armrests and storage

[codeyell0]

For some cars you can buy after market armrests. ours are so thin and they really need more padding. In my wifes car the center arm rest covers the distance between the seats.
then flip the top open on that and storage inside.

I do like that fact that the glove box holds a 15 inch laptop but every laptop i own is 15+ so thats kinda pointless.

 

[millhouse]

The european model offers this as an accessory:

http://www.mazda.co.uk/owning/accessories/ - - Then click Comfort & Utility - - Center Armrest

 

[stykerdk]

Yes and now its also avaiable i leather, just look under the new 2011 mazda 5 accessories.
Part nr 4100-78-508 for left hand driven cars.

 

[nsmith]

Has anyone found a dealer that can ship to the US ?

 

[jeffc]

I haven't looked but have some friends and relatives in England that I may get to buy one at the dealer and ship to me

 

[stykerdk]

Very good pictures of the leather armrest here
http://www.mazda-forum.info/mazda5/40396-mittelarmlehne-neu.html

 

[jeffc]

thanks...what's with all the other covered bits in the center console as well. what the hell are they thinking in north america? I want that whole console!

 

[DKaz]

thanks...what's with all the other covered bits in the center console as well. what the hell are they thinking in north america? I want that whole console!

North Americans wanted rear seat A/C, they got rear seat A/C. My 07 with no rear seat A/C has covered centre console.

 

[jeffc]

North Americans wanted rear seat A/C, they got rear seat A/C. My 07 with no rear seat A/C has covered centre console.

lol...not this north american.

I'm not sure why the rear AC prevents them from putting a nice cover over the cubby that they put there. Seems like a no brainer. Or at least sell an aftermarket one I can buy and install.

 

[j3nsmz5]

Anyone able to order this?

Bump. Seriously would like to know if anyone has ordered this from the UK or has sourced this out somewhere? This would be a perfect solution to 06-07 Mz5's missing passenger side arm rest or at least some extra storage.