2010 Mazda MAZDA5: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The key change for the 2010 Mazda MAZDA5 is that electronic stability control and traction control became standard on every trim. Otherwise, this was a quiet carryover year with the same engine, six-passenger layout, and three-trim lineup.
About the 2010 Mazda MAZDA5
1st U.S. generation (2006-2010), in its 2008 facelift form, and the final U.S. model year before Mazda skipped 2011 and launched the redesigned 2012 Mazda5.
Mazda positioned the Mazda5 as a compact six-passenger “multi-activity vehicle” — essentially a smaller family hauler that mixed sliding-door practicality and three-row flexibility with more car-like size, fuel economy, and handling than a traditional minivan. Its core appeal was easy city maneuverability, flexible seating for kids or cargo, and a more engaging drive than most family vehicles. That combination of compact footprint and genuine family usefulness is what made the Mazda5 different from both wagons and full-size minivans.
The 2010 MAZDA5 is a compact, six-passenger family vehicle with sliding rear doors, second-row captain’s chairs, and a folding third row. Sport focuses on everyday practicality, Touring adds touches such as a moonroof and fog lights, and Grand Touring brings leather seats, heated front seats, xenon headlights, and Bluetooth phone connectivity.
What changed, by category
2010 Mazda MAZDA5 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.3 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 28 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Horsepower | 153 hp | 153 hp | 153 hp |
| Torque | 148 lb-ft | 148 lb-ft | 148 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 44.4 cu-ft | 44.4 cu-ft | 44.4 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 30.7 in | 30.7 in | 30.7 in |
| Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic Headlights | |||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| HID Headlights | |||
| Heated Mirrors | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Bluetooth | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Third Row Seat | |||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2010 Mazda MAZDA5 compared with the 2009 model?
The 2010 MAZDA5 gained standard electronic stability control and traction control on every trim. The engine, six-passenger layout, and Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring trim lineup otherwise carried over.
Does every 2010 Mazda MAZDA5 have electronic stability control?
Yes. Electronic stability control and traction control are standard on all three 2010 trims: Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring.
Was the 2010 Mazda MAZDA5 fully redesigned?
No. The 2010 model continued the first-generation design in its updated 2008 form. It was the final U.S. model year before the redesigned 2012 MAZDA5.
What engine is in the 2010 Mazda MAZDA5?
The 2010 MAZDA5 uses a 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 153 horsepower. This powertrain carried over rather than changing for 2010.
Which 2010 Mazda MAZDA5 trim has the most comfort features?
Grand Touring is the most feature-rich 2010 trim. It has leather seating, heated front seats, xenon headlights, rain-sensing wipers, heated mirrors, and Bluetooth phone connectivity.