Battle of the Giants: 2017 Mazda CX-5 vs. 2017 Honda CR-V

You may like the 2017 Mazda CX-5 more than the 2017 Honda CR-V, but everyone has a chance to choose between two vehicles that are quite clearly different, yet also clearly leaders in what they do. Everything else seems like alternatives based on price or perhaps off-road readiness.

At its simplest, the CX-5 is the best choice for the driver while the CR-V is the best choice for everyone else aboard. That’s not to say they are myopic in those classifications – the CX-5 could still ably handle family duty, while the CR-V is impressively well-rounded to drive in a way that shouldn’t turn off those seeking some driving involvement. However, each has a clear focus that sets it down a different path toward different target buyers. Read more