Its Really Not A Van

[reMarkable]

As I've said in previous posts - my '08 Mazda window sticker in the EPA mileage section compared it other cars in its class - and the class was in all caps - MINIVAN. On the other hand - my NY State registration calls it a 4DSD - which is a 4 Door Sedan - so go figure!

 

[mrbwa1]

"Min-i-van! Min-i-van! Min-i-van!" (protest)

Make That "Mini-Mini-Van" then say it 5 time fast! Also, I have noticed then when anyone first sees or asks about the 5, they always seem to ask "What kind of CAR is that?"

 

[antlind]

Even Consumers Report cannot decide how to classify the Mazda5.
In their latest 2008 Cars Reviews and Ratings magazine they classify the Mazda5 as a minivan on page 25 and then as a wagon/hatchback on page 35.....what gives?
Anthony

 

[skyhawk]

If it was a car, you would stoop down to get in the driver's seat. If it was a minivan or SUV, you would climb up to get to driver's seat. If it is a Mazda 5,
There's almost no bending or stooping down to get on the seat... errr at least for my height. Loading the baby seat for example.. No bending at all just walk towards the door, slide it open and the seat is just at the right height. Anyway I think the MZ5 as a vehicle is a bargain for its price.

 

[dfskinner]

I like the idea that the insurance company considers it a minivan...... I'll enjoy driving it, just don't tell my insurance company it drives like a small sports car.....

 

[dann & misti]

our 4-year-old calls it a van, our 6-year-old says "no, it's a Mazda 5".

 

[Kojack]

its not a minivan, its a wagon with sliding doors. try to corner a minivan llike you can corner a 5.....it would be in the weeds. the 5 handles better, gets good milage and is quicker than most minivans. plus it's a helluva lot better looking than any minivan including the MPV....

 

[dfskinner]

Like I said, don't tell the insurance company's or they'll figure a way to change how it's classified... and charge us more.....

 

[coolmazda5]

Like I said, don't tell the insurance company's or they'll figure a way to change how it's classified... and charge us more.....

Agreed, let's keep mum (sssh)

 

[mrbwa1]

Like I said, don't tell the insurance company's or they'll figure a way to change how it's classified... and charge us more.....

Yeah... And please don't tell my Insurance company that I have a "Sport" model. They might get ideas. Interesting enough, our 5 is classed as a Wagon rather than minivan. The EPA classification is also Wagon per the window sticker. I always wanted a sportwagon, just couldn't afford, say a BMW!

 

[rtalain]

On the other hand - my NY State registration calls it a 4DSD - which is a 4 Door Sedan - so go figure!

My California State registration says "Wagon". And the first time I had it washed, it was at a place that charged $6 for cars and $8 for vans. When it came time to collect the money, the person looked at the car with a puzzled look on his face, rubbed his chin, then charged me $6.

Personally, I didn't think it mattered to me what other people call it, but I find myself correcting everyone who calls it a minivan. It's a wagon, dammit! I also make sure I keep the 3rd row folded down as much as possible.

 

[mrbwa1]

My California State registration says "Wagon". And the first time I had it washed, it was at a place that charged $6 for cars and $8 for vans. When it came time to collect the money, the person looked at the car with a puzzled look on his face, rubbed his chin, then charged me $6.

Personally, I didn't think it mattered to me what other people call it, but I find myself correcting everyone who calls it a minivan. It's a wagon, dammit! I also make sure I keep the 3rd row folded down as much as possible.

Ironically, I had the same kind of thing happen. I go to the same car was and was wondering if I would have to pay the "truck/SUV/Van tax" and have to buy the premium wash. The figured it's too small to be a van so it's all good. Score another little plus for the 5.