The 2012 Mazda 5 is an affordable vehicle that can seat six persons. It is a minivan that is sporty and is available in three trims: the Sport, the Touring and the Grand Touring. The price of the 2012 Mazda 5 starts at $19,600 and goes up to $24,000 for the most expensive trim before extra options are included.
Engine Performance
The 2012 Mazda 5 runs well with its four cylinder 2.5 engine. Although it is not the most powerful minivan at 157 horsepower, the vehicle has superb handling. It also has a neatly sized body that is easy to fit into small parking spaces.
Exterior
The exterior styling of the 2012 Mazda 5 is quite similar to the Mazda 3 and other cars in the line. Features of the exterior include the “swooping lines” which create an arc through the profile. This design element adds a fun yet sophisticated accent to the body style. The taillights are another highlight of the exterior and are placed in a horizontal cluster. When it comes to wheels, the Sport comes with 16 inch alloy wheels, while the Touring and Grand Touring are outfitted with 17 inch alloy wheels. A moon-roof is an option for the Touring. However, the Grand Touring comes standard with a moon-roof and Xenon headlights.
Interior
The 2012 Mazda 5 is a small minivan that can seat up to six passengers. The first two rows have captain’s chairs while the third row features a two person bench seat. For entertainment, the Sport trim comes with a CD/MP3 player/radio with six speakers. In addition, the Sport also comes with an auxiliary jack, keyless entry, mounted steering wheel controls, climate control and cruise control. On the other hand, the Touring comes equipped with Bluetooth, a leather wrapped steering wheel and a trip computer. Leather trimmed upholstery and heated seats come with the Grand Touring.
Safety
Antilock disc brakes with brake assist, standard traction and stability control are some of the safety features of the 2012 Mazda 5. In addition, the Mazda 5 has front and side airbags installed for all passengers. The previous models of the Mazda 5 all had excellent crash test ratings, however the 2012 model was not safety tested. Edmunds conducted an experiment which revealed that this model takes a little longer to come to a standard stop.
The 2012 Mazda 5 is smaller and simpler than other minivans. However, it is affordable and performs well. The 2012 Mazda 5 does not have many high tech features and its cargo space is limited. On the other hand, it is fun and easy to drive and is good on fuel.
