2013 Mazda MAZDA5: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main update for the 2013 Mazda5 is that every trim gets a USB audio input and side mirrors with built-in LED turn signals. It is a light update rather than a redesign.
About the 2013 Mazda MAZDA5
2nd generation Mazda5 for the U.S. market (2012-2015), second model year after the 2012 redesign.
Mazda positioned the Mazda5 as a smaller, easier-to-drive alternative to full-size minivans. The pitch centered on combining true family-friendly hardware—sliding doors, three-row seating, flexible cargo space, and easy access—with a compact footprint and handling that felt closer to a car than a traditional van. Against crossovers, it offered better side-door access and a real third row; against bigger minivans, it promised easier parking, less bulk, and a more engaging drive.
The 2013 Mazda5 remains a compact six-seat van with sliding rear doors and a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. Sport is the straightforward entry trim and the only one with a manual transmission, Touring adds Bluetooth and rear backup sensors, and Grand Touring brings leather-trimmed heated front seats, a moonroof, and xenon headlights.
What changed, by category
2013 Mazda MAZDA5 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 5-Spd w/Manual Mode | Auto, 5-Spd w/Manual Mode | Auto, 5-Spd w/Manual Mode |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Horsepower | 157 hp | 157 hp | 157 hp |
| Torque | 163 lb-ft | 163 lb-ft | 163 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 44.4 cu-ft | 44.4 cu-ft | 44.4 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 30.5 in | 30.5 in | 30.5 in |
| Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic Headlights | |||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||
| Rear Parking Sensors | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| HID Headlights | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Bluetooth | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| USB Ports | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Third Row Seat | |||
Frequently asked questions
What changed from the 2012 Mazda5 to the 2013 Mazda5?
The 2013 Mazda5 adds a standard USB audio input and side mirrors with built-in LED turn signals across the lineup. It also gets revised seat upholstery and a redesigned shift knob, while Touring gains standard rear backup sensors and automatic models improve from 21 to 22 mpg in city driving.
Was the 2013 Mazda5 redesigned?
No, the 2013 Mazda5 was not redesigned. It is the second model year of the generation introduced for 2012 and receives only a light equipment update.
Does every 2013 Mazda5 have a USB audio input and turn-signal mirrors?
Yes, every 2013 Mazda5 trim has a USB audio input and side mirrors with integrated LED turn signals as standard equipment.
Did the 2013 Mazda5 get better city fuel economy?
Yes, automatic-transmission versions of the 2013 Mazda5 are rated at 22 mpg in the city, up from 21 mpg for 2012. The engine remains a 2.5-liter four-cylinder.
Which 2013 Mazda5 trim has a manual transmission?
Sport is the only 2013 Mazda5 trim built with a manual transmission. Touring and Grand Touring use a five-speed automatic.