Is the Mazda5 considered a small minivan?

Is the Mazda5 considered a small minivan?

The small-minivan idea is a good one, yet most minivan models have either grown or — in the case of Mazda’s MPV — disappeared. 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.

What’s the difference between a 2010 Mazda and a 2011 Mazda?

The 2011 has a less restrained design, including the smiling grille most new Mazda models get, plus a new characteristic: wavelike accent lines in the bodyside sheet metal. On the upside, the 2011 lowers the taillights and eliminates the clear-lens-over-chrome style, which is outdated at best.

What are the trim levels of the Mazda5?

The Mazda Mazda5 comes in three trim levels: Sport, Touring and Grand Touring. Our test car was a Touring equipped with a rear bumper guard and satellite radio as its only options. Click here to see changes from the 2009 model year.

When does the new Mazda 5 come out?

It’s nothing special, but it’s also not the redesigned 2011 Mazda5 that’s due at dealerships early in 2011; Mazda has already released photos (click on the thumbnails to the right).

The small-minivan idea is a good one, yet most minivan models have either grown or — in the case of Mazda’s MPV — disappeared. 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 nothing special, but it’s also not the redesigned 2011 Mazda5 that’s due at dealerships early in 2011; Mazda has already released photos (click on the thumbnails to the right).

The Mazda Mazda5 comes in three trim levels: Sport, Touring and Grand Touring. Our test car was a Touring equipped with a rear bumper guard and satellite radio as its only options. Click here to see changes from the 2009 model year.

The 2011 has a less restrained design, including the smiling grille most new Mazda models get, plus a new characteristic: wavelike accent lines in the bodyside sheet metal. On the upside, the 2011 lowers the taillights and eliminates the clear-lens-over-chrome style, which is outdated at best.

What’s the price of a 2010 Mazda 5?

The 2010 Mazda MAZDA5 Sport trim equipped with manual transmission has a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting just under $19,000, while the Touring edition stickers for around $22,000 and the Grand Touring is closer to $24,000.

What kind of car is the Mazda5?

For 2010, Mazda adds Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and traction control as standard equipment. The 2010 Mazda MAZDA5 is an interesting offering. Built from the same chassis that spawned the smash-hit MAZDA3, the MAZDA5 looks like a cross between a compact hatchback and a midsize minivan.

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.