MotorWeek Road Test: 2009 Mazda5

MotorWeek Road Test: 2009 Mazda5

[@TheRealSuperJ]

I owned this exact car in silver. One of my favorites, very versatile but fun to drive.

[@ryane.6778]

Just bought a 2014 Mazda 5 with the 6 speed manual. Never had a car this useful yet genuinely fun to drive before. It is really fantastic. What a shame they are discontinuing this model next year. I test drove the CX-5 before I decide on the 5 and it just was no contest. Sure, the CX-5 looks cooler, but the 5 has it beat everywhere else. It outhandles it by a wide margin, it has much more interior room, it's far more comfortable, at least it was for me, and if you want a manual on the CX-5 you're stuck with the 2.0 liter Skyactiv which is not up to the job, even with a manual it is very sluggish off the line. Despite having similar hp and torque numbers and similar weight, the 5 with the older MZR 2.5 poops allll over the 2.0 in terms of acceleration and driveability. Much better low end torque, it moves out pretty well. Just a great car, but alas it doesn't have the cool trendwhore SUV look so America, forever more interest in image more than substance, doesn't dig it and would rather have a poseur SUV that's worse at everything except for ground clearance that 80-90% of people will never use. *sigh* I would have loved to have seen a Kodo design Mazda 5 with a 2.5 Skyactiv motor and a 6 speed manual....but the world will never have such a thing because the dopey SUV trend marches on. It would be more forgiveable if Mazda would at least produce a proper station wagon 3 to replace the Mazda 5. The truncated hatchback is TOO SMALL and not everyone wants to sacrifice handling and practicality to drive an SUV.

[@Miamiaerial]

the 2009 design is so timeless and still holds up today. the 2010 design was the kill switch for this car. dont know who designed it. instead of making it even more sporty they did the reverse. this is one of the best versatile cars with sporty drive, design and longevity. MAZDA please bring it back with 2021 tech !!!

[@blackbox4214]

" putting an adult back there could be considered cruel and unusual punishment"

[@cbayer5012]

Having been in the very back of one of these myself, I can say it is a good description

[@davidaubin3902]

I'm 5"2 1/2, which is fine for my headroom, but legroom is tight!

[@andrewpoderis8548]

It is a good description ! lol

[@juha2031]

These are made for families with many kids. Why every review notices that those child seats are not suitable for adults? Like, who thought they would?

[@kc2zxl]

Had the Mazda5 for a year, so far, no issues and it's been one of those no hassel car that I've owned. It would be nice though if Mazda came out with a Speed5.

[@hajileserpud9539]

Any update on your Mazda5 after 8 years ?

[@kc2zxl]

We like our 2012 Mazda5 Grand Touring. Perfect for our family of 5. Add a DVD and some Dynamats with tinted rear windows and it's nice microvan.

[@muzkeepupz]

Very good upload,in UK I got the 2009 SportNav 2.0 Turdo Diesel 6-Speed Manual, with electric-remote rear sliding door. best ever 7 seater!

[@jacobreed47]

That big screen center stack was never available in the U.S. this vehicle is pre production and never was available.

[@cbayer5012]

I wonder why I never saw one

[@AdamG1983]

Just had to put my '06 Touring with 5 speed manual out to pasture. Press F to pay respect

[@chrispratt7561]

Reminds me of the 1st gen honda odyssey size. Although it had regular sedan type doors instead of sliding. I can see how this would be a popular car.

[@Venom3303]

Smaller

[@ghostgirl6297]

Hah I was thinking about Mazda 5 earlier and thinking it's like a mini minivan and now I search it up and everyone calls it a mini minivan.

[@albertkc2007]

My 07 Mazda5 still rocks. 'wish it had the 2011's Electronic Stability Control though.

[@dalisegar2513]

Best car I have ever purchased overall. The only issues are in the long-term with wheels. It is a low profile car so expect suspension, tire wear issues. Yet it is minimal compared to other cars that have major, more costly issues.

[@nonamejoname6728]

Do you still feel the same way about it?

[@dalisegar2513]

@@nonamejoname6728 Yes!

[@nonamejoname6728]

@@dalisegar2513 That's good to hear. I'm debating between buying one with about 99,000 miles or buying a toyota matrix with about 130,000 miles. Regarding low maintenance costs and reliability, I'm reading more positive things about the Toyota Matrix than the Mazda5, so I'm leaning more towards the former right now.

[@dalisegar2513]

@@nonamejoname6728 Legend goes Toyotas las forever. Lol. Yet the cabin size tends to run small. Scotty Kilmer has a decent review of the Matrix.

[@nonamejoname6728]

@@dalisegar2513 I know of him haha. He cracks me up :'D My concerns with the one I'm looking at are the relatively high mileage, rust that has developed under the hood, and a relatively lackluster Carfax history. Also, it's priced at $7,300 for a 2010 model 0_0 Other than that, I'm thinking it might very well be the right car for me. Thank you for the conversation :D

[@MrRayoBlanco]

So Functional!!!

[@dona83]

The 08-09 loses two cup holders though, the 06 still has vents under the front row seat when vent is in foot (down) mode. I love my 07 GT (Canadian) with 5 speed manual! Zoom zoom.

[@waynemonroe1570]

Need to see motor on the passenger side the car serpente belt system how many pullys or guides for the belts to ride on

[@swanginfleet]

You still on here lol? Trying to see if you had any long term issues.

[@dona83]

@@swanginfleet I got rid of my 07 9 years ago at 180,000km, no major issues. I just purchased an 09 a year ago, 292,000 km on that one.

[@terryroland7767]

What is the biggest tire size you can put on the Mazda 5 I don't like the low profile tires you hit a pot hole and you got a flat any suggestions on tire sizes

[@HuyNguyen-cy6iu]

225-50/17 fits fine and it reduces the speedometer error to match the GPS actual speed

[@TheCarArchives96]

the 2005-2010 Mazda 5 was assembled in Hiroshima, Japan

[@aestheticboi6123]

TheCarArchives ok

[@TheCarArchives96]

oh cool what gearbox is in you're Mazda 5

[@04dram04]

This thing is so cool. Its too bad the fuel economy isnt any better than a full sized minivan

[@carlorocky]

Is the seating height higher than a car?

[@mistermckinneysneighborhoo7393]

The Mazda Microvan?

[@JennieBocanegra-jl4vd]

I have a Mazda 2009 5 and I can’t get my mechanic to get the engine light off. I had repairs done on it, but the engine light still stays on. Can any one help me on this issue. I’ve paid quite a lot of money that I don’t have the money to do more repairs towards it. My car drives great and has power but the engine lots stays on.

[@cbayer5012]

You can turn off the traction control on these, if you want to.

[@motherhubbard-ff6ql]

So there is 3 converters on this bad boy does anybody know anything about them

[@roya.cathcartjr.5042]

I looked through the entire list of videos and couldn't find the review of the 2006 Mazda 5. It would be easier if the videos were catalogued by year instead of by season.

[@Motorweek]

Most of our road tests pre-2008 are not uploaded on our KZbin channel.

[@roya.cathcartjr.5042]

@@Motorweek I've been contemplating buying another 2006 Mazda 5 not because it was such a pleasure to drive but during the five years I owned it the Mazda 5 had some practical aspects to it.

[@Motorweek]

The transcript of our road test is available on our website here: www.motorweek.org/reviews/road_tests/2006_mazda5.

[@wallentonfacey3213]

My trunk safety lock dont work

[@timcarnabuci8817]

it is very cramped in the back

[@Venom3303]

How so?

[@TillIDiecast]

Can a bike fit in the back?

[@Venom3303]

Yes

[@goemonronin]

Dude is wearing a lost boys t

[@Jagueyes1]

All that background music is TRULY unnecessary.

[@singhsingh4403]

So many issues. Now oil cooler leak

[@YilmazArdaSingh]

There was a recall. We just replaced ours too

[@mrluvus07]

i call it spagon, = space wagon.

[@Fenncer24]

s c That's classic my girlfriend and me call our 2007 Mazda 5 a Wagavan, wagon and van. I also call it the Micro machine because of its size. Gonna repaint mine as I bought it used from a second owner and it a matt black color. I'm gonna go with Snow-white and the detail it to look like the Shuttle Galileo from The Original Star Trek TV show. LOL I'll have to post a video when it's done.

[@MultiNelo1]

give me a diesel 6speed please

[@rse6488]

I know, I would have killed to get that option in the U.S. Europe got a great Mazda-derived 2.2 turbodiesel manual in this generation Mazda 5. The most recent generation switched over to a smaller 1.6 liter Peugeot turbodiesel that's a lot less powerful, but it'd still be a nice option to have.

[@brianc5537]

Shame this does terrible in crash tests...

[@alexrojas1012]

Look up crash test for Mazda 5 on here

[@TheLupo355]

@kiasoul10 Yea, and while your at it get some big shoes and a red nose to complete the look when your driving around in that clown mobile.

[@jaydlytning]

What do you think looks cool? Let me guess, an SUV? Have fun rolling over when you try to take a sharp turn.