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What is this discussion about? Kia Rondo, Mitsubishi Outlander, Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota RAV4, Mazda MAZDA5, Car Buying, Wagon

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#227 of 271 Re: 2008 Mazda5 for North America. Updated Pics [kivo] by coolmazda5

Nov 30, 2007 (1:13 pm)

Replying to: kivo (Nov 15, 2007 7:00 pm)
Here we go, it is "official" now
 
http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/displayPage.action?pageParameter=modelsGallery&v- ehicleCode=MZ5
 
I love it even more now
 

 

 

 

#228 of 271 Re: 2008 Mazda5 for North America. Updated Pics [coolmazda5] by ateixeira

Nov 30, 2007 (2:56 pm)

Replying to: coolmazda5 (Nov 30, 2007 1:13 pm)
That console is an improvement, though I wish the storage where the CDs are were covered.
 
That armrest is a nice addition, too. You can barely see it.

#229 of 271 Re: 2008 Mazda5 for North America. Updated Pics [ateixeira] by bobw3

Nov 30, 2007 (3:47 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Nov 30, 2007 2:56 pm)
It's nice to see photos with people inside...very rare to see in any car interior.

#230 of 271 Re: 2008 Mazda5 for North America. Updated Pics [bobw3] by eilros

Dec 01, 2007 (11:52 am)

Replying to: bobw3 (Nov 30, 2007 3:47 pm)
I love the silver color.

#231 of 271 Re: 2008 Mazda5 for North America. Updated Pics [eilros] by kech

Dec 03, 2007 (9:44 am)

Replying to: eilros (Dec 01, 2007 11:52 am)
I understand about the 3rd row, but even the 2nd row of passengers look cramped!! Where's the leg room??????????? I still prefer the Kia Rondo.

#232 of 271 Re: 2008 Mazda5 for North America. Updated Pics [kech] by coolmazda5

Dec 03, 2007 (10:11 am)

Replying to: kech (Dec 03, 2007 9:44 am)
Not sure if I follow. Are there any pics of adult people seating on a Rondo (7adults on all rows, including 2nd row middle bench) we can take a look at?
 
I agree, it is not a comfortable limo type space but I don't see them cramped in there.
 
I've seen 7 on a Chevy Suburban, and that seems OK, but for smaller cars, good luck.

#233 of 271 Re: 2008 Mazda5 for North America. Updated Pics [coolmazda5] by kech

Dec 03, 2007 (10:23 am)

Replying to: coolmazda5 (Dec 03, 2007 10:11 am)
Coolmazda5, setting the legroom issue aside, Montreal is currently under a severe winter storm warning and have received close to 25cm and counting. I had no problem plowing through the white stuff due to the Rondo's standard equiped ESC and Traction Control. I seriously doubt that the mazda5 could even match that performance.

#234 of 271 Re: 2008 Mazda5 for North America. Updated Pics [kech] by ateixeira

Dec 03, 2007 (10:40 am)

Replying to: kech (Dec 03, 2007 9:44 am)
I've seen some interior pics from Kia but I swear they're photochopped.
 
In person, you fold the 3rd row and the backrest basically contacts the 2nd row.
 
There's only enough leg room if you move the 2nd row forward (as is the case with the Mazda5).
 
Found some sample photos.
 
Kia makes it look HUGE here, probably by moving the other 2 rows forward:
 

 
Yet here's another photos that shows how tiny that rear area actually is when the 2nd row is all the way back:
 

 
You only have a lot of room if the 2nd row is slid forward, and that may even force the 1st row occupants to slide forward, too.

#235 of 271 Re: 2008 Mazda5 for North America. Updated Pics [ateixeira] by ateixeira

Dec 03, 2007 (10:41 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Dec 03, 2007 10:40 am)
Replying to myself here, but notice the driver's seat, how it's moved forward in relation to the steering wheel, which is probably too close in that position.

#236 of 271 Re: 2008 Mazda5 for North America. Updated Pics [ateixeira] by kech

Dec 03, 2007 (11:02 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Dec 03, 2007 10:40 am)
If you call 31.7cu.ft. with the 3rd row down not much room compared to 15cu.ft. with the Mazda5. You have to lay flat both the 2nd and 3rd row seats to accomplish 30cu.ft. of space within the Mazda5 vs 73.4cu.ft. in the Rondo with the same config. There is no comparison!

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