2006 Mazda 5

[TampaBlackMSP]

Gross, no thanks.

 

[LinuxRacr]

Looks too much like a U.S. Honda Accord crossed with a Toyota Matrix. (sad2)

 

[RyanJayG]

it looks like a 1.5:1 scale civic Si

 

[Antoine]

Let's wait a see guys...don't be so quick to diss...remember this is a family ride 1st and a sporty people carrier 2nd...not the same parameters as the other Mazda models...but I trust it will serve its purpose well and with that "Zoom Zoom" we expect from Mazda.

 

[eting_pro5]

^ yeah, there seem to be a lot of comparisions to the xA. This thing is a minivan. Sliding rear doors and it seats 7. It doesn't look like the xA, prolly won't handle at all like it, and wasn't intended to do either.

 

[Mental Addiction]

8psi of boost on this will change alot of minds

 

[Dexter]

^^^

Hahaha. l337

 

[Captain KRM P5]

That looks pretty nice to me. Smaller than a full minivan, but still seats up to 7. I'm guessing it's built on the Mazda6 platform?

built on the 3 chassis actually with the 2.3 as the only american engine choice

 

[wongpres]

... and it will only seat 6 in N. American-spec (other markets can be had with 7-seater version).

 

[MrEdz]

To me it looks like a more bubbley version of the new Volvo V50 inwhich i bet it shares the same platform with.

http://wallpaper.speedycars.net/volvo/Volvo_V50_2005_015.jpg

 

[Mikey444]

I like it, best of all with rising gas prices, V6 on a mini van is brutal for the wallet on gas. Besides the 2.3L engine is a very strong engine that has prooven it's worthyness worlwide. I think Mazda is going to sell a lot of these. This van reminds me of a Nissan Axess we had like 13 years ago. Pretty much the same class except this is new.

 

[VPower]

I like it, best of all with rising gas prices, V6 on a mini van is brutal for the wallet on gas. Besides the 2.3L engine is a very strong engine that has prooven it's worthyness worlwide. I think Mazda is going to sell a lot of these. This van reminds me of a Nissan Axess we had like 13 years ago. Pretty much the same class except this is new.

and there's palce for 6 ppl (cool)

 

[Antoine]

Good points guys!

I'm interested to see how this ride is received when it comes out!

 

[VPower]

I think this car is going to be a blast!!! at least here in Montreal, Canada

The Protege5 was such a hit here!!

 

[protegeV]

looks promising...wonder how much it will cost? If its anywhere near $20K it will be a huge hit!

 

[soulnette]

(hump) According to dealers in the Montral region, it should be price from $26k to $32K canadian. And still no info about the 6+ONE (confused) for the canadian market!!! (blah)

 

[SpecM3]

from 26K.Cnd?. .. that's way up what I was expecting. From 20-22K Cnd would be more reasonable. Something like the price of a 3 sport Gt or sedan GT....

 

[wongpres]

Mazda Canada's website (http://www.mazda.ca) has now added the Mazda5 to it's 'Upcoming Vehicles' section. Mazdaspeed6 info has also been added in Upcoming Vehicles.

 

[Antoine]

Just checked out that 'Upcoming Vehicles' section...The 5 looks pretty cool for a people carrier...for those who need a wagon or minivan with style and sport...the 5 looks to be just the ticket (thumb)...it has mod potential...nice subtle body enhancements, rims and suspension...Hmmm

 

[eting_pro5]

looks good...except for those GIANT TAILLIGHTS that should be blacked out, like on the 3 and MS6 and placed lower on the car.

Pretty sweet from the front though