- minivan 55,505
- 12,969 high price
- Iowa City, IA
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- minivan 55,505 gasoline grey manual
2013 mazda mazda5 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Mini minivan delivers versatility and value. introductionnot quite a full-fledged minivan and not quite a wagon, the mazda5 is a small, front-wheel-drive van with sliding rear doors and space for six. mazda5 was completely redesigned for 2012, so changes for 2013 are minor. Among them: the 2013 mazda5 gets some new exterior colors, and a usb/ipod connection comes standard on all models. the design of the mazda5 is based on the nagare, or flow in nature, design language. Its hallmark is an upside-down pentagon grille up front and a flowing design up over the front fenders and down the sides. with these styling cues, the mazda 5 has a bolder and sportier look than the slab-sided approach usually reserved for minivan bodies. A second-row bench seat is also available, which appears to be better for dogs or cargo than people. It's a versatile cabin, regardless of configuration. Rated at a modest 157 horsepower and 163 foot-pounds of torque, it's the same engine found on certain mazda3 trim levels. Transmission choices include a 6-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic. fuel economy ratings for the 2013 mazda5 are 21/28 city/highway with the manual transmission, 22/28 mpg with the automatic. we found the mazda 5 enjoyable to drive, with responsive acceleration performance, sharp handling, and smooth braking. Mazda's sporty suspension means there's very little body roll. Minivans such as the dodge grand caravan, honda odyssey and toyota sienna are larger and more expensive. Compact wagons and hatchbacks come closer in size, but lack the rear sliding doors and tend to be more expensive. Shoppers looking for utility with a smaller footprint and are willing to shell out a little more might also consider the ford c-max wagon and compact suvs such as the honda cr-v and toyota rav4. lineupthe 2013 mazda5 comes in three trim levels. Each is powered by a 157-hp 2. 5-liter engine. mazda5 sport is available with a 6-speed manual 19,940) or 5-speed automatic 20,940) transmission. Its hallmark is an upside-down pentagon grille up front and a flowing design up over the front fenders and down the sides. the mazda5 has integrated halogen headlamps at the front corners, creating a line that goes up over the front fenders like other mazdas, and then all the way to the rear of the car through the centerline of the body. the lower body is sculpted with an upswept line starting just behind the front tires and extending up and over the rear wheel wells. The second-row captain's chairs flop forward and slide for access to the 50/50 folding third-row bench seat, and there is hidden storage under each chair, not to mention a standard fold-out tray table and cupholder setup that fits between the two captain's chairs when needed. the instrument panel contains the usual two round gauges with lights and indicators in between the deeply tunneled clusters and is designed together with a second large, horizontal binnacle in the center of the instrument panel to house the time, temperature, fuel economy, sound system and climate control readouts, with the cd slot below, a very pleasingly laid-out sound system control center, and a three-dial hvac control panel at the bottom (automatic climate control front and rear air-conditioning with pollen filtration is standard equipment). The shifter, whether manual or automatic, resides in the bottom center of the instrument panel. the three-spoke steering wheel has a thick rim and a thickly padded hub with convenient switches for the sound system on the left, cruise control system on the right, and telephone on the lower left. The thick steering wheel is pleasant to hold onto, and the mazda 5 is made more comfortable with a combination of a tilt/telescope steering column and adjustable seat height. The engine performed smoothly and quietly. front seats are comfortable and supportive, with cool contrasting stitching on upper models. The second-row captain's chairs slide, recline and fold flat, opening up all kinds of passenger comfort and storage possibilities. The six-speaker sound system sounded very good when the volume was cranked up. suspension is conventional, with macpherson struts in front and a multi-link setup in the rear. The ride is relatively flat through the corners, with quicker-acting shock absorbers and brake and throttle action that make the mazda5 fun and comfortable to drive quickly. the steering uses a combination of electric and hydraulic assist, and it feels connected to the tires and the road. Cruise Control✔ Climate Control✔ Bucket Seats✔ Power Locks✔ CD Player✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Bluetooth✔ DVD Entertainment System✔ Navigation System✔ Alloy Wheels
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