(November 24, 2010) IRVINE, Calif. — Mazda today announced that the 2012 Mazda5 compact multi-activity vehicle (mini-minivan) will have a starting price (MSRP) of $19,990, including destination and delivery. The 2012 MAZDA5 will go on sale at dealers across the U.S. in January 2011.

The new Mazda5 will be offered in three trim grades: a well-appointed Sport, the mid-level Touring and the top-of-the-line Grand Touring.  Regardless of equipment or specification level, all 2012 Mazda5s feature a host of standard safety features, including Dynamic Stability Control, traction control, anti-lock brakes, tire-pressure monitoring, and dual front, front-seat and side curtain airbags that offer protection to all three rows.

The new Mazda is equipped with a 157-horsepower 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that can be mated to either a six-speed manual transmission or a five-speed automatic.

The well-equipped Mazda5 Sport includes 16-inch alloy wheels with 205/55/R16 all-season tires, power mirrors, air conditioning, power windows and door locks, AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with six speakers, audio auxiliary jack, tilt and telescoping steering wheel, remote keyless entry system, one-touch up/down driver's window, 50/50 split fold-down third row seats and steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls.

The MAZDA5 Touring (from $21,990) is equipped with a five-speed automatic transmission, 17-inch alloy wheels, fog lamps, and Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio system. The well-optioned Grand Touring will start at $24,670 and adds power moonroof, HID headlights, heated leather-trimmed seats and Sirius satellite radio.