2021 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve | vs |
2021 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road |
$35,285 | MSRP | $35,780 |
2.5L turbo 4-cyl | Engine |
2.5L 4-cyl |
250 hp / 320 lb-ft | Horsepower / Torque |
203 hp / 184 lb-ft |
6-speed auto | Transmission |
8-speed auto |
AWD | Drivetrain |
AWD |
23/27/24 | Fuel Economy |
25/32/28 |
Connectivity is a big focus for the 2021 Mazda CX-5. Every 2021 CX-5, regardless of trim, has Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, a 10.25-inch touchscreen, two USB ports, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and Mazda Connected Services capability. Naturally, higher trims add premium features. For instance, the Grand Touring Reserve trim has a moonroof, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a moonroof, a 10-speaker Bose audio system, and more. In comparison, the standard 2021 RAV4 just doesn’t deliver. It has a clunky Entune-powered 7-inch touchscreen and a single USB port.
Depending on the trim, the 2021 CX-5 has different engine. The Sport, Touring, Grand Touring, and Carbon Edition have a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that pumps out 187 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque. The Carbon Edition Turbo, Grand Touring Reserve, and Signature have a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine producing the numbers listed in the table above. The 2021 RAV4 comes with a single, non-turbo 2.5L four-cylinder option. It’s passable and will get you where you need to go, but it lags behind in responsiveness and acceleration when compared to the base CX-5 engine.
For more details on the 2021 Mazda CX-5, give Capistrano Mazda a call.