2012 Mazda5 Review - Kelley Blue Book

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Not quite a van, not quite a wagon the Mazda 5 is a three-row passenger vehicle that defies conventional automotive categories. Supplementing its practical attributes are a distinct exterior and surprisingly engaging driving dynamics. In short, the Mazda 5 is a low cost and surprisingly fun alternative to traditional people-haulers.

[marshknute]

This is the only minivan I would like to own. I love the quirky styling and Mazda's trademark driving feel. If only Mazda's interior quality was up to par.

[videonaj]

I'd choose this one if I needed a people mover. I love mazda's. So much more fun to drive than Toyotas.

[manuelrodriguez]

I really like it, very sporty and fun to drive. Not perfect but what is?

[HOON]

The best of the minivans. Available with a manual!

[datboiwes]

I don't see how somebody would cross shop a Transit Connect w/ this car. Isn't the Transit Connect more like a commercial vehicle? I only see businesses with those things not people using them as regular driving vehicles.

[discordwhen]

Gosh. Micah sounds a lot different now than back in 2012

[ShiftedPerspective]

Its alright if thats what you need it for, this is more of a functional/practical car, not for style people!

[TomDeVito]

I think it's time for Mazda to give the 5 a total re haul again start with the grill get rid of that smiley face and put the kodo design on it. I like those sculpted lines in the sides so those can stay the interior eh maybe redesign that to  

[sigor]

Good review.
Picked mine up last week, thanks!

[reevsaj]

@austinman1995 Don't think an F-150 is going to cut if if you have more than 2 kids.

And the F-150 is kind of a midlife crisis car, for "real men" who drive it back and forth from the office parking structure.

[KrissKross]

That "Hello!" in the beginning always creeps me out for some reason.

[MyRandomLife]

Hey KBB, I want you to do more "cool" reviews, liven things up a bit!

[jwatwater]

I mean... it's pretty dope... espically considering it's a van

[kczxl]

Well if you add Premium, it should give you a bit more power. Plus change out the header, plus free flowing exhaust, and K&N intake, and you should get around 190-200 ft/lb of torque.

[legovirgo]

Now, Mazda no longer makes this van or any of their other minivans--anywhere. They've gone full SUV/CUV now.

[ormand]

THUMBS UP if you like the music when it goes, DU DUN DUNN followed by a whistle.

[zkindaguy]

I wouldn't getting this car. Mazda is making some great cars.

[lbryan]

3:29 thats the only way mazda knows to do a sunroof

[TheCanadianCyclist]

I don't like the new styling. the previous gt model actually looked pretty cool. the kbb girls always look good. yummy.

[csc-photo]

I really like this vehicle, but I just don't think I can get over that smiley-face grill... what was Mazda thinking there?