Full marks to Mazda for trying to make the 5 people carrier look a bit sporty. The effort has certainly made this car stand out from rivals like the Ford C-MAX – although the results have not been entirely successful. However, if you can look beyond the unusual wavy lines that shoot along the bodywork, you’ll find the 5 is a very sensible people carrier, with a clever and very flexible seating arrangement, convenient electric sliding doors and a comfortable, smooth ride on all types of road.








