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2012 Mazda Mazda5 Compact Hatchback

2012 Mazda 5 Compact Hatchback

Labeled as the Mazda5 (the digit represents the summation of cabin portals including two swing-out doors for front seats, two side sliders plus a hatchback lid at the tail), Mazda's mini-minivan in new generational format for 2012 is marketed as a multi-activity vehicle (MAV). The compact platform of Mazda's pavement-hugging and curve-craving Mazda3 four-door sedan supports the wedge-shaped structure of a tall little wagon rigged with the sliding side doors of a minivan and a long cabin lined with three pairs of adjustable flip-and-fold seats with 16 different configurations for a capacity of anywhere from two to six passengers. Read More »

2012 Mazda5 Compact Minivan

It holds six people in a family-friendly layout like a minivan, but it's infused with the fun-to-drive Mazda spirit. The sliding doors and small size make it great for urban environments. Read More »