“All the controls and responses are in harmony, making it easy (and fun) to wring the most out of the Mazda 5. ” — Car and Driver
“In Edmunds testing, we've found that the Mazda 5 can occasionally feel underpowered, such as when climbing steeper grades or while carrying a full load of passengers and cargo.” — Edmunds.com
“From the driver's seat both seem more like a car than a crossover, but the Mazda's driving position is better than the C-Max's, with a more open view over a less imposing instrument panel.” — The Truth About Cars
“For smaller families who commute in the city, the Mazda 5 strikes a balance that few other vehicles hit.” — The Car Connection