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I don't pay for consumer reports but from what I have read here on this site, that site is a joke. So anyway, I'll provide a link to factual, objective data for you. http://www.motortrend.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2017/2017-honda-cr-v-vs-2017-mazda-cx-5-comparison-review/
I am a big fan of the CX5, but the 17 CRV brakes better, accelerates quicker, achieves better fuel economy, better quality ride, and a Honda will always have better resale than a Mazda.
The Mazda still out handles the CRV and makes the CRV look like a turd. Mazda made a lot of improvements over gen 1. Very exciting to see. But what I said in my initial post remains true with regards to them being behind the times. They did what they should of done with the 16 in the 17. Now once again, they trail behind in certain areas it actually once led in. I'm not worried. Mazda does some awesome things and I know they will improve once again. They have to. A small company needs to stay ahead of the times in order to attract potential customers. That's why I got my CX5. Ahead of the pack handling, AWD system, and damn good looks!
Consumer reports is all about the numbers and reliability. They don't car much about anything else per se. But their numbers are their numbers and they don't take any ad money - unlike the other "mags".
With that said, Honda's 1.5T is a fantastic engine. Just tremendous. And their CVT is very good as well. You would not know it is a CV-T until you really push it. Their new 2.0T is going to be amazing as well. Mazda needs to bring a 2.0T to market as well.
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