2008 Mazda MAZDA5 Consumer Reviews

Highly Recommended!!

Written by: ArthurFour on 07/02/2008

Vehicle

2008 Mazda MAZDA5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I am in love with our Mazda5 Sport automatic! My husband and I were in the market for a vehicle that could seat our family of four, plus an additional 2 friends, grandparents, etc. I didn't want to go the minivan route - and we were trying to avoid a hulking SUV. We looked at the RAV-4 with a third-row seat and the Highlander, but decided to test the Mazda. We immediately loved the handling, seat configuration, fuel economy, and general versatility! It is also quite unique - and several of our friends have been really impressed by it. If you are considering getting the touring for the engine, we recommend just the sport auto because the engine is very peppy... no need to spend extra $

Favorite Features

Seating configuration, sliding doors, comfort of seats (they sit up high, almost like a chair... great for the back on long rides.)

Suggested Improvements

Storage is a bit lacking in the front seat area.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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A Fun Ride

Written by: Joe Fagan on 06/30/2008

Vehicle

2008 Mazda MAZDA5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)

Review

Shopped around extensively, came back to the 5. Have a family of 5, 2 tweens, 1 teen fit just perfect. Good for new families and existing. Parked the Suburban for now. Have had the 5 for two months and cannot keep the wife out of it. For you guys that don't want to be seen in a mini van, this is the way to go. Great value for the price.

Favorite Features

Zoom Zoom, handling, stylish, interior is comfortable, little road noise on highway, but Sirius drowned that out.

Suggested Improvements

"Must increase HP!", Turbo would work just fine. MPG are not there yet, expected a little more. Auto locking doors. Needs a luggage rack system, spent big bucks on a Thule system, looks great and carries the load, but Mazda should provide at least a cool looking functional aerodynamic rack.

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Tickled Green

Written by: Stapes on 06/22/2008

Vehicle

2008 Mazda MAZDA5 Grand Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)

Review

Regrettably traded in my Acura RDX for a better gas mileage Mazda 5 Grand Touring, Golden Sand color. The 5 is no Acura but it's a pretty darn good substitution. The interior quality is very good. The acceleration is very smooth and the drive quality is outstanding. First tank with combo city/hwy got 26 MPG, which is what I was hoping for. I'm very pleased with my purchase.

Favorite Features

Gas mileage, comfort and interior room.

Suggested Improvements

I wish the tripometer provided current MPG. At 6'2" I'm comfortable but wish the seat would go back a little further for more leg room. Around town it is sufficient but on a long trip I may feel a bit cramped.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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SUCH a great car! Hidden gem!

Written by: Hector on 06/12/2008

Vehicle

2008 Mazda MAZDA5 Grand Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I really feel this is one gem of a car. It does so many things well that one wouldn't expect in a family car of this type. It's refined and performs well, yet it's still economical and affordable. It handles like a much smaller sports car (Miata/MX-5 and 3 DNA immediately apparent), has good pick up, a nice ride, a quiet interior, many luxury features, safety, comfort, convenience, good fuel economy AND loads of style/good looks. Can you get any better? I drive my 5 with pride and sing "Zoom Zoom Zoom" in my head while doing so.

Favorite Features

Styling, ride and handling! LOVE bluetooth, auto a/c with rear vents, 17" rims w/sporty tires, HID headlights, LED rear lights, auto wipers, stereo w/good sound and aux port, leather seats, folding seats w/secret compartments and fold out tray, and so much more. Too many features to mention!

Suggested Improvements

No car is perfect, but this one comes close! I would suggest the following: a more powerful engine with either the same or better fuel economy, better interior headliner, more interior lighting esp. for the rear, manual tranny for all trims and availability of AWD and an even higher-end stereo.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Great alternative

Written by: Dave on 06/08/2008

Vehicle

2008 Mazda MAZDA5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)

Review

Traded a 2004 Kia Sorento 4x4 and looked at over thirty different vehicles before purchasing the Mazda5. I feel it is without a doubt the best on the market for the price and features available. I would like to see auto locking/unlocking doors, power seats and tinted windows. Offer a turbo version and just try to keep these in stock.

Favorite Features

Seating design, style and features. Fun to drive Zoom Zoom.

Suggested Improvements

Auto locking doors, power seats and tinted windows.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Who would have ever thought!

Written by: 3girlsmom on 05/30/2008

Vehicle

2008 Mazda MAZDA5 Grand Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I traded in a Lexus LS 430 for this Mazda5 and I don't miss my Lexus! I have 3 girls and the room is just perfect and the MPG is an addition plus. Very fun to drive, awesome turning radius, just the right amount of features, unbelieveable price, gas efficient... all to say my kids love it! If you are in the market, you will have to test drive this one. I have a feeling that the Mazda5 is going to gain popularity very quickly! I love the white on tan, the tan isn't too light, and the white is pearl... beautiful!

Favorite Features

Sliding doors and fuel efficiency!

Suggested Improvements

Automatic sliding doors would be nice and standard satellite radio.

11 out 11 people found this review helpful

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My second review

Written by: TKLK on 05/26/2008

Vehicle

2008 Mazda MAZDA5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)

Review

Have had the car for almost two months now. Still happy with it! Gas mileage has been 25 or 26 mpg mixed. No long trips yet. The car should have daytime running lights, automatic locking doors and rear tinted windows as standard features. Didn't realize it didn't have them when we test drove. Climate controls take a while to get used to - they are not very intuitive.

Favorite Features

Style, mpg, versaliity, quality and hopefully reliability.

Suggested Improvements

see above.

12 out 13 people found this review helpful

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Best car out there for the price

Written by: AntosMom on 05/24/2008

Vehicle

2008 Mazda MAZDA5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I normally have a family of four, sometimes its a family of 6. Also, have a dog we like to take sometimes. This car meets ALL our needs, fits 6, gets good gas mileage because of that. Typical vans and SUVs just cant compete. I am an avid Honda, Toyota lover though a couple years ago decided to also love MAZDA. Started w/a Mazda 3 went right into a 5. I'm all about the ZOOM, ZOOM!!!

Favorite Features

Love the four captains chairs that recline, the flexibility in design. LOVE the sunlight silver color. Its peppy enough for my usual four passengers. Sliding door is great. I love that is is considered a minivan though it doesnt look completely like one.

Suggested Improvements

Second row vents dont blow out warming air, just cooling air. Thats all I could come up with:)

8 out 10 people found this review helpful

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A minivan for the rest of us!

Written by: Naturalmom on 05/14/2008

Vehicle

2008 Mazda MAZDA5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)

Review

With our third child on the way, we were looking for the most fuel efficient option for a family using three car seats. The Mazda5 accommodated three car seats comfortably, something that our sedan did not. On our first long-distance trip, we got 31 MPG! Our average is around 25 MPG, and that beats the average of 19 MPG for a regular minivan. Though there is not much cargo space, we love how easy it is to shift the seats to accomodate an extra person or haul something bulky. The Mazda5 is the most fuel-efficient option for a family like ours, and it is fun to drive!

Favorite Features

We love how easy it is to rearrange the seats. We also like the hidden storage space all over the car. And of course, the fuel efficiency!

Suggested Improvements

It would be nice if a luggage rack came standard. Could there be a hybrid version that could get 31 MPG in mixed driving?

27 out 28 people found this review helpful

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Mazda5 one of the best cars made!

Written by: mazdamaniac on 05/13/2008

Vehicle

2008 Mazda MAZDA5 Grand Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I have a red GT, loaded with every option! Navigation system, power roof, powerful stereo! Great looking body, fantastic build quality, rich interior, and the best production paint job I've ever seen! Build quality is superb. I've had top of the line Toyotas, Hondas, VWs, Mercedes, BMW and some Italian cars... none as well made!

Favorite Features

The interior details and quality, the seats are comfortable, stereo great, handles like a sports coupe.

Suggested Improvements

Better AC, dark tinted glass as an option, leather.

5 out 7 people found this review helpful

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