The success of previous generations of this Japanese minivan was based on its good interior layout, comfortable suspension settings, fuel-efficient engines, rear sliding doors and balanced design. What else could be improved in a car that is destined for the role of a family carrier?
When updating the Mazda 5, engineers and marketers did not take risks, so the main changes were concentrated on the aspect of the visualization of the fresh version of the minivan. As you know, the Japanese are distinguished by their delicate taste, special style and an extremely serious attitude to all artistic details. For the first time, the idea of embodying the flow of water in metal was implemented in concepts and was named Nagare. Among serial cars, the first-born of this style was the "five", the traditional Japanese theme of water is reflected in the lines of its body.
There is even less change in the interior of the Mazda 5. The shape of the torpedo has slightly changed, devices have got separate wells, the rear doors have received an optional electric drive. But all this is not important, the main thing is that it has not lost its status as one of the standards of compact minivans.
The front sports seats have a standard set of adjustments, but in terms of ergonomics, they can be called a model for their class.
Inside, everything is thought out for the needs of not only the front passengers. The second row of large Karakuri folding seats has hidden capabilities: one of them hides a pull-out table and a container in its cushion, and the other - an additional center folding seat. If necessary, two armchairs and a wide armrest are converted into a comfortable sofa for three.
The seats of the third row are also comfortable, neither the backrest tilt nor the space reserved for the legs cause any complaints.
Sliding doors in the new car have become safer due to additional latches (in the electric version, they are complemented by a touch sensor that stops the door from closing when the slightest obstacle is detected).
The luggage compartment of the "third" single-volume Mazda 5 predictably impresses with its loading capabilities, but only with the seats folded down (folding the second and third rows gives access to 1485 liters of cargo volume). The width of the tailgate is 110 cm.
A test drive of the Mazda 5 minivan showed that the car's driving characteristics were reconfigured taking into account a shift towards passenger comfort. Therefore, on the road, the car is obedient, predictable and balanced. Management gives the driver confidence in the control, and therefore in the safety of the expensive cargo - his family.
In terms of technical characteristics in Mazda 5, innovations affected engines and gearboxes. The 1.8-liter remained the same power, but got a new six-speed gearbox. The 2-liter has become more powerful by 4 hp. and is now controlled by the start-stop function. Unfortunately, only the old 2-liter 144-horsepower engine with a 5-speed automatic transmission will be supplied to the Russian market.
Fans of this minivan model in Russia will be able to choose between two trim levels. The price of the 2015 Mazda 5 in the Touring configuration starts at 999 thousand rubles. The cost of a complete set Active - from 1,090 thousand rubles.
