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- 2008 Mazda5 5MT Sport w/ Popular Package
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Over four weeks, members of the editorial staff of Ward's AutoWorld spent
time with each finalist vehicle to evaluate its interior. Winners were
decided by overall points earned. To be eligible for the competition, the
vehicle or its interior had to be new for 2008. The MAZDA5 triumphed over
competition from Nissan Murano, Saturn Vue, Ford Escape, Subaru Forester,
Dodge Journey and Toyota Highlander, among others.
"We're honored to have won Ward's AutoWorld's 'Interior of the Year'
award," said Jim O'Sullivan, president and CEO of Mazda North American
Operations. "The MAZDA5 is proving to be exactly what consumers want -- a
versatile, fuel-efficient vehicle that combines the functionality of an SUV
with the ride and handling of a car. This is a great vehicle that hits right
at the heart of the market, and promises to grow in popularity as fuel prices
soar."
The three-row, six-passenger MAZDA5 is a multi-activity sports vehicle
infused with sports car inspiration. The interior brags spaciousness and
comfort. The stepped floor allows for more legroom for all especially those
sitting in rows two and three. The second row has separate individual seats
that slide, recline and fold flat, providing maximum versatility for
passengers and cargo. The third row seats are split 50/50 and can be tilted
forward individually and folded flat to create a flat load area. With the
rear-most seats folded flat, carrying capacity is an enormous 44.4 cubic feet.
Interior storage is spacious and thoughtful, with multiple open and
covered compartments. Flip the center-row seat cushions forward to access the under-seat storage or fold the tray down from the front-passenger-seat-back.
Hide the things that make life more convenient in the center armrest or in a
covered flip-out storage bin under the center-right captain's chair cushion.
There's also an illuminated glovebox and half-liter bottle holders in each
front door pocket, and even covered storage under the floor behind the
third-row seat.
MAZDA5 is powered by a 153-horsepower 2.3-liter four cylinder engine and
can be fitted with either a five-speed manual or five-speed sport-shift Sport
AT automatic transmission. Priced from $17,995, the MAZDA5 is available in
three trim levels -- Sport, Touring and Grand Touring.
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mazda North American Operations oversees
the sales, marketing, parts, accessories and customer service support of Mazda
vehicles in the United States, Canada and Mexico through nearly 900 dealers.
Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada Inc., located in Ontario,
Canada, and in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City.
SOURCE Mazda North American Operations
Web Site:
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/...orlds-interior-of-the-year-award,420815.shtml
Over four weeks, members of the editorial staff of Ward's AutoWorld spent
time with each finalist vehicle to evaluate its interior. Winners were
decided by overall points earned. To be eligible for the competition, the
vehicle or its interior had to be new for 2008. The MAZDA5 triumphed over
competition from Nissan Murano, Saturn Vue, Ford Escape, Subaru Forester,
Dodge Journey and Toyota Highlander, among others.
"We're honored to have won Ward's AutoWorld's 'Interior of the Year'
award," said Jim O'Sullivan, president and CEO of Mazda North American
Operations. "The MAZDA5 is proving to be exactly what consumers want -- a
versatile, fuel-efficient vehicle that combines the functionality of an SUV
with the ride and handling of a car. This is a great vehicle that hits right
at the heart of the market, and promises to grow in popularity as fuel prices
soar."
The three-row, six-passenger MAZDA5 is a multi-activity sports vehicle
infused with sports car inspiration. The interior brags spaciousness and
comfort. The stepped floor allows for more legroom for all especially those
sitting in rows two and three. The second row has separate individual seats
that slide, recline and fold flat, providing maximum versatility for
passengers and cargo. The third row seats are split 50/50 and can be tilted
forward individually and folded flat to create a flat load area. With the
rear-most seats folded flat, carrying capacity is an enormous 44.4 cubic feet.
Interior storage is spacious and thoughtful, with multiple open and
covered compartments. Flip the center-row seat cushions forward to access the under-seat storage or fold the tray down from the front-passenger-seat-back.
Hide the things that make life more convenient in the center armrest or in a
covered flip-out storage bin under the center-right captain's chair cushion.
There's also an illuminated glovebox and half-liter bottle holders in each
front door pocket, and even covered storage under the floor behind the
third-row seat.
MAZDA5 is powered by a 153-horsepower 2.3-liter four cylinder engine and
can be fitted with either a five-speed manual or five-speed sport-shift Sport
AT automatic transmission. Priced from $17,995, the MAZDA5 is available in
three trim levels -- Sport, Touring and Grand Touring.
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mazda North American Operations oversees
the sales, marketing, parts, accessories and customer service support of Mazda
vehicles in the United States, Canada and Mexico through nearly 900 dealers.
Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada Inc., located in Ontario,
Canada, and in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City.
SOURCE Mazda North American Operations
Web Site:
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/...orlds-interior-of-the-year-award,420815.shtml
