Looks better than I was thinking it would.

The price for the stereo was great, including this kit (faceplate, harness and instructions)made it even better. Sure, you can buy it separately and look up all the info in the blogs etc . . ., this put everything you need right in front of you right now. I am satisfied with the product. All that being said, the finish could be a little more durable. The paint is soft and I fear that it will get worn on the edges or gouged when I take it to a car wash.

Well, this unit is the only one I could find anywhere, so it does the job, but the fit was less than perfect, and the color does not match the car perfectly. You can easily tell that it is an aftermarket product and a cheap one at that.

BUT for now, it is better than the stock unit, as the stock stereo was terrible, so I dont mind the sacrifice of the look ... for now.

I just wish a company out there would make a proper kit that looks and feels like it belongs in this car.

Also the instructions were wrong for my 2008 Mazda 5. The design and instructions were obviously meant for a 2006/07 model. The instructions left out several screws and bolts that needed to be removed for instal, making the task rather frustrating until I found the extra screws.

Its all that exists, so I like it, but just wish there was a better solution.

a note to other do it yourself. move the tabs from the old faceplate to the new to avoid rattling. fill in the spaces with felt (i used sticky velcro) to avoid rattling. fits well in a scale 1 to 10 it is a 9.

This was very easy to install. Plus, once it's installed it does look just like the picture, which looks just like the factory piece. I used it to install a single-DIN receiver, and I like that it has the pocket included. Since it was a single-DIN, I didn't have to modify it, so I would guess it would be more of a pain if you have a double-DIN.

Here's what I don't like: It is much thinner plastic than the factory piece, and it is clearly cheaply made. Because of that, it flexes a bit and doesn't fit all that well, specifically around the HVAC controls below the radio. This kit, like the factory one, is held in by two tabs at the top and two screws at the bottom. The tabs at the top don't fit snugly enough into the slots, so mine vibrates and rattles. VERY annoying. I am going to have to pull it back out and make some shims to stop it from doing that. Also, that pocket that I do like has pre-drilled holes in the back of it, so you see the holes very obviously from any seat in the car. One other thing: the radio and the pocket don't fit perfectly in it. The radio doesn't move, but you can see some of the cutouts in the kit all the way around the radio, and the pocket moves around.

The bottom line is that if this is the only one available, then it's worth it. If it isn't, try another brand. If I didn't get this for free with my receiver purchase, I would want my money back.

the kit came with installation gude and link to suggested tools - very impressive!

Overall the trim kit is OK. Functionally the fit is perfect. However, the color is a bit off. The silver color is a bit brighter then the more "gunmetal" color of the 09's stock radio trim. However, as the 5's dash doesn't have much of the silver bits except for accent, it isn't really noticeable.

Also remember to pluck off the white clips from top of the stock trim panel; you won't find any in the kit. Without them the panel will bend backward giving everyone a peek inside the dash e.g. when pulling the Ipod cable out of head unit. You'll need two small flat screwdrivers to pry off the snaps that hold them to the old trim panel. Precision or eyeglass screwdrivers are perfect for this. Be gentle as they break easy.

Installed this kit in a 2009 Mazda 5. The kit is made to fit older (2006-2007?) Mazda 5. The color of the paint is not quite a match for the stock silver in my 2009, and the openings around the 3 circular controls at the bottom leave a small gap underneath the controls. The paint has a slightly tacky (rubbery) feel and scratches very easily. I wish I had put another coat of my own paint on it before installing to protect it better and give it better feel.

The biggest problem is that the white pressure clips that are needed to snap this piece into the dash do not come with the unit (or at least did not come with my unit). I had to remove the clips from the stock stereo face plate and attach them to this adapter unit to complete my installation. The instruction manual does not discuss this being a required step -- was my unit defective?

The 2009 Mazda 5 disassembly is more complex than the 2006-2007 models the instructions were written for.

With a single-DIN stereo install, I could not completely hide the DIN sleeve with the trim bezel included with the stereo, nor would the ISO bezel included with the trim kit fit due to the lip on the DIN sleeve.

This is the only kit I could find online, and Crutchfield, as always, was awesome to include it for free. I wish there was a better option available, but it seems this is the only pre-fabricated adapter. It does what it is meant to do, and I'm glad I didn't have to build my own or modify the stock face plate.

Like always, Crutchfield products fits perfect, looks great and the instructions are clear and easy to follow. The delivery was fast. Thank you Crutchfield ...