Page 7 of 07 Mazda5 Brochure by Mazda USA

it s all about radically redefining fun-to-drive in addition to the outstanding versatility and value it delivers there s one more compelling reason to consider a mazda 5 it s simply a blast to drive with a clean athletic design that leaves it hundreds of pounds lighter than many of its larger competitors with precise engine-speed-sensing steering and a sophisticated 4-wheel independent suspension that help make agile handling second nature with a tight turning circle under 35 feet that makes it a breeze to navigate a crowded street or into a tight parking spot and with nearly the same highly refined sports sedan architecture and powertrain as the award-winning mazda 3 which enables the mazda5 to serve up more standard power than matrix fwd/xr pt cruiser touring and even caravan se equally surprising is the fuel efficiency you ll enjoy with a standard 5-speed manual gearbox the mazda5 delivers 22 mpg city 27 mpg highway or with the available 4-speed sport at automatic it gets 21 mpg city 26 mpg highway so when was the last time you had any real fun 2006 model year comparisons epa estimated fuel economy actual results may vary a b a the mazda5 sport and touring come with a slick-shifting 5-speed manual gearbox or an available 4-speed sport at automatic standard on the grand touring that also provides the fun of a manual shift mode b to promote linear fade-resistant stops power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes are also standard as are an advanced anti-lock brake system with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist c thanks to its true 4-wheel independent suspension long wheelbase and precise power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering the mazda5 routinely delivers surefooted handling d every mazda5 is also endowed with a responsive yet fuel-efficient 153-hp all-aluminum 2.3-liter 4-cylinder engine its sophisticated 16-valve dohc design utilizes variable valve timing to maximize low-end torque and high-rpm power c d.

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