The Mazda 5 Could be the Van of your Dreams

Billy is calling you, telling you that if you don't hurry, he's going to be late for soccer practice. It doesn't help that Sally can't find her ballet shoes and baby Ricky is spitting up everywhere. Finally, you get the kids and their gear all together and herd them out to your sedan that you've had since college. Once they're in, you climb in the driver's seat and take a look in the rearview mirror. Man, are they cramped back there. Billy's elbow is digging into Sally's side and Ricky's car seat takes up too much space. Perhaps it's time to upgrade. But to what?

Easy. Try the Mazda 5, one of the leading minivans on the market. Reviewers praise it high for its fuel efficiency, amazing interior and eye-catching exterior. So don't make Billy and Sally suffer any longer. Head over to your dealership today and check out all the wonderful features.

As you look inside the car, you'll notice that it seats only six people. Most minivans will seat seven but what the Mazda 5 gives up in quantity, it reaps in quality. Both the front seats and the middle seats are captain's seats, meaning there is room for adults and children alike. There's also additional leg room without squeezing another seat in the middle. In the back is a bench seat that holds two people comfortably, though it would be better suited to kids as the roof begins to slope and head space is at a premium.

If you look up at the front of the van, you'll notice the top-of-the-line dashboard and audio system. Every Mazda 5 will come equipped with the radio and a CD system and also feature an auxiliary jack. If you simply can't find what you want to hear on the radio, just plug in your iPod and pick your own tunes. The 6-CD changer in the dash will also provide you with plenty of options and a good place to store your CDs. You can also add an optional rear DVD player to entertain Billy and Sally as you head down the road to Grandma's. If you choose to add the system, thirty pre-installed games will be included and you can enjoy movies on the 8.5 inch screen. Headsets, a remote, and a game controller are also included. This is a great way to keep the kids happy and out of your hair.
Don't leave the interior of the Mazda 5 without checking out all the great storage it offers. The glove box has a rear compartment that adds to its capacity but perhaps the best storage feature is the under the seat, second row storage that will be great for storing extra items that you won't need to get to quickly.

Additional storage is located under the third row seats and you can also fold the third row down for extra storage.

As you customize your new Mazda 5, take advantage of the different color options, such as Copper red or Clearwater blue. You'll be sure to enjoy your new van - and Sally and Billy will, too.