Honda CR-V vs. Mazda CX-5 vs. Toyota RAV4: 2019 Compact SUV Comparison Test
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- čas přidán 18. 06. 2019
- It's time to revisit our compact-SUV comparison test to see if changes to the 2019 Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 mean they can unseat our current champion, the Honda CR-V. Last year, the Honda CR-V took the crown, but the Toyota RAV4 has been totally redesigned, and the Mazda CX-5 has a new engine and a new luxurious top trim level. We test all three crossovers at the track, drive them in the suburbs, load them full of cargo, and figure out what all the buttons do so that we can pick a winner. Which small SUV is the best? Watch our triple test to find out.
2019 Mazda CX-5 Review
Sharp style and sporting performance remain hallmarks of the 2019 Mazda CX-5, a small crossover SUV designed for those who enjoy a spirited drive. Excellent handling and a high-quality interior also help make it one of our top picks for a small SUV.
For 2019, the CX-5 is available in two new trim levels, Grand Touring Reserve and Signature. Both offer a broader list of premium features and conveniences this year and come with a new turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. This engine, which is lifted from the three-row CX-9, generates up to 250 horsepower and a stout 310 lb-ft of torque. Unfortunately, these upgrades don't fix the CX-5's weakness: limited cabin and cargo space compared to rivals.
Overall, however, the CX-5 is a standout. It provides an excellent balance of sportiness, comfort and practicality, and its upscale interior conveys a sense of richness that you don't find in rivals. It's a smart choice.
Read more about the 2019 Mazda CX-5:
www.edmunds.com/mazda/cx-5/2019/
Watch our Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Review video:
• 2018 Mazda CX-5 Grand ...
The Mazda CX-5 was picked as one of Edmunds' Best Family SUVs:
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2019 Honda CR-V Review
The 2019 CR-V checks virtually every box on car shoppers' lists in the compact SUV segment. It makes family life easier with a cavernous cargo area, abundant backseat room, easily accessed car seat anchors, and more clever storage solutions than an Ikea. It will also keep you safe. Crash test ratings are flawless, and accident avoidance technologies are standard on all but the base trim. The comfortable ride and efficient and responsive engine wrap up the excellent value proposition.
Quite simply, the CR-V makes a ton of sense. If anything, its greatest flaw might be that it makes too much sense. Some rivals offer more memorable styling and personality, such as the Mazda CX-5 and the new Toyota RAV4. Technophiles may also find Honda's touchscreen to be frustratingly behind the times. Yet those are minor quibbles. In general, joining the CR-V-owning masses would be a pretty good idea.
Read more about the 2019 Honda CR-V:
www.edmunds.com/honda/cr-v/2019/
The Honda CR-V got the Edmunds Editors' Choice for the Best SUV for 2019:
• 2019 Honda CR-V: The B...
2019 Toyota RAV4 Review
Redesigned for 2019, the Toyota RAV4 receives a variety of updates, including a stylish new look, a new engine, and added safety and technology features. No doubt they will contribute to the RAV4's status as the best-selling small crossover SUV on the market. But is it the ideal pick for you?
The 2019 RAV4 gets a 2.5-liter engine that produces 203 horsepower, which is 27 hp more than last year's model. And it's not just more powerful, it's more efficient, returning an EPA-estimated 30 mpg combined (26 city/35 highway). And if you want the ultimate in efficiency, the RAV4 Hybrid returns 40 mpg combined.
The new RAV4 keeps the strengths of the old model ― including an easy-to-use interior, big back seat, comfortable freeway ride ― and adds more off-road capability along with standard tech and safety features. It also gets an added helping of personality.
Even with the new engine, acceleration lags behind competitors. And while the updated infotainment interface is a significant improvement compared to last year, it can be difficult to learn and use. If these are deal-breakers for you, take a look at the impressively well-rounded Honda CR-V or the stylish Mazda CX-5.
Read more about the 2019 Toyota RAV4:
www.edmunds.com/toyota/rav4/2...
Watch us drive the 2019 Toyota RAV4 through 48 states in a week:
• 2019 Toyota RAV4 Revie...
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Even in the cheaper versions, Mazda has important safety features like blind spot detection,full led headlights, heads up display, and a infotainment control mouse like Mercedes and BMW have. Once you get used to it , you don’t want to reach all the way to your screen anymore. It’s much saver I think. These safety features to me are far more important then heated seats for instance.
You people are being fooled. I went to the Honda dealership and checked out a 2019 CRV that was on the lot and it had 2000 miles on the odometer. First thing I did was pull the motor oil dip stick and took a whiff of the oil on the stick and low and behold gasoline smell. It was very obvious. My wife smelled it and two salesmen smelled it. So that tells me Honda "HAS NOT!" fixed the oil dilution problem with their engines. Good luck on the resale of your Honda CRVs. I personally bought my wife a beautiful red Mazda CX5 non turbo. It is fun to drive has plenty of features along with lane assist which can be set to lightly vibrate the steering wheel or beep or turn it off. Put it in sport mode and it's a blast to drive through short straights and tight bends. Mazda has been and will always be a drivers car. Did I say the red Mazda CX5 is a much better looking SUV.
mark kaupas it looks like a dull version of the crv.. rav 4 looks the best
I think when reviewing cars they need to look also at the technical aspect like problems, recalls, cost of ownership like maintenance etc... coz the winner here the "CRV" has issues w/ oil dilution, ignore the cargo space, ignore the volume knob if the engine has serious problems.
@@pmpm3918 If you live in the cold weather be warry of the oil dilution problem. In warmer climates, you should be better off.
Agree completely!❤
My family owns a 2017 Honda CR-V (mostly wife drives the kids around in it) and I recently got a 2019 Mazda CX-5 (only I drive it as a commuter car with the option to drive my kids around comfortably once in awhile when needed). Here's my take.
CR-V: Pros: 1) Significantly more storage space in the back mostly due to vertical space, enough to add at minimum one more large suitcase vs the CX-5. 2) Surprisingly powerful, it actually accelerates with slightly more power than the CX-5 as far as I can tell. 3) Very slightly (almost insignificant) extra leg room for the back seats. 4) Handling is very tight, doesn't feel like a Toyota. It turns on a dime.
CR-V Cons: 1) Louder engine noise as heard from inside the car. 2) Internal and external styling aren't bad but nothing to write home about. 3) The screen controls are based more on touch screen with buttons on the side of the screen, requiring you to reach for the screen if you want to use it beyond what the steering wheel short-cut buttons allow you to do. The overall instrument panel feels cluttered with buttons, half of which I have no idea what they do.
CX-5: Pros 1) It's beautiful, both inside and out and I mean beautiful, the interior is gorgeous and feels like a real luxury car. 2) It's very quiet from inside the car as far as engine noise. 3) It has plenty of power, less acceleration in non-"sport" mode than the CR-V but I find it to be more "comfortable" to drive at high speed because the handling while tight, isn't as tight. 4) The "infotainment" controls are easy to use even when driving, you can keep your right hand down by your hip and change things easily on the dashboard level screen with it's circular "joystick" type control and volume adjustment knob without having to take your eyes off the road.
CX-5 Cons: 1) Obviously the reduced storage space in the back, it's still not bad but you're basically giving up a large suitcase or cooler worth of space. 2) The blind-spot warning indicators are over-doing it. Meaning you really have to move well past a car in your blind-spot before it shuts off. I really wish they'd adjust this or it was adjustable.
SUMMARY: They're both great cars, focused on greatness in different areas. I can't speak to long-term reliability yet but based on the 2 companies reputations I'm hoping they're both solid in that area. If you need more of a "mini-van" feel with lots of storage get the CR-V. It's still surprisingly extremely sporty, very powerful engine and tight handling despite that. If you want something with serious style and designed for driver comfort but can still do a decent job as a family car then the CX-5 is a great choice. I LOVE my CX-5, just driving it makes me feel all warm inside but if you care more about the "stats" and need something to drive the kids on long road-trips and pack a lot of luggage the CR-V easily wins out in that category.
I admire Mazda for doing it differently i.e. focusing on styling and drive-ability and not trying to go all out for interior space. So many vehicles are designed to get as much into the "footprint" as possible and just end up being dull and the same.
Thank you Todd for the excellent input. I have been looking at The CRV, the CX5, the Rav4, and the GMC Terrain. I was leaning towards the CRV but wasn't sure as they are all really good choices but your honest review has convinced me to go with the CRV. Many blessings to you and your family.
@@joeraptor1 You're welcome. Just an FYI, our CR-V replaced a 2010 GMC Terrain that had a $2k+ repair bill at just over 60k miles (timing belt, air conditioner, muffler and 1 other thing). It was a nice car while it lasted anyway but I wasn't paying for those repairs, we just traded it in. We were originally looking at the Hyundai Santa Fe which was pretty nice but after test driving it my wife doesn't like circular gauge style speedometers. I convinced her to give the CR-V a chance and after test driving it, she was instantly sold on it (plus it has a digital speedometer).
Thank you for the nice review. I was considering between these two but was leaning more towards style and comfort. As a result I came to the same conclusions as you and went with the CX-5. Your review is spot on. Thank you.
damn i cant write this much in an essay tl;dr
We had a Mazda when I was a kid and I haven't liked them since. We just got a CX-5 and it is amazing. We test drove the other two but they had no personality. They were steady but boring. Mazda nailed it with looks, reliability, and performance.
You haven’t liked them since?
Just bought a CX-5 and it’s awesome! I test drove the RAV4 and it was nice too.
Ended up with a 2020 RAV4 XLE AWD. I strongly considered the Honda and Mazda but decided on Toyota. Reason being it gets excellent gas mileage, lots of space interior and cargo wise and also has strong reliability and amazing resale value. Not to mention that Toyota gives new purchases a maintenance plan at no cost for 2yrs or 25k miles. That in itself saves you money.
CRV is the best overall value SUV. CX-5 is the best sporty driving and engine option. And RAV4 is just reliable I guess.
I have a cx-5 and I smile all the time I drive it
Apparently at about 100,000k's the Transmission in the CX5 shits itself and throughout the Cars life you'll need to be changing the oil and the oil filter a hell of a lot more than most other Cars due to the way the Skyactive works.
@@perihelion7445 Before 100k miles, I would have traded it in and get another car
@@danielbob4310 Good thinking 😎👍
@@perihelion7445
Or you could get mazda's 5 years unlimited kilometers warranty. At least it will cover the tranny for 5 years :)
Nothing major is going on with Cx-5 transmissions just service it like any other transmission.
I just hope that you include the intangible factors in your review such as the dependability or reliability, cost to own, and past and existing issues that plague the car, etc. I don't just decide on the tangible things when buying. For me, the most important are the intangibles as I am a kind of buyer that doesn't want to have lifetime debt just owning a car.
Especially ongoing issues with Honda 1.5t engines with fuel diluting the oil.
@@normt5463 Wow, Norm comments on the oil dilution for the millionth time. One track mind.
@@joshmiller1640 you should have received your extended warranty letter by now.
RAV4 is at least 5k-7k more expensive than CRV with similar options in Canada. After financing, it could even go up to 10k or more. So, CRV is still the better option even though it’s not perfect, but again nothing is perfect, you have to have some compromises.
@@normt5463 Gee Whiz I don't even own a CR-V how many cases of oil dilution are out there compared to the hundreds of thousands of CR-Vs out there? If you are going 2 miles at a time do yourself a favor and get a Nissan Leaf.
Cx5 i had mine now🧢👍 definitely absolutely the best i will love him forever ❤️
They are SUVs not F1 racing cars. Why reviewers want suburban family vehicles to be like a V8 race car is beyond me.
That's because the vast majority of men want a car that is actually fun to drive. Even when Toyota do, on the very rare occasions, make a car that is fun to drive, you get the feeling it is more a mistake than a deliberate intention. As an example, I give you the 86 (FR-S). A car that is incredibly fun to drive except... it is gutless. Apparently Toyota were worried it would outperform their premium brand cars - so although Subaru made a supercharged version of the FR-S engine (the FA20) and a turbo charged version (the FA24) we are denied access to a car that would be genuinely stand-out. Look, I want a safe, economic family car. But why does it have to be. So. Damn. Boring.
the vast majority of men? What survey did this information come from?
@@pianopeach There isn't much hard data in the public domain but as an example, www.nydailynews.com/autos/buyers-guide/10-top-reasons-people-buy-specific-cars-article-1.2552707. Performance in industry studies invariably has performance, ride and handling in the top 5 reasons for purchasing a specific vehicle. I think you'd be hard pressed to find a man who, given a choice, would select a car with the worst performance.
@@davidgapp1457 so women don't want a car that is fun to drive?
Triggered Rav 4 fanboy
Very thorough, well done video. Only thing was missing for me was a discussion of prior reliability in earlier year models. This is a very important topic, especially if you plan to keep your car over 100,000 miles.
Completely agreed. It really is odd how often that part is completely ignored in reviews. While it is probably one of the biggest considerations for people actually buying these cars.
I bought the 2019 CX 5 GT Reserve (2.5 L turbo W/AWD) Acceleration is QUICK! (especially with premium gas for 250 hp.
Love the Soul Crystal Red.
1. styling, exterior and interior, is very upscale.
2. features/amenities are abundant
3. did I mention styling?
4. great handling
5. QUICK! (0 - 60 in 6.4 sec.)
FOR THE MONEY the MAZDA CX 5 is (GT Reserve and Signature) are a FAR better buy than the equivalent sized Land Rover Velar based on speed, styling, QUALITY/RELIABILITY and the fact that the Velar is more than TWO times the money. Jus' sayin'...
We love our crv. We keep trying to find a flaw. It’s not the most luxurious, but it does every thing really well. It’s slow from a start for the first second, but that’s my only gripe. It’s incredibly well thought out.
You'll appreciate it not having all those extra luxurious features when its 15 years old or older. My 08 CRV is a mid level EX and everything works great at 197,000 mile. My dad's 03 Accord V6 with 285,000 miles has some of the luxury features failing such as power seats and the leather is cracking/tearing, etc.
i just made a comment about it, but have honda given up on the headlight leveling scroller that euro cars have? even toyota lets you lower headlights when you have heavy load or a heavy trailer on the hook, oncoming traffic will hate your blinding lights, but honda wants you to carry a philips head and go to the engine bay to lower without any way of knowing how much you lowered/raised each side?? other than that, honda is a contender to toyota in my book, without it, honda is far off when they miss the basics
Hey CR-V mate. I am glad you are enjoying your CR-V. About premium feel it depends of the trim you got honestly. currently, I have the 2021Honda CR-V AWD EX-L and and comes with all the belts and whistles. Plus is comfy, provides good gas mileage, excellent in snowy winters and the most important the Honda reliability.
I'm glad you love your CR-V. I was very close to purchasing one until I test drive the CX-5 and did my research on long term reliability which seemed to indicate that the Mazda will likely last as long as the Toyotas and Hondas. What turned me off about the CR-V EX-L (leather seats is a must for me) was the touch screens which were fairly slow to boot. Its one thing for some entertainment to be on a touchscreen since Android and Apple Car Play are going to be used for many of us anyway, but to have all the air conditioning controls be several screens away and the feel that the touch screen already, I was pretty sure it would only cause issues and/or bug me more and more throughout my ownership experience in the years to come.
Thank you guys so much. This helped me out a bunch
I like this format. Great comparison test.
CX-5 by a mile. I don't need that extra cargo capacity. Its beautiful, fun driving and very reliable according to Consumer Reports. More so than the RAV4 or CRV.
No one mentions the fact that you can get all the same equipment in the CX-5 for $7,000 less by just not getting the turbo and still having the same power as the Rav4 and CRV? The CX5 is the greatest value of the bunch
And crv oil dilution problem
Turbo is a deal breaker for me......sorry CR-V & CX-5 ...... & hello Rav4 hybrid
Cargo capacity / interior space utilization is a major weak point, though. CX-5 would be the clear winner IF it had about 10-15% more usable interior volume.
syncro87, most people don’t use all that space all the time...if they do sure no problem however most people just overbuy! Getting more than what they actually need...
It’s way too small
I heard all three commentators but not why the CX5 lost. The decision didn't make sense when the only drawback to the CX5 was that it didnt have as much space for junk, which most people dont want or need.
Its crazy people buy tiny four cylinders to haul more junk and also try to tow something when their engines are so weak. My money goes to the mazda 300 ft pounds of torque oh mama.
Honda and Toyota are much more reliable than Mazda, maintenance expenses are lower. Also, Mazda cars have a high depreciation compared to Honda and Toyota. So, in my opinion, if you want a beautiful car for a couple of years go for Mazda. But if you want a really durable and reliable car, go for the most selling vehicles in the world, Toyota and Honda.
@@tommy13965 Also, I want to clarify you that the US market is just a fraction of Toyota, Honda and Mazda sales. There are other places in the world in which the cargo space vs fuel economy is much more important than the speedness of the vehicle, that's the reason of their "small" engines.
Andrés Gamboa Chacón picking up a Mazda cx5 signature this Friday can’t wait.👍🏻
@@andresgamboa4775 actually, if you take a look at www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2018/10/25/the-most-and-least-reliable-rides-on-the-road/ you can see that the most reliable cars are lexus, Toyota, and then mazda respectively for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for reliability in 2018. If this trend continues, then mazda will still have a higher reliability rating than Honda for 2019.
I'm in the market for one of these SUVs. I recently drove the Hybrid Rav4 and I am in LOVE. I rented a CX5 for a road trip earlier this year and I wasn't that impressed with the visibility. The performance was fun but for the long term and everyday use, I am strongly leaning towards the RAV4 Hybrid. I wish I could afford a PRIME Rav4.
I test drove all three and its really about what you prioritize from your car. Also this comparison should've had the grand touring reserve cx5. That's more comparable. The signature doesn't have anything that really justifies the price bump, whereas the reserve also offers the turbo motor and top tech.
Its weird how everyone bashes on the Rav4 but it outsells both of those cars the last few years.
Point is it shouldn't
Because Toyota sells fleet vehicles, so that add a lot more vehicles to there sales. Honda will not sell fleet vehicles
Rex L .....😂😂😂
Dreadlk I saw the sales post from TFL they say they don’t include the fleet sales and it still outsold the rest.
People buy cars that last. I like to know my car wont just leave me on the road.
“I feel bad for this car. It’s embarrassed.” LOL IM DEAD
Happy and fully satisfied owner of CR-V's 1st and 5th gen models. My 1st gen is still smoothly running to date. Bought it in Feb 1998 (owner amongst those first 10 released units in the Philippines). After 21 years, due to the hefty price of gasoline, I decided I want to drive a diesel running vehicle. Too glad that Honda produces its 5th gen, in 7 seater and with diesel turbo engine CR-V. At first I was sceptical to buy it because Honda is not known yet in producing diesel engine vehicle. Surprisingly, suspension is great, fuel consumption is too thrifty because of its 1.6L engine, even smoother to drive than my 1st gen though it is diesel and to top it all it is not noisy. Take it from me a real owner everything about the 5th gen CR-V is great.
So you should have compared the Rav4 hybrid. It's only about $800 more than its comparable model, has much better acceleration, and gets 40mpg combined.
Then why not then compare it against a CR-V Hybrid from the UK. They should be available in the USA in a few more months.
here in germany only Hybrids were sold, imho ;-)
I might be wrong and i dont own a Rav4 hybrid and theres a lot of comments here that the hybrid is faster but all the revievs i have seen on the hybrid says 0-60 in 7.2 - 7.5 seconds. Its faster than the one tested and would grab the second place in this test. But would it be enough to win and is it important to win? some people prefer the smaller SUV and some the biggest. Some people like to have all the features and some just says as long as it takes me from a to b. I always takes theese comparison tests and compare them with my needs and so will most people out there. The winner is always the car that you fancy and need.
@@Dreadlk The CR-V barely gets 30mpg though, almost 10mpg difference. That's pretty huge.
@@Dreadlk Toyota has perfected its CVT since 1999.
I’ll rather get the Rav4. Worked at a Honda dealership as a Service Advisor and that Radio Unit freezes like crazy, customer complaints about rattling noises from the front end, the safety aid systems go crazy every once in a while and other electric issues that plague Hondas. CVT’s area very unreliable after 60k miles and tend to get really vague and droning. Toyota is more reliable and buying a 35k up SUV, I want reliability. For me, Toyota or Mazda will be the pick...
"The CX-5 went in for four scheduled services, which cost $340.57. For comparison, our 2015 CX-5 cost a total of $320.37 for three service visits, and our 2017 Honda CR-V cost $417.60 for two, not including the unscheduled battery and differential fluid change...." Motor Trend
Christian Sanchez www.toyotausasucks.com
www.consumeraffairs.com/news/it-was-their-brand-new-toyota-it-exploded-in-their-driveway-and-no-one-can-explain-why-112718.html
Stop lying Toyotaxi Bish.
Toyotaxi sucks and it’s trchnology still in 2010 not to mention it just got the apple play last year.
Fek that trash.
Oh and 1 more thing that Taxi rav 4 crumpled like paper on a 4 car collision that my college friends we’re in, the Camaro, Honda accord and the rental Truck fared way better, the ToyoTaxi rav 4 had to be towed and have the towing company gave them a rental car for them to drive home.
Toyotaxi suck baclls
I have driven all three of the vehicles. The CX5 is a tempting vehicle because of the extra HP but the CR-V is hands down the only one of the three that get almost everything right. After testing all three I knocked the RAV 4 off the list first. Contrary to this video the engine to me seemed much louder than they say. The gear box clunks a bit when it shifts and the interior is inferior. I ended up with the CRV. It is the best choice I have made in an SUV in this price range. I agree will almost all there comments. It's peppy, it's comfortable and it looks good and carries a crap load of stuff. LOVE MY CR-V !!
Me 2
Just my 2 cents. I have a 2019 Mazda CX-5. I’m coming from a 2006 Audi A3 with only 25000 miles on the clock. It still felt new when we sold ours and I used to miss my A3 a bit because it felt a bit more solid. Call it German engineering. But I am shocked to say the least,
I now prefer my CX5 over my A3. I think I’ve fallen it love with it.
It just oozes class and the design, to die for mate.
It would be better if you compare mid trim, not many people can afford 35 + grand car
These reviews never take into account that single people also buy SUVs and they dont need a CRV family of 5 kind of space.
Great Video thanks for the info.
Bought the CX-5 against an Audi....sure did. Against 5 Audis. 2 previous Q5s, 2A6s, 1 orig Allroad. Miss that Allroad big time. Best car ever. Without that, CX-5 baby. Tons of savings converted into more lift tix, plane tix etc.
Mazda also had turning headlamps. Not many know that
@24:00 clearly if you know how to use the space wisely you can fit everything in the trunk for Rav 4
Thanks for sharing the reviews on the SUV. What about predicted reliability? Do you guys take that into consideration?
I have that exact same CRV-T Touring in the molten lava pearl, and after watching your comparison video, feel great about my decision to purchase it over the CX-5 and RAV4. Whew! :)
Well yeah other then the fact that this review is pretty shit. These guys hate Toyota and suck off Honda, but in my opinion the CX 5 shits on both of them in terms of features, peformance and tech and is arguably the safest out of the 3. The CX 5 also in my opinion feels more luxurious than the other 2 and in terms of luxury the RAV4 would be dead last and the CRV is alright, but probably has the most space. All 3 of them have good interior and boot space, but the CX 5 just feels more advanced to drive and is more practical, as if it's trying to be a cheaper version of an Audi Q5 or a Lexus NX300 or a Mercedes GLA 250 as opposed to an equal to a RAV4 or CRV, it just feels more expensive for the same price. People bitch and cry about the Honda CRV's reliability but II'm pretty sure all modern SUVs are more than reliable enough unless you're keeping them for 10-15+ years
Have they fixed the oil dilution problem in the CRV?
Have the Hybid AWD now for 4 months in the Netherlands and I really love it. The only downside is towing power. If you need that the RAV4 Hybrid will do a better job, but if you don't need the towing power, the Hybrid is the best choice. It will still be better than the RAV4 Hybrid. It is very snappy, faster than the petrol and even quieter thus offering more comfort. Here it is even cheaper than the Petrol version in highest trim. So really a good buy.
I purchased the Rav 4 Hybrid XLE model and I love it. This review does it no justice at all. It seemed like they were biased towards the Mazda from the get.
Glad you love your Toyota.
I'm telling you these reviewers are horrible. They fail to mention important things like depreciation of a vehicle over time which is a huge thing to consider, while they nit pick and whine about the smallest of things, and at the end they are all subjective matters. goes to show you how good these reviewers are. Also sales numbers say otherwise.
You're right. They miss the main argument of the Rav4 in the efficiency of the hybrid engine and the fuel saves. Hybrid also brings soft and quiet driving comfort . They compare the room of cargo : Rav4 hybrid has the largest room versus the Honda Crv Hybrid ! Others values they argue are subjectiv like design of the mazda's interior which would be better !!? I prefer Rav4's design interrior and exterior.
Every time there’s a review that has these vehicles together they go towards the Mazda? I completely understand that it drives better because it’s more like a car than an SUV and it has a ton of power.
-It’s much lower to the ground
-The all wheel drive system is nothing better than a car
-it’s very cramped inside
If you’re just looking for a high-performance all-wheel-drive go with a Subaru car/Camry all-wheel-drive/Ultima all-wheel-drive?
Pedro Santiago exactly! They want a car feel and miss the suv mark.
You made this video fun. Ya'll hilarious 😂
I like this review, all other reviewers talk about is handling and sporty feel but what consumers look for is quiet and comfy cabin. I will get a sport sedan if i want sportiness and loud engine sounds
Sedans, especially undiscounted Japanese, lose value like a sinking rock.
Our(Edmund's)2018 Honda Accord EX-L stickered for $30,865, including destination. Over the course of a year, we added 13,302 miles to our odometer. In this condition, the Edmunds TMV Calculator valued the Accord at $23,815 based on a private-party sale.
That works out to 22.8% depreciation, which is slightly worse than the fleet average of 22% average. The depreciation level is even worse when you consider that the majority of our cars pass the 20,000-mile mark. Edmund's longterm Accord
Modern Soccer I think you missed the point. All boxy wagons can get down the road in some level of comfort or carry all the kids soccer stuff. The differentiation IS the handling and drive ability. That is why Mazda, Audi, Lexus and BMW and Acura are in the same wagon market (based on sporty sedans). My fun to drive wagon (CUV) carries the usual groceries, a tennis racket and a swim bag.
Power in everything for sure! Enjoyment! Fun! I do have cx5 sg and sexy sport .the engine very fast
This is a great review
I fully agree that the Mazda’s booth is smaller than the competition, but the difference is mostly in the top part of the booth and let’s be honest, who want to load the booth all the way to the top so you can’t see anything through your back window. And you normally also want to cover the stuff you put in there , so mostly the lower part of the booth is used. The size therefore is hardly an issue for me. For the rest it’s a far superior car to the other to in safety features and quality of materials, plus afters owning Mazda’s for almost 40 years I can assure you they are very reliable. I never had any mayor engine or transmission issue with any of the Mazda’s I owned over the years.
5:10 he called her a trick 😂😂😂
She belongs to the streets 🤣
Between the CRV and the RAV 4 (own both) the RAV4 feels and drives better. JMHO. Seat comfort depends on who’s butt is in the seats. I found I could adjust the RAV 4 seat to fit me better then the CRV. I found the CVT transmission to be a pain and it didn’t feel like it was downshifting properly whereas the RAV 4 shifted flawlessly up and down in both auto manual modes. As far as off roading goes none of these vehicles are really qualified to go on serious off road trails.
Rav too noisy. CRV all the aU.
Nice review👏👏👏
I got the CX-5. I just like it better. My second choice would be the RAV 4 Hybrid. The Honda is excluded because of the oil dilution problem.
That's just silly.
adam smith I thought so too.
lol thats gone...doesn't exist
CX5 in gray looks really nice but I prefer the rugged look of RAV4.
Rav4 and rugged should never appear in the same sentence.
Please don't call the RAV4 rugged. Would you rather a nice modern and advanced looking CX 5 or a off roader wannabe RAV4 that actually has no off road features whatsoever
@@god1284 Well, it is my personal opinion that Rav4 has a rugged look. Your request for me not to call Rav4 as rugged is noted but of course will be ignored. 👌
I own a 2018 CR-V, and agree with the majority of praises and criticisms in the video. It's peppy, comfortable, laden with safety tech, aesthetically passable (IMO), efficient with fuel (8.5 L/100 km in summer & 10 L/100 km in winter), and priced competitively. When shopping around, I disregarded the CX-5 for their relatively poor reliability here in Canada, and the RAV-4 because the 2018 version was dated and lacking in many areas. The Forester, which should've been reviewed in the video, was my biggest contender versus CR-V. What lost me on it were its poor reliability of the boxer engine and significantly higher price.
i just can't wait for the 1.5 turbo to explode...look at all the recalls.
@@terryhsiao1745 Explain? The famous engine problem was dilution of gasoline with engine oil, which I got fixed for free. I have yet to hear about engine explosions…
Amazing amazing review
Rav4 looks like a great car but I don't want people quoting Kanye at me while I drive it.
The Honda is clearly not a Canadian Honda. Over here you can buy any interior colour as long as it is black
Elana's reviews are my favorite online. I hope these auto manufacturers are paying attention to her.
Honda and Toyota have never let me down but the issues with battery and oil dilution worry me about the CR-V. Will see what 2020 look like.
Did your CRV suffer these issues?
Phrancis5 I have 2017 no issues at all with oil
AWD 2018 here, zero issues and 40 mpg in highway.
2017 CRV and no issues either. The vast majority of owners don't have OD and it sounds like most folks commenting about oil dilution don't even own that CRV.
@@Phrancis5 Near as I can tell, if you live in a cold climate, you MIGHT have a problem, but only if you take a lot of short trips. So I'm not seeing it as a biggie.
Why is the forester always excluded in these comparisons? Is the forester not apart of this class?
Subaru is a major asshole about giving out press cars.
I too have recently driven all three. The CVT in the CR-V droned and hunted like it was dancing to its own beat. I was disappointed as I really wanted to like it since driving my daughters 2015 version. The RAV4 while too expensive for what it gave you here in Australia, the interior was too busy and the rubberised switches were a disaster waiting to happen as time would reintroduce me to the old sticky rubber switch in a few years under our sun. Seats were too flat also and the Drive train was woeful without hybrid. Yes, I bought a CX-5 GT with the 2.5T engine and while it’s not perfect, it is the best solution for me. Very comfortable seats, a load area that is just big enough for my needs and it’s not too long. Torque converter auto is responsive when you need it and to be honest, the sales and after sales service is second to none. A very important factor for me. Bottom line - it’s a luxury car with Apple CarPlay and the driver’s choice of these three.
I don't understand how a CVT hunts? No gears?
Too small
JDS John the CVT works on opposite pitched cones with the idea it keeps the engine at optimum revs for the task. As you drive the task changes so as it tries to decide on the optimum revs for the task it ‘hunts’ through the revs.
Justin Xu not for me and my wife and sometimes a small grand child or two.
Lloyd Manning your the first out of thousands of reviews to say the cvt hunts for gears. I had a 16 Accord with the Cvt and it didn’t hunt. Just one continuous band. My daily driver is a manual transmission so I don’t love cvts, but I do see the fuel economy plus
What a mistake. Honda CRV oil dilution problem not even mentioned. Huge recall in China but Honda will not recognize the problem here. Gas in the crankcase will kill the life of the engine even if the CVT transmission does not pack it in first. Look it up before you buy or you might cry.
2019 is the 3rd model year though, and most of those issues were 2017-2018 models. A mid cycle refresh is coming in a few months too!
If you followed the CRV forums you'd see that there are way more owners that don't have the oil dilution issue. The few that do will of course cry the loudest and skew public perception. My 2017 is still fine to this day and yes, I do check oil levels frequently to make sure.
Planning to buy either of the 3. I was able to test drive both the RAV4 HYBRID XLE and the MAZDA CX5 Touring AWD in a day. I drove the cx5 first and it really was fun to drive that I enjoyed it so much. The interior was very nice although its less roomy especially at the back. Then i hopped into the RAV4, I was disappointed with the interior. The plastics look cheap and I hated the seats, they are ugly cloth seats. Its way bigger inside though. The hybrid engine was so quiet but it was really boring to drive compared to the mazda. Wanted a toyota because its more reliable but I'm leaning towards the cx5, I think its a better package overall and I can't believe its way more cheaper.
Mazda actually is considered king of reliable brands simce they started building their own transmissions
What about the oil dilution problem in the CRV?
The ground clearance on the RAV4 is so under-emphasized in these reviews, the Adventure has 8.6" which is on par with Jeep and Subaru (8.7") on ground clearance, that alone puts it above anything else in this class for deep snow and light offroading. Also, did ya'll even use Premium gas in the CX-5, cause that makes a difference in HP.
CR-V. Dream Car right there.
Hope there's an ultimate Compact SUV Comparison in the future:
-Honda CR-V
-Toyota Rav-4
-Mazda CX-5
-Subaru Forester
-Hyundai Tuscon/Santa Fe
-Kia Sorento
-Nissan Rogue (X-Trail on other countries)
Just buy one used. It's cheaper. EX is best trim level for value.
Great review. Thanks.
Arthur Miller get the Hybrid RAV4!
which do u recommend most for a single lady.. please
Rav4 hybrid pretty much takes away all of your complaints about the rav4
So the hybrid makes it cheaper, have Android Auto, is quicker than the CX5, and looks better? Toyota fanboys truely are blind
@@swanblake well your blind cause the cx5 is for midgets like u hahaha
@@bern9067 Stupid is referring to someone because of skin color. Ultra revealing about maturity levels.
@@bmx7596 Oh, the maturity card. You're not as mature as I, by replying. But thanks for the thought.
@@swanblake You will know how slow it is if you choose none turbo trim of CX5, btw, don't be such troll , we talk about cars here, not thugs fight on the street
My fam owns the 2019 crv and it has the best back seat legroom for sure yet the drive is most definitely not smooth, the acceleration feels droning with a delay
What percentage can I expect to get off of retail price of RAV4 Hybrid XSE? 5%? 10%? 15%?
they didn't mention the big issue about the oil dilution of 1.5L turbocharged engine in CR-V, there are so many complains about it, and it was not just for 2017 and 2018 CR-V, 2019 CR-V still has the issue.
MAzda CX 5 for speed and fun for drive..Toyota Rav 4 for reliable,,Honda CRV for style and technology
I agree, Toyota is the most reliable choice of them all. But the Edmund team is yet to come up with a way to test reliability. But they said Rav4 is the most rugged member of the family. So, I'd say, if ruggedness and reliability are what you're looking for, Toyota Rav4 is your best bet.
The truth is that there is not much to love about rav 4 but u cant hate it either because it is the most reliable of the 3. Crv is the most comfy among the 3 but people who have not driven one will tell you the cvt sucks because of their perception of some cvts although very refined in this model and feels nothing like it but it has its shortcomings when you listen to consumer reports on repairs, sport car lovers will say mazda but an actual consumer may not like it.
Modern Soccer
You hit it in the head “perception” is the key word.
Before the cvt became available in cars, people guage the quality of cars in how smooth the tranny shifts. now people are complaining that they don’t feel any shifting, people are weird imo
@@Crap783851 I've driven stickshift all my life until I got the 2017 CRV. I have no preconception of what an automatic should feel like and kinda hate the simulated shift points. I wanted the CVT because of the extreme efficiency of infinite gear ratios and the possibility of (EV-like) linear acceleration!
what a great review! I'm considering all of them but after watching this I will only test drive CX-5 and CRV. RAV4 is crossed off my short list.
Noutsios George ugh don’t do the crv. Just unloaded my 2018 and never hated a car more. It’s boring, it’s cheaply made, and it has gas in the oil.
Patrick O what do you mean it has gas in the oil? You mean it’s burning a bit of oil, aside from gas, while you drive?
@@noutsiosgeorge7656 I mean the gas leaks into the oil to the point the oil tank overfills and cabin starts to smell like gasoline when you drive or open hood. Google Honda oil dilution and you will see.
Which one has the best dynamic cruise control system for slow/stop and go traffic? I have heard good things about Subaru's Eyesight but am not too sure about HS/TSS. On Subaru's you just have to press the resume button after stop. I am also open to after market systems such as comma.ai.
Great video.I brought mazda cx5 month ago and I loved...
Why wouldn't people get the hybrid model if it's an overall better car for 800 bucks? Where's the logic in that, people spend 1000 for speaker package.
Because it's not $800 more. The simple reality is that by the time you get it properly equipped, you are spending north of $36,000. That's a lot of money for a car that can't compete on performance with a Mazda CX-5 Turbo. Toyota USED to be value-for-money. But they are rapidly pricing themselves out of the market and supplying the wrong features. As an example, take the power seats. I expect that ANY car with power driver seats should have AT LEAST 2 driver memory - especially a family wagon (which is what the RAV4 is supposed to be). But no. You can spend over $40,000 on a RAV4 and you still don't get memory seats. Or how about the color choice? If I don't buy the Hybrid I can get just about any color they offer (which to be honest isn't great to start with). But with any reasonable package combination on the hybrid I find myself limited to a choice of exactly ONE color. For frack's sake, that's worse than the legendary Ford "you can have your model-T any color you like provided it's black". Which, by the way, wasn't true. The Model-T came in many more colors than ANY version of the RAV4 2019.
phoreal22 reliability and simplicity, id take the gas rav4 just to avoid the cvt
@@johnfrantz5885 Can't speak for other brand's hybrid vehicles, but Toyota has almost 20 years and millions of hybrids sold track record which shows extremely high reliability in their hybrid vehicles.
@@johnfrantz5885 fyi hybrid cvt isnt same as cvt in non hybrids
because its more like 3k extra in most places plus long term cost is higher due to hybrid components being much more expensive which also results in higher insurance, so its not worth it unless your just leasing it and driving an insane amount.
I was cross-shopping the CX-5, Acura RDX, and Rav4. All of the cars drove just fine, but we had to make our purchased based on our needs. We needed something that can be relied upon to be fuel efficient, offer sufficient space, and have long term reliability. Both the CX-5 and RDX offered good power and were a pleasure to drive. We didn't consider the CRV because that was too much of a "mom" car for me even though my wife will be doing most of the driving eventually.
We ended up with the 2019 RAV4 XSE Hybrid. This seemed to check all the boxes for us. Looks, sufficient power for a family hauler, nice interior, amazing gas mileage, comfortable ride and overall value. The RAV4 doesn't go without having it's own issues such as engine noise, but if we were in the market for something more luxurious, the Acura RDX A-spec would've certainly been our choice. Long and short of it all, people will buy what suits their needs best. Love our new RAV4!
Very nice video!!
Will Edmunds be doing a big comparison test involving the new RAV4 hybrid?
Zavtra they better!
Compared against other hybrids?
Does Honda pay bundles of money to reviewers? Like literally no one mentions the oil dilution issue
Yes, Honda pays billions of dollar to every damn reviewer world wide. And every reviewer worldwide must be crooked as it would be illegal for them to take money without disclosing it was sponsored content. I am no Honda fan, but give me a break on this paid review crap. Look around and you will see it gets good reviews everywhere.
oil dilution exists, but mostly in cold climate. It's a huge issue. That's why in my country all 1.5 and 1.0 cars are sold by 4-5k discount
@@joshmiller1640 Bundles of money is an exaggeration. But given thousands of people complaining about the issue happening on their cars - here in the youtube comments, on CRV forums (where people are staunch Honda lovers) and many other social platforms, it is strange reviewers don't address it. It is even a factory recall issue in China and Honda has acknowledged the issues in cold states in Canada/US with ridiculous fixes and warranty extensions. But still no, no famous reviewer tells a word. So, it's hard to believe them.
@@supriyasou3722 Don't believe them then, but all reviewers across the land were not paid. Just a stupid suggestion.
I own a 2016 CR-V and I'm very happy with it. And concerning the cvt transmission...I previously had a 2014 Honda civic with a cvt transmission and after 180000km, no problem at all.
Just got a rav4 and it’s great for me. I don’t need the safety features so the base model was perfect for me. I’m a very bare bones person but I appreciate that it has apple car play. It’s comfy and drives decent for a suv. I’ve driven quite a few over the years and I’m always critical about them because I usually want a race car or pickup truck. I also have cvt transmissions. If the rav4 came stick like the pathfinder I traded in for it. I’d love it more.
35k+??? would go for the base rdx
If the Toyota doesn't offer as much as the competition? Then why do they out sell them year after year? Why is their resale value higher??
My guess would be probably because they are more reliable than others. Honda too.
Reliability
They last for ever and they very reliable
I own a 2020 Rav4 limited awd, and I live in New Mexico. Have never experienced any problems climbing the mountains out here or lacking power to go off road. Seats are very comfortable and you failed to mention it's the only non turbo. So take a non turbo version of the others and try your power testing again.
One of the best car comparisons I have EVER seen. I am subscribing to Edmunds!!!!!!!
What about the oil dilution issue in Turbo CRV ? or is it resolved?
They missed the fact the honda has a small 1.5 turbocharged gdi engine, with a cvt transmision, this same setup is in the civic seems to me the cookie cutters at Honda at work here also the crv has had a fuel saturation problem that gets in the oil, I will stick with a 2.5 four cylinder non turbocharged engine with a conventional transmisdion much more reliale over thd long run so my pick which is and should be from a reliability standpoint would be Mazda cx5 first toyota rav4 and the Honda for reasons I have stated would not even be considered by me.
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE is very good and it hard to find, it is taking at least 45 days after the order in USA.
How many miles or kilometres you think this Honda can stay with high realiblity and preform a in road , answer me please
renee sam you don’t want a turbo on a car you’re going to have a long time? They are hard on the engine and shorten the life, compared to a regular fuel injected motor! And those Cvt transmission? Very complex and expensive to repair, better to have geared transmission! Take the Toyota,last longer than any of the others!
For me it's easy: no turbo, no CVT, reputation for reliability, resell value, spacious interior, offroad capability .. COME ON, the winner is clear, substance over fluff.
If you are going to worry about every little aspect of modern motoring, maybe you would be better off taking the bus.
@@worrywart1311 Perhaps you haven't paid attention to the reviews. They're usually about adaptive cruise control, USB ports, cup holders and apple car-play, so I don't think the ones that I mention are minor aspects.
Where is the 2019 Subaru Forester? Should be in the game!
that slow dog with unreliable CVT doesn't belong in this comparison
Agree
Trubatube I got rid of my 2 year old Forester because it was falling apart. It had the most uncomfortable seats if you were stuck in them longer than a test drive. I hoped the improved the 2019, but not enough. I now drive the CX 5. Toyota needs better seats than vinyl on the limited with more comfort and passenger options.
@@kurtgrundel4045 yeah subaru quality has gone down. Personally i went with 2019 rav4 hybrid limited. Loving it and leather like seats are perfectly fine.
In the UK, for the specs, the Subaru about 4 -8 grand cheaper (depending on trim), hence why I went with Subaru. Beside Sub & Toy, other manufactures only provided 3 year warranty when I got my car - so it all comes down to what I can afford and what I want. (I would prefer the Volvo SUV my self but that was about 20k more)
The only new "safety" tech I want is forward collision warning/braking. I look carefully before I change lanes or back up and I don't need help staying in my lane.
Well the CX 5 has very reliable braking up to just over 70 KM/H so I'd go with that, it's also got in my opinion the best blind spot monitering and cruise control. All of them have 5 star safety ratings.
I really love my Rav4 but to be fair it's a 2009 Limited with a V6. So it's fast as hell for an suv and powerful. It also has 195,000 miles on it, and I'm getting rid of it soon (need something newer for Uber, their rules, not mine). Of these three reviewed, I also like the CR-V the best. Not thrilled at the idea of a CVT, but from what I've read Honda and a few others like Subaru know how to make good ones. I'd really prefer manual, but I suppose those days are gone for suvs.
The Rav4 HybridXSE is a better executed Rav4 than the regular version, but damn i'd choose that CX-5 just for that sweet torquey 2.5Turbo. 310 Lb ft is nothing to scoff at.
Numbers on paper don't translate to feel on the road. The 2.5T is louder than you'd expect and it's really surgy and has noticeable turbo lag off the line
@@Lucky8sFunny how you assumed I havent driven it - In fact, in both the Cx9 and the 6. I don't know what you’re talking about turbo lag. If anything it runs out of steam in the top end rather, but that low end torque is strong and there was almost no lag.
@UCK9cPT9f8U-x3OJ_f30QgDwOffended? LOL looks like Mr.KnowItAll is not happy to be proven wrong. Now get lost.
@@MrNemo721
"there was almost no lag". Damn, that's me proven wrong. I don't know how I can live on with proof like that, my very existence is in jeopardy.
That was extreme sarcasm, just in case you didn't catch it. Seriously though, I deleted my comment because I was afraid it'd offend you. Looks like I forgot about triggering you. Oh well, what's done is done. Go grow a pair.
@@Lucky8s blah blah blah sarcasm blah blah offended blah blah why are you still here? Didn't I tell you to get lost?
Really like all three, but I'll take the Mazda.
Sitting in the center of the back seat really that big of a deal to know about?
Why did you not compare to the rav4 xse or at least a general hybrid? Seems the more legitimate trim to compare to the other two...
No mention of Honda's 1.5 turbo oil dilution problems. Too early to know if the software fix will prevent premature engine wear?
Which year had that problem
MOEBETTA 2017 & 2018
@@moebetta9572 All GEN5 CRVs (2017-19) with the 1.5turbo engine are vulnerable to oil dilution. The "fix" has NOT eliminated the issue - I know because I have a 2018. I LOVE the features of the car but can't recommend because of oil dilution. Time will tell if it causes premature engine wear. Meanwhile I bought the HondaCare 8 year / 120,000 bumper-to-bumper warranty and change my oil when the Maintenance Minder says it still has 50% remaining. Guess what? I ALWAYS remove about 1/4 to 1/3 quart more "fluid" than was put in (i.e. gas is getting into the oil).
I own a 2018 CRV in a cold climate. After the 'Fix' I thought that it was at least improved. The oil only rose t the top of the plastic in the winter and held around the full mark earlier this summer. However, thought the temps are still warm, the oil has once again risen to the top of the plastic. I hope that this isn't a sign of even higher levels to come this winter. Also these reviews made no mention of the lack of cabin heat or the poor cabin climate control.. I cant recommend this car..
@@parkland4530 Appreciate the comment. As most engine wear occurs on cold startup, the fact that gas is passing the rings mostly at this time makes me worry about excessive engine wear.
I have Honda CR-V 2017 lx modal... currently on 70000km it's doing good...no issue...is there any one who have good experience with CR-V
So u drive 35,000 km a year?
@@chili_boi2537 actually in last two year I did many long drive between US and Canada, that's why...
TechFollower not me. Just trades mine in with 25k due to issues.
18:56 the cx5 also has this feature, you can find it in the infotainment’s settings
Annnd.. it’s not annoying at all
"Woooo, get some" lol