Test drive Mazda Mazda 5 (Premacy) 2005 - 2008 Minivan

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Acquaintance with the new Mazda5 mini-van, as usual, began with examination. They say the truth - a man loves with his eyes ... Cardinal red car (cherry metallic) seems to be used to impress: he gleams with fancy lines of a short sloping hood, the almond -shaped headlights squinting in the sun.

 

The aerodynamic body kit visually increases Mazda5, makes it more impressive; And because of massive linings on the thresholds, it seems that the car is almost lying on the ground. A look, lingering on beautiful cast discs, slipped into sports low -profile tires. I have never seen such broken outer edges on a rubberized mini-wen. I immediately wanted to check the oil level. So it is - the probe is almost dry. And this is for incomplete 4000 kilometers. Yes, colleagues tried

 

It seems that the family mini-van has become a victim of a sports image of the Japanese brand. And yet I do not understand why it was so to torment him. After all, Schildik clearly reports that this is not RX-8. And most potential owners should not be interested in the maximum speed of the rearrangement, but, say, a new transformation system or sliding rear doors.

 

The mini-ven is built on a joint American-Japanese platform stretched up to 2750 mm, known by Focus 2, C-Max and Mazda3. Benzine engines 1.6 liters (115 hp) and 2 l (145 hp), With whom the Mazda5 will be delivered to Russia, well familiar with Ford brand lovers. A version with an automatic transmission is not provided for us - only a mechanic.

 

After an elegant memorable exterior, a black salon makes a gloomy impression. However, someone will say that it is more practical. Black plastic, animated by aluminum inserts, thin and hard to the touch, and the front doors panels breathe, if it should be pressed on them with an elbow. But the fitting is of high quality, nothing rattles and does not creak on the go.

 

The interior is spacious. The eye, boxes, numerous cup holders, as well as a deep horizontal shelf, cutting the front panel along its entire length, are pleasing to the eye of the cavity, boxes. On the backs of the front seats - two folding tables, as in an airplane. Chairs with fabric upholstery are very convenient - the back does not get tired even on long trips. We would also make side support more pronounced, otherwise in quick turns you begin to unpleasantly crawl with the stern under the influence of centrifugal force.

 

The steering wheel, covered with perforated leather, seemed thin in the girth, the control of music on the steering wheel was found under the left hand. The switching lever located on the central console works accurately and tightly.

 

The electronic gas pedal is not prone to thoughtfulness, the adhesion is short -term. Therefore, the start from the place is very frisky - if desired, you can print passengers to the backs of the seats. But already in the third gear in the range of 3000-4000 revolutions, the motor is sour - an even shelf of torque affects. To move dynamically, you have to keep speeds at 5000.

 

A high landing creates a feeling of comfort and as if isolating from the road surface. About small and medium irregularities, the suspension to the joy of the riders informs poorly. However, on a bad road, even at low speed there are blows. The chassis settings clearly say that the Mazda5 is created for dynamic, but not sports driving. In turns, the body is noticeably rolling, and if you sort at speed, the wheels will grab the system of dynamic stabilization of DSC. However, the electronics are unobtrusive and allows small slides in corners. At high speeds, the car is stable and keeps the course well.

 

The brakes are besieged Mazda5 expectedly effectively. ABS allows the rubber to whistle a little, but the trajectory remains perfectly straight. The main trump card of Mazda5, which the Japanese are going to beat the main competitors, are shifting doors. Smoothly sliding along the guides, they open an impressive opening with a width of 700 mm. Comfortable. Especially if you need to arrange a child in a children's chair in the second row in a close parking lot. Or get to the third.

 

The transformation system evokes mixed feelings. The manufacturer claims that Mazda5 is a car with a landing formula of 5+2. Americans sell it as 6+1. Plus, one is a toy pillow pushed from the bowels of the second row left chair, on which no one agreed for four test days. In fact, full -fledged places for placing people with a tall above 160 cm in Mazda5 only four. The remaining children's. Therefore, honestly it turns out 4+2.

 

It is laid out and everything is very easy. The seats of the second row can not only move back and forth, but also adjust the angle of inclination of the back. The manufacturer claims that, cunningly turning the armrest between these chairs (he is also the back attached to the central place-podzhechka), you can open access to the third row. It is interesting how the fat men will squeeze through this gap, which, by the way, are a lot among Americans.

 

And finally, the trunk. With folded seats of the third row, we get an impressive 538 liter, and having folded the second row, you can increase the cargo compartment to almost 2000 liters. At the same time, there are no devices for attaching the luggage - a sort of cabinet for the ceiling, but without shelves. To transport the vacuum cleaner, I had to borrow a luggage grid from another car and attach it to modest audience in the floor. So get ready for the fact that the baggage in Mazda5 lives its interesting life, and with a sharp maneuver it can disturb passengers - there is no dividing grid even as an option.

 

Speaking of options. All configurations are quite rich and collected according to the Asian principle - harshly and without special variations with additional equipment. The rest is large packages. But, for example, such running dopes as parking sensors or cruise control are not in the list of options. Which is somewhat strange, given the basic cost of the same test car - $ 28,700.

 

However, despite the shortcomings, there will be Mazda5 buyers in Russia. Among those who need a beautiful large and comfortable car with a take-off seagull on a radiator grille and for whom the image of the brand will be more important than a practical mini-Wan filling.


 

Mazda5 prices and equipment

 

In the cheapest five-seater configuration of Family with a 1.6 L Mazda5 engine, it will cost $ 21,900. It includes ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, steel 15-inch discs, the function is constantly turned on in close light, heating the front seats. The maximum Active configuration is added: TCS, DSC, a route computer, a multifunctional leather steering wheel with an electric power, climate control, frontal and lateral airbags, safety curtains, xenon headlights, fog, radio with CDs, 6 speakers, alloy wheels R17. A machine with a mechanical 5-speed checkpoint and a 2 liter engine costs $ 28,700.

 

Text: Dmitry Polikarpov
 
 

 

Source: Magazine Motor