Used 2012 Mazda 5 Grand Touring Minivan Review
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ruddyduck67, Brooklyn, NY, 08/04/2011
2012 Mazda 5 Grand Touring 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
With a newborn and 4 year old we ran into the issue that you have NO ROOM for a 5th passenger in a standard car with the 2 car seats,
(we had a Civic and a Outback Wagon).
Looked around for somthing to carry the occasional 5-6 passengers and found a limited market.
Considered the standard Odessey/Sienna and even the RAV4 with tiny back bench.
Anyway...the full size vans seemed to be … overkill and were reaching 40K so I looked at the 5.
Wow!
We love it.
Comfortably fits six, drives like a sporty sedan and fits in the tightest spots.
Looks small on the outside but is roomy inside.
Mazda5 Grand Touring, so far I love it!
baltimorejim, Baltimore, MD, 01/30/2012
2012 Mazda 5 Grand Touring 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
I've had my Mazda5 for about a month now and I am really impressed with this vehicle. Since 1987 I only owned two cars, both were Honda Accords. This time around I wanted something different and I test drove a 2012 Honda CR-V (expensive), a Hyundai Tuscon (cheap interior) and a Toyota Rav4 (just didn't like it). Finally I test drove the Mazda5. It is a feature laden vechicle that is fun … to drive and is "a lot of vehicle for the money". Working with Hertitage Mazda in Baltimore was the best vehicle purchasing experience I've had in 45 years of buying cars. The only downside I've found so far is that gas mileage is only average.
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Tyler, Hinckley, UT, 09/26/2016
2012 Mazda 5 Grand Touring 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
Great little van, drives like a small sedan. Not a lot of cargo area with seats up, but for a small family it would be great.
After researching many vehicles, we love the Mazda 5!!
scj1, South Portland, ME, 08/28/2011
2012 Mazda 5 Grand Touring 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
We did a lot of research to determine what would replace our Limited AWD minivan.
After looking at many vehicles we narrowed choices to the Toyota Highlander and the Mazda5, and determined the Highlander was too truck-clunky uncomfortable compared to the Mazda5.
The style of the Mazda5 is more contemporary compared to the older looking Highlander.
Also, the mpg was so much better with … the Mazda5.
We are saving $100 per month in gas compared to the minivan.
PROS: smooth ride, styling, 6 seats so kids can bring friends, price, gas mileage, heated leather, dark gray color, hip ride, bluetooth phone and tunes, xenon headlights, storage compartments, traction/stability control, safety.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 Mazda 5 Grand Touring Minivan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Sharp handling
- Pro:easier to park and maneuver than a regular minivan
- Pro:affordable price
- Pro:sliding doors are great for parking lots.
- Con:Missing some popular minivan options
- Con:seats only six
- Con:fuel economy only slightly better than a minivan.
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