The 2010 Mazda5 is essentially a mini-minivan, with sliding doors and a vertical liftgate out back, in addition to styling reminiscent of minivan. And, while the overall popularity of minivans is decreasing, with the explosion of the crossover segment, small minivans may have found a spot in the American automarket.  Besides the Mazda5, there are not many models, it competes directly with the Honda Fit and Kia Rondo, yet big automakers will be rolling their own version out of the microvan, which will include the Ford C-Max and the Chevy Orlando.

The six-person Mazda5 features flexible seating that can be reconfigured to maximize occupant or cargo space. So what are the advantages of the Mazda5 over a traditional minivan? It is still aimed at young professional families with active lifestyles like other minivans are, but microvans get better mileage, are more maneuverable in the city and in parking lots, and come at a very affordable price.  At the same time they offer the same versatility and convenience features that larger minivans do.  The Mazda5 is powered by a 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine which produces 153 horsepower and 148 pounds-feet of torque. The Mazda5 is more utilitarian than fun, but it’s more fun to drive than any other minivans, after all it is a Mazda. The only change for 2010 is a significant one: stability control and traction control are now standard on all of the Mazda5′s trim levels. The 2010 has a starting MSRP of $17,995 – $23,005 and a fuel economy of City: 21 – 22   Highway: 27 – 28.