No Traction Control or Electronic Stability Control

[dougpeng]

Just bought a used 2007 Mazda 5 GT. After buying it, I found out that the Mazda 5 (2006~2009) does not come with Traction Control or Electronic Stability Control in any of its trim lineup here in North America (different if you're in Europe or Japan). What a bummer especially when I assumed it has it given its excellent crash test rating (it passed with flying colors for frontal impact, offset frontal impact, and side impact - side impact assumes side curtain airbags). What's wrong with you Mazda? Traction Control or Electronic Stability Control is really important especially in Canadian winter climates!