Nissan to Sell Rebadged Mazda5 MPV in Japan
January 28, 2011
Nissan and Mazda said Friday that they are expanding their original equipment manufacturing (OEM) projects to include the Mazda Premacy, otherwise known as the Mazda5 MPV in markets such as North America and Europe. Under the agreement, Mazda will supply a "clearly differentiated version" of the Premacy to Nissan for sale in Japan, starting from May this year, the two companies said in a joint statement. Read more »
Mazda5 MPV gets New 115HP 1.6-liter Turbo Diesel in Europe, Returns 5.2lt/100km - 45 MPG
January 18, 2011
Targeting better fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions, Mazda has announced that the European market Mazda5 minivan is now available with a new 1.6-liter 4-cylinder diesel engine, which replaces the previous 2.0-liter unit. Read more »
2012 Mazda5 Minivan Priced from $19,990
November 23, 2010
Following the 2012 Mazda5's U.S. market premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the Japanese maker released pricing details on its new minivan. The redesigned Mazda5 will go on sale at dealers across the U.S. in January 2011 with a starting manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $19,990, including destination and delivery.
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U.S.-Spec 2012 Mazda5 Minivan with Six Seats to Debut in LA
November 4, 2010
Sharing the stand with the Shinari sports saloon concept at this month's Los Angeles Auto Show will be the North American version of the Mazda5 minivan. Shown for the first time to the public at the Geneva Salon this past March, the new Mazda5 gets a swoopier design with flared front fenders and a trio of three side creases starting from the front door and continuing all the way back to the tail lamps.
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Paris Motor Show Debut for Facelifted Mazda2 and New 1.6-liter Turbo Diesel
August 23, 2010
Mazda has announced that the refreshed Mazda2 will be given its European premiere at next month's Paris motor show. The Japanese firm also plans to introduce a new 1.6-liter turbo diesel for the Mazda5 MPV and Mazda3 sedan and hatchback models at the show.
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Steering Issues Prompt Mazda3 and Mazda5 Recall in the States
August 17, 2010
Mazda's US division is recalling 215,000 units of its 2007-2009MY Mazda3 and Mazda5 cars manufactured from April 2, 2007 through November 30, 2008, because of a problem with the steering wheel system. More specifically, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said a defect in these vehicles could lead to a sudden loss of power assist which reduces the driver's ability to steer the car, especially at low speeds.
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JDM Mazda Premacy / Mazda5 Minivan gets AWD Option
August 5, 2010
If you take into account that most domestic models are offered with the option of all-wheel drive in Japan, it was only a matter of time before Mazda released an AWD version of its latest Premacy minivan, otherwise known as the new Mazda5 in overseas markets.
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All-New Mazda5 with Spunkier Styling Revealed Ahead of Geneva Show
January 20, 2010
The here is new Mazda5 people carrier and it will have its world premiere at the Geneva Motorshow in the beginning of March. The Japanese firm's Renault Scenic and Opel Zafira rival in the compact MPV segment features all-new sheetmetal that brings it in line style-wise with the rest of Mazda's lineup.
As well as adopting the company's trademark smiley face grille up front, the new Mazda5 also uses swoopy elements of Mazda's 'Nagare Flow' design language that was previewed on several concept cars including the Furai.
Like its predecessor, the new '5 comes with sliding rear-doors and can accommodate up to seven passengers in three rows of seats.
Among the engine options will be Mazda's newly-developed 2.0-litre four-cylinder gasoline engine with direct-injection and i-stop, linked to a six-speed manual transmission with gear ratios specific to this version.
The gasoline line-up will also features a 1.8-liter engine with a six-speed manual transmission.
The all-new Mazda5 is scheduled to go on sale across Europe later this year with more details to be released at the Geneva motor show.
Minor Updates for JDM Mazda Premacy - Mazda5 MPV
July 3, 2009
The Japanese market version of the Mazda5 MPV, which continues to be named Premacy, has received a small number of upgrades for the 2010 model year. In particular, the range topping 20Z model grade comes with newly designed 17-inch alloy wheels and fresh seat and door trims while Mazda also introduced the Dark Plum Mica exterior finish pictured on the Premacy above. Changes for the rest of the range include the addition of two new exterior colors, newly designed fabric seat and door trims, an upgraded trip computer that includes a fuel economy gauge as standard equipment and a glossy piano black trim for the center stack.
The subtly updated Premacy goes on sale in Japan today with prices for the front wheel drive models ranging from 1,820,000 to 2,195,000 yen.
Mazda Hikes Mazda5 and Mazda6 Prices in the UK by 2%
March 13, 2009
Citing the continued weakening of the British Pound against the Euro and rising costs in materials, Mazda UK announced that prices of its Mazda6 and Mazda5 range will be going up by 2 percent in April. This move will raise the prices of Mazda6 cars by an average of £345 and Mazda5 vehicles by £323 starting from April 1st - no, this ain't an April Fool's Day joke..."Recent rises in some raw materials costs and fluctuations in the Yen/Pound exchange rate mean that we have to increase prices on the Mazda5 and Mazda6 range from 1 April," commented Mark Cameron, Sales & Marketing Director Mazda UK. "We are keeping these rises to just 2 percent, which is much less than the increases introduced by many other brands," he added.
2008 Mazda5 Facelift To Premiere In Bologna
December 3, 2007
The 2008 Mazda5 facelift will make its European debut at the Bologna Motor Show, starting December 5, 2007. Set to hit European showrooms in early 2008, the facelifted compact MPV features a revised 2.0-liter powertrain, new power sliding doors, enhanced comfort and safety along with suspension revisions. -Continued after the jumpThe MRZ 2.0-liter petrol engine has been completely revised and now has electric throttle and sequential valve timing (S-VT), which makes maximum torque available at a much lower engine speed than before. Two newly-introduced transmissions enhance the revised engine: a six-speed manual transmission as standard and an optional five-speed automatic – a first for the Mazda5 line-up. According to Mazda, the new MZR 2.0-litre uses 4 percent less fuel than the outgoing 2.0-litre. The revised MPV also features new front dampers and a refined suspension along with a newly optimized brake booster.
The 2008 Mazda5 can be equipped optionally with new power sliding rear doors that open and close in less than five seconds and stop automatically if obstructed. They are operated by a button from the driver’s seat, by the door handles or by the remote control key.
Inside, the Mazda5 facelift features a new navigation and audio systems while the interior is quieter and more comfortable thanks to the new multi-resonator located around the fresh air intake duct that lowers engine noise, strengthened wheel rims and Thinsulate insulation sheeting newly added to the roof liner to reduce road noise.
