2013 Mazda MAZDA5 Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$19,940 to $24,470

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For the second year of its second generation, Mazda's 6-seater moves into 2013 with minor changes that seem to completely ignore drivers' wishes. Adding side mirrors with turn-signal repeaters, a USB port and a driver's side map pocket, the 2013 Mazda5 does nothing to appease desires for more driver storage, better power, sturdier build quality and generally more thought put into the creature comforts of this miniaturized minivan. Still, drivers don't hesitate to recognize the value in such an inexpensive and nimble option for small families. All these admittedly minor detriments to this innovative crossbreed combined add up to just one star taken off the top score in every venue for reviews.

By far the biggest reasons drivers love their Mazda5 are its utility and the versatility in that utility, but they wish it offered at least the same comforts of a sedan for the driver. The center covered bin is such a staple in modern cars that even the seatbelt appears to be designed for it—drivers complain about the armrests blocking this routine hitch, aside from leaving something to be desired in terms of utility with just a glove compartment to privately stow items up front. That said, seating 6 is a big bonus even if not for the versatility offered by its sliding and reclining second-row captain's chairs. Featuring a pop-up table that leaves class-best access to the third row when not in use, largely thanks to sliding rear doors, the kids may find themselves arguing with adults for that favored second row (especially since it offers more room for taller passengers than the front). Last but not least, folding all seats flat offers a wagon-standard 55.4 cubic feet for cargo, and if 5.6 cubes aren't enough with all seats upright, then its 50/50 split-folding third row affords plenty of options for accommodating both passengers and cargo.

In spite of its 9.5-second sprint to 60 mph, drivers call the Mazda5 fun to drive for its Mazda suspension and highly maneuverable dimensions, not to mention its compactness also making the Mazda5 easy to park in busy urban environments. Its little 2.5-liter four-cylinder powertrain fetches 21 mpg city/28 highway in most cases, but drivers note hilly country roads tend to decrease efficiency, since others manage as much as 30 mpg with the 157 horses and 163 lb-ft of torque provided through the Mazda5's 5-speed automatic. The base Sport's default 6-speed manual gets the same economy, but the automatic is also available for it, too, if you prefer, though either system is purely front-wheel drive.

Offered in Sport, Touring and Grand Touring editions differentiated by feature content, the Mazda5 comes well-equipped with features like 16-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry, cruise control and automatic climate control standard, even for the base Sport. Although you won't find features like parking sensors or cameras anywhere in the lineup or options, dreaming big in a Mazda5 can fetch features like remote ignition, an iPod interface, navigation and DVD entertainment systems, depending on your dealer. Otherwise the top-of-the-line Grand Touring offers a sunroof, satellite radio, 6-CD changer, Bluetooth, automatic xenon headlights, heated mirrors, automatic wipers, height- and lumbar-adjustable driver's seat, heated front seats and leather upholstery—all without getting anywhere close to luxury-car prices.

Patricia Mayo
Published May 31, 2022 by Patricia Mayo
Your prototypical "Tom Girl" Patricia got her start digging into Ford engines before she aged into double digits. Gifted with a mechanical mind, her favorite pass-time in the summer is picking up a fixer-up'r at the local public auction and massaging its every ailment until it's primed for a new lover. From dirt bikes to land yachts, every partner offers something truly special in her love affair with the road - just don't tell her husband.

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by Jose E
May 04, 2023
For a van it has great handling, and fun to drive. U can feel confident chucking it in a corner knowing it will hold its ownMay 04, 2023
by liha y daylen B
Apr 25, 2023
The perfect car for My family, we can used un Town and trvels... Its perfectApr 25, 2023
by Anonymous
Nov 13, 2022
I have had a 2009 Mazda 5 for 8 years, and loved it, now have one s little newer! I have three senior rescue dogs, so sliding back door, and low entry makes it much easier to get in❤️The Mazda 5 is a minivan, but drives like a sports car!! Mazda makes a great car, and thank you, CarGurus for sending me the listing on this car! Great dealer made me a happy girl!Nov 13, 2022

2013 Mazda MAZDA5 Pricing

Original MSRP
$19,940 to $24,470
Price range
$6,627 to $6,667
Average price on CG
$6,627
YoY price change
$6,667 to $6,627

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: dual front · Door trim: cloth · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Parking brake trim: urethane · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: urethane

Convenience Features

Assist handle: passenger side · Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: accessory hook · Vanity mirrors: dual

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.46

Engine

Alternator: 110 amps

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Side door type: dual manual sliding · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: Halogen

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: captains chairs

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Third row headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 16.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Third Row Seat

Type: 50-50 split bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: dual front · Door trim: cloth · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Parking brake trim: urethane · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Assist handle: passenger side · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: under rear seats · Vanity mirrors: dual

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.46

Engine

Alternator: 110 amps

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: grey · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Side door type: dual manual sliding · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: Halogen

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: captains chairs

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Third row headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 16.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Third Row Seat

Type: 50-50 split bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Third row side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: dual front · Door trim: cloth · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Parking brake trim: urethane · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Assist handle: passenger side · Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: front, rear and third row · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.46

Engine

Alternator: 110 amps

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: grey · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Side door type: dual manual sliding · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: lamp failure

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: captains chairs

Roof

Moonroof: power · OEM roof height: undefined

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Third row headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 16.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Third Row Seat

Type: 50-50 split bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer

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