Overview
In the realm of compact minivan passenger vans, the 2012 Mazda 5 Minivan is well known. Prices go up to an MSRP of $24,025, with a total of 3 trims being offered. With gorgeous, and in fact quite roomy, interiors, the Mazda5 offers seating for up to 6 people. There is a single-engine on offer, which is a 2.5L Inline-4, attached to a standard 6-speed manual transmission or an available 5-speed automatic transmission, that makes 157 horsepower, and 163 lb-ft of torque. This returns a combined fuel economy of 24 MPG. Despite a curb weight of 3,417 pounds, this engine feels potent enough. Mazda offers a decent amount of practical as well as cosmetic features, further increasing the prospects of the Mazda5 among midsize van competitors like the Toyota Sienna Minivan, the Honda Odyssey Minivan, and the Kia Sedona Minivan with more powerful engines.
