Head To Head: Mazda CX-5 Turbo VS Honda CR-V RS e:HEV | CarGuide.PH 

Thanks for your insights...that wasn't the case. When we designed this review format, it was supposed to be me in the CX-5 camp and Nics in the CR-V camp. We had to convince each other on the merits of our vehicles. Maybe it just didn't come across that way in the end. We'll take note of that in our future head-to-heads. Having driven both these vehicles, I'd say the choice is down to what you want. I'd take the CR-V if I only had one space in my garage. I'd go CX-5 if it was a coding car or if I had garage space to spare. Honestly, you can't go wrong with either vehicle here.

Carguide, if you don't want to sound as an oversell for the mazda, you should've pitted the discussion with a hardcore honda crv rs owner as well.

You don't have to be a "hardcore owner" to appreciate a car. Yes, ownership does provide a nice perspective, but spending some seat time in a car is enough. Typically, we get these cars for a week.

Defensive much😅​@@carguideph

True naging pataasan ng ego.😅

Agreed. It's still fairly easy to use, but it can't beat the newer "7G" version being rolled out in its newer models.

i hope they put that 10.5inch screen from cx60 to cx5.

I thought it will be the bigger one now. But it’s ok it becomes negligible when you’re driving

How? They had a lot of complains on Mazda from the start

@@charlesa1234 what complaints. They only complained on the infotainment system LOL

@@triathleteover5030 the tiny interior space

@@charlesa1234 well it’s not a deal breaker compared to the engine, interior and exterior designs that they mentioned.

Very evident.

Soon!

What is the prob when it is reliable.

That is quite true. We don't understand why most of our cars are still stuck with the old Mazda Connect system when other markets--Australia, Japan, US, are already getting them outfitted with the newer 7G system.

Agreed. We still have the old-generation Mazda Connect system and that's a downer if you've tried the newer systems found in the Mazda3 and CX-30.

Good point. We didn't think of it that way. We just thought positioning the USB chargers inside of the rear arm rest makes the entire rear look cleaner. Perhaps that's the reason why the CX-60 moved them to the area near the rear AC vents.

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Guys, take this constructively. There are a couple of mentions of your biases towards the cx5. Uly's passion towards his cx5 ownership defeated the point of this video. Really very bias.

@@TheWangtungsung I own the diesel and admittedly it does help in forming a more complete picture when it comes to the pros and cons. But I still try to approach things from a neutral perspective. I still say, both have their advantages and disadvantages.

@@carguideph the review does seem biased towards mazda. That might not have been the intention, but that's how it seem to have come out. Perhaps if Nics also had an equally strong conviction for CRV or Uly's conviction for CX5 were a bit milder, the review would have sounded more neutral. But I must say, a very well structured review. Almost all the major points were covered.

Yes. That push button selector was horrible!

Can't go wrong with either one.

Honda says there's no difference to the maintenance of the battery. Unless the battery dies, the same PMS intervals apply.

@@carguideph ok i researched the EV battery may last 10 to 20 years. Zero maintenance. Keep doing what you're doing!

Overall? You'd be surprised, but it's the CX-5. The CR-V has a tad more wind noise at speed...the CX-5 seems to control that better. In the city though, they're more or less the same. The CR-V, however, being a hybrid, can operate on electric power. When it does this, it has the advantage in terms of vibration isolation.

We can...but at this point, it'll be a one-way battle in favor of the CX-5. The current Forester is just too meh. We're still wishing for a turbocharger (or at least a bigger engine).

@@carguideph ok thank you. We are planning kasi to buy a brand new car, and we are torn between cx5 and forester. :) but if my commander whats bigger space, then were torn now between cx8 and outback.

@@archimedesreymanigbas9623 despite the CX-5's age versus the Forester, the Mazda is still the better choice drive-wise, refinement, features. Probably the only thing going for the Forester is interior space, ground clearance. But the thing is just sooooo glacial. It's slow! Now, comparing the CX-8 and Outback, that all depends. If you need the three rows, the CX-8 is the one for you. Gives you the flexibility to choose between ferrying 7 (or 6 people if you get the AWD) or luggage. Responsiveness is the same between the two, but the CX-8 has better fuel economy. No need to get the Outback Turbo me thinks--just too expensive for what you get.

Thank you@@carguideph for your suggestions! ❤️❤️❤️

His reviews/opinions should be pitted against an experienced crv hybrid owner as well. Napaka bias ni Uly dito. Boo!

Salamat po!

We can talk about the CR-V if you'd like. Or you could just watch the conclusion. I think hindi na nakikinig sa video o hindi na nanood eh. You're just basing it on the first few minutes.

Define underpower? 204 hp and 335 nm of torque is definitely not underpowered.

@@CeejaaySnow define yourself first?

if you use it for racing then it is underpower, but if you used it to travel from a to b it is not under power,,

@@brendonlee137 lol theni go for mazda cx5 that car is not for racing too but lots of power. What can u say?

@@arnelsubaldo-r9i then go for it that's your choice.but for me i will not only consider the power, i will consider the availability of parts.Incase of mechanical problems,

Thanks for that. We're making adjustments for future reviews going forward.

@@carguideph love you content guys. Keep up the great work. Cheers

Glad you liked it!

I don’t think so, do a research

@@PacuMan Yes I did a research.

@@CeejaaySnow you better do a research again. Mazda far more reliable than honda and more luxurious thats why they are more expensive. In terms of safety feature mazda has the highest rating too. 🫣

@@PacuMan Honda's Acura brand is more luxurious and comparable to Lexus, Mercedes Benz and BMW than any Mazda cars. A Mazda 3 cannot even beat the overall package of a Civic what more if it is an Acura model. Again, Honda is far bigger and better company than Mazda.

@@CeejaaySnow lol mazda 3 to type r? Mazda miata you mean. As what you said mazda, lexus and accura😜 but yeah mazda itself is yet moving to luxury brand that’s why they introduced the new CX segment. As they said ‘small but terrible’ at one point they were both great brand