Mazda 5 2010–2013 car dimensions: 4585 mm long, 1750 mm wide and 1615 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,551 kg. Braked towing is 1,200 kg.
Automatic climate control with rear vents is standard across the range. Cruise control comes standard on higher grades or via package on base models. Rear parking sensors appear on Touring and GT grades from later years in the generation. Optional navigation includes a touchscreen on top trims. No factory reversing camera, AEB, blind-spot or lane systems are listed.
Cargo space measures 112 litres behind the third row. Fold the third row for 426 litres or both rear rows for 857 litres with a flat floor suited to bikes or larger loads.
Braked towing is rated at 1200 kg with unbraked at 600 kg on European-spec models. Payload sits around 600-640 kg depending on engine and market. The flexible seating and sliding doors support family or light work use but no heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages are noted.
The cabin seats six in three rows of individual chairs with sliding and reclining second-row captain's chairs plus under-seat storage and a fold-out tray table. Automatic climate control is standard with second-row cool air vents and fan controls. Higher trims add a power sliding-glass moonroof and heated leather front seats. The interior feels roomy for its size with good second- and third-row legroom and quieter highway running.
EPA fuel economy 21 city/27 highway mpg automatic or 22/28 mpg manual
Engine oil and filter replace every 7,500 miles or 12 months normal use
NHTSA 5 stars frontal crash, 4 stars rollover
Standard ABS with EBD and brake assist, DSC stability control, TCS traction control, front side airbags, three-row side curtain airbags, TPMS
Fuel economy reaches 21 city and 27 highway mpg with the automatic or 22 city and 28 highway with the manual in US ratings. The 2.3-liter four-cylinder is the main power unit in many markets.
Normal service calls for engine oil and filter changes every 7,500 miles or 12 months. Tire rotation is due at the same interval. Cabin filter replacement occurs every 25,000 miles or two years. Coolant lasts longer under the FL22 schedule.
Standard safety kit covers ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist, dynamic stability control, traction control, advanced dual front airbags, front side airbags, three-row side curtain airbags, tire-pressure monitoring, and LATCH anchors. NHTSA testing gave five stars in frontal impacts and four stars for rollover. The prior generation earned five Euro NCAP stars. this one was not retested in the same program.
Keep the car with regular multi-point inspections of brakes, suspension, belts, and fluids. The Triple-H body structure and side-impact beams add structural protection. Follow the owner's schedule for long-term reliability.
Length 4585 mm, Width 1750 mm, Height 1615 mm, Wheelbase 2750 mm (5 2010–2013)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mazda Canada 2013 Mazda5 Specifications and Features PDF.