2018 Mazda CX-5 vs. 2018 Honda CR-V

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Browsing the compact crossover SUV segment? You’ve likely come across the 2018 Mazda CX-5 and the 2018 Honda CR-V, then. In comparison, the CX-5:

• Churns out 3 more hp and 6 more lb-ft of torque from its introductory inline-4 engine (7 more lb-ft of torque than the CR-V’s secondary engine
• Offers advanced safety systems from the start of the lineup, such as Smart City Brake Support, Blind Spot Monitoring, Forward Obstruction Warning, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, and more
• Boasts a fuel tank that holds 0.8 more gallons of gas (or 1.3 more gallons on the topmost trim)
• Provides innovative features from the start, like a telematics system, an optional remote ignition, and available radar cruise control, among others
• Can tow 500 more pounds
• Has a fully loaded trim at the top of the lineup that costs $3,005 less than the top CR-V model

Comfort and Convenience

To ensure comfort and convenience for you and your passengers, the 2018 Mazda CX-5 has you covered. The following features come standard or are offered on the base CX-5, but are unavailable or cost more to have on the introductory 2018 Honda CR-V:

• Second-row reclining seat
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Remote tailgate release
• Optional universal garage door opener
• Available fog lights
• Optional High Beam Control system
• Signaling exterior mirrors
• Available rain-sensing windshield wipers
• Optional tow-hitch receiver

Safety

There are many advanced safety systems that come standard on the 2018 Mazda CX-5, all of which cost more to have on the 2018 Honda CR-V. These include:

• Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, which lets you know if a vehicle is approaching from the side when you reverse
• Smart City Brake Support, which monitors for objects ahead when you’re traveling at low speeds, and allows for faster braking when needed
• Blind Spot Monitoring, which senses when objects are in your blind spots and warns if a vehicle is quickly approaching your blind spots when you switch on your turn signal to change lanes

Test Drive the 2018 Mazda CX-5 at Beach Automotive

Experience the advantages of the 2018 Mazda CX-5 for yourself when you shop the inventory at Beach Automotive. View updated specs for the 2020 CX-5 at Beach Automotive Group.  Contact our team to arrange your test drive, and compare to the Toyota RAV4 to learn more!