So which is our pick of the honda crv, mazda cx5, toyota rav4 and subaru forester. Cx5 v rav4 v crv v forester suvs have replaced sedans as the vehicle of choice for most families, so drive puts four of the best to the test. The 2017 mazda cx5 is new this year, and improves upon last years model with a better interior and exterior look, quieter ride, a newish standard engine, and a coming turbodiesel that could be among the leaders for small crossovers in highway mileage. Hrv began life on the subcompact fit platform, whereas the crv springs from the compact civic. Forums car conversation cars by make chevrolet corvette comments on. The mazda cx5 has long been one of the best large, fiveseat suvs, but now its position at the top of the class is being threatened by two allnew models. Why the 2018 mazda cx5 is car and drivers favorite. The honda crv and mazda cx 5 are both safe, fuelefficient compact crossovers with topnotch cabins, comfortable accommodations, and good overall driving dynamics. The cx 5 s blend of premium design, great value, and. Most of the time you wont notice but if you have kids and car seats behind the driver, you will not have a lot of room. Comparison mazda cx5 grand touring 2017 vs honda cr. I just booked an mazda cx 5 after researching for a month. Both here are petrolpowered, allwheel drive, though either can be had as.
Im only 510 so its not an issue for me but if i try to push my seat back even a little it hits the rear facing car seats ive got installed behind me. Apr 12, 2019 the mazda cx 5 has long been one of the best large, fiveseat suvs, but now its position at the top of the class is being threatened by two allnew models. We parse through the hot compactcrossover segment to pick the best among the ford escape, honda crv, mazda cx. Are you looking to buy a car but cant decide between a honda crv or mazda cx 5. Jul 15, 20 we compare the top crossovers on the market today, the 2014 mazda cx 5 grand touring, the 20 toyota rav4 limited and the 2012 honda crv exl. The crv s turbofour cranks out 190 hp and 179 lbft of torque, but the rav4 has an advantage. The honda crv is not only honda s bestselling vehicle but was also our 2018 suv of the year. The crv is highly functional, while the cx5 is luxurious. Michael simari car and driver the matchup spending time with allwheeldrive versions of the 2019 toyota rav4 and 2019 honda crv makes it clear why each has become so eminently popular.
Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2016 honda crv and 2016 mazda cx 5 and 2016 nissan rogue and 2016 subaru forester. In keeping with typical honda timing, 2020 marks a. The cx5 emphasizes driving enjoyment and offers two different. Both the crv and cx5 offer android auto and apple carplay on all but. Jul 07, 2016 2016 honda crv vs mazda cx5 conclusion. User ranking drivers and owners ranked these cars in 9 categories. I just booked an mazda cx5 after researching for a month. Till a month ago, crv was on the top list but after doing 3 test drives of cx5 all together 60 miles around 20 miles in city signal traffic, 30 on highway and 10 on terrain road and researching the new skyactive technolgoy am convinced tht cx5 is a better.
The cx5 has average epa estimates compared with rivals that have similar power. A diesel variant is expected to be added to the mazda cx5 range some time in the near future. May 22, 2019 michael simari car and driver cars in this class run the gamut from affordable to, well, affordable for wealthier people. The exterior design languages of these two vehicles car. Comparison mazda cx5 grand touring 2017 vs honda crv. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2015 honda crv and 2015 mazda cx5. The cx5 is the sportier one, delivering a more rewarding driving experience. The honda crv and mazda cx5 are two of the most researched. Honda crv is priced between rp 463,9 rp 539,4 million while mazda cx3 2020 is priced between rp 399,9. The one not reading autoblog and the one who recognizes a. Honda crv is priced between rp 463,9 rp 539,4 million while mazda cx3 2020 is priced between rp 399,9 rp 445,8 million. It combines all of mazdas new tech to great effect and the resulting car is goodlooking, practical, impressively efficient, but almost uniquely for a car in this sector, its fun to drive. Well tell you what we like, what we dont, and in doing so, help.
Compare honda crv hybrid vs mazda cx5 vs subaru forester. Watch us drive the 2019 toyota rav4 through 48 states in a week. Sep 26, 2016 morries automotive group is comparing two of the hottest midsized suvs on the market the 2016 mazda cx 5 and the honda crv. Statistically, almost one in five new car buyers is choosing this type of car the medium suv segment is now the goto for australian consumers. In the last few years a few of the 9 including the cx5 have had a refresh. Comparison mazda cx5 2016 vs honda crv 2016 suv drive.
Honda hrv vs honda crv all wheel drive experts planet. Thanks to the popularity of midsized suvs, the honda crv and the mazda cx5 both are leftfield choices for buyers who prefer comfort and refinement above all else. If youre buying a new family suv this year, theres a fair chance one of these four models will be on your shopping list. We crowned this spacious crossover because it does so much so well, from its intelligently designed. Also, when in sport mode, the noise gets exacerbated by sport mode gripping onto gears a little too long. Crv and cx5 are the ones i short listed and i choose cx5. We pit the 2019 mazda cx 5 against the 2019 toyota rav4 to see which compact crossover is the more compelling choice in this hotly contested segment.
We compare the top crossovers on the market today, the 2014 mazda cx5 grand touring, the 20 toyota rav4 limited and the 2012 honda crv exl. The hrv s economycar heritage reveals itself in cabin noise, cramped front seats, and pokey acceleration. The 2017 mazda cx 5 takes a lot of small steps forward, but are any of them big enough changes to sway buyers. Nov 05, 2017 these four familyfriendly used suvs all purport to offer dependable, practical and costeffective motoring all year round. The honda crv is not only hondas bestselling vehicle but was also our 2018 suv of the year. Michael simari car and driver cars in this class run the gamut from affordable to, well, affordable for wealthier people.
These rivals are very close in size and price, and they are separated by just a few points in our. Crv offers more practicality, cx5 offers a nearluxury experience. Take just a few turns in the cx5 and youll be hooked. When comparing the 2016 honda crv vs mazda cx5, youll find only a few differences between the two. The cx5s success helped to put mazda back in the black and the package of skyactiv technologies has gone on to star across most of the companys range. But the crv is more reliable based on cr s survey data. The cx 5 s success helped to put mazda back in the black and the package of skyactiv technologies has gone on to star across most of the companys range. Crv has more power, cargo space, interior room, optional equipment, and cost. We crowned this spacious crossover because it does.
Check out all the vital info sidebyside from pricing to performance specs. Fleet on its feet and full of vigor, its energetic handling is evident even in everyday driving. The 2020 honda crv and 2020 mazda cx5 compact crossover suvs pit practicality against. Till a month ago, crv was on the top list but after doing 3 test drives of cx 5 all together 60 miles around 20 miles in city signal traffic, 30 on highway and 10 on terrain road and researching the new skyactive technolgoy am convinced tht cx 5 is a better choice. Following mazdas zoom zoom branding, the cx5 is expected to be the better drivers car over the honda crv.
While the interior dimensions of the two vehicles are largely similar, the crv offers a larger cargo area than the cx5. There is no doubt that it is a reliable honda, but outside of that it was the most boring car, and at the time extremely outofdate compared to the rest of the fleet. The rear seat has a flat bottom which, despite decent enough padding, can make lengthy car rides uncomfortable. Are you looking to buy a car but cant decide between a honda crv or mazda cx5. Because theyre so similar, and they fare so well in our compact suv rankings, it makes perfect sense to crossshop them and. Dec 06, 2019 while the interior dimensions of the two vehicles are largely similar, the crv offers a larger cargo area than the cx 5. The currentgeneration honda crv debuted for the 2017 model year. Im only 510 so its not an issue for me but if i try to push my seat back even a little it hits the rear facing car. The honda crv and mazda cx5 are both safe, fuelefficient compact crossovers with topnotch cabins, comfortable accommodations, and good overall driving dynamics.
I purchased a cx5 a couple of months ago and test drove a. Here weve matched up the honda crv vtis with the mazda cx5 sport maxx. Mazda cx5 v honda crv 2020 comparison which is the family. The 2016 honda crv wont make you pay more for the type of performance that you deserve. Cars in this class run the gamut from affordable to, well, affordable for wealthier people. You dont need to drive the cx5 hard to enjoy it or to appreciate its. There isnt much in the way of road or wind noise, but the engine can be heard growling when the driver puts the pedal to the metal. Compare the honda crv hybrid, mazda cx5, and subaru forester side by side to see differences in performance, pricing, features and more. The honda crv s cavernous cargo space easily beats out the mazda cx5 s smaller cargo hold. Use our side by side comparison to help you make a decision. The mazda cx 5 was completely redesigned for the 2017 model year and promptly thereafter landed a spot on our 2018 10best trucks and suvs list. However, in our testing, the mazda was the only one to exceed its epa highway rating. These four familyfriendly used suvs all purport to offer dependable, practical and costeffective motoring all year round. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2015 honda crv and 2015 mazda cx 5.
Crv and cx 5 are the ones i short listed and i choose cx 5. The 2019 crv checks virtually every box on car shoppers lists in the. Morries automotive group is comparing two of the hottest midsized suvs on the market the 2016 mazda cx5 and the honda crv. Finally, the crv has stellar reliability according to our annual auto survey. The one not reading autoblog and the one who recognizes a v8 as vegetable juice. I got in it and immediately hated it, which sucked. Both vehicles offer android auto and apple carplay compatibility. Mazda parts could be a lil more pricey doeafter sales service honda scs are crowded as hell right now, thanks to their booming sales. Inside, the crv offers highquality materials and smart design, but compared to the cx5, the crv is really nothing special. Incentives find if there are incentives in your area.
Mazda cx5 car and driver six way compare galpin mazda. The 2017 mazda cx5 takes a lot of small steps forward, but are any of them big enough changes to sway buyers. The 2017 mazda cx 5 is new this year, and improves upon last years model with a better interior and exterior look, quieter ride, a newish standard engine, and a coming turbodiesel that could be among the leaders for small crossovers in highway mileage. Choose a car to get started or choose from our popular comparisons. While most hondas have moved to a pushbutton gear selector, the crv still uses an oldschool gear lever, as does the cx5. Compare rankings and see how the cars you select stack up against each other in terms of performance, features, safety, prices and more. The 2019 honda crv and the mazda cx5 are set to be two of the bestselling compact suvs on the market for the coming year and buyers looking for a new compact suv are wise to start their search with both. May 10, 2019 michael simari car and driver the matchup spending time with allwheeldrive versions of the 2019 toyota rav4 and 2019 honda crv makes it clear why each has become so eminently popular. The subaru uses a symmetrical allwheeldrive system that also uses the brakes to help keep the vehicle moving where the driver wants it to go. However, the 2020 model gets a minor facelift, and the honda sensing suite of advanced driver assistance systems comes standard. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2016 honda crv and 2016 mazda cx5 and 2016 nissan rogue and 2016 subaru forester. The honda crv and mazda cx5 are two of the most researched compact suvs on. Compare the honda crv hybrid, mazda cx 5, and subaru forester side by side to see differences in performance, pricing, features and more.
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