2014 Mazda 5 Sport Review - The Minivan You Can Have FUN In!

My thoughts on the 2014 Mazda 5 with the 2.5L inline 4 and 5 speed automatic transmission
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[jayespi]

I have an 09 and it's still fun to drive and reliable! I dip through traffic with this thing and never loose traction!Has 200k on the clock and still pulling strong 😊

[reedstemen]

I daily a 2012 5 Sport with the six speed manual. Lowered on H&R springs, it’s the best car I have ever owned, such a practical and fun car. 215, 000 miles, still running strong, will do solid burnouts.

[tokanada]

I'm happy to see a modern review of this unfortunately forgotten minivan. Also, you forgot about the fancy lift up seats the second row has!

[DerekFletcher]

watching this in 2024 and we are about to buy one. Couldn't be more psyched about this purchase. Our previous car is a 600, 000 km camry which I loved dearly.

[joshuawright]

I’ve owned a 2012 Mazda 5 since it was brand new. Rock solid reliable car. Still my daily driver after a little over a decade.

[BenGreggSweden]

Great review! I currently own my second Mazda 5 (a silver refreshed version that came out in 2012, which replaced the original 2006 version that I had previously). Totally agree—these are so much fun to drive! My wife and I are now planning to move back to Sweden in the Spring (with our two daughters, ages 6 and 3), and I’m still convinced this is the best car for us, so I’m pleased to see that most of the used Mazda 5 models that I’m seeing for sale there all have manual transmissions! 😃

[thirdpedalnirvana]

The Mazda 5 is an absolute hoot. I think it's more fun than the same era 3, although that's probably just because it has the big engine and drives exactly the same while being a minivan. My wife wants a Mazda 5 manual as soon as we start a family. We will fly across the country to get one if that's what it takes.

[ibmtpx]

2015 sport trim owner here. It is the most practical vehicle with small footprint (Honda fit / KIA soul are great but a bit too small on the highway). I replaced the stock radio with a $70 Android unit and now I have offline navi, rear camera, front and rear dashcams. It is fairly simple and being the later year model of its generation most of the minor bugs were already addressed.

[cridenhowo]

My parents got a brand new Mazda 5 in 2014 because we needed three rows of seats but didn't want the expense of a full bonified minivan, but wanted something brand new. They custom ordered the stick shift model because they're what I call "stickshift puritans." It's a very niche car which is why it didn't sell well and discontinued in 2015, but we've been thrilled with it. From living in a small town for most of it's lifespan, it's racked up 195k miles and it's still going strong. The only major service it had was a clutch replacement at 180k, which is likely due to both me and my older sister learning to drive stick on it, so you can imagine that did a number on it. It may not be the most powerful thing in the world but it's still fun to drive.

[lordkent]

Closest car to a Kei car without needing to import one. When I was in Tokyo, almost evryone drives a version of the Mazda5 but either Honda, Nissan, or Toyota model.

[bitemyshinnymetalass]

This is exactly what I'm thinking. I'm in the market for a used good size hatchback, wagon, or compact suv. I honestly checked out a Mazda5 before and I couldn't get over the feeling of the seats and tiny third row but now with the third row just down flat. This would make a good 4 passenger hatchback or wagon even though it's classified as a minivan.

[laksha_kotlu]

I own a 2017 Mazda 5 Grand Touring cherry color Automatic (Canadian) amazing car for families with small kids under 15 yrs
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Lots of engine power and sliding doors, always safe in tight parking spots,

I installed LPG kit and having a decent fuel consumption. Never disappointed, WE ARE HAPPY 😊

[Kamelemele]

I love your delighted laugh! This is the exact M5 that I've had for a year. I really love it too. I didn't know how cool it was till my Prius died and I wanted something a little bigger. Don't need the third row for kids so I folded them down and have a weather tech mat - so lots of great room. If you have pets/dogs or dog crates I think you'd be happy with the room. If anyone is interested - I read that Mazda sold the M5 to I think it was Nissan and they are making it under another name, sorry don't know what they call it. Anyway thanks for the review.

[penscruffy]

I have a 2015. I’m very happy with it.

[bryonygrealish]

We just bought one. It handles well and has space for your things. While this is called a minivan it's more like a Honda CRV that's lower to the ground with sliding doors. It's a lot smaller than typical minivan's. That makes it not feel like you're driving a minivan.
I have a 6' 4" son and it's a tight fit for him in the front seats. Even with the seats all the way back. Yet the middle seat give him much better leg room.
The family loves it.

[jasonlandry]

I own a 2015 Mazda 5 with the 6 speed manual and it really is a lot of fun to drive… I had a good laugh when you talked about the sportier mags looking like thoses of an RX-8 as I picked up a used set of RX-8 mags as they are a direct fit. They really look great on it! 😉

[daveed]

I had one as a rental and loved it. Even considered buying one.

[antimon]

I used to consider buying this Mazda 5 over the pricier Sienna and Odyssey, but the safety rating was a deal breaker. To me, safety is number one while reliability is number two and that's why I am currently owning an Odyssey.

[DD-ngbj]

Just got a used 2012 version and love it! Drives like my rav4 circa 96 ❤

[dalegribble]

Neighbors used to have a silver one, I’d never seen a minivan that small