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| Description |
| To put together an especially thorough review on the 2010 Mazda Mazda5, TheCarConnection.com’s experts read a number of reviews from some of the Web’s top sources and included the most useful information from them. And to arrive at a Bottom Line assessment, TheCarConnection.com reports on the firsthand driving experience as well as the ins and outs of this mini-minivan. |
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| Road Test |
Whether you see the Mazda5 as a seven-eighths-scale minivan or a compact wagon with the roof raised and sliding side doors, the Mazda5 fills a niche that no other vehicle does in the U.S. market. And this year, with demand for fuel-efficient vehicles way up, sales have surged for this unique three-row, six-seat "sport minivan."
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| Positive Points |
- Nimble small-car handling, with room for six
- Available manual transmission
- Parking-friendly sliding doors
- Truly a mini van
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| Negative Points |
- Feels underpowered when fully loaded
- Short, unsupportive front seats
- With options, Grand Touring model is pricey
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