Cure for the Common Minivan: At 180.5 ins. long, the '12 Mazda5 is similar to the first U.S. minivan, the '84 Dodge Caravan

摘要

THE '12 MAZDA5 IS THE SWISS ARMY Knife of the automotive world. Need a vehicle that seats six? Check. Want cargo-carrying ability? Check. Looking for something fun to drive and fuel efficient? Check and check. At 180.5 ins. (458.4 cm) in length, the '12 Mazda5 is dwarfed by competitors, including the Honda Odyssey at 202.9 ins. (515.3 cm) and Toyota Sienna, which measures 200.2 ins. (508.5 cm). Its diminutive proportions are more in line with U.S. minivans of old, when they were indeed "mini."