http://www.beijingmotorshow.com Beijing Motor Show, Girls, Cars, Presentations Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:06:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://www.beijingmotorshow.com/2011/09/6-basic-car-detailing-techniques-car-owners-should-know/ http://www.beijingmotorshow.com/2011/09/car-performance-modifications/ http://www.beijingmotorshow.com/2011/08/shop-around-for-car-insurance/ What's Good? The 2012 Mazda 5 received a total makeover, and it now offers a more sporty look and feel, along with the best fuel economy among minivans. It comes equipped with a 2.3 liter 4 cylinder engine that is 153 horsepower, and gets 22 miles per gallon in the city and 28 on the highway with a manual transmission. The automatic transmission only shaves off one mile per gallon. 2012 Mazda 5: This van has three rows of seats, but only enough room for six passengers. (Many minivans offer eight passenger seating.) It has second row captain's chairs which slide and recline for long trips, and both the second row seats and third row bench seats fold flat for more storage space. Even though the base price is just a touch over $19,000, standard equipment features automatic air conditioning, antilock brakes, CD player, side-curtain and side-impact air bags. It is a touch smaller than traditional minivans, but perfect for smaller (or empty nest) families. Those who only have a full load of grandkids or slightly larger passengers every once in a while will love it. It handles like a dream; parking and zipping through traffic is easy and fun. It has a similar feel to Mazda's sporty sedans, like the Mazda 3, and corners with ease and its maneuverability feels like a much more expensive vehicle. Its handling combined with its more compact size makes it the ideal vehicle for running errands around town and finding a spot in crowded parking lots. ]]> http://www.beijingmotorshow.com/2011/08/2012-mazda-5-minivan-stylish-and-sporty-at-a-bargain-price/ http://www.beijingmotorshow.com/2011/06/find-most-affordable-auto-insurance-coverage/ http://www.beijingmotorshow.com/2010/12/protect-your-kit-car/ http://www.beijingmotorshow.com/2010/07/beijing-motor-show-2010/