop the engine shuts off besides that the car is very reliable I drive it from Milwaukee to Oconomowoc almost everyday. It performs very well besides the minor issues. The car is for a small driver because the seat does not go back.
Gail K
on January 5, 2019
It has the ability to seat 6 persons as there are 2 extra seats in the rear, 2 in the middle and the 2 front seats. Fold down all the seats behind the driver's seat and one has 6+ feet of storage for hauling.
I like It's pickup of speed when necessary. What I don't like is that it's not really designed for short people. I can't see over the nose of the vehicle an the head rest is way to high for me. In an accident it would most likely break my neck.
Tia D
on November 19, 2018
I like the size and the load capacity. I still feel like it larger than a car when I am on the highway. I love the rear setting.
It handles the highway extremely well. Passengers have a sufficient amount of legroom when traveling.