New Mazda5 revealed

Re-designed MPV given fresh new look and cleaner engines

Auto Express Car Reviews

By Luke Madden

20th January 2010

Give a wave to the all-new Mazda5! As part of the firm's new design language, known as 'Nagare' or flow, the re-freshed MPV comes complete with a set of wavy ridges on each side.

But, according to Mazda, they're not just for show- the new lines reportedly improve fuel efficiency by reducing drag. Elsewhere, the newcomer has adopted the smiley-mouth shaped grille from other members of the Mazda family.

Under the bonnet, there's an all new fuel-injected 2.0-litre engine which, when paired with Mazda's stop/start system, reduces CO2 emissions by 15 per cent. There's also a 1.8-litre engine available and a diesel unit will likely be announced soon.

The Mazda5 is practical too. A seven-seat layout and sliding rear doors make it a good family choice.

The newcomer will be announced at the Geneva Motor Show in March, with sales starting some time in Autumn.

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3 Comments

Chris Bangle is now working at Mazda?

OMG. I have to skip an entire generation of BMW to let the Bangle effect go away. I can't believe I have to do the same with Mazda.

By patricklaw7 on 27 January, 2010, 3:48am

YIkes!

Whats up with that hideous arse!

By richardbryn on 17 April, 2010, 12:08am

What have they done?

The old 5 was one of the best looking mpvs on the market, and had it not been for the silly temporary centre-row middle seat, I'd have bought one. Why has Mazda's new design language worked well on the 2, 6 and CX-7, and to a lesser extent on the 3, but has completely ruined the 5. Why can't manufacturers design a decent looking compact 7 seater mpv?

By erly5 on 24 April, 2010, 7:50pm

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