2025 Mazda CX-5 vs. Toyota RAV4
The compact SUV class is as crowded as ever. If you’re having a tough time figuring out which model to buy, it’s a smart idea to compare them head-to-head, such as the 2025 Mazda CX-5 vs. Toyota RAV4. See how these two models match up with Route 9 Mazda.
Driving Experience
Mazda models are designed to give drivers an exceptional experience, and this is certainly true of the 2025 Mazda CX-5. This new Mazda SUV has fantastic handling, and it really comes alive when roads get twisty, thanks in large part to its standard i-Activ AWD®. The Toyota RAV4 just can’t match the sportiness of the new Mazda CX-5 – though few cars can.
Comfort
Inside the 2025 Mazda CX-5 you will find a warm and welcoming cabin that fits five people. Both rows are spacious, and the seats, which come with cloth upholstery, are comfortable and supportive. A leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob are standard as well. The Toyota RAV4 also seats five people, but headroom in the back is tight, particularly for taller folks. While you can get a leather-trimmed steering wheel?and shift knob, they require an upgrade.
Tech Features
The 2025 Mazda CX-5 shines in the tech department. The infotainment system is simple to use and operated with a 10.25-inch display and voice commands. Other built-in features include Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay®, HD radio, and proximity keyless entry. Though the Toyota RAV4 has some similar features, the screen for its infotainment system is just eight inches.
Safety Systems
The 2025 Mazda CX-5 comes with a variety of systems to augment passenger safety. These include blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and rain-sensing windshield wipers. It also comes with:
- Forward collision warning
- Forward automatic emergency braking
- Pedestrian detection
- Stop-and-go adaptive cruise control
- Lane departure warning
- Lane-keeping assist
The Toyota RAV4 has some of these features, but blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and rain-sensing windshield wipers are optional.
Take the 2025 MAZDA CX-5 for a Test Drive Around Poughkeepsie, NY
The 2025 Mazda CX-5 tops the Toyota RAV4 in all of these categories. If you want to check it out in person and take a test drive, come down to our Mazda dealership in Poughkeepsie, NY. We can also help you get pre-approved for Mazda financing to make it yours.