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#216 of 806 Re: New competition for Mazda5 and Rondo [coolmazda5] by castg1 Aug 30, 2007 (7:02 pm)
Replying to: coolmazda5 (Aug 30, 2007 1:23 pm) What is the window seat per passenger ratio? The M5 is 1:1 one window seat per passenger. Replies to this message: coolmazda5 (Aug 31, 2007 7:40 am) twain (Sep 23, 2007 9:43 pm)
#217 of 806 Re: New competition for Mazda5 and Rondo [castg1] by coolmazda5 Aug 31, 2007 (7:40 am)
Replying to: castg1 (Aug 30, 2007 7:02 pm) Interesting way of seeing seating options . The Stream 3-row seat config follows the 2-3-2 concept, same as the Rondo I believe (see pic)   But if the 3rd row model is not coming to NA, the 2 row configuration will then be an enlarged 5 people station wagon IMO. For that, I prefer my Mazda5, thank you.     Replies to this message: twain (Sep 23, 2007 9:43 pm)
#218 of 806 Re: compared them at the auto show [bobw3] by twain Sep 23, 2007 (9:38 pm)
Replying to: bobw3 (May 15, 2007 6:40 am) If you have no need for a 3rd row, then why not the Suburu Forrester or some other station wagon? -------------------------------------------   I don't need a 3rd row either but I like the sliding doors and the 3rd row can be folded down to make a large cargo area.
#219 of 806 Re: New competition for Mazda5 and Rondo [coolmazda5] by twain Sep 23, 2007 (9:43 pm)
Replying to: coolmazda5 (Aug 31, 2007 7:40 am) The Stream 3-row seat config follows the 2-3-2 concept, same as the Rondo I believe ------------------------------------   I loathe 3 across seating. The Mazda5 has it right with 2+2+2 seating. Even the Element's 2+2 seating is good for those who don't carry a lot of passengers.
#220 of 806 2008 Mazda5 MPG by yysyys Sep 24, 2007 (9:54 am)
City 22 Highway 27 Source Replies to this message: coolmazda5 (Oct 17, 2007 9:12 am)
#221 of 806 2008 Mazda5 for North America. Updated Pics by coolmazda5 Oct 17, 2007 (9:12 am)
Replying to: yysyys (Sep 24, 2007 9:54 am) In case you missed the thread. More details and pics:   eilros, "Mazda5" #1206, 16 Oct 2007 7:03 pm   - 2nd row seat A/C vents - Updated Central Console - Very distinctive exterior new color
#222 of 806 Mazda5 vs Kia Rondo by bgw Oct 17, 2007 (4:00 pm)
When my wife and I needed to replace our 1998 Legacy wagon, we looked at a number of vehicles. The two that stood out most were the Mazda5 and the Kia Rondo. Personally, I liked the Mazda5 for it's sportiness, 5-speed manual and lower price. However, we bought a Rondo EX V6 7-seater since the Mazda5 is not rated to tow at all. The Legacy, with 16 fewer hp, could tow 2000 lbs (with trailer brakes, according to the car's manual) so this lack of towing capability is perplexing to me. The Rondo V6 can tow 2,500 lbs with trailer brakes (according to our car's manual) plus the V6 is buttery smooth. Also, the Mazda5 has slightly less cargo carrying capacity than the Legacy, and we did not want to take a step backward in terms of practicality. The Rondo has about 5 cu ft more capacity than the Legacy with the seats folded, not a lot but still it is an increase. However, if I was choosing just for me, it would have been the Mazda5, but since I was choosing for my family and our needs as a whole, the Rondo was a much better fit. Too bad though that neither is AWD. But the dealer threw into the deal a set of winter rims with winter tires, studded/balanced/mounted, so wintertime should not be a problem, what with all the Rondo's electronic nannies! (I am in Newfoundland, so there is lots of snow and ice to contend with).
#223 of 806 press request by kirstie_h HOST Oct 19, 2007 (8:39 am)
A reporter seeks to talk with owners and serious shoppers of the 2007 or 2008 Mazda5 OR the 2007 or 2008 Kia Rondo who are also parents. If you are interested in commenting on your experience, please reply to jfallonedmunds.com no later than Thursday, November 15, 2007 and include your city and state of residence as well as the age of your child/ren.   Thanks for your consideration, Jeannine Fallon Corporate Communications Edmunds Inc.
#224 of 806 Magazine review by medicineman Oct 19, 2007 (4:17 pm)
See post #46 in this thread for a link to a magazine review that compares the Rondo and Mazda5.   For another comparison from the media, look back at post #186.   BTW, I own a Rondo, if you want to know what my slant is.
#225 of 806 2008 Mazda5 features listed in Edmunds.com by coolmazda5 Oct 20, 2007 (1:37 pm)
Some of the Mazda5 missing features that have been discussed in this comparison thread are now available in the 2008 model.   This is not an exhaustive list, but some of the ones I recall are: - 2nd row A/C vents and a new cloth/leather interior choice (mentioned in an earlier reply already) - Needed more Armrests (front passenger seat and door-side 2nd row seats have now been added) - Aux MP3 Input is now standard - Bluetooth Wireless Data Link for Hands-Free Phone (Grand Touring Model only) - 5AT replaces 4AT   Here are the features in more detail:    Sport: http://www.edmunds.com/new/2008/mazda/mazda5/100948233/standard.html    Touring: http://www.edmunds.com/new/2008/mazda/mazda5/100948267/standard.html    Grand Touring: http://www.edmunds.com/new/2008/mazda/mazda5/100948268/standard.html

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