As it is a remake trying to improve the Mazda 3, it carries many of the same features of the 3. However, it has many new features, making it far more striking and convienient than the Mazda 3. One major change is that it is designed higher off of the ground, correcting the dragging and snagging problem that many peope complained about with the 3. Also, with the touch of a button, you suddenly open up an open-sky moonroof. It closes back just as easy. It has rain-sensing windsheild wiper technology that automatically cuts tlhe windsheild wipers when precipitation. This avoids hazardous and unsafe reaching for the analog to cutting it on. It is sculpted as a striking, aerodynamical street look. It stands out in photos, especially when compared to other minivans.

It seats six with two rows of six comfortably and easily. The third row will go down to provide room for kids or things as needed.The two-seat-per-row layout uniquely allows planty of space and not be cramped. Dual sliding doors make great for easy and safe exit. Also, the 27 inch door space allows comfortable entry and exit. The sliding doors are great for tight parking. Also, the 5 fixes another common problem with a minivan’s sliding door by putting a latch on the door to stop accidental sliding shut. The doors can have a lock activated that stops opening from the inside. You can also have an optional dash mounted mini navigational screen. Easy loading and unloading is convienient because the 5 is designed so you will not have to lift things over the bumper. An astonishing 44.4 cubic feet of boot space is availible with the third row down. The second row captain’s chairs will slide and recline; great for long trips. You have the option of having the heavy-duty cloth trimmed seats to stand up to rugged use, or you can have the leather seats to give it an upscale look and feel.

The Mazda 5 has plenty of room for storage inside too. It has a large glove box with a rear storage compartment as well. It has a center storage compartment for easy storage of smaller items. This center storage space has two cupholders of well. Under the second row seat, there is floorboard underseat storage for keeping some items hidden. The second row also has a fold-out storage tray. This will hold snacks and has two more cupholders and underneath mesh netting.

The 153-horsepower engine is great for streets. It can be geared to five speed automatic gearbox or six speed manual gearbox. Although American buyerrss only choose the manual about ten percent of the time, Canadian buyers choose the manual alot more. The engine will reduce carbon monoxide exhaust by 15 percent. This will save the Earth and stop global warming. Since carbon monoxide is the exhale of the burnt fuel, fuel consumtion will also be reduced by 15 percent. The 5 ranges from a city and highway rating of 21 to 28 miles per gallon.

The Mazda 5 looks small from the outside but is very spacious inside. The sporty look makes it great for any guy not wanting a minivan but knows he really needs one. It is great for families small and large alike. It drives like a mid-size car; the turning radius is tight and the steering is direct. Is well manageable in snow and drives great in wet weather. has a nine and a half 0-60 acceleration rate. This is extremely good for a minivan. It is also considerably less expensive than other competitor’s minivans. The two seat per row layout give you your own space. The second row’s slide-and-recline feature allows the second row to relax without cramming the third row.

Out with the old and in with the new! Minivans are slowly going out of style and today’s “soccer moms” are looking for a more modern and stylish way to travel with their families. The spacious option of the minivan has always appealed to families of all sizes looking for 6 passenger vehicles, but today the 6 passenger SUV is becoming increasingly popular. Exceptional gas mileage, roomy, and comfortable are all qualities that these vehicles possess. They can not only get you from point a to point b, but they make you look good doing it. Something that the traditional family car of this size is not able to offer.

With the economy in a crisis, gas mileage is more important than ever. Every mile counts. With a 6 passenger SUV, you get significantly better mpg than your traditional family van. The average estimated miles per gallon is around 17 city/24 highway for most of the vehicles. It competes with some sedans that are half of its size.

The advantages don’t stop there. The main draw to the traditional mini van is that families are able to fit everyone in one vehicle along with all of their belongings. Seats are able to be folded down stored in most models to provide maximum space for smaller families or those times that not everyone tags along. For the times that you fill up the SUV however, the back area of the vehicles offer enough room to store a variety of items.

Picture	Car Name	MSRP	MPG City	MPG HWY	Seats
	2011 Toyota RAV4	21,500	22	28	7
	2011 Mitsubishi Outlander	21,900	21	27	7
	2011 Ford Explorer	28,200	17	25	7
	2011 Ford Expedition	36,000	14	20	8
	2011 Land Rover LR4	47,650	12	17	7
	2011 Toyota Land Cruiser	68,000	13	18	7
	2011 Toyota 4Runner	29,700	17	23	7
	2011 Cadillac SRX	34.400	18	25
	2011 Buick Enclave	35,600	17	24
	2011 Mazda CX-9	29,100	17	24
	2011 Chevrolet Traverse	29,200	17	24
	2011 Ford Flex	29,200	17	24	8
	2011 GMC Acadia	31,000	17	24
	2011 Toyota Highlander	27,500	20	25
	2011 Toyota Highlander Hybrid	37,450	28	28
	2011 Kia Sorento	20,900	20	27
	2011 Honda Pilot	28,000	17	23	7
	2011 Hyundai Veracruz	28,340	17	23
	2011 Nissan Pathfinder	27,860	15	22
	2011 Subaru Tribeca	30,400	16	21
	2011 Audi Q7	46,250	16	22
	2011 Mercedes Benz M-Class	46,000	16	20
	2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class	50,200	15	19
	2011 Volvo XC90	38,200	16	22
	2011 Lexus GX	52,445	15	20
	2011 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid	50,730	20	23
	2011 GMC Yukon Hybrid	51,000	20	23
	2011 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid	73,000	20	23
	2011 Chevrolet Suburban	40,925	15	21
	2011 Chevrolet Tahoe	37,570	15	21
	2011 Toyota Sequoia	40,000	14	20
	2011 Nissan Armada	37,900	13	19
	2011 Cadillac Escalade	63,000	14	18
	2011 Infiniti QX56	57,800	14	20
	2011 Lincoln Navigator	57,570	14	20
	2011 Lexus LX	78,555	12	18
	2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class	105,000	11	15
	2011 Mercury Mariner	22,000	21	28
	2011 Mercury Mariner Hybrid	30,000	34	31
	2011 Volkswagen Touareg	47,000	19	28
	2011 Mercedes-Benz ML450	55,700	20	24
	2011 Dodge Durango	34,000	16	23	7

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