I drove Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 for a week — here's the compact SUV I’d buy with my money
Vehicle Tech I drove Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 for a week — here's the compact SUV I’d buy with my money Face Off By John Velasco Published 24 September 2026 You shouldn't just look at sticker prices When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Yet despite putting so many through their paces, one remained elusive: the Toyota RAV4. However, it faces a formidable challenger in the 2026 Mazda CX-5, which deserves just as much credit for modernizing its cabin and tech up to contemporary standards.That’s why I’ve been eager for this Toyota RAV4 vs.
- ▪Vehicle Tech I drove Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 for a week — here's the compact SUV I’d buy with my money Face Off By John Velasco Published 24 September 2026 You shouldn't just look at sticker prices When you purchase through links on our
- ▪Yet despite putting so many through their paces, one remained elusive: the Toyota RAV4.
- ▪However, it faces a formidable challenger in the 2026 Mazda CX-5, which deserves just as much credit for modernizing its cabin and tech up to contemporary standards.That’s why I’ve been eager for this Toyota RAV4 vs.
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Vehicle Tech I drove Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 for a week — here's the compact SUV I’d buy with my money Face Off By John Velasco Published 24 September 2026 You shouldn't just look at sticker prices When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: John Velasco / Tom's Guide) Jump To: Specs Design Fuel Economy Driving Performance Comfort Value Verdict Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Over the past couple of years, I’ve tested more than 100 vehicles spanning the entire automotive gamut. Yet despite putting so many through their paces, one remained elusive: the Toyota RAV4.
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