Starting MSRP: $17,995 Engine: 2.3-liter 4-cylinder with 153 hp Base MPG: 22 city/28 hwy/24 cmb Incentive: $500 cash back + 0% APR 36 mo. Expires: 3/1/2010
You might not know anything about the Mazda 5, but its virtues are many. Smaller and far more nimble than any other minivan, it makes maneuvering around town in a relatively large vehicle an actual pleasure. And though it only has seating for six, sliding rear doors and a third-row seat offer nearly as much utility as most minivans. It's even available with a manual transmission. A lower price and better fuel efficiency are drawing more and more buyers to the Mazda 5, and it's definitely worth checking out.