Mazda Mazda5 2012Change

This was our second Mazda 5 first one was a 2007 which my mom still owns, I bought my 2012 in 2015 with 80,000kms on it. I bought it because I loved driving my moms. It gave me the driveline feel of a Mazda 3 (which I owned before this) but the ride height of an SUV.

It also had room in the back for my Golden Retriver which was a huge bonus! It also included the flexibility of being able to have 6 people in the vehicle (yes slightly cramped but Share some room between all three rows and everyone will be content).

Positive:
Lots of room for 4 people +luggage
Fuel economy
Pep when hitting gas pedal
Radio position
Trip computer
Auto Climate Control
4car seat fix points

Negatives:
Noisy on the Hwy
No rear cup holders
Only 6seats (could have and seat in the middle of the second row)
Drivers seats doesn't move back far
Small tires
Fwd only
Fuel economy

You might of noticed I put fuel economy on both.... well it is great most the time, you really have to baby the gas pedal to save fuel. This car loves to "Zoom Zoom" and the gas really shows it. I averaged 9.4l/100kms.

The only reason I decided to get rid of the car was that I wanted something with AWD. This car would of been FANTASTIC with AWD and would of made it through everything. (It is lots of fun the snow).

Over all I love this car and would buy it again in a heart beat (if it came out with AWD; but I have been told it will be discounted as of fall 2017.

I hope this review helps you decide on your next vehicle.

I drove a 2012 Mazda 5 GS for two years and put 159,000 kilometers on it. My driving was hard on the car doing Saskatchewan highways and grid roads with a cleaning business.

Inspite of the poor roads and harsh weather my Mazda did remarkably well.

The Mazda 5 has great cargo/pasenger room for size, excellent fuel economy and amazing reliability.

I only have 2 complaints. My GS model did not have cruise control and that was a little bit of a disappointment during my numerous highway trips. Also the Mazda's bumper is a little two low to the ground. When driving to a farm on a dirt road my wheels dipped in a slight pit that was no problem for the Dodge Caravan, Ram pick up or even the Ford Taurus that the farmer and his family owned, but for my Mazda the pitting was deep enough to almost take the bumper right off my car. I got it fixed once and I think it cost me $700 and then a week later I was on another dirt road and the same thing happened to me again, so I just lived with it until I sold my car.

If you do city and paved highway driving only the low bumper won't be an issue. If you do a lot of back roads it will be an issue, but the truth it my done in bumper was not unbearable for me. The rest of the car was an absolute charm. Starting in -55 celsius weather was no problem, only needed maintenance, never an actual breakdown. Really an excellent car.

This car is a pleasure to drive. The 2.5 L 6 speed manual and sturdy suspension are great improvements ofver previous models

Amazing best design, most versatile and good looking vehicle. ease of use in mazda5 is second to none.

I was looking for something for the family that wasn't a minivan, but I wanted something larger than the Taurus we had.

This car is the finest car ever. It does 100 km so easily. It has tinted windows, bluetooth and a bunch of other stuff. The car is the best car ever. I can't ask for a better car. I have it in black and the waves on the exterior make me feel so nice. Don't get me started on the interior. It is very nice, You should buy it.

Best minivan hands down! Comfortable for everyone in the family with plenty of storage, and both the 2nd and 3rd row seats fold flat to fit just about everything! The GT model is fully loaded - heated seats are one of my favourite options. Not a single complaint about this vehicle. It is fun to drive and great on gas too!

This mini mini-van of a car rides comfortably like a full-size mini-van and performs just like a car. It's fun to drive and has lots of amenities for its price point. Seats up to six or fold one up to four seats at the back and you can haul a lot of gear. I am a bit disappointed though on the rated fuel economy (wish it had SkyActive technology) but still better than a full-sized mini-van, SUV, or cross-over. Over-all, its great for hauling people and/or cargo and again its fun to drive.

I love this car and it's practicality. However, it is pricey for what you actually get.

However, that being said, I would buy another one.

The extra row of seating is convenient. I have not experienced winter driving in it yet. It is comfortable and convenient.

It's great daily driver for a small family, a lot of space inside and good fuel economy, it's also very confortable to drive and the engine delivers good power.

Purchased this van for our growing family and love it. Great little van that is fun to drive. Does not feel like driving a minivan at all.
Good fuel economy and performance.
Ample storage, was able to carry lots of stuff with both kids in the car and still comfortable.
Sliding doors are great with kids as it was really easy to get them in and out especially our baby.

I bought my Mazda5 a few months ago. For a larger family, it would not be the best. There is little room for the last set of seats and the space between the last set of seat and hatch lid is not very big. But for myself and child, it is perfect. I was able to fit everything and still have room to spare when we went on holidays for 2 weeks. The seats fold down easily to give you that extra space. I found the seats to be comfortable and have had no issues on sitting for long trips. Love the sliding doors, makes it much easier to get my child in and out. If a rear window is lowered and the front ones are closed, you get a "whomping" sound. I just let the front passenger window down a bit and it takes care of this issue. It has been a joy to drive.

Great experience & great mileage. Its a great fanily car & spacious from inside. Very reliable on long drives and fuel efficient.