Mazda5 Review
Published: 20th January 2007
Mazda5 Review
The Mazda5 made its UK debut on the 22nd July 2005, replacing the Mazda Premacy and MPV. Mazda’s design team were briefed to create a seven seat MPV which embodies Mazda’s ‘stylish & clean’ DNA and promises ‘Zoom-Zoom driving pleasure and sees Mazda’s entry into the largest and fastest growing vehicle segment in Europe.
The Mazda5 range encompasses both petrol and diesel variants and starts at £14,300 for the 1.8 litre TS petrol model, we tested the £16,300 range topping 2.0 Sport.
How It Drove - Performance
The Mazda5 2.0 Sport is powered by Mazda’s 2.0 MZR inline four-cylinder, 16 valve DOHC engine with multi-point fuel injection which produces 145 PS enabling the Mazda5 Sport to accelerate from 0-62 mph in 10.8 seconds and continue to a top speed of 122 mph.
Mazda5 Review Road Test Data | |
| Model Reviewed | Mazda Mazda5 |
| Body Type | MPV |
| Colour | Brilliant Black |
| Performance ~ manufacturers figures | |
| 0 - 62 mph | 10.8 Seconds |
| Top Speed | 122 mph |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Fuel Type | Unleaded Petrol |
| Economy ~ manufacturers figures | |
| Urban | 25.7 mpg |
| Extra Urban | 42.8 mpg |
| Combined | 34.5 mpg |
| Insurance Group | 8 |
| Euro NCAP Rating | 5 |
| Warranty | 3 Year / 60,000 Mile Warranty |
| Price when tested on the 20/01/07 | £16,300 |
