5 is number 1!

[Seansene]

... at least according to CAR magazine. In the October issue, the Mazda was up against the Zafira 2.2, Grand Scenic 2.0 and Corolla Verso 1.8 (an MPV version of the Rolla that we don't get here). Here's a summary of what they said:

 

Vauxhall (Opel) Zafira - "The A-pillar... is capable of hiding a car from view. But the erogonomics are miles better than the Astra's, as everything is now higher up the dashboard.

"The third row of seats is surprisingly usable, even for adults. It handles tidily, with little roll and plenty of grip. The 2.2 is torquey and refined, but fuel consumption isn't great."

 

Renault Grand Sccenic - "The cabin is wonderfully airy next to the others, with excellent visibility and numerous clever touches. But... the Grand Scenic is smaller inside than its rivals. Removing (the middle row of seats) leaves an uneven floor, but the boot is big.

"You like driving? Might want to give this one a wide miss. The chassis manages to be both soft and rattly, combining the worst of both worlds."

 

Toyota Corolla Verso - "It probably won't break down, if that counts, and the hi-fi is surprisingly good. The cabin is well screwed together, and the materials of good quality.

"The third row is not that great... you feel you're travelling third class. The boot space is well down on the rest. It's a decent A-to-B machine, rides bumps well, and the steering is accurate and well weighted."

 

Mazda 5 - "Its twin sliding doors are really rather useful. The middle row folds into all sorts of clever shapes. Two things irk. One is the mard and shiny plastic in the cabin, the other is that the 5 sounds cheap. The third row seats are a good size and easily accessed.

"The quick witted steering suggests agility, (the chassis) confirms it. MPVs aren't meant to be this much fun."

[Magfocus]

"the other is that the 5 sounds cheap"

 

 

Sounds cheap? The dash or..?

[Seansene]

They mentioned the windows closing with a 'clonk'. Uh, whatever...

[Magfocus]

But I'd agree about the plastics on the dash..thats the main gripe i have about the Mz5.

 

But sounds cheap? Hmmm..

[Seansene]

Guess they're clutching at straws

[Dagger13]

But d price is real cheap 2, rite[hur]

[Magfocus]

Still the most fun MPV now..

what colour do you prefer?

[Magfocus]

thats true..at least its relative cheap

[Seansene]

Um, the front looks better with lighter colours, but the rear better with darker colours. So how?

Edited September 14, 2005 by Seansene

[Magfocus]

Get medium colours..compromise..

 

I think the rear is more critical..thanks to the rear lights..

[Dagger13]

Headache man, so troublesome

[Magfocus]

Front not so critical..its the rear that is more colour sensitive..

[Dagger13]

Actually, i felt that both looks all rite, even though it's not that outstanding

[Magfocus]

yes..its a pretty good looking MPV

[Dagger13]

Agreed, it definitely looks better than Premacy

[Soya]

Um, the front looks better with lighter colours, but the rear better with darker colours. So how?

 

 

hehe...come, come.

 

i prefer darker colours as a whole but reckon the aerokit stands out a wee bit better in a lighter shade.

[Jman888]

Um, the front looks better with lighter colours, but the rear better with darker colours. So how?

 

Was driving behind a all white yesterday, it was quite cool actually

[Lightspeed]

To me... all kits look better in lighter colours... at least you can make out the design/shape from far....

 

My friend's black ride...with full kit... I can only appreciate really close up