I'm shopping for cars, and the Mazda 5 looks like it would be nearly perfect. However, I have 2 SUV dog crates that I'd like to put in the back. They are 21" wide, 36" long, and 28" high. Ultimately, I'd like to be able to put them side by side behind the 2nd row. Will they fit? Do you know the narrowest dimension of the cargo area (probably between wheel wells)? What about the door opening dimensions? I'm also a little worried about the slope of the back hatch, and whether it would close with the crates inside. Any help would be appreciated, since I can't find anything online but the cubic feet!

 

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I was able to answer my own question. Thought I'd post the answer for anyone else who was looking.