In the Popular Priced Truck category, the 2008 MAZDA5 has been named Ward's AutoWorld's "Interior of the Year", on the heels of best ever sales in April and May. In the annual competition thirty-six outstanding vehicle interiors representing 13 manufacturers competed for top honors.

Each finalist vehicle evaluate its truck parts interior for over four weeks, members of the editorial staff of Ward's AutoWorld spent time with it. By the overall points earned winners were decided. The vehicle or its interior had to be new for 2008, to be eligible for the competition. Among others, the MAZDA5 triumphed over competition from Nissan Murano, Saturn Vue, Ford Escape, Subaru Forester, Dodge Journey and Toyota Highlander. Jim O'Sullivan, president and CEO of Mazda North American Operations says; "We're honored to have won Ward's AutoWorld's 'Interior of the Year' award," "The MAZDA5 is proving to be exactly what consumers want -- a versatile, fuel-efficient vehicle that combines the functionality of an SUV with the ride and handling of a car. This is a great vehicle that hits right at the heart of the market, and promises to grow in popularity as fuel prices soar."

Infused sports car inspiration, MAZDA5 is a multi-activity sports vehicle that features a three-row, six-passenger MAZDA5. Truck parts interior brags spaciousness and comfort. The stepped floor allows for more legroom for all especially those sitting in rows two and three. For passengers and cargo, the second row has separate individual seats that slide, recline and fold flat, providing maximum versatility. On the third row seats are split 50/50 and can be tilted forward individually and folded flat to create a flat load area. Carrying capacity is an enormous 44.4 cubic feet, with the rear-most seats folded flat. With multiple open and covered compartments the interior storage is spacious and thoughtful. Flip the center-row seat cushions forward to access the under-seat storage or fold the tray down from the front-passenger-seat-back. Under the center-right captain's chair cushion, hide the things that make life more convenient in the center armrest or in a covered flip-out storage bin. And in each front door pocket, there's also an illuminated glovebox and half-liter bottle holders, and even covered storage under the floor behind the third-row seat.

MAZDA5 can be fitted with either a five-speed manual or five-speed sport-shift Sport AT automatic transmission, and powered by a 153-horsepower 2.3-liter four cylinder engine. The MAZDA5 is available in three trim levels -- Sport, Touring and Grand Touring.