About Mazda 5
The Mazda 5 is a passenger minivan that made its debut in 2005. It is developed and produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mazda. It is considered a refined second-generation version of the Mazda Premacy. It features great parts and accessories. The 5 sells well not only in the domestic industry but also enjoys great popularity abroad thanks to its solid parts and great accessories. The model years range from 2004 to 2010. It is assembled and made primarily in Hiroshima, Japan, and Taiwan, China.
The Mazda 5 is designed by Moray Callum. The auto is built based on Ford's global C1 platform. It comes in a five-door minivan in terms of body style. As for the automotive design, it adopts a front-engine and front-wheel-drive layout. The Mazda 5 is set to be equipped with three rows of seats, which can accommodate up to six or seven passengers. The middle seat row can recline and slide front-to-rear. And the middle and rear rows can fold flat. It is equipped with Mazda's unique Karakuri Seating System. Besides, the whole vehicle weighs around 1,470-1,610kg (3,241-3,549 lb). It has a wheelbase of 2,750 mm (108.3 in).
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The Mazda 5 has also received many updates for better performance. From exterior design to interior accessories, all its parts have experienced several generational changes. The parts of the engine alone have several options, from 1.8 L MZR I4 to 2.0 L MZR-CD I4 Diesel. They are mated to a manual transmission, or an automatic one depending on different production years. What's more, the 5 is equipped with a DVD entertainment system on the second seat row as a dealer-installed add-on. And the year 2008 saw an update on its several parts, including the front bumper, wheels, and rear LED lights. The accessories also received some changes, such as the dash and the armrests.
The Mazda 5 was once named "Best New Multipurpose Family Vehicle" in the 2006 Canadian Car of the Year awards. And the 5 ranked the best "tall wagon" in the test conducted by Consumer Reports. It also put much emphasis on the issue of safety. In 2005, the auto was awarded a maximum five-star "adult occupant" safety rating by the Euro-NCAP. As one of the most important minivans in American history, the Mazda 5 enjoys a high reputation among both drivers and dealers for its solid aftermarket parts and nice car accessories.