Ireland gets a 1.6-litre 115hp diesel engine with emissions of 138g/km, meaning it sits in motor tax Band B with annual road tax of just €156.
Fuel economy is improved by 15 percent compared to the previous 2.0-litre diesel to 5.2 l/100km. As well as new styling features the car gets a wider specification with the top model Sport getting 17-inch alloy wheels, power sliding doors and heated seats.
The Executive SE model is likely to be the big-seller, which features Bluetooth, climate control, rear parking sensors, cruise control and 16-inch alloy wheels.
Full pricing:
Mazda5 1.6D Comfort €24,995
Mazda5 1.6D Executive €25,995
Mazda5 1.6D Executive SE €26,995
Mazda5 1.6D Sport €29,995
You can read our review of the new car here.
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