The 2012 Mazda 5. The last "mini" minivan

You've probably noticed, but the "mini" has been gone from most minivans for a decade or more now. The Honda Odyssey is only 7 inches shorter than a 1964 Chevrolet Impala...and those were big cars.

Mazda's been bucking the trend all along...the vehicle once called the MPV and now the Mazda 5 has never suffered from mission creep. Sales, however, have suffered, as buyers shell out for the ever-bigger not-so-minivans.

For 2012, there's an all-new Mazda 5 and....Mazda's stuck to its guns. The 5 is 22 inches...almost two feet....shorter than the Odyssey...20 inches trimmer than the Toyota Sienna.

Now, don't get us wrong. We love the Sienna (the Odyssey? Beats us. Honda hasn't put one in our hands in three years of TireKicker). But not everybody needs that much minivan.

The 2012 Mazda 5 is about the size of the minivan as it's known in Europe. How well does that work here? Well, we arranged to borrow one for a week from Chapman Mazda in Phoenix so we could see for ourselves.

The answer? It's terrific. Small size and lighter weight help make the new 5 a joy to maneuver in city traffic...and Mazda's commitment to building vehicles that are fun to drive doesn't have an asterisk after it that says "except for minivans".

 

157 horsepower from a 16-valve DOHC four is more than adequate to move this lighter machine, and even with a 5-speed automatic (as opposed to 6 or more), the mileage estimates are very good for a minivan (EPA says 21 city/28 highway).

The styling? Love it. There's character, fluidity, a sense of playfulness merged with purpose that promises you will have fun driving it. Take a glance at the picture below. That's a six-speed manual gearbox sticking out of the console. Yes, a minivan with a manual. Just order the Sport model. It'll cost you $1,000 less than the automatic.

The big minivans start within a stone's throw of $30,000. The top-of-the-line Sienna we tested last year topped out at $45,000 and change.

The Mazda 5 Sport?

$20,195. That's with the automatic. $19,195 with the six-speed.

That's for three rows of seats (two seats per row...total of six), 16-inch alloy wheels, power mirrors, halogen headlights, rear wiper with washer, captains chairs, a fold-out table for the second row, automatic climate control, a 6-speaker audio system, tilt & telescoping steering column, power windows and locks and remote keyless entry.

$795 for delivery and handling and the one we borrowed from Chapman rang in at $20,990. It was absolutely stock...zero options. And it was terrific. If it had been a stick, it would have stopped ten bucks shy of 20 grand.

There are people who need every inch of room in the sumo-class minivans. But you might not be one of them. The Mazda 5 is the first of a new wave of smaller minivans (Ford's on the way with the C-Max, though that will be sold in hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions only, and there will be others), but there's no need to wait. The 5 is here now and it's very, very good.

Atenza Mazda6 facelift released 2012

Mazda Motor Corporation, released or Atenza Mazda6 facelift. Cars are available in three body choices, Sedan, Sport (five-door) and Sport Wagon, it's only sold to the Japanese local market. Mazda said the Mazda6 presented for consumers who need a full-performance and sporty style. In this latest package Mazda6 facelift has imbued the features that make it more environmentally friendly and high safety.

Not only that, the Mazda6 facelift also experienced a revised version on the interior and exterior design and quality improvement. Even the 2.0-liter gasoline engine installed on the Sedan and Sport Wagon models has been updated with the MZR 2.0L direct-injection technology conditions. With this dapurpacu Mazda claims its product is more economical or is in accordance with the regulations "in 2010 fuel economy standards plus 15%" in force in Japan.

As a result, taxes for verian 2.0-liter can be reduced up to 50 percent due in accordance with the tax-loss program for economy cars in Japan.

Mazda6 also has type four wheel drive (4WD) and front-wheel drive (FWD), has even been selected as a Super-Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles (SU-LEV). In other words, the resulting emissions 75 percent lower than 2005 regulations established by the Japanese government.

Mazda 6 was first with four different engines

 

The second generation Mazda 6 was first with four different engines – three petrol lively MZR (in 2.5, 2.0 and 1.8 liters), the power of 170 hp to 120 hp and MZR-CD 2.0 liter common rail introduced – turbo-diesel 140 hp and 330 Nm of torque. Mazda now presents a new Clean Power turbo diesel three derivatives, one of the quietest and most powerful in its class. New Mazda MZR-CD 2.2-liter turbo-diesel

he second generation Mazda 6 was first with four different engines – three petrol lively MZR (in 2.5, 2.0 and 1.8 liters), the power of 170 hp to 120 hp and MZR-CD 2.0 liter common rail introduced – turbo-diesel 140 hp and 330 Nm of torque. Mazda now presents a new Clean Power turbo diesel three derivatives, one of the quietest and most powerful in its class.

New Mazda MZR-CD 2.2-liter turbo-diesel has the same animated character that offers a unique driving experience is under the hood of the offer, the second generation grew up Mazda 6 available in three versions, producing 185 163 and 125 bhp of power and maximum torque of 400, 360 and 310 Nm, the MZR-CD 2.2 meets the needs of a wide range of clients in Europe.

The hatchback is 4735 mm long, 1795 mm wide and 1440 mm high and look the sportiest of the three versions with a roofline that flows to the C-pillar for a coupe of the image. The Mazda 6 wagon is 4765 mm long, 1795 mm wide and 1490 mm high and the longest of the three models, launch window sash distinctive and elegant cut through the eye of the wind. And the 6 sedan, Mazda has the same external dimensions as the tailgate, and provides customers with four doors + boot look like the quality of style and sophistication.

The Mazda6 retains dynamic driving

 

The Mazda6 retains dynamic driving at its heart which ever engine you choose. Available with the 2.5-litre, 2.0-litre and 1.8-litre petrol engines and also the newly developed 2.2-litre diesel engine offered in three separate power derivatives: 129ps, 163ps and the breathtaking 180ps. Advances in technology mean this diesel engine has class leading fuel economy and CO2 emissions - without compromising on performance.

Available in two different body styles, hatchback or estate, it's easy to see how What Car? awarded the Mazda6 both the 'Family Car' and 'Estate Car of the Year 2010'. The Mazda6 has also won 'Best Estate Car' title at the 2010 Fleet News awards and 'Which Best Buy Large Car in July 2009'. To add to the success of the Mazda6, most recently the Mazda6 Estate won 'Best Car' at the 2010 Fleet World Honours.

As you'd expect, the Mazda6 drive is enhanced by a long list of high-tech features. The Sport model features Bi-Xenon headlights with Adaptive Front Lighting (AFS), Rear Vehicle Monitoring, smart entry with push button start, integrated Bluetooth system® and premium Bose® 6 speaker audio sound system.

The Mazda6 has a range of cutting edge safety features in order to let you enjoy the drive. Throughout the range six airbags, Dynamic Stability Control (D SC), Traction Control System (TCS) and Electronic-force Distribution (EBD) are featured as standard. As well as Emergency S top Signal (ESS) system which helps prevents collisions from the r ear.

2012 Mazda6 exterior design is very sporty

 

2012 exterior design is very sporty and dynamic aero highly visible from the side and front view of a halogen lamp .. Carrying the 2012 Mazda6 Diesel uses an electric performance and taillights use LEDs with designs like a cat's very stylish this fits with the youth of today . The redesigned body design with a dynamic style and futuristic sporty 2012 Mazda6 is a car show looking FRESH.

Desain curved and flat body that will make the acceleration increases and aerodinamis.look the photo above, and if you are interested to buy a sedan with a sporty style, highly sophisticated machinery and fuel efficient, are all available in the 2012 Mazda6.

2012 Mazda6 SKYACTIV technology with super-efficiency of hybrid engines. Have you ever thought if a hybrid car with all its fuel saving and fuel efficiency, but performs like a race car gasoline .. It is a car design that will come from the leading car manufacturer Mazda - SkyActiv technology.

This means not only fuel the engine is lighter, more responsive and more efisien.With any performance held by the 2012 Mazda6 will be a tough rival for cars such as the BME class sedan, mercedes benz, Audi or sedan lexus is famous for its luxury. . 2012 Mazda6 I'm sure marketing will only become more sophisticated sedan on the market skyrocketed, especially in America and in continental regions EUROPE and ASIA .Marketing 2012 Mazda6 in 2012 will be ogled by young people and the elite.

Machines that perform sophisticated system Skyactiv diesel powered engines, Mazda6 i Sport 2012 that will carry the 2.5-liter engine with a standard, 170-horsepower I4 engine that achieve 21-mpg in the city and 30-mpg on the highway this is a record good for a hybrid sedan.

This car has a 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional of course more aggressive with a new system for gear box design rasio.Saya think this engine is very sophisticated and technology Skyactiv promoted by the 2012 Mazda6 will be a weapon in the luxury sedan market in 2012.