Before it became a premium brand focused on SUVs and crossovers, Mazda was offering a small six-seater minivan that was a good option for young families looking for an affordable ride … provided they had a limited need for space! Could the Mazda5 be a suitable vehicle for your family?

For different reasons, a minivan or a large SUV might not be the best choice for some, even if their family is big enough to justify a third row of seats. What options are left then? Some smaller six or seven-seater vehicles can do the trick in terms of space, …

Think it’s impossible to find a six-passenger vehicle that’s actually fun to drive without spending a huge amount of money on a luxury crossover? Think again. Redesigned for the current model year, the 2012 Mazda MAZDA5 crosses the boring barrier that has long separated minivans from driving enthusiasts and presents …

I’m young. Quite young. If I was a car, I’d be trapped in that awkward phase of old enough to be cheap, but not old enough to be cool. I would be a Yugo. This should tell you everything you need to know about my stance on minivans. And who …

In the automobile world, there are two ways to develop a vehicle. The first is to create a product that is as spectacular in concept as it is in execution. Then you sit back and wait until it is nearly obsolete before developing another. This was certainly the recipe that …

For years, people have been saying that crossovers will soon outnumber minivans. Yes, crossovers are gaining ground, but in Canada they are still very, very far behind the Dodge Grand Caravan and the Mazda5. Not only that, but other large minivans, such as the more exclusive Honda Odyssey and Toyota …

When it comes to automobiles, few conjure up such feelings of derision as the much maligned minivan. Created to address the needs of a burgeoning middle class in the mid eighties, the minivan became the ride of choice for the third generation of baby boomers. Pairing the fuel economy of …

The era of the wagon and the minivan came upon us despite the fact that many vehicles aren’t particularly practical for families. However, for numerous reasons, many people can’t really picture themselves in a minivan anymore – and they’re precisely who the Mazda5 is targeting. In fact, the Mazda5 is …

After 12 years of loyal services in its current form, the Mazda5 compact multipurpose vehicle will be pulled from the Canadian market. Introduced in our country for the 2006 model year, the Mazda5 was an interesting alternative for small families that needed space, but that didn’t want a big minivan …

The Mazda5 microvan or multipurpose vehicle, whatever you want to call it, has been canned from Mazda’s U.S. product line-up because of slow sales. The 5’s popularity had been steadily declining since its 2011 calendar year refresh, while sales of the CX-5 compact crossover have picked up. However, Mazda Canada …

It seems as though the minivan segment might be about to lose one of its most affordable members. After the announced demise of the Grand Caravan (leaving the Chrysler Town & Country alone in Dodge dealerships), we have reports coming in that the Mazda5 might be on its way out, …

The Mazda5 incorporates motifs from Mazda’s Nagare design language which, inspired by the beauty of nature, presents an elegant look not found in any existing vehicle today. It’s an appealing compact van that captures the eye upon first glance. Changes run deep under the skin too, as the vehicle is …

In the province of Quebec, the minivan that is most often seen, and this for a good number of years, is the mega popular Mazda5. Back home, it was offered under the Mazda MPV name between 2000 and 2005 and then became the Mazda5. Now the time has come for …

The Mazda5 gets absolutely no press these days. Having been out for what feels like eons, it’s still a solid performer on the sales floor thanks to its diminutive size and peppy performance. For those who need a minivan but despise them, it’s a great alternative to the full-size soccer …