![]() ![]() The Mazda’s features are similar, meaning it too has adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring and lane departure warning, as well as a useful rearview camera, but the unique feature for the CX-5 is the bright head-up display. It doesn’t have that driver facing camera, but there are four heated seats, and a large digital display in front of the driver. The Honda also has a suite of safety features dubbed Honda Sensing, which means it too has adaptive cruise control, lane keep assistance, blind spot monitoring and a handy rear-view camera. The Forester also has four heated seats (two in the front and two in the back) as well as many handy USB ports, which are necessary for a family vehicle. This system also helps to remind you to keep your eyes on the road and helps deter distracted driving. But new for this year, and unique to the Forester in this class, is a driver-facing camera that can recognize who is driving and adjust the seat memory for them. The full EyeSight suite of safety equipment on our fully loaded model includes a number of important features like adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, lane keeping assistance, blindspot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, and automatic braking as well as automatic high beams. The Forester comes standard with all-wheel-drive too but is also available with lots of standout features and technology. Fortunately, it matches the CR-V in fuel economy, earning 29 MPG thanks to its CVT. It makes 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque, meaning its not the most powerful or have the most torque. The Subaru also uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, but this is a boxer unit, which means it’s laid out flat with opposing pistons, rather than inline and upright in a row. The combined fuel consumption of this naturally aspirated engine isn’t very good, at just 26 MPG, and it’s a given that the more powerful model won’t be as fuel-friendly. While this vehicle boasts the most torque in this comparison, buyers can opt up to get a new, very powerful 2.5-liter turbocharged engine. The Mazda CX-5 tested is the 2.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine that makes 187 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque. ![]() It features the most power of the trio and is tied for the highest combined fuel economy rating at 29 MPG. The higher trim model CR-V, like the one we tested, uses the 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 190 horsepower and 179 lb-ft of torque. The Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5 are available with two choices of engines. You’ll also notice clever steps to help you access the roof rack. There are no awkward angles, and there’s a place to put your phones as well as a large storage area between the seats. The layout is easy to get used to with large buttons in easy-to-find places. The 2019 iteration of the Forester features a more upscale interior that really wows people with this brown leather upholstery. The infotainment system also suffers because it’s old and not that slick - there’s also no touchscreen. There isn’t a lot of in-cabin storage space and it can feel a bit claustrophobic. If you’re looking to impress someone or feel like you’re in a fancy vehicle, the CX-5 does a great job, but it lacks the essential family-friendly touches that the CR-V has. The layout is a bit too focused on the driver, with panels that seem to wrap around the front two seats. It’s full of high-grade material and premium looking stitching. ![]() The CX-5 has a cabin that matches the crossover’s exterior style. Fortunately, it features Apple CarPlay support and Android Auto compatibility, so it’s easy to rectify that issue. The downside is the infotainment system, which is a bit dated looking and slow to respond. The materials and trim aren’t overly impressive and in comparison to the other two cabins, and it looks less enticing, but after spending some long hours commuting on the road in the CR-V, you’ll find it to be a worthy place to spend your time. It features a giant cubby space between the front seats that can hold so much stuff, and there are phone and coin trays for all your loose gear. There is a ton of space for everything in the car. But the CR-V has a smart, well-thought-out cabin. ![]()
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