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Wish they still made them like this
Dan W, 07/06/2022
updated 07/20/2023
2010 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We bought our Mazda5 in 2014 with 40k miles on it. Eight years and now 155k on the clock, it's still an awesome vehicle, and there's nothing else like it. A lot of minivan shoppers passed it over as "too small", and yes it is smaller than other minivans. But it is also nearly exactly the same size, inside and out, as compact crossovers like the RAV4, CR-V, Escape, Forester and Rogue - some of the most popular vehicles in the country. It has the same (or better) maneuverability and cargo space as those beloved vehicles - but with the added 3-row versatility of a minivan. It's so cleverly packaged there is no penalty for the third row, and it still has room for a full-sized spare tire. The third row seats fold into the cargo floor, or back up, in literally one second. The second row seats recline, move fore and aft, and also fold in less than 5 seconds each. In no time at all I can reconfigure this vehicle to carry four adults and two children, or a small child in the second row with a bicycle or skis next to them (which I have done MANY times) to take my kids biking or skiing - or to transport IKEA flat-packs, or even fully built furniture. Heck, I've used it on several occasions to transport a half cubic yard of garden soil (in bins and buckets, of course). I'm a shorter guy, and I've "camped" in it with one of my kids on a weekend when the weather wasn't nice but we didn't want to cancel our roadtrip. The cargo floor is just short of 6 feet, fully maxed out. My family and I just moved 10 miles to a new home, and only had to rent a small truck for a couple hours to move a couple of large dressers and armoires. Obviously it took a few trips, but the couches and everything else got moved in our Mazda5. Try that with your Camry! And best of all, it doesn't drive like a minivan. It actually handles better than the compact crossovers I named above, and about as well as midsized sedans like the Accord and Camry that don't turn as tight and take up more space when parking. And mine has a manual transmission, something not offered on most compact crossovers in many years. With the manual it hits 60 in 9 seconds, which isn't sports-car territory but is quicker than a lot of the smaller crossovers still offered today. It's actually fun to take the racing line through a corner, ease into the right gear, and blast out of a late apex in this car. And yes this van will smoke the tires off the line (it's a manual!), and can even chirp them on the upshift to second gear. It's excellent in the snow (I live in Minnesota) for a 2WD vehicle. The traction control system does a good job of managing wheelspin and keeping power going to BOTH front wheels in varying conditions, and doesn't overcorrect or freak out when wheelspin does occur. It just reins things in calmly. Stability control also does a good job of keeping the car in line when you do hit the limits, and will even step the tail out a bit in a snowy corner to tuck in the front, avoiding the "snowplowing" understeer effect that FWD cars often have in the snow. Really a driver's car in every way except raw horsepower, and you can't say that about any other minivan. WINTER UPDATE: We just bought snow tires for this car for the first time in years. It is an absolute BLAST to drive in snow and ice now. Snow is where manual transmissions especially shine, and it's even more of a delight to drive. I will take a 2WD vehicles (especially this one) with snow tires over an AWD with all-seasons every day of the winter. I'll offer a counterpoint to one of the reviews complaining about fuel economy. Ours has mostly done better than the 22/28 EPA rating. We lived in the city almost the entire time we owned it, yet averaged upper twenties in town in the warmer months, and mid twenties in the winter. We don't often get less than 25 on a tank. On the highway we generally get 30-33mpg if we keep the speed under 65, 28-30mpg if we drive in the 70s. Worst tank we ever got was on a cross-country trip last summer, going 75mph into a strong Wyoming headwind with a cargo box on the roof. We still got 20 mpg. It's been super reliable. We've now replaced the tires, brakes and shocks a couple of times, but the only non-maintenance items we've had to replace were an engine mount and a cracked control arm. NOTHING else other than oil, transmission fluid, coolant and spark plug changes. I don't think we've spent more than 10 cents a mile on maintenance, as low as any car I've owned including Subarus that really went the distance. Maybe most astonishingly, the ORIGINAL clutch is still going strong at 140k enthusiastically driven miles. MAINTENANCE UPDATE: 155k miles, still original clutch! Finally had to replace the battery that came with it, and we've had an issue this winter with the rear sliding doors not latching properly, something that hasn't happened before. Sounds like the original grease in the latch finally wore away and/or got dirty enough to allow water in, freezing up in the cold and messing with the latch. Just had it in to the dealer yesterday and we think it's fixed now. Pretty minor problems for a car this old. Summary: this car rocks. And it should! the chassis is the same as the Mazda3 (as well as the Ford Focus, the long-gone Volvo V50 and of course the first-gen Mazda CX-5), and we all know how good the 3 is. We intend to take it past 200k (as we have done with other vehicles in the past) and keep it going until the salted MN roads finally eat holes in it. No rust spots so far, though, which is certainly an improvement from Mazdas of the past. Honestly, if we had to replace it today, we'd probably go for another Mazda: a used first-generation (2013-2016) CX-5. With a manual transmission, of course. Summer 2023 UPDATE: now have 170k miles on it, and nine years of ownership. Still get 30-ish mpg highway, mid 20s in town. Engine still sings beautifully, burns no oil even running it up to redline, and we are still on the original clutch (!!), alternator, starter, o2 sensors, etc, still no rust, but we have had some suspension and driveline problems this year, including another strut job, tie rod replacement and a broken axle/CV joint. There is a persistent crunchy noise from the front end going over bumps that we’ve had for several years, and three different shops have looked at but can’t fully fix. We love this car so much we keep driving it though, and on the whole it’s still been exceptionally reliable, even compared with Hondas and Subarus of the past. We are starting to shop for a third car because our teenager will soon be driving, and instead of a CX-5 we might just get another moderately used Mazda5 while we still can - and keep this one going! So much fun to drive with the manual trans. We’ve moved our whole family a couple times recently, and except for a couple trips with a 10’ Uhaul for a few biggest items, we did it all with this car. Hauls most couches, dressers and bookshelves no problem. Now in our new house I’ve used it to haul literally tons of dirt, plants, fence panels, patio pavers … you name it. It will also fit a single 1/2” sheet of plywood, diagonally. We also put a hitch on this vehicle this spring and used it to tow a 6’ diameter barrel sauna (2’ taller than the car once on the trailer) 400 miles home from Michigan! Kept the speed under 60 and it did great! Who needs a hulking, gas guzzling pickup?! Not us!
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Dixon Neas, 06/18/2017
2010 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Good car for shopping and errands or for commuting. Not good for long trips
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The is an inferior vehicle, it is NOT a mini minivan
spine123, 10/09/2011
2010 Mazda 5 Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
8 of 20 people found this review helpful
This IS an inexpensive, cheaply made & poorly designed SMALL car with sliding rear doors, NOT a 'mini' minivan. If you do research, you will find that Mazda has a big mechanical problem with the rear-end camber that Mazda either will not or can not repair on the Mazda5 (as I experienced with too many trips to 2 Mazda dealerships). It leads to a horrible vibration, poor ride, LOUD noise, & premature tire wear. While the car handles relatively well, the engine is grossly underpowered for this small car. The 3 rows are nice but the front seats are very uncomfortable with very little leg room for the average adult. There is little interior storage. This is a poorly built car. DO NOT BUY!
The Mazda5 = Fun to Drive!
eml5150, 03/29/2010
2010 Mazda 5 Grand Touring 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought for a family of four replacing an '02 Ford Explorer. We leave the third row seats down 95% of the time and there is plenty of room. The 2.3 is powerful enough to zoom-zoom and acceleration is not as bad as some automotive reviews state; unless you pack it with 6 adults regularly or you're addicted to the throttle it will do just fine. Driving the automatic in sport mode provides better throttle response. Its fun to drive and its handling is impressive. The dynamic stability control and traction control are a safety feature finally available this year. Braking is very good. It stops quick. Don't spend more and settle for less. Mazda5 quality and features are a great buy for the money.
The Best Car Ever
Mommy of 2, 03/30/2010
2010 Mazda 5 Sport 4dr Minivan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I got my new mazda5 and is the best purchase ever, my family is normal 2 adults 2 small kids and this van is very good the fuel economy is 30 miles of a gallon my kids get in and out with out help and is very easy to park, enough space for groceries if you are not using the 3 row, and if you using it, still have space for couple things. I recommend this car