As a compact minivan built for family duty, the Mazda 5 sees its tailgate opened dozens of times a week — for groceries, sports gear, strollers, you name it. Decoin's power liftgate kit takes the physical effort out of that routine, letting you pop the trunk with a key-fob press even when your arms are already full. Here's how the upgrade works on the Mazda 5.
Few vehicles put a tailgate through as much daily use as a family minivan, and the Mazda 5 is no exception. Decoin's Electric Tailgate Power Lift adds motorized, hands-free operation to a model that never came with one from the factory.
The kit's quiet motor raises and lowers the Mazda 5's tailgate smoothly, sparing you the awkward two-handed heave that's normally needed when your arms are loaded with bags or a child seat.
Because minivans are often loaded and unloaded around kids and pets, the built-in obstacle sensor automatically stops and reverses the tailgate if it detects resistance while closing. Reinforced double-bar support keeps the gate steady even with a full cargo load.
Operate the tailgate with your Mazda 5's existing key fob, a button by the driver's seat, or the control on the tailgate itself — ideal for those moments when you're wrangling groceries or a stroller and simply can't reach for a handle.
Set your preferred maximum opening height once and the lift will remember it, which is especially useful if your Mazda 5 is parked in a garage with a low ceiling.
The kit installs with basic hand tools following the included step-by-step manual, so most owners can complete the job themselves in an afternoon.
Automatic operation, gesture control, adjustable height, obstacle detection, memory function, one-touch operation, anti-pinch protection, hands-free and foot-activated opening, key-fob control, jam protection, and soft-close.
Will the kit still let me load the Mazda 5 with the third row folded? Yes — the power liftgate only affects how the tailgate opens and closes; interior seating configuration is unaffected.
Is there a weight limit for cargo when using the auto-close feature? The obstacle-detection system is tuned for normal cargo loads; unusually heavy or oddly shaped items resting against the opening should be cleared before closing.
Can two drivers in the household both use it? Yes, the tailgate responds to the same key fob(s) already paired to your Mazda 5.
See other fitments on the Mazda power liftgate page.
