2008 Mazda Mazda5
Mazda calls the Mazda5 a 'multi-activity vehicle infused with sports car inspiration' that 'efficiently transports people and equipment like a large SUV.' We'll leave alone the question of whether the words 'efficiently' and 'large SUV' belong in the same sentence. It is a fact, however, that buyers who are attracted to the passenger and/or cargo capacity of an SUV may be put off by SUV bulk and SUV fuel consumption. A minivan does the same job more efficiently, but seems to carry a social stigma. Station wagons used to do the job, but have now all but disappeared.
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We'll leave alone the question of whether the words 'efficiently' and 'large SUV' belong in the same sentence. It is a fact, however, that buyers who are attracted to the passenger and/or cargo capacity of an SUV may be put off by SUV bulk and SUV fuel consumption. A minivan does the same job more efficiently, but seems to carry a social stigma. Station wagons used to do the job, but have now all but disappeared.
So how …
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| Engine | 2.3L I-4 |
| MPG | Up to 22 city / 28 highway |
| Seating | 6 Passengers |
| Transmission | 5-spd auto w/OD, 5-spd man w/OD |
| Power | 153 @ 6500 rpm |
| Drivetrain | front-wheel |
| Curb Weight | 3,417 - 3,475 lbs |
