Despite being outdated and lacking Mazda’s new design language found on the 3 compact and 6 mid-sizer, the Mazda5 is still competitive in the marketplace especially since it’s the cheapest car on the list with a starting price of $20,935. Powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, the Mazda5 gets 22 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway, giving it a 24 mpg combined rating. It features 157 hp and 163 lb-ft of torque. While it isn’t really an SUV, it makes the list because of its practicality and affordability.
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