2012 Mazda 5 : Summary, Prices, Specs

2012 Mazda 5 Summary  We think the Mazda 5 is interestingly slick and good-looking for a minivan with the new Nagare design theme. Even with its relatively low power, it is fun to drive, gets decent but not class-leading fuel mileage, and it maneuvers well on its tight turning radius. In terms of size, it's actually five inches longer overall than the first minivans introduced by Chrysler in 1984, so American families will find room for their stuff. For $24,000 loaded, the Grand Touring version has just about everything the average American family would need to get around in. Jim McCraw filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com from Coronado, California.

Model Line Overview Model lineup: Mazda 5 Sport ($19,195), Touring ($21,195), Grand Touring ($23,875) Engines: 157-hp 2.5-liter dohc 16-valve I-4 Transmissions: 6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic overdrive Safety equipment (standard): front and side airbags, side air curtain, ABS, traction control, yaw control Safety equipment (optional): none Basic warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles Assembled in: Hofu, Japan Specifications As Tested Model tested (MSRP): Mazda 5 Grand Touring ($23,875) Standard equipment: leather heated seats, air conditioning, six-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3, 6CD changer, Sirius satellite radio, Bluetooth phone and audio, AUX plug, power windows, power mirrors, power locks, power driver seat, driver lumbar support, multi-functional leather steering wheel, trip computer, xenon HID headlamps, automatic headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, heated mirrors, theft alarm system, 17-inch alloy wheels and tires, body rocker panels, fog lamps, rear roof spoiler Options as tested (MSRP): Moonroof and audio package ($1140) Destination charge: ($750) Gas guzzler tax: N/A Price as tested (MSRP): $25,765 Layout: front-wheel drive Engine: 2.5-liter dohc 16-valve I-4 Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 157 @ 6000 Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 163 @ 4000 Transmission: 5-speed automatic EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: 21/28 mpg Wheelbase: 108.3 in. Length/width/height: 180.5/68.9/63.6 in. Track, f/r: 60.2/59.8 in. Turning circle: 36.7 ft. Seating capacity: 6 Head/hip/leg room, f: 40.7/55.5/40.7 in. Head/hip/leg room, m: 39.4/55.5/39.4 in. Head/hip/leg room, r: 37.1/49.3/30.5 in. Cargo volume: 55.4 cu. ft. Payload: N/A Towing capacity: N/A Suspension, f: independent, MacPherson strut, stabilizer bar Suspension, r: independent, multi-link coil springs, stabilizer bar Ground clearance: 5.5 in. Curb weight: 3457 lbs. Tires: P205/50R17 Brakes, f/r: vented disc/solid disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist Fuel capacity: 15.9 gal. Unless otherwise indicated, specifications refer to test vehicle. All prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) effective as of April 01, 2011. Prices do not include manufacturer's destination and delivery charges. N/A: Information not available or not applicable.  Manufacturer Info Sources: 800-248-0459 - www.Mazda.com  *newcartestdrive.com

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