2015 Mazda Mazda5 review
Mazda Mazda5 highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Good handling
- Great cargo space
- Easy access to the third row
Cons
- Engine not as powerful as rivals
- Only seats six passengers
- Limited front legroom
Mileage (EPA estimate)
21 city, 28 highway, 24 combined
Pricing for current inventory
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An easy-to-drive minivan with loads of storage
Some minivans make you give up a fun driving experience in a trade-off for extra space, but not the 2015 Mazda5. The compact minivan's smaller footprint and exceptional steering mean the Mazda5 feels more like a car than a traditional van. The six-seater gives small families plenty of room with second-row captain's chairs and an easy-access third row. With heated front seats and leather upholstery standard on the Grand Touring trim, you'll enjoy the ride as much as your kids.
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5 reasons to buy the 2015 Mazda Mazda5
1. A light footprint
With its compact size, the 2015 Mazda5 spends less time at the gas station and more time helping you run errands. The 2.5L four-cylinder engine generates 157 horses and 163 lb-ft of torque and gets an EPA-estimated 24 mpg combined.
2. Parking is a breeze
There's no need to worry about packed parking spaces at the soccer fields or fitting into narrow downtown spots again. The compact Mazda5 feels roomy on the inside, but its smaller stature makes it easy to fit just about anywhere. And with its agile steering, maneuvering tight locations with the Mazda5 is a breeze.
3. A cabin everyone will love
The Mazda5's six seats will get you and your crew to where you're headed in comfort, and the second-row captain's chairs will give the kids just enough space from each other. A middle fold-out table between the chairs is an excellent resting spot for devices when screen time is over, or fold it out of the way to let rear passengers get to the third row.
4. Cargo space that's up for anything
You'll be surprised at what you can fit into the compact Mazda5. When you're headed to the mountains for a weekend camping trip, the third-row seats fold flat to open the cargo space up to 44.4 cu-ft. Get even more room for weekend renovation projects by folding the second row down to increase the cargo area to 97.7 cu-ft.
5. Convenient features
You're bound to find a Mazda5 that suits you. Keyless entry, automatic climate control, and a six-speaker sound system come standard on the Sport trim.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Mazda Mazda5 an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Mazda Mazda5 43rd out of 46 among Compact Cars.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Mazda Mazda5 is $473, compared to an average of $453 for Compact Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Mazda Mazda5 owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 1.8 times per year, compared to an average of 1.1 times for Compact Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 13% for the Mazda Mazda5, compared to an average of 12% for Compact Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Mazda Mazda5 features and specs
Touring 2WD 4D Pass Van
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Fold-Away Third Row
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Side Airbags
- Third Row Seat
- Traction Control
- Bluetooth Technology
- Full Roof Rack
- Rear Entertainment System
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.5L
Horsepower
157
Torque (ft-lbs)
163
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
15.9
Wheelbase
108.3"
Overall length
180.5"
Width
68.9"
Height
63.6"
Leg room
F 40.7"/M 39.4"/R 30.5"
Head room
F 40.7"/M 39.4"/R 37.1"
Front tires
P205/50VR17
Rear tires
P205/50VR17
Seating capacity
6
Transmission
Automatic
2015 Mazda Mazda5 FAQ
The 2015 Mazda Mazda5 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Touring: 21 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- Sport: 21 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- Grand Touring: 21 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
The Mazda Mazda5 received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Mazda Mazda5 as 42 out of 46 among Compact Car
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