2013 Mazda5

Are you looking for a smaller version of a minivan? Something that still holds more people than the average sedan, gets great gas mileage, but still has cargo space? The Mazda5 just might be what you're looking for.

The Mazda5 gets 22 and 28 mpg. So it averages about 24. This is pretty great for any vehicle, let alone a minivan. 

The Mazda5 has a very distinct look, it takes a car, station wagon and van and mixes them all together to create an unmistakable and unforgettable vehicle!

My husband took this to Detroit for a meeting he had (about 30 miles from here one way) and also to work a couple days, I also used it for some errands I ran. When we returned it, it had about 1/4 tank left of gas. 

The Mazda5's MSRP starts are $19,940 so it is a very affordable minivan. I received the Grand Touring model for my test drive and it retails are $28,000

The Mazda5 has some features that a lot would enjoy.

The Dashboard is really sleek looking. 

It also has the wonderful Steering Wheel Mounted controls

 The Grand Touring also has an automatic sunroof. 

 I love the Center Console area. 

and all the lovely stats are on the top of the dashboard. I really like this feature. It shows the time, temperature outside (this is before it dropped to the 60s BRR), the station and how many miles until empty!

The Mazda5 seats 6 passengers. 2 in the front row, 2 in the middle row captain's seats and 2 in the very back. Most vans seat 7, but this Mazda5 is very slim and narrow (while still being comfortable) so it only seats 6.

 Another feature I really love is the storage under the captain's chairs and the table and cup holders that fold out.

The seat just pulls up with a pull tab

 and then the table flips out. The under seat storage is on both sides of the captain's chairs.
The table has a little insert that goes over that storage basket and creates a little table.

Access to the third row is pretty simple. It's just a one touch lever and it slides the seat forward to allow access. 

The third row does have limited leg room though, but the second row seats slide forward to allow more room.

With the third row folded down all the way it reveals 44.4 cu ft of cargo space.

I love the cup holders there in the third row as well.

The Mazda5 was a very smooth ride. Their motto is the Zoom Zoom and this definitely fit that definition. The car has a lot of power, it took off really fast and powerful and had wonderful handling capabilities as well. 

This has been rated Minivan of the year for 2013.

The Mazda5 has Bluetooth Phone and Audio Connectivity. 

It also features the same things other vans do like the sliding rear doors. They are a very smooth system too and slide very easily.

So if you're looking for a smaller version of a minivan and want the feeling of a car the Mazda5 is for you. It sits lower than other minivans and has that low profile distinct look.

*Disclaimer, I received a Mazda5 for a 1 week test drive. All opinions here are 100% my own and I was not compensated to write this post, other than receiving the vehicle.