Mazda has always stood apart from the competition -- and the 2026 Mazda CX-5is proof as to why.
Unlike competitors such as the 2026 Hyundai Tucson and Toyota RAV4, the new Mazda CX-5 has been designed to stand head and shoulders above just about everything else in this segment. Do we think it's one of the best SUVs for sale at this price point? Absolutely. But don't take our word for it: let the Mazda CX-5 specs sheet convince you.
A quick comparison between the 2026Mazda CX-5 vs. Toyota RAV4 vs. Hyundai Tucson reveals how the SUV from your favorite brand outshines two of its most popular competitors. Once the results of our three-way Mazda CX-5 review win your heart, visit our Mazda dealership near New Braunfels to try this new SUV for yourself.
2026 MAZDA CX-5Specs Comparison
The 2026 Mazda CX-5 delivers on the performance front by including all-wheel drive -- one of today's most in-demand mechanical features -- as standard equipment. Mazda CX-5 owners will benefit from the brand's highly regarded i-ACTIV AWD® no matter which trim they buy, making it the rare new SUV for sale in San Antonio to include AWD as standard. Both the Hyundai Tucson and Toyota RAV4 charge extra if you want to upgrade from FWD.
The standard Mazda CX-5 also offers the SKYACTIV Vehicle Dynamics w/ G-Vectoring Control Plus system, which brings you better car control and sportier handling. You won't find any comparable feature or system in the RAV4 or Tucson. It's innovations like this thatunderscore the appeal of every new Mazda CX-5 near New Braunfels.
Feature
- Standard Engine
- All-Wheel Drive Availability
- All-Wheel Drive System
- SKYACTIV Vehicle Dynamics w/ G-Vectoring Control Plus 4
2026 MAZDA CX-5
- SKYACTIV®-G 2.5-liter 4-cylinder
- Standard
- i-ACTIV AWD®
- Standard
2026 Hyundai Tucson
- 2.5-liter 4-cylinder
- Available
- HTRAC
- N/A
2026 Toyota RAV4
- 2.5-liter 4-cylinder
- Available
- Unbranded All-Wheel Drive
- N/A
2026 MAZDA CX-5Interior Comparison
The 2026 Mazda CX-5 interior delights on account of its technology features and creature comforts. What other SUV here comes standard with a leather-wrapped steering wheel and a 12.9-inch touchscreen? The answer is none of them -- only the Mazda CX-5 offers these amenities even on the most affordable trim levels.
It's the same case when it comes to safety features like the standard Blind-Spot Monitoring System, found as part of the standard i-ACTIVSENSE® safety package. Add it all up and you'll see why competing models feel far more down-market than the posh new Mazda SUV.
Feature
- Standard Touchscreen Display (in.)
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Blind-Spot Monitoring
- Safety Suite
2025 MAZDA CX-5
- 12.9
- Standard
- Standard
- i-ACTIVSENSE®
2026 Hyundai Tucson
- 12.3
- Available
- Standard
- SmartSense
2026 Toyota RAV4
- 10.5
- Available
- Available
- Toyota Safety Sense 4.0
New Mazda CX-5 Near Me
The Mazda CX-5, for sale in San Antonio now and calling your name, isn't here to settle for second-best: it wins every category we considered on account of its well-rounded excellence. To see this for yourself, contact North Park Mazda today and arrange a test-drive. We think you'll quickly fall in love with everything the Mazda CX-5 offers Texas drivers.
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