Is the Mazda5 a minivan or a microvan?
Complete with three rows of two seats each and the genre-defining sliding side doors, the Mazda5 is arguably the only small van on the market — a microvan. It’s so much smaller than others in its segment that comparing it with minivans is pointless.
When did the Mazda MPV minivan come out?
The MPV was designed from the ground-up as a minivan specifically for the American market, and was introduced in 1988 for the 1989 model year.
How many miles does a 2010 Mazda 5 have?
I bought my 2010 mazda 5 used with 15,000 miles on it in early 2012, it had remaining 3yr 36000 full coverage 5yr 60000 power train warranty. I now have 170,000 miles on it.
Can a Mazda MPV be switched to all wheel drive?
Its selectable 4WD system is not to be confused with all road conditions “all-wheel-drive” systems; the MPV can be switched into locked 4WD with a switch mounted on the column gear selector. A dash mounted switch controlled the center differential, creating a locked power distributions on the front and rear axles.
Complete with three rows of two seats each and the genre-defining sliding side doors, the Mazda5 is arguably the only small van on the market — a microvan. It’s so much smaller than others in its segment that comparing it with minivans is pointless.
How many seats does a 2010 Mazda5 have?
The 2010 Mazda MAZDA5 features six individual seats placed in three rows of two. Each of the four rear seats folds out of the way individually, so the MAZDA5 can accommodate anywhere from one to six occupants and a number of combinations of occupants and gear.
Is the Mazda5 a good car to drive?
As for the driving dynamics, the MAZDA5 exhibits the good road manners that characterize Mazda vehicles. Ride is controlled but not harsh and, though the steering might be a bit over-assisted, it is reasonably direct. This is no sports car, but it handles much better than a minivan or SUV.
What kind of engine does a Mazda5 have?
Mazda says it likes to build “Zoom-Zoom” into every car it drives, but we wish the MAZDA5 had just a little more under the hood. The 153-horsepower 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine that feels so good in the MAZDA3 could do with a slight power infusion in the MAZDA5.