2012 Mazda Mazda5
There's a reason you see the truck as the vehicle of choice for parents. You see, it is the perfect vehicle for schlepping around children and all that comes with them. No other vehicle can match the large minivan interior space, three rows of seats, sliding rear doors and a minimum height. However, as many as a mini-van may be exaggerated for families with only one or two small. Here comes the Mazda May 2012
There's a reason you see the truck as the vehicle of choice for parents. You see, it is the perfect vehicle for schlepping around children and all that comes with them. No other vehicle can match the large minivan interior space, three rows of seats, sliding rear doors and a minimum height. However, as many as a mini-van may be exaggerated for families with only one or two small. Here comes the Mazda May 2012
Completely redesigned for 2012, the latest Mazda 5 is an evolution of its predecessor. Stand a little more powerful, more comfortable seats and swoopier style. Basically, however, 5 is a minivan for people with modest transportation needs of the family. With two seats in each of its three lines with a capacity of only six seats compared with the seven or eight passengers of a minibus large (which is an oxymoron). But if the times to carry several passengers rare, the design of the Mazda 5 is large (the size is the key word here) practical advantage over compact crossover SUV.
There is another advantage of the Mazda 5 has almost finished its family of mobile competitors - it's fun to drive. Like the Mazda 3, goes behind the corners of the control and posture. Some car manufacturers are able to boast that their state or off-road trucks, "treated like a machine", but the Mazda 5 is actually doing. In fact, it drives like a car really good. Because of its smaller size, it is also much easier to move tight spaces, and you do not have to think twice before squeezing into compact parking spaces.
However, the Mazda 5 2012 is definitely not for everyone. Some people really need spacious, and there is something to be said for the V6 power in hilly terrain or with a full load of people on board. Mazda 5 is not available with some features common to regular mini-bus, such as power sliding doors, umbrellas or factory-installed navigation systems and entertainment. However, the all-new 2012 Ford C-Max - also a mini MPV built on a platform shared with the Mazda 5 a variety of electronic functions. However, the Mazda 5 has everything you need and enough passenger and cargo space for most young families. Primarily the design of a hybrid between a van and a wagon, the Mazda 5 is a good alternative and deserves a look at these lean economic times.
Body styles, trim levels and options
May 2012 The Mazda is a line of three, six-passenger compact SUV available in three trim levels: Sport, Touring and Grand Touring. The base Sport comes standard with alloy wheels, 16 inches, full power accessories, keyless entry, cruise control, automatic air conditioning (with rear outlets and fan controls), height adjustable driver seat, a tilt steering wheel and telescope and a sound system with six speakers and CD player and auxiliary input jack.
5 Touring adds 17-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, rear spoiler, leather-wrapped steering wheel, trip computer and Bluetooth. For the Touring Package, Custom Audio & moonroof adds sunroof, satellite radio and six CDs. This package is standard on Gran Turismo 5, which also receives an automatic xenon headlights, heated mirrors, automatic wipers, driver's lumbar adjustment, heated front seats and leather upholstery.
There are a number of dealer-installed extras which will be available later this model year, including the ignition remotely interface iPod, a portable Garmin navigation system and DVD entertainment system.
Propulsion and Performance
Every Mazda 5 2012 is powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder that produces 157 horsepower and 163 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on the sport, while a five-speed automatic transmission is optional on Sport and standard on everything else. In performance testing, Grand Touring five went from zero to 60 km / h in 9.5 seconds - slower than the typical minivan, and many compact SUVs. With either transmission, fuel economy is estimated at 21 mpg city/28 highway.
Security
Every Mazda 5 features standard stability and traction control, antilock four-wheel disc brakes with brake assist, front side airbags and side curtain airbags. In brake tests, 5 came to a stop from 60 mph in 130 feet - a few meters above the average.
There is another advantage of the Mazda 5 has almost finished its family of mobile competitors - it's fun to drive. Like the Mazda 3, goes behind the corners of the control and posture. Some car manufacturers are able to boast that their state or off-road trucks, "treated like a machine", but the Mazda 5 is actually doing. In fact, it drives like a car really good. Because of its smaller size, it is also much easier to move tight spaces, and you do not have to think twice before squeezing into compact parking spaces.
However, the Mazda 5 2012 is definitely not for everyone. Some people really need spacious, and there is something to be said for the V6 power in hilly terrain or with a full load of people on board. Mazda 5 is not available with some features common to regular mini-bus, such as power sliding doors, umbrellas or factory-installed navigation systems and entertainment. However, the all-new 2012 Ford C-Max - also a mini MPV built on a platform shared with the Mazda 5 a variety of electronic functions. However, the Mazda 5 has everything you need and enough passenger and cargo space for most young families. Primarily the design of a hybrid between a van and a wagon, the Mazda 5 is a good alternative and deserves a look at these lean economic times.
Body styles, trim levels and options
May 2012 The Mazda is a line of three, six-passenger compact SUV available in three trim levels: Sport, Touring and Grand Touring. The base Sport comes standard with alloy wheels, 16 inches, full power accessories, keyless entry, cruise control, automatic air conditioning (with rear outlets and fan controls), height adjustable driver seat, a tilt steering wheel and telescope and a sound system with six speakers and CD player and auxiliary input jack.
5 Touring adds 17-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, rear spoiler, leather-wrapped steering wheel, trip computer and Bluetooth. For the Touring Package, Custom Audio & moonroof adds sunroof, satellite radio and six CDs. This package is standard on Gran Turismo 5, which also receives an automatic xenon headlights, heated mirrors, automatic wipers, driver's lumbar adjustment, heated front seats and leather upholstery.
There are a number of dealer-installed extras which will be available later this model year, including the ignition remotely interface iPod, a portable Garmin navigation system and DVD entertainment system.
Propulsion and Performance
Every Mazda 5 2012 is powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder that produces 157 horsepower and 163 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on the sport, while a five-speed automatic transmission is optional on Sport and standard on everything else. In performance testing, Grand Touring five went from zero to 60 km / h in 9.5 seconds - slower than the typical minivan, and many compact SUVs. With either transmission, fuel economy is estimated at 21 mpg city/28 highway.
Security
Every Mazda 5 features standard stability and traction control, antilock four-wheel disc brakes with brake assist, front side airbags and side curtain airbags. In brake tests, 5 came to a stop from 60 mph in 130 feet - a few meters above the average.
Interior Design and Special Features
While 5 is obviously less than the traditional minivan, yet it packs a lot of versatility within. Captain comfortable second row sliding and reclining chairs, and the passenger side seat has a center table and clever pop-up storage space that can be mounted between the seats (and later stored, creating a channel on the same level foot in the third row). The third row is big enough for children and is easier to get that all the third-row crossover, we can think of. At the same time the sliding rear doors for easy access, especially in parking lots.
Up front, the layout of the dashboard 5 again remained essentially the same general appearance and is thinner now. All controls are easy to reach and use, and using the 5 senses much like a regular car behind the wheel. The front seats offer comfort respectable, more people may wish to travel back over the seat.
Driving Impressions
To add some value, but do not want to give up the car's agility and maneuverability in urban areas, the Mazda 5 2012 is an excellent choice. Acceleration is slightly Pokey (especially in difficult terrain), but the handling is excellent 5. On winding roads, the five rewards the driver with precise steering and controlling the movements of the body. Passengers traveling with an amateur driver can also enjoy a revised suspension that can prevent them from slipping and swaying in their seats. The Test Track , 5 almost equaled the number of handling the small Mazda 2. In short, the 5 is fun to drive, something we can not say that any regular minivan.
Price $ 19,195
While 5 is obviously less than the traditional minivan, yet it packs a lot of versatility within. Captain comfortable second row sliding and reclining chairs, and the passenger side seat has a center table and clever pop-up storage space that can be mounted between the seats (and later stored, creating a channel on the same level foot in the third row). The third row is big enough for children and is easier to get that all the third-row crossover, we can think of. At the same time the sliding rear doors for easy access, especially in parking lots.
Up front, the layout of the dashboard 5 again remained essentially the same general appearance and is thinner now. All controls are easy to reach and use, and using the 5 senses much like a regular car behind the wheel. The front seats offer comfort respectable, more people may wish to travel back over the seat.
Driving Impressions
To add some value, but do not want to give up the car's agility and maneuverability in urban areas, the Mazda 5 2012 is an excellent choice. Acceleration is slightly Pokey (especially in difficult terrain), but the handling is excellent 5. On winding roads, the five rewards the driver with precise steering and controlling the movements of the body. Passengers traveling with an amateur driver can also enjoy a revised suspension that can prevent them from slipping and swaying in their seats. The Test Track , 5 almost equaled the number of handling the small Mazda 2. In short, the 5 is fun to drive, something we can not say that any regular minivan.
Price $ 19,195