2025 Mazda CX-5

2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Premium Plus 2025 Mazda CX-5 is a much more upscale and tech-heavy SUV than a 2013 RAV4 Limited. Some of the coolest features include: 2.5L Skyactiv-G engine 187 hp with 186 lb-ft of torque. Standard i-Activ AWD Mazda equips the CX-5 with AWD across the lineup. Leather-trimmed seats with heated front seats . Heated steering wheel great for cold mornings. Power liftgate convenient hands-free cargo access. Advanced keyless entry & push-button start . 10.25-inch Mazda Connect display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . Bose 10-speaker premium audio system . 360 View Monitor one of the biggest upgrades over ordinary backup cameras. Active Driving Display [head-up display] projects driving information into your line of sight. Adaptive Front-lighting System [AFS] headlights can adjust with steering direction. Power moonroof . 19-inch alloy wheels . - Front and rear parking sensors . Advanced safety/driver-assistance features including adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistance, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and automatic emergency braking. Traffic Jam Assist can help with steering and speed in certain low-speed traffic situations. Smart Brake Support can provide braking assistance when a collision is detected. The features I'd be most excited about 1. 360 camera Much better than a basic backup camera when you're parking or maneuvering in tight spaces. 2. Head-up display You can see speed, navigation information and other driving information without constantly looking down. 3. Bose audio A noticeable upgrade if you care about music quality. 4. Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto No need to plug your phone in every time you get in. 5. Heated steering wheel + heated seats Excellent combination for winter. 6. AWD + Mazda handling The CX-5 is particularly fun to drive for a compact crossoverit feels more like a car than a traditional SUV. If you're comparing this 2025 CX-5 Premium Plus against the 2013 RAV4 Limited AWD , the CX-5 wins by a huge margin in technology, safety, interior refinement, and driving dynamics. The RAV4's advantages are mainly simplicity, cargo practicality, and potentially lower-cost ownership.