28/21 highway/city mpgreviews: * with sporty performance, pure athletic style and a roomy interior, the mazda5 defies category labels while delivering on versatility. The sleek rear end combines clean aerodynamic lines and smooth wraparound taillights for a polished look, and available 17-inch alloy wheels create a lasting impression. Rain-sensing windshield wipers, standard halogen headlights or available xenon high-intensity discharge headlights, clear-lens halogen fog lights, and a convenient power moonroof are just some of the available features that round out mazda5's dynamic form. The mazda5 is anything but confining. With its surprisingly spacious, easy-to-configure interior, the mazda5 is capable of juggling work, home and play. From its 44. 4 cu ft of cargo space with the 50/50 3rd-row seatbacks folded down, to its independently folding 2nd- and 3rd-row seats that create a virtually flat cargo floor that's over 5 ft long, the mazda5 is capable of accommodating everything from 6 passengers to 2 mountain bikes to a weekend of home improvement projects. Its extra-wide, easy-sliding rear doors and its ultra-light rear liftgate are designed to make loading and unloading incredibly convenient. Its 2. 5l engine cranks out 157 horsepower, using variable valve timing to help increase power and torque without sacrificing fuel efficiency. According to the manufacturer summary * easy to park and maneuver; sharp handling; affordable price; easy third-row access; plenty of storage and cargo space for its size.