
Mazda CX-5 vs Toyota RAV4: 2026 Family SUV Showdown
The Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4 are heading into their toughest year-long fight in a decade. Both are about to be replaced, both have been detuned, and only one comes with a hybrid out of the gate.
Origin
Japan
ANCAP
5.00
Seats
5
Drive
Front Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Fuel
Unleaded Petrol
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Akera
2.5L Petrol Akera AWD
Body
5-door SUV, 5 seats
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drive Train
AWD
Fuel Type
Unleaded, 7.4L / 100km
Akera Turbo
2.5T Petrol Akera Turbo AWD
Body
5-door SUV, 5 seats
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drive Train
AWD
Fuel Type
Unleaded, 8.2L / 100km
Evolve
2.5L Petrol Evolve AWD
Body
5-door SUV, 5 seats
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drive Train
AWD
Fuel Type
Unleaded, 7.4L / 100km
GT SP
2.5L Petrol GT SP AWD
Body
5-door SUV, 5 seats
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drive Train
AWD
Fuel Type
Unleaded, 7.4L / 100km
GT SP Turbo
2.5T Petrol GT SP Turbo AWD
Body
5-door SUV, 5 seats
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drive Train
AWD
Fuel Type
Unleaded, 8.2L / 100km
Maxx
2.0L Petrol Maxx FWD
Body
5-door SUV, 5 seats
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drive Train
FWD
Fuel Type
Unleaded, 6.9L / 100km
Maxx Sport
2.5L Petrol Maxx Sport FWD
Body
5-door SUV, 5 seats
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drive Train
FWD
Fuel Type
Unleaded, 7.2L / 100km
Pure
2.5L Petrol Pure AWD
Body
5-door SUV, 5 seats
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drive Train
AWD
Fuel Type
Unleaded, 7.4L / 100km
Touring
2.5L Petrol Touring FWD
Body
5-door SUV, 5 seats
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drive Train
FWD
Fuel Type
Unleaded, 7.2L / 100km
Touring
2.5L Petrol Touring AWD
Body
5-door SUV, 5 seats
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drive Train
AWD
Fuel Type
Unleaded, 7.4L / 100km

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Price
37,990 - $60,268
Body Style
SUV
Release Date
2023-11-01 / 2026-07-01
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive
VIN Plate Location
Driver Side Front Floor
Complaince Plate Location
Lower Pass Side Centre Pillar
Country of Origin
Japan
Safety ANCAP Rating
5.00
Number of Doors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Acceleration
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