2009 Mazda MAZDA5 Consumer Reviews

'09 Mazda 5

Written by: MazdaFan09 on 11/09/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mazda MAZDA5 Grand Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I purchased my Mazda5 Grand Touring about a month ago. I love this car. This is my 4th Mazda and by far my favorite. Build quality is great, transmission is smooth as well as the ride. I was looking for an alternative to an SUV with good MPG and easy to drive. I probably will never use the third row, but the cargo room is great. It has all the features of my Mazda3 with more space and better ride. This is not a minivan, more like a sport wagon with sliding doors. I agree if it were fully loaded it may be a little underpowered. For the two of us around town or roadtrip it's perfect and now there's room for the dogs. There's not an SUV as well as equipped as this for the price.

Favorite Features

Tons of space, Smooth Ride, Auto Transmission, Great SUV Alternative, Ipod Jack, Sirius Radio, Good Ride Height and Visibility. Automatic headlights, wipers and climate control and the sliding doors. I got to keep my favorite features from my Mazda3, the Xenon Headlights and the Mazda Zoom Zoom.

Suggested Improvements

I agree it could use a couple more inches of legroom up front. Tinted windows would help. Add an integrated subwoofer. They could rethink the console. It is low and small without the ability to cover your belongings. Needs better cargo organizer. Add a V6 or Speed Version.

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Excellent Vehicle

Written by: Sherry on 10/28/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mazda MAZDA5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)

Review

The vehicle is very comfortable and has lots of room for adults and teenagers in the front 4 seats. I've also had Grandchildren in it and the space is wonderful. Everyone has more space than they could possibly need. I had a flat and they put a lot of thought into the spare and carrying the flat without the vehicle getting dirty from it. It has a built in area for the spare that doesn't let it touch carpet... and a strap to keep it in place. The alarm let me know I had the flat. I couldn't feel it. Vision is great especially when we go to the mountains with the windows all around. My insurance dropped because it's built safer than the toyota I had. More features than other cars. Pd 15k cash!

Favorite Features

Seats have hidden storage to hide a person or store maps or other items. Seats all fold flat and you can carry huge items. Cruise control, keyless entry pwr windows and locks, panic alarm included at such a low price. A/c in the back and thermostat control.

Suggested Improvements

Gas cap should be under license plate. You can't open 1 of the sliding doors when fueling.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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One of the Best Buy

Written by: soon2familyof4 on 10/13/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mazda MAZDA5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)

Review

This is a smart vehicle and one of the best buy in current auto market. I got the sport (A) at a price 2K lower than many midsize sedan sold in my area, like camry, accord, and altima! The 5 is very functional with a combination of minivan and samll SUV. However, I have to admit that some stuff needs to be improved. For example, the front AC wind direction is hard to adjust (I prefer the design of camry in this case).

Favorite Features

sliding door; adjustable driver's seat; functional interior design.

Suggested Improvements

The front AC wind direction is hard to adjust. I mean, the adjustable scope is kind of narrow. When I try to direct the wind to my face, the vent is almost close. I have a camry and I prefer its more flexible design.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Great so far

Written by: fatherof1 on 09/26/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mazda MAZDA5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)

Review

After having our first baby in June and we decided it was time for a family vehicle. She wasn't sold on the 5 at first because she likes her "small, sporty, sedans". I knew all along that what she wants is no longer practical, so I let her test drive the Mazda 3 first. Reality set in when we put the baby seat in the back of the 3. Our leg room was definitely compromised. Next we test drove the 5 and she quickly realized the 5 was most practical for our new family. This was a tough one considering my father is a retired GM employee and am eligible for the GM discount. We wanted a vehicle suits our needs now and is fuel efficient. Unfortunately, GM doesn't carry a vehicle like the 5

Favorite Features

Comfortable, roomy (for now), sliding doors, autostick feature, fog lights. Standard side impact airbags are a great plus. Rear seats move and fold easily. Factory carpet floor mats are a nice touch.

Suggested Improvements

Auto-on headlights and daytime running lights would be nice. As would we would have liked to have had traction control available.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Great Mini-Van Alternative!

Written by: Luv2Vacation on 09/26/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mazda MAZDA5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I purchased our Mazda 5 sport about a month ago with a Cash for Clunkers deal trading in a Kia Sedona. I wanted better gas mileage, and we didn't need quite as much space, but I didn't want to give up being able to carry extra people, or lots of stuff. This car was the perfect choice. I took it on a 600 mile trip a few days after I got it. We had no problem fitting my family and all of our stuff in it, and when we got there, we were able to fit the other family traveling with us in for short trips. My worst mpg so far has been 23 mpg around town on the first tank of gas. My best was 33 mpg, mostly highway driving on our trip. I have been averaging around 26 (mostly around town driving).

Favorite Features

Sliding doors (so kids can't hit the car next to you), seat position- not as high as a minivan, but way higher than most sedans, flexibility - you can carry people, or stuff.

Suggested Improvements

Bigger glove compartment (it barely holds the manual), some more storage compartments in the front (like a place to put my sunglasses), seat pockets on both back seats, another power point in front (there is only 1, so I have to have a splitter if I need my GPS and I have to charge my phone!)

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Great van!

Written by: vanman on 09/02/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mazda MAZDA5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)

Review

My wife and I are expecting our second child in a few weeks and we're happy to have found the Mazda5 just in time. It's perfect for our growing family and the price is right! It looks way better than other minivans and is surprisingly roomy inside. I usually don't like driving all that much but I find myself looking for reasons to drive the M5! Oh yeah - and our 2 year old loves it too!

Favorite Features

Great handling, manual option with automatic transmission, sliding doors, cargo/seating versatility, and good mileage.

Suggested Improvements

I wish more options were standard for the GS trim level.

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Who Needs a Minivan? Not me.

Written by: JRod on 08/18/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mazda MAZDA5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)

Review

Test drove a KIA Sedona first - roomy, good engine, plenty of utility, but the seats KILLED my lower back, more road noise than expected, drove a little wide, and the fuel consumption turned me off. Tried a KIA Rondo. It's more comfy, but the 3rd row is a joke. Tried the Mazda5 - QUIETER than Sedona, comfy seats, handling is WOW, took the road bumps well, mileage saves me $1200+/yr in gas compared to minivan. Highway is little noisy, but better with whole family. 3rd row is decent with LEGROOM + 2nd row adjusts. Perfect for small family and grandpa can tag along inside. Rides nicer than Mazda3. Kids love the windows. Brakes VERY well. I hear it eats tires, so inflate and rotate!

Favorite Features

handling is a dream, 3rd row seat, rear A/C, captain's chairs, split seats in 3rd row, controls in steering wheel, A/C stereo controls are EASY, adjustable 2nd row, hidden cubbies in back, styling, reasonable engine to work on, autoset A/C, ABS, Side Curtain airbags, MILEAGE saves $$. Sliding doors.

Suggested Improvements

thin little tires will likely wear out quickly, glove compartment hits passenger knees, stronger & quieter rear A/C, 2nd Aux input near trunk, hatch button on keyless remote, a little more legroom for 2nd row would make taller people happy, a little more acceleration.

10 out 10 people found this review helpful

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Why aren't more people driving Mazda 5?

Written by: tmca on 08/15/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mazda MAZDA5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I purchased my 09 Mazda 5 one year ago when the first 09's arrived at the dealership. I have 12,000 miles on the car now. Went from a dodge grand caravan to the mazda 5. I needed a vehicle that got better mileage than the van, wanted it to drive more like a car, have flexible seating and be affordable. We are a family of 5. I love the way the car drives/handles. It gets good gas mileage (30 mpg highway)has flexible and comfortable seating. With the hatchback it's even a great car for transporting our 2 big dogs. We will soon be purchasing a roof top carrier--not a great amount of cargo space when the whole family is on a long trip. Why are there not more people driving Mazda 5's? Love Mine!

Favorite Features

Clever storage--especially under back seats, flexible seating, climate control

Suggested Improvements

Not a lot of cargo space when using 3rd row seats.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Way to go Mazda!

Written by: Mary Pillow on 08/08/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mazda MAZDA5 Grand Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I love this vehicle. Great for mom's with kids. Lots of space. Great price!

Favorite Features

bluetooth

Suggested Improvements

In the future it would be nice if Mazda would make them in 6cyl or add turbo.

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Excellent compact mini-van-wagon-thingy

Written by: 5-banger on 08/03/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mazda MAZDA5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)

Review

We've been looking for a compact, good on gas, more than 5 pax vehicle and the Mazda5 is just that. The only vehicle that would come close to it's class is the Kia Rondo and IMO, looks somewhat weird. So far, the 5 has exceeded our expectations. Nice sporty styling, great utility, and standard features in this cute gas-sipper makes this vehicle an excellent value. Some people say that it's underpowered, and probably is with a full load, but it's more than adequate for my driving habits and the manual sport shift makes up for increased performance when needed. This 5 is fun to drive and you can't say that about a lot of minivans! We're very pleased with our 5!

Favorite Features

Handling and peppiness. Better than expected gas mileage. Firm, supportive seats and decent ergonomics. Nice stowage spots, too. Cool little thing to drive! Superb value!

Suggested Improvements

Little more cargo room would be nice. Standard factory-tinted windows for the rear and foot rest pedal. I'd like to see that clever fold out seat in the second row offered in Europe/Asia markets to make it a 7 pax.

9 out 9 people found this review helpful

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