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2011 Mazda5

What it is: Mazda’s zoom-zoom minivan.

What’s New: Everything. The new design is based on the same “Nagare Flow” theme that brought us the new smiley Mazda3, and the interior features more comfortable seats, and easy-to-use instruments. On the engine front (at least for Europe, US specs are yet to be announced), the 2.0-liter direct-injected 4-cylinder features Mazda’s i-stop system that turns off the engine at stop lights or when the vehicle is not in motion to save fuel and carbon emissions.

Bottom Line: We should be receiving this van as-is in the United States, and while the improved interior is welcome, we’re not so sure about the exterior styling.