The Mazda 5 is also called Mazda Premacy, it is a compact MPV built by the Japanese manufacturer Mazda since 1999. The first generation Premacy was built in Japan and exported to Europe and Asia. A re-badged version was sold by Ford in a few Asian markets (including Japan) as the Ford Ixion or Ford MAV.

Mazda’s subcompact crossover is tiny yet versatile, seating up to six passengers or hauling just about any shape cargo thanks to its two rows of folding seats.

The 2009 Mazda MAZDA5 is basically a mini-minivan, with sliding doors and a vertical liftgate out back, in addition to styling reminiscent of minivan. Offered in Sport, Touring, or Grand Touring trims, it’s powered by a 2.3-liter, 153-hp, four-cylinder engine with available five-speed manual or five-speed automatic. Second row bucket seats can recline and slide while 3-row side-curtain airbags provide protection for everyone on board. Standard safety features include anti-lock brakes, six airbags, engine immobilizer and adjustable headrests at all seating positions.

Other Information

• Manufacturer: Mazda
• Also called: Mazda Premacy
• Production: 1999–present
• Assembly: Hiroshima, Japan
• Class: Compact MPV
• Production: 2006–present
• Body style: 4-door 3-row minivan
• Layout: FF layout
• Platform: Ford C1 platform

Price

• MSRP: $17,995 – $22,675
• Invoice: $16,865 – $21,229
• Market Price: $17,042 – $21,451

Links

• Official Mazda5 UK website model page
• Mazda MAZDA5 (Wikipedia)

Tags: 2009, Mazda, Mazda MAZDA5, Van