Is a MAZDA5 a good car?
An underappreciated gem, the Mazda5 has a wide range of attributes, unmatched by any other vehicle on the market. Sliding side doors and seats for six make it an alternative for larger and more-expensive minivans and SUVs. Lots of windows provide a good view out and the tidy footprint aids maneuverability and parking.
What kind of car is the 2008 Mazda5?
The 2008 Mazda Mazda5’s chief visual attribute is its size: petite. The 2008 Mazda Madza5 is variously called a mini-minivan, microvan, vanlette, and tall wagon. Whatever you call it, the Mazda5 looks sporty and offers room for six passengers in the footprint of one of Mazda’s smallest vehicles.
What kind of engine does a Mazda 5 have?
Engine: The 2006-2010 Mazda 5 comes with a 157-hp 2.3-liter 4-cylinder DOHC (model L3). It’s a pretty good and easy to maintain engine. The 2012-2015 Mazda 5 received a 2.5L inline-4, model L5. It is a solid and reliable motor. Both the 2.3L and the 2.5L engines have a timing chain; there is no timing belt.
What kind of transmission does a 2008 Mazda5 have?
The Mazda 2008 Touring and Grand Touring trims have as standard a new five-speed automatic. With the available five-speed automatic transmission, the engine is barely adequate with a light load and completely overwhelmed when carrying around half of your kid’s soccer team.
Are there any problems with the Mazda 5?
Reported problems: The 2006-2010 Mazda5 had problems with the front and rear suspension. Front struts and control arms have been reported to go bad. Replacing both front struts costs up to $650. 2010 Mazda5.
The 2008 Mazda Mazda5’s chief visual attribute is its size: petite. The 2008 Mazda Madza5 is variously called a mini-minivan, microvan, vanlette, and tall wagon. Whatever you call it, the Mazda5 looks sporty and offers room for six passengers in the footprint of one of Mazda’s smallest vehicles.
Engine: The 2006-2010 Mazda 5 comes with a 157-hp 2.3-liter 4-cylinder DOHC (model L3). It’s a pretty good and easy to maintain engine. The 2012-2015 Mazda 5 received a 2.5L inline-4, model L5. It is a solid and reliable motor. Both the 2.3L and the 2.5L engines have a timing chain; there is no timing belt.
The Mazda 2008 Touring and Grand Touring trims have as standard a new five-speed automatic. With the available five-speed automatic transmission, the engine is barely adequate with a light load and completely overwhelmed when carrying around half of your kid’s soccer team.
Reported problems: The 2006-2010 Mazda5 had problems with the front and rear suspension. Front struts and control arms have been reported to go bad. Replacing both front struts costs up to $650. 2010 Mazda5.