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4.88 out of 5 stars

Sporty Mini' Minivan w/Zoom-Zoom appeal!

mikeyg616, 02/28/2011
2012 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
83 of 83 people found this review helpful

i did so much research on the perfect family hauler without breaking the bank&also not looking like i 'gave up'&was so happy to find the new 5!it has everything i was looking for to transport my family of 4,we chose the upgraded 'touring model which adds fogs,spoiler side skirts 17' rims nicer grill &leather wheel,power is surprisingly good w/ smooth tranny & good mpg!turning radius is great!the seats are really comfy,the dual slide doors are light and easy to use for wifey w kiddies!pass/cargo room is also more then adequate,this mpv is a hot seller in Europe and only car in its class that got rave reviews..much better ad easier then suv w 3rd row,i highly recommend,we love our 2012 5!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Fantastic vehicle

troyohchatter, 12/21/2013
2012 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
54 of 55 people found this review helpful

The specs tell the story of a very average vehicle. Average power, MPG, etc. But just drive it. Handles great, the seating position is ideal, the automatic drivetrain is near perfect, even for a guy that prefers a manual, and it can seat six adults in a pinch (front and middle rows move up a notch). The vehicle is tight as a drum, low noise level, and overall is tighter than the last Honda we had, a 2003 CR-V. I have no idea why anyone with kids would want doors that are not sliders. Sliding doors do not hit other cars in parking lots and allow easy access to child seats.

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5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely Love my M5

jdooleyvt, 04/23/2012
2012 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
31 of 31 people found this review helpful

We've spent about 10 months with our Mazda5 already. We have two daughters under the age of two. The car seats, strollers, diaper bags and other bulky kid stuff all fits in the Mazda 5 without any issue. This car is simply a blast to drive. It is easy to forget that you are driving a vehicle with sliding doors. Loading the girls into the back seat is easy and once they start opening the doors themselves I don't have to worry about them putting a dent in another car in the parking lot. This car is perfect size for a family of four and the extra seats are a great option. In mostly city driving I get about 25-26 mpg on a longer trip it gets over 30 mpg. My best is over 35 mpg.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Best people hauler for the money

roth4fun, 04/15/2011
2012 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
68 of 70 people found this review helpful

My wife and I shopped around for a month trying to find a replacement for our aging Odyssey. Wanted better gas mileage, room for 6, and best value for the money stayng in the low to mid $20k range. We found that in the Mazda 5. Was the first we test drove and the one we bought. Considered RAV-4 with 3rd row, Sedona with 3rd row, Dodge Journey, Odyssey, Traverse, Equinox, and others.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Automobile

cogo1020, 10/05/2011
2012 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
25 of 25 people found this review helpful

The 2012 Mazda5 is a great car for the value! Great design, great ride, great performance, and absolutely great interior comfort! It looks pretty stylish on the outside too! I love this car! You will not be dissapointed.

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