Is the Mazda5 a good car?

Is the Mazda5 a good car?

Is the Mazda 5 Reliable? The Mazda 5 is a reliable minivan. RepairPal gives this model an above-average reliability rating of 4.0 out of 5.0, ranking it 22nd out of 36 vehicles in its class.

Is the 2008 Mazda5 reliable?

It was reliable all except the power steering would go out. It was repleced on a recall for free and we did not have any further problems. It was terrible in the snow and got stuck several times in a few inches of snow. The engine is also way to small for the vehicle, with limited highway power.

What engine is in a Mazda5 2008?

four-cylinder
DRIVER-FOCUSED POWERTRAIN MAZDA5 is powered by a 2.3-liter, four-cylinder engine, good for 153 horsepower at 4,500 rpm and a gutsy 148 lb-ft of torque at 3,500 rpm.

What does a 2008 Mazda 5 weigh?

3,417 to 3,475 lbs2008 Mazda5 / Curb weight

What kind of front end does a Mazda 5 have?

Though it retains the basic shape of a large minivan, the Mazda5 looks sporty nonetheless. It features a raked windshield; an aggressive front end that’s been restyled for 2008 with a new grille, headlights and bumper; a tapered roofline; and standard 17-inch alloy wheels.

Is the Mazda 5 a good engine?

It’s a smooth-revving unit that’s strong enough for its purposes, but it doesn’t have a whole lot of extra power and can sound buzzy at higher rpm. With a full load of passengers and cargo, it wouldn’t be hard for the normally adequately powered Mazda5 to be underpowered.

What are the Mazda5’s competitors?

The Mazda5 is alone in the small-minivan segment, and its closest competitors are likely four-door hatchbacks — including the Mazda3 — rather than traditional minivans like the Dodge Grand Caravan, Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna.

How much cargo space does the Mazda5 have?

If it’s not carrying six occupants, the Mazda5’s measly cargo area can be expanded to 44 cubic feet by folding the third-row seat down. Fold the second- and third-row seats and there’s 70.9 cubic feet of total cargo room.