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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Midsize Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 22/27 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.3L I4 157HP
Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.5
Exterior: 4.7
Interior: 4.6
Overall: 4.3
Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
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2006 Mazda MAZDA5
Consumer Car Review Summary
Top 5 Pros of 2006 Mazda MAZDA5
1. Sporty handling
2. Fun to drive
3. Gas mileage
4. Manumatic shifter
5. Spacious interior
Top 5 Cons of 2006 Mazda MAZDA5
1. Armrest for front passenger
2. Better sound system
3. More interior color choices
4. Daytime running lights
5. More cupholders for front
2006 Mazda MAZDA5 Reviews by Consumers
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By GUEST
Submitted 2007-06-17 21:05:33
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Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
Pros: What do you like about 2006 Mazda MAZDA5?
Gas mileage, style and handling, versatility.
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Mazda MAZDA5?
armrest for front passenger, rear air
By GUEST
Submitted 2007-06-04 11:39:59
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Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
Pros: What do you like about 2006 Mazda MAZDA5?
3rd row seating, love the location of the cigarette lighter- since i don't smoke, i only need it to charge my cell and it's nice to have it out of the center of the dashboard, love that the passenger front seat airbag turns off if the weight of the person is less than 60 lbs
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Mazda MAZDA5?
More storage, cd player can't be paused unless you turn it off- can only be muted, more cupholders like the ones in the doors of the MPV,
2006 Mazda MAZDA5 Review:
I love it~ I had an MPV that was totalled in a really bad accident, and the fact that I walked away from that accident made me a devout worshipper of Mazda's!
By shamilton111
Submitted 2007-05-29 17:18:19
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Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
Pros: What do you like about 2006 Mazda MAZDA5?
Handling and dual sliding doors.
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Mazda MAZDA5?
Better choices other than BLACK for interior...very hard to keep clean and an armrest of the front passenger.
By GUEST
Submitted 2007-04-21 21:13:06
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Mazda MAZDA5?
Very fun to drive, sporty exterior and versatile interior.
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Mazda MAZDA5?
Add front passenger armrest, more interior color choices, 5 speed automatic transmission, stability control and traction control.
2006 Mazda MAZDA5 Review:
I was pleasantly surprised when I drove the Mazda 5. It is very fun to drive and is the perfect fit for my family of 4 (husband, wife, 2 daughters) and gives me the versatility of carpooling without upgrading to a large minivan which I was uncomfortable driving.
By GUEST
Submitted 2007-04-05 19:06:16
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Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
Pros: What do you like about 2006 Mazda MAZDA5?
I love the roominess, and sporty handling.
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Mazda MAZDA5?
A MazdaSpeed version is a must, it could use some extra ponies.
2006 Mazda MAZDA5 Review:
It is only a $20,000+ car so I know the interior is a bit of a let down, like the stereo, but the chasis and handling are top notch. The steering is wonderful, the motor is matched very well to the auto tranny. The dual sliding doors great for kids, and third row seats great for kids friends.
By GUEST
Submitted 2007-03-04 11:01:11
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Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
Pros: What do you like about 2006 Mazda MAZDA5?
Very fun, very usable, very cool looking.
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Mazda MAZDA5?
Great performance once you hit 20MPH but a little sluggish 0-15.
By GUEST
Submitted 2007-02-26 16:12:50
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Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
Pros: What do you like about 2006 Mazda MAZDA5?
Value. Sport sedan handling.
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Mazda MAZDA5?
Being a safety maven I'd like stability control, but it is not that this a vehicle that sorely needs it. The already mentioned need for better heat/AC for rear seat passengers and the MP3 stereo jack would make this an even better vehicle.
2006 Mazda MAZDA5 Review:
This is a great vehicle for those who have looked at a minivan but find them too big or too expensive. The value-proposition Mazda5 will deliver better gas mileage and better handling than a minivan, while sacrificing some interior space. I find the performance with the 5-speed manual to be adequate, though I've read some reviewers who complain about performance.
By GUEST
Submitted 2007-02-24 10:55:42
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Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
Pros: What do you like about 2006 Mazda MAZDA5?
Sporty handling
interior room
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Mazda MAZDA5?
Difficult to see front corners
2006 Mazda MAZDA5 Review:
great choice for a family needing to cart around booster seats. Our other car is a minivan. The 5 means either car can be used to move our 3 kids in car seats around.
By paul_mezhir
Submitted 2007-02-19 19:08:12
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Mazda MAZDA5?
Value, Space, Handling, Available manual transmission
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Mazda MAZDA5?
More interior color options, silver interior trim scratches easily, stronger engine.
2006 Mazda MAZDA5 Review:
The Mazda5 Has to be the most versatile vehicle I have ever owned. I refuse to buy an automatic transmission, and when I first heard of the Mazda5 with a stick I was intrigued; I considered the Mazda 3 hatchback, but after driving both back to back, and comparing them dollar for dollar, the Mazda5 had the critically acclaimed 3 beat by a mile. I get great mileage, the car is very well equipped, there is tons of storage space, loads of cargo room, is very carefully built, and I am constantly reminded of Mazda's great attention to detail; the Mazda5 is well thought out, brilliantly executed, and contrary to other reviews, I believe that the sound system is killer in this price range...did I mention that it's also a great value? Finally, it's nice to not see myself on every street corner; to me, scarcity equals exclusivity.
By GUEST
Submitted 2006-12-18 22:28:17
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Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
Pros: What do you like about 2006 Mazda MAZDA5?
2+2+2 seating and flexibility
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Mazda MAZDA5?
Better audio system & sportier seats
2006 Mazda MAZDA5 Review:
Very good mileage, flexible seating, very easy ingress and egress, good value for the money, easy to partk and maneuver, peppy engine
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