The 2025 Mazda CX-5 showcases a refined and dynamic design, true to Mazda’s stylistic philosophy, with an elegant silhouette and fluid lines that enhance its premium appeal. The 2025 Honda CR-V, on the other hand, takes a more functional approach, with a boxier look focused on ruggedness and practicality. While the CR-V is undeniably spacious and practical, the CX-5 stands out with a more luxurious appearance, appealing to those seeking a compact SUV with a sophisticated style.

Inside, the CX-5 distinguishes itself with superior materials, a thoughtfully arranged layout, and a more refined overall atmosphere. Available leather seats, detailed finishes, and quiet ride quality contribute to remarkable comfort, especially in higher trims. The Honda CR-V also offers a roomy, well-designed cabin with plenty of rear passenger space, but materials are generally more utilitarian, particularly in entry-level trims. The 2025 Mazda CX-5 focuses on delivering a more immersive, luxurious experience without sacrificing functionality.

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Performance and driving experience

The 2025 Mazda CX-5 offers two gasoline engines, including a turbocharged version that delivers up to 256 horsepower and an impressive 320 lb-ft of torque. This setup provides lively, dynamic driving, perfectly suited for Québec highways or winding backroads. The 2025 Honda CR-V, by contrast, features a turbo engine with about 190 horsepower and a hybrid option with roughly 204 combined horsepower. While the hybrid version improves fuel efficiency, it cannot match the raw power or higher torque of the CX-5 Turbo.

Mazda also equips the CX-5 with the Mi-Drive system, allowing drivers to choose modes adapted to road conditions, such as sport or off-road. The CX-5 benefits from G-Vectoring Control, enhancing handling and stability, especially in corners or winter driving. The CR-V offers some drive modes depending on trim, but the overall driving experience is less engaging and more focused on comfort than dynamism.

The hybrid CR-V has an advantage in fuel economy but at the cost of reduced power and lower towing capacity. In this regard, the 2025 Mazda CX-5 wins with towing capacity up to 2,000 lb, making it more versatile for those wanting to haul a small trailer or recreational gear. This level of performance is particularly useful for active families and Québec drivers demanding more from their vehicle.

Safety and technology

The 2025 CX-5 comes with a richly equipped interior, including heated seats, leather upholstery, a premium audio system, and an intuitive central display. The multimedia screen is spacious, well-integrated, and compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, often wirelessly depending on the trim. The 2025 CR-V also offers these features, but integration may vary by version, and the interface ergonomics don’t quite reach the CX-5’s refined level.

In terms of safety, both vehicles offer a comprehensive suite of driver-assist features, including emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control. However, the CX-5 pushes further in higher trims with more precise alerts, better sensor quality, and an overall impression of sturdiness and confidence behind the wheel. The available all-wheel-drive system on the CX-5 ensures exceptional stability in winter conditions, a major advantage for Québec drivers.

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Value for money

When comparing prices, the 2025 Mazda CX-5 proves highly competitive, especially in mid-level trims that strike an excellent balance between luxury, technology, and performance. Unlike the CR-V, where several features require opting for higher-priced trims, Mazda offers generous equipment levels even in base or GS versions. Moreover, the CX-5’s build quality ensures excellent resale value and long-term owner satisfaction.

The CX-5 also holds an edge in the performance-to-efficiency ratio. While the turbo version consumes slightly more fuel, it delivers greater power and versatility. For buyers focused solely on fuel savings, the CR-V Hybrid might seem attractive, but those seeking a complete, high-performing, and enjoyable vehicle will find more value in the CX-5. Its luxurious interior, refined finish, exemplary road handling, and towing capability put it ahead of the CR-V in several key areas.

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Choosing Solution Mazda for your next 2025 CX-5

At Solution Mazda, located on Montréal’s South Shore, we are proud to offer a customer experience that reflects the brand’s reputation. Our experienced team will guide you in selecting your 2025 Mazda CX-5 based on your needs, driving style, and budget. Test drives are available by appointment so you can feel the Mazda difference directly on the road.

Our online inventory is updated in real-time, allowing you to quickly view available models, colors, trims, and current promotions. Whether you’re looking for a well-equipped entry-level version or a high-end Signature trim, we have the CX-5 that’s right for you.

Feel free to contact one of our representatives for more information, to schedule a visit, or to ask questions about financing, warranties, or available options. At Solution Mazda, your satisfaction is our top priority. Come and discover why so many drivers on the South Shore choose Mazda — and why the 2025 CX-5 is a compact SUV that exceeds expectations.Learn more about the 2025 Mazda CX-5 compact SUV.

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▼Connected vehicle service is available for a 2-year trial period from your vehicle’s in-service date; a paid subscription is required upon expiry of the trial period. Available on MX-30, Mazda3, Mazda3 Sport, CX-5, CX-9, CX-30, CX-50, CX-90 and CX-70. Requires MyMazda App (on a compatible smartphone), a working vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless coverage and GPS satellite signal. Services, connectivity and capabilities vary by conditions as well as geographical and technical restrictions. See mazda.ca for details. Note: Remote start is not available on CX-90 PHEV and CX-70 PHEV. See mazda.ca for details. ▲A $500/1,000/$4,000 Event Bonus is available on new and previously unregistered 2025 CX-30, CX-5/ 2025 CX-90 MHEV, CX-70 MHEV/ 2025 CX-90 PHEV, CX-70 PHEV models that are purchased or financed/leased (on approved credit) and delivered between October 1 – 31, 2025, from an authorized Mazda retailer in Canada. Bonus will be applied to the negotiated selling price of the eligible vehicle before taxes and: (i) has no cash surrender or other value; (ii) does not apply to fleet sales; and (iii) cannot be applied to past transactions. Conditions apply. See mazda.ca or your local Mazda Retailer for details. ▲▲Get an additional bonus off the purchase of a Mazda Added Protection Plan with the purchase of a new and previously unregistered model between October 1 – 31, 2025, as follows: (i) $1000 Bonus: 2025 CX-70, 2025 CX-90. The applicable discount will be applied to the selling price of the Mazda Added Protection Plan before taxes and: (i) has no cash surrender or other value; (ii) does not apply to fleet sales; and (iii) cannot be applied to past transactions. Conditions apply. See mazda.ca or your local Mazda Retailer for details ◆◆ CX-70 PHEV and CX-90 PHEV: Available to residents of Quebec only, subject to the “Roulez vert” program’s eligibility requirements. Government of Quebec “Roulez Vert” incentive is offered to qualifying residents of Quebec on the purchase/lease of a qualifying new electric vehicle until the program ends, or until available funds are exhausted (whichever occurs first). Up to $2,000 Quebec government “Roulez Vert” incentive available to qualifying residents of Quebec, on a new and previously unregistered 2025 Mazda CX-70 Plug-In Hybrid vehicle (GS-L, GT only) and 2025 CX-90 Plug-In Hybrid vehicle (GS, GS-L, GT only) purchased or leased (48+ months) from a participating Mazda dealer in Quebec and delivered by October 31, 2025. Amount of the Quebec “Roulez Vert” incentive will be reduced to $1,000 as of January 1, 2026. Incentive amount varies depending on (amongst other things) the length of the lease period and purchase/lease dates and will be deducted from the eligible vehicle’s negotiated selling price after taxes. Maximum rebate amount is only available on lease terms of 48 months or longer. Incentive is administered by the Government of Quebec, and may be modified or terminated without notice. Mazda Canada is not responsible for any changes to the government incentive program, and makes no representations about the actual amount thereof or eligibility for a government incentive. Incentive information is provided for informational purposes only, and is subject to change. Conditions, restrictions, and eligibility criteria apply; not all customers will be eligible. For more details or to determine if you are eligible, visit https://www.quebec.ca/en/transports/electric-transportation/financial-assistance-electric-vehicle/about-roulez-vert-program †† Specifications and features, including engine and fuel economy, are not necessarily the same across all vehicle trim levels. For full details on trim level specifications and features, please visit vehicle pages on mazda.ca or contact your local Mazda dealer. Certain limitations apply. Battery life affected by cold weather. See mazda.ca for more details. *To learn more about the Mazda Unlimited Warranty, go to mazdaunlimited.ca. ■Limited time finance offer provided through Mazda Financial Services on approved credit. Representative finance offer based on a new and previously unregistered 2025 CX-90 MHEV Signature model (WXKG85 AA00). Vehicle Price is $66,847.35. 1.95% finance APR for 36 months. Monthly payment is $1,913.22, which includes: $2,195 freight and PDE; $100 A/C charge; regulatory fees (up to $12.50); Retailer administration fee (up to $795); lien registration fees (up to $58.85, including lien registering agent fee); as well as all other applicable fees, levies and duties (all of which may vary by region and Retailer). 36 monthly payments required. Licence; insurance; registration; and applicable taxes are extra. $0 down payment or equivalent trade-in required. Cost of borrowing is $2,028.63 for a total obligation of $68,875.98. Retailer may sell for less. Retailer order/trade may be necessary (but may not be available in all cases). Conditions apply. Offer ends October 31, 2025, and is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Visit mazda.ca or your Mazda Retailer for more information. ‡‡Limited time lease offer provided to eligible clients through Mazda Financial Services, on approved credit. Representative lease offer based on a new and previously unregistered 2025 CX-90 GS Mild Hybrid (WXSF85) with a cash purchase price of $49,815, leased at 1.39% for 36 months. Biweekly payment is $283, which includes: $2,195 freight and PDI; $100 A/C charge; retailer administration fee (up to $795); lien registration fees (up to $58.85, including lien registering agent fee); as well as all other applicable fees, levies and duties (all of which may vary by region and retailer). 78 biweekly payments required. Licence, insurance, registration, the specific duty on new tires and applicable taxes are extra and due at signing. $0 down payment or equivalent trade-in and $0 security deposit due at signing. Retailer may sell for less. Retailer order/trade may be necessary (but may not be available in all cases). Conditions apply. Offer ends October 31, 2025, and is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Visit mazda.ca or your Mazda retailer for more information. ***Purchase price, based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price, for new 2025 Mazda3 Sedan GX (DVXL85 AA00) is $28,815. Purchase price, based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price, for new 2025 Mazda3 Sedan Sport GX (SVXL85 AA00) is $29,565. Purchase price, based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price, for new 2025 Mazda CX-30 GX (ZXXL85 AA00) is $32,965. Purchase price, based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price, for new 2025 Mazda CX-5 GX (NXXL85 AA00) is $36,565. Purchase price, based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price, for new 2025 Mazda CX-50 GS-L 2025 AWD (JXLN85AA00) is $43,415. Purchase price, based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price, for new 2025 Mazda CX-50 GS-L Hybrid (MXLH85AA00) is $46,415. Suggested Retail Price, for new 2025 Mazda CX-90 GS AWD MHEV (WXSF85) is $49,815. Suggested Retail Price, for new 2025 Mazda CX-90 GS 4RM PHEV (VXSP85) is $58,415. Suggested Retail Price, for new 2025 Mazda CX-70 GS-L AWD MHEV (XXLF85) is $53,265. Suggested Retail Price, for new 2025 Mazda CX-70 GS-L X4RM PHEV (YXLP85) is $62,665. Suggested Retail Price, for new 2025 Mazda MX-5 GS (L2SK65) is $39,015. †Offer valid for monthly lease of a new base-model Mazda3 Sedan GX 2025 (DVXL85 AA00) / Mazda3 Sport GX 2025 (SVXL85AA00) / Mazda CX-30 GX 2025 (ZXXL85 AA00) / Mazda CX-5 GX 2025 (NXXL85 AA00) / Mazda CX-50 GS-L 2025 4RM (JXLN85AA00) / Mazda CX-50 GS-L Hybrid 2025 (MXLH85AA00) / Mazda CX-90 GS 2025 4RM MHEV (WXSF85) / Mazda CX-90 GS 4RM PHEV 2025 (VXSP85) / Mazda CX-70 GS-L 2025 4RM MHEV (XXLF85) / Mazda CX-70 GS-L 4RM PHEV 2025 (YXLP85) / MX-5 GS 2025 (L2SK65) priced at $28,815 / $29,565 $/ $32,965 / $36,565 / $43,415/ $46,415 / $49,815 / $58,415 /$53,265 / $62,665 / $39,015, equivalent to 48 / 48 / 48 / 48 / 48 / 48/ 36/ 36/ 36/ 36/ 48 monthly payments of $366/ $383/ $402 / $420 / $613 / $646 / $499 / $534/ $543/ $599/ $460 with $1,575 / $1,245 / $1,685 / $2,675 / $0 / $0 / $3,035 / $3,265 / $3,305/ $3,285/ $0 down, includes freight and P.D.E. of $2,095 / $2,095 / $2,195 / $2,195 / $2,195 / 2,195 / $2,195 / $2,195 / $2,195 / $2,195 / $2,095 as well as $100 Air Conditioning charge (all models). 20,000 km/year kilometer allowance; if exceeded, additional 7¢/10¢/15¢ per km applies for Mazda3/MX-5, CX-30, CX-5, CX-50/CX-70, CX-90. Payments cannot be made on a weekly basis and are shown for informational purposes only. Registration, license, insurance, the specific duty on new tires ($22,5), taxes and down payment (if applicable) are extra and may be required at the time of purchase Retailer order/trade may be necessary on certain vehicles. Offers valid October 1 – 31, 2025, while supplies last. Lease and finance on approved credit for qualified customers only. Offers subject to change without notice. Visit mazda.ca or see your retailer for complete details.

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