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  • Road Test: Mazda 5 (2005-)
    Compact MPV
    Mazda 5
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    4CAR RATING:

    Assets
    Stylish shape for a seven-seater, surprisingly fun to drive, roomy and cleverly designed cabin, quiet at speed, ingenious hard-drive music player, sliding rear doors.

    Drawbacks
    Too many hard plastics in the cabin, centre-row middle seat decidedly occasional, seats not removable.

    Verdict
    If you want a compact seven-seater with proper rear seats, decent looks and a fair dose of fun-to-drive, the Mazda 5 is that car.

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     BEST COMPACT MPV

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