2023 Toyota RAV4 VS Mazda CX-50 VS Honda CR-V || Which SUV Is Best?

2023 Toyota RAV4 VS 2023 Honda CR-V VS 2023 Mazda CX-50 Review. We review and test drive the 2023 Toyota RAV4, 2023 Mazda CX-50 and 2023 Honda CR-V to find out which is the best reliable SUV to buy. We also cover the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid and compare them to the gas models. If you are buying a 2023 Toyota RAV4 or 2023 Honda CR-V or 2023 Mazda CX-50, make sure to watch this review.

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[susancurtis]

Thank you very much for your amazing review of these 3 worthy vehicles. Today we purchased a 2023 Mazda CX-50 after considering a Toyota Rav4. Your review made us go to the Mazda dealership! We are so thankful for your YouTube video that helped us to make the best choice! We've owned 2 Ravs in the past and appreciated their qualities but this Mazda is so much nicer and a big upgrade for very little more money!! Thank you so much!!

[patrickfiveoh]

One thing not mentioned is that the CR-V Hybrid doesn't come with or have space for a spare tire, while the CX-50 and the RAV4 come with a spare tire

[ctclardy]

I would wait for the Mazda CX-50 hybrid... I think Mazda makes a better-looking, more luxurious interior, more reliable, and more fun to drive auto... if they come with a spirited hybrid then the added fuel economy will just be icing on the cake... excellent comparison between the autos.

[c.f.g.]

I bought the Premium CX50 day after Thanksgiving. This is a very spirited semi-sport oriented suv. Mine does have the turbocharger. I really like the upscale leather and soft touch appointments. The front seats are very adjustable for driver/passenger comfort. Because the cx50 is longer than the cx5 the back seats have a bit more legroom. The steering is on the heavy side but direct inputs from the driver puts it where you want it to go, no sloppiness here. Sound system is quite nice. I think this car looks better than most suvs. Yeah, right now the gas mileage is on the low side but I'm probably using that turbo quite a bit!! Great car so far!

[JHHKrueger]

Your review was spot on! It’s exactly what we felt! We saw your video AFTER we test drove the cars and actually bought a car. My son bought the Honda AWD ( not the hybrid). It was the extra cargo space that tipped the scale. He mourned not picking the Mazda. We both felt the RAV felt…..kind of cheap in the cabin. I’m buying a car for myself in the spring. I will likely pick the Mazda.

[danashumway]

I've owned CR-Vs for years. Great reliable vehicles. I currently have a 2019 CR-V and I would love to upgrade to a hybrid version. However with chip shortages, dealer shortages and mark ups, getting a hybrid for a decent price is almost impossible.

[davidld]

Im looking at these models also. I like that the Mazda is using a 6-speed transmission over a CVT. I also like that Mazda has a non turbo option. I appreciate the simple engineering. I Interpret the simple engineering as reliability. It doesn’t hurt I enjoy the interior design over the other 2.

[binyaminshimovich]

Thanks for your great review.
Agree, I would definitely go with the Toyota Rav4 but I do like more the interior luxury of Mazda cx50. Toyota definitely need to improve design and material interior quality.
The Honda CR-V is over price for what you're getting.

[reaality]

Last November (2022), I was comparing these three SUVs. The Mazda is definitely the best driver's car of the three, but I ended up purchasing the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid for the reasons so very well presented in this video.

[PawanDhir]

While fuel economy is definitely important, both RAV4 hybrid and CRV hybrid still have dealer markup on them (at least for the 5-6 dealers I reached out last week), effectively taking away the monetary benefit of higher mpg.

[johncox]

I recently purchased a 2023 Mazda CX 50 Preferred Plus and I simply love it. I traded my 2021 Subaru Legacy Limited XT for the Mazda because I was tired of having to use sub menus to even change choices on the climate system. I, also, did not like the CVT transmission and the persistent "beeping" of the lane departure warning, the annoying driver alert system, and the stupid "on/off start" system which could only be disabled for one drive. I love the Mazda's knob and button climate system controls, the excellent ride, the and driving experience. I have gotten used to the infotainment system, which I still think is no more complicated than the Subaru's with all its sub menus with which one has to deal..

[MasterkigZ]

I owned cx-50 meridian edition and rav4 xle in terms of gas mileage cx50 not the best choice especially the turbo trim but in terms of fun drive, rugged looks, fancy & decent looks i prefer the cx-50.I drove From ND to Texas then CA back to ND wow amazing performance no complaints. Highly recommended Mazda cx50.

[jeffreyrosenberg]

Thank you for this nuanced review, Shari. Yes, so many variables to consider depending on your needs. Personally, the trade-off of a better looking vehicle, more standard accessories with an interior bordering on luxury, and a much more spirited vehicle to drive for poorer fuel economy is well worth it to me. Mazda for the win! But I respect that for many, fuel economy is their #1 priority, and just need a reliable Point A to Point B vehicle which the Rav particularly delivers. The CRV is simply overpriced for what you get.

[Doc]

I LOVE the interior color of the Mazda. It looks a lot like the Brown leather interior on my Forester Touring.

[Viodoxz]

I own a cx-50. I hear a lot of reviews about the poor mpg. My buddy has a 2022 rav 4. After about three months we have the same average mpg. We both do basically the same driving during the week with commute and all.

[hyuntae]

I think I might wait for the 2024 CR-V Hybrid and hope it adds some more options (360 camera, HUD) and works out any potential issues that a refreshed model might have.

[jeegarmodi]

All I can say is Honda CRV hybrid is atleast available.. I checked at multiple dealership in Illinois and Toyota Rav4 hybrid wil cost 45K as all toyoa dealerships are trying to make money.. So I chose honda CRV hybrid 2023

[peterandrewj]

Performance and style vs space and comfort. The CX-50 is tempting but I have to live with it. Throw in the hybrid and the choice is easier. You chose the RAV4 for which I thank you, but I would go with the CRV for space and comfort once more. I guess I'm at that stage in life. Thank you for another excellent presentation.

[Shrume]

Off topic here but I don't think the CX 50 should be compares with the Rav4 and CRV. The CX 50 is made to go up against the Subaru Outback. Mazda already has the CX 5 to go up against the Rav4 and CRV

[Eljefe]

Toyota is not a luxury car but he will last forever and you will never have a problem with that car