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2009 Mazda 5 is going to hit road in early 2008. In the face lifted version expect great fuel efficiency and enhanced safety features. The feature for which Mazda could be termed as a family car is its sliding rear doors. There is going to be addition to this as the in the new 2009 Mazda5 there is going to be optional new power sliding rear doors that open and close in less than five seconds and stop automatically if obstructed.
The 2.0-litre petrol engine has been revamped with electric throttle and sequential valve timing which could produce maximum torque at lower speeds too and hence quick engine response at every gear. There is going to be standard 6-speed manual transmission and optional 5-speed automatic. 2009 Mazda 5 is going to consume 4% less fuel then its previous counterpart.
Mazda5 could only sell 14,000 units in the first 11 months of 2007 which is not that impressive. Mazda was not able to sell much of its vehicle in US as Mini Minivans have yet to catch on with U.S. consumers.
Mazda will be very busy with the campaign for the new 2009 Mazda MAZDA6(the cash cows of Mazda) so how they are going for New Mazda5, we have to see.