Mazda has announced pricing for the 2012 Mazda5 MPV, which will go on sale in January 2011.

The base model, which they call the Sport, will start at $19,990 USD. While this may be the cheapest model, it’s still nicely equipped, with 16-inch alloys, air conditioning, power windows and mirrors, keyless entry, and an AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system with six speakers and an auxiliary jack.

The Touring model fills the middle of the range, with a $21,990 USD price tag. This model will give you 17-inch alloys, sporty side sill extensions, a rear spoiler, fog lights, Bluetooth connectivity, leather for the steering wheel and shift knob, and a trip computer. For $1,140, you can add a Moonroof and Audio Package, which will give you a six-disc CD changer, power moonroof, and Sirius satellite radio.

At the top of the range we have the Grand Touring, starting at $24,670. This includes the contents of the Moonroof and Audio Package as standard, automatic xenon headlights, heated door mirrors, automatic windshield wipers, an alarm system, lumbar support adjustment for the driver’s seat, heated front seats, and leather trim for all the seats.

All models will be powered by the same 2.5L inline-four, with 157 hp and 163 lb-ft of torque. Unfortunately, only the Sport is offered with a manual, while the rest of the range comes standard with a five-speed automatic.

Press Release

2012 MAZDA5 PRICED FROM $19,990; ON SALE IN JANUARY 2011

IRVINE, Calif. — Mazda North American Operations today announced that the 2012 MAZDA5 compact multi-activity vehicle will have a starting manufacturer’s suggested retail 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 2012 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 (DSC), traction control, anti-lock brakes (ABS), tire-pressure monitoring, and dual front, front-seat and side curtain airbags that offer protection to all three rows.

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 with P205/50R17 all-season tires, sport side still extensions, rear liftgate spoiler, fog lamps, Bluetooth^® hands-free phone and audio, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob and trip computer.  Available on Touring models is a Moonroof and Audio Package ($1,140) which includes a power moonroof, in-dash 6-disc CD changer and Sirius satellite radio.

The top-of-the line Grand Touring model (from $24,670) adds a power moonroof, xenon high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights, automatic on/off headlights, heated door mirrors, rain-sensing windshield wipers, anti-theft alarm system, driver’s seat lumbar support adjustment, heated front seats, in-dash 6-disc CD changer, leather-trimmed seats and Sirius satellite radio.

The 2012 MAZDA5 is powered by a 2.5-liter MZR I-4 engine and can be paired with either a six-speed manual (Sport models only) or five-speed automatic transmission (standard on Touring and Grand Touring).  The MZR 2.5-liter produces 157 hp at 6,000 rpm, and 163 ft-lb of torque at 4,000 rpm.

Source: Mazda