2015 Mazda Mazda5 Sport

The Mazda5 is a compact minivan that seats six, with sliding rear doors and a wagon-like body that makes it easy to park. It handles like a car, with zippy acceleration around town and tight steering that makes it fun to drive, though it's not quick on the highway. Inside, the second-row captain's chairs are comfortable, and all rear seats fold flat to create a huge cargo space when you need it. The third row is tight for adults, and cargo space is minimal with all seats up, but the sliding doors make it great for kids and tight parking spots. The Sport is the base trim, so you skip the Touring's fog lights and upgraded audio, but you still get the same sliding doors and flexible seating. Its 2.5L pairs with an automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, which feels peppy around town and returns good fuel economy for a minivan. The Sport comes with 16-inch steel wheels and a simpler stereo, which keeps the price low and the ride a little softer than the higher trims.