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We have the same one too (hi)
Mazda5 Interior / Cargo Flexibility Photos
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We have the same one too (hi)
I've been trying to figure out why Mazda Canada listed such low cargo capacity numbers (857/426/112L [30.5/15/4 cu ft] behind the 1st/2nd/3rd rows) while Mazda USA lists about 1247L (44 cu ft) with all seats folded down, I think it has to do with the fact that Mazda does not recommend that the height of the cargo be higher than the height of the seats and for some reason they decided to put themselves in a competitive disadvantage in Canada to cover their butts.
2010 Toyota Matrix according to toyota.ca is 1398/561L (49.5/20 cu ft)
2010 Mazda 3 Sport according to mazda.ca is 481L (17 cu ft)
Yea I don't think the 3 has more total capacity behind its back seats than the 5 does behind the 2nd row seats! The Mazda 5 has to be closer to say 744L (26.5 cu ft) behind the second row according to what I've calculated (didn't see any numbers on Mazda USA's website).
I'm going to go to the Mazda dealer today with my hockey gear, sample cloth bags of groceries, etc. to see how it fares... though my wife may beg me to get a roof rack and find some way to carry my hockey gear up there. (second)
2010 Toyota Matrix according to toyota.ca is 1398/561L (49.5/20 cu ft)
2010 Mazda 3 Sport according to mazda.ca is 481L (17 cu ft)
Yea I don't think the 3 has more total capacity behind its back seats than the 5 does behind the 2nd row seats! The Mazda 5 has to be closer to say 744L (26.5 cu ft) behind the second row according to what I've calculated (didn't see any numbers on Mazda USA's website).
I'm going to go to the Mazda dealer today with my hockey gear, sample cloth bags of groceries, etc. to see how it fares... though my wife may beg me to get a roof rack and find some way to carry my hockey gear up there. (second)
two bikes and lots of gear packed for a weekend get away. One touring bike, one racing bike. Lots of room to spare.
I found leaving one second row seat up and leaning the bikes on it makes for much better use of space rather than laying one bike down flat, then laying another over it.
I found leaving one second row seat up and leaning the bikes on it makes for much better use of space rather than laying one bike down flat, then laying another over it.
I found I have a bicycle that fits standing up in my 5. My 1938 Road Master rat rod. Took it out for a pub cruise in Hartford, CT this past Saturday:
tight squeeze. It was wedged in against the head liner.
That. Is. .AWESOME!!!!!
The bike, I mean. That thing rulz. (wow)
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- 2008 Mazda5 5MT Sport w/ Popular Package
cool stuff, clever idea
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If only I had my camera... two hockey bags fit lengthwise, two big boxes of team jerseys, four hockey sticks, and then myself, my wife, and my teammate all travelling in complete comfort. 
I can easily carpool three of my teammates and four hockey bags and eight hockey sticks in there.
I can easily carpool three of my teammates and four hockey bags and eight hockey sticks in there.skylar2ups
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- 2011 Mazda3 iSport
no cell phone camera
d'oh! Ah well, next time.
I forget my cell phone has a camera sometimes, the picture quality is pretty horrid which is why I don't use it often except for candid situations like these.- :
- 2008 Mazda5 5MT Sport w/ Popular Package
IKEA trip, when one is not enough
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^^ That happens when your wife knows you are bragging about the car's flexibility. "Could we take the 2 cars on the next trip?"
One car has the 2nd and 3rd rows flat, the other one with just the 3rd one, so the little ones could join us for the ride
(Oh, and phone pics BTW)
One car has the 2nd and 3rd rows flat, the other one with just the 3rd one, so the little ones could join us for the ride
(Oh, and phone pics BTW
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They love my money, not me, problem is putting together all those basement shelves, 3 easy steps my...
Now, that is a worthy purchase, cool
(chuckle) bet you needed a few more tools than they recommended also.
so far so good. went right to a lake with it and paddled for over an hour. had a great time. looking forward to exploring other lakes. needed something else to do other than cycling.
so far so good. went right to a lake with it and paddled for over an hour. had a great time. looking forward to exploring other lakes. needed something else to do other than cycling.
5 with landscape ties
I used my 5 to bring home three 8' landscape ties. As far as length goes, they did fit, but didn't leave a lot of room for putting the trans in gear.
What kept me from adding another 2 or 3 ties was that the armrests got in the way. As it was, I had to protect the armrests from the wood and hope the weight wasn't too much.
So it wasn't perfect, but I still managed without borrowing a mini-van.
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/phot...authkey=Gv1sRgCP-DjoK6zeSgjAE&feat=directlink
If I didn't have a toddler seated on the right side, I could have folded the seats and had any easier time transporting the ties.
I used my 5 to bring home three 8' landscape ties. As far as length goes, they did fit, but didn't leave a lot of room for putting the trans in gear.
What kept me from adding another 2 or 3 ties was that the armrests got in the way. As it was, I had to protect the armrests from the wood and hope the weight wasn't too much.
So it wasn't perfect, but I still managed without borrowing a mini-van.
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/phot...authkey=Gv1sRgCP-DjoK6zeSgjAE&feat=directlink
If I didn't have a toddler seated on the right side, I could have folded the seats and had any easier time transporting the ties.
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All sliding doors open, really helpful, especially during Winter...
