For the sake of Mazda, I sure hope that is a misprint. The Mazda 3’s 2.5 makes 167 and the press number for the Mazda 5 is 157 (fat fingers?). Then again, I highly doubt the Mazda 5’s 2.5 will equal the output of the Mazda 3. Due to different exhaust layouts and sometimes minor variance in engine accessory components, the Mazda 5 will be detuned and produce less hp than the Mazda 3. That said, it could very well be 157 b/c it is detuned with more focus on torque and MPG as DKaz mentioned. Considering the Mazda 3 5 door gets (MT) 20/28 MPG and (AT) 22/29 MPG, if the same exact engine is used in the Mazda 5, it would result in lower MPG figures due to the added weight – not a good selling point for a MAV.
Other Mazda 2.5 outputs:
CX7’s 2.5 makes 161hp
Mazda 6 2.5 makes 168-170hp.
The lack of the 7th seat officially killed the deal for me; unless I come across a 2010 for a steal. Otherwise, Ford, here I come!