The 2008 Mazda 5 receives exterior and interior styling changes. The exterior changes include a new front fascia, grille, headlights, and taillights. The interior is updated with restyled gauges, center console, 2nd-row air vents with fan speed control, and additional armrests. Also new is a 5-speed automatic transmission, replacing the previously offered 4-speed. Mazda 5 is based on the front-wheel-drive Mazda 3 compact car, but has a longer, taller body with seating for six, minivan-style sliding rear side doors, and one-piece liftgate. Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring versions are available. All have a 153-hp 2.3-liter 4-cyl engine. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard on Sport. A 5-speed automatic is optional on Sport and standard on Touring and Grand Touring. Seating is in three rows of two. The 2nd and 3rd rows fold, and 2nd-row seats recline and slide fore and aft to adjust cargo or passenger space. Available safety features include ABS, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags. A sunroof is available for Sport and is standard on the other models. Grand Touring adds leather upholstery, heated front seats, and xenon headlamps. A navigation system is optional for Grand Touring.