Mazda 5 - The Car BEFORE the MINIVAN

This is our family's MAZDA 5. It's quick! It's sporty! It's great for a growing family! Watch my video to take a peek inside!

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[ThomwoththeWeather]

Currently LOVE my 2016 Mazda 5! Never want to let it go! So efficient, and small, perfect like a car but a GOOD car!!

[ianclarke]

I actually owned this car for over 4 years since I bought it. Really fun to drive and easily park in my driveway.

[hindesite]

Have just bought our second one. There is just nothing else like these for capacity, efficiency and purchase price. First one was 2011 Nissan Lafesta (with older Ford-based motor, 5spd transmission and basic trim). Second one is 2015 Nissan Lafesta, which since 2014 has the Skyactiv motor (2.0l in Japan/NZ) and 6spd transmission. We got the higher spec one with partial leather, more airbags, electric doors, steering gear paddles, keyless remote and cruise control. The difference in fuel economy is significant, Mazda did a great job with Skyactiv.

With people moving to SUVs, these imports are sitting around for months in car yards, people don't seem to want them, so they are dirt cheap. Yet we can fit our 3 greyhounds in easily, and I've just done an extended holiday with 2 mountain bikes upright in the back. Big rear door, low flat floor when the seats are down, and heaps of headroom right out to the back. There's little else like it, at any price.

[ibmtpx]

I am a single person but I love mazda5 so much that when my 2010 mazda5 got totalled in a accident, I went and got a 2015 model the next day. I just wish it has a plugin version to save money on gas. Unfortunately they discontinued this versatile car.

[jenniferreynolds]

Mazda 5 mini minivan- manual transmission ❤. It’s swift, it’s agile, it’s no slouch on entering highways or overtaking when necessary. Handles like a well tuned bicycle, no need to coax it- just think it, and she’ll do for you. What’s not to love?!Zoom zoom😁- drive responsibility

[bestclarkesspot]

I own this car as well and it is very reliable if you take care of it.

[StuHaightVideo]

Same boat here. Used a Mazda2 5speed manual and did totally fine for 2 kids. 3rd on the way. Found a 6speed manual Mazda5 in Ohio. Will trade it in. Wife currently uses rav4 but will go sienna route. I have a sienna but its for gear/work no kids allowed.

[ZelvinRivera]

Vamos a comprar uno y busqué referencias, creo que me has convencido 😅 gracias por la referencia 🙌🏼

[hugobatista]

I don't have little children, bur i still need more than 5 seats. This is actually a great review. I now understand that this, definitely, is not the car fo me.
Maybe the S-MAX.

[hindesite]

The back row seatbelt clip is intended for storage only, you slip the belt in place the put the tab of the seatbelt end into the second closed slot, which keeps everything in place.

[Infinite_AM]

Great video, thank you for all this info. I'm looking for one of these right now.

[Kamelemele]

Nice review. if you don't have kids then you can stow the third seat down and have its of room in trunk space. I didn't know about how cool the Mazda 5 was till my Prius died and had to look for something else and I found a used 2015. To me it's like a bigger-than-a-wagon but not an SUV. I've never been much of a van fan but I love the M5. I also wish they'd bring it back as an electric or hybrid. I hear that Mazda sold the Mazda 5 to Nissan, I think it was, and they are making it under another name but its same style!!! Gunna look into that.

[ClayKirby-sjzy]

Fast peppy car ..i got a, 2007 for 2500

[mijaresaldo]

Thank you very much for the video.
Really informative.
Btw you still have your 5? How is it doing?

[chadfield]

Excellent thorough review on this; I am currently looking at one of these as my next work car/take the kids to school car😊. Do you still own this vehicle and if so, any major repairs you have had to do to that 2.3l engine?

[MNaira]

Thank you for the review. I have to say this helped us make the decision to get a 2015 Mazda5 when our 2014 KIA Rondo started having engine issues and we needed a new car. I do miss the covered storage in the arm rest area, but overall I am satisfied so far. I noticed you have seat covers, do you remember when you got those? I am checking online but I am worried about them fitting the captain chairs

[ClayKirby-sjzy]

Im 6ft5 and folded seats down and usedit like a work truck with storage also under the seats hidden compartment s😅

[bridgebranchservices]

Where did you buy the basket? Any link?

[letheapittman]

Do you think it will be good for long distance driving ? I have to drive 45 minutes -one way to work a few days a week.

[SirBrass]

Love my mazda 5. It needs engine mods for more power, but it's GREAT since I REQUIRE manual transmissions.

My wife gets the Odyssey. We have 3 kids, and the 5 is plenty of room.

And I'm keeping this even after my kids get bigger. Unless I'm able to get a turbo, awd manual Mazda 3 hatchback. Like if Mazda really does justice with the Mazda Spirit Racing line.