SUV Showdown: 2023 MAZDA CX-5 vs. 2023 Toyota RAV4

If you’re shopping for a compact SUV, you may be overwhelmed with your choices, as this class of car is now extremely crowded. Comparing two models can help narrow down your choices, and here we look at the 2023 Mazda CX-5 vs. 2023 Toyota RAV4.

Handling

Mazda has a terrific reputation when it comes to the nimbleness of their vehicles, and the new Mazda CX-5 really shines in this area. Thanks to its precise steering and strong brakes, this SUV is very agile and a real pleasure to take on winding roads. It also has a great suspension system that offers a smooth ride.

The Toyota RAV4 doesn’t have the athleticism of the Mazda CX-5, and critics have noted that the steering is rather numb.

Tech

Mazda vehicles always come with the latest tech features, and every 2023 Mazda CX-5 has:

• Android Auto™
• Apple CarPlay®
• Mazda Connected Services
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Bluetooth®
• 2 USB ports
• Four-speaker stereo
• HD Radio

You can also get an available 10-speaker Bose® sound system, in-car navigation software, and satellite radio.

The 2023 Toyota RAV4 has some of the same components, but HD radio isn’t among them.

Safety

The Mazda CX-5 comes with numerous features to help keep you safe, including:

• Lane departure warning
• Lane keep assist
• Adaptive cruise control
• Forward collision warning
• Forward automatic emergency braking
• Pedestrian detection
• Blind spot monitoring
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Automatic high-beam headlights
• Rearview camera

The Toyota RAV4 doesn’t offer blind spot monitoring or rear cross-traffic alert as standard features — they would require a pricey upgrade.

Want to take the new Mazda CX-5 out on the road to see how it further outdoes the Toyota RAV4? Visit El Dorado Mazda in McKinney, TX for a test drive today!