If you’re in the market for an easily maneuverable, eco-friendly SUV, the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid and the Honda CR-V Hybrid are must-see contenders. Although both SUVs have comfortable seats for five passengers, the Mazda SUV has more to offer than its competitor. Joe Myers Mazda is where you can see how the Mazda CX-50 outshines its worthy rival.
Power and Performance
Power and performance are important considerations for motorists who are shopping for a new SUV. The Mazda CX-50 Hybrid sports a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and three electric motors for power, and they deliver 219 horsepower. A continuously variable automatic transmission handles gear shifts while the SUV’s i-ACTIV AWD® system keeps the vehicle sure-footed. With the right equipment, the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid can tow up to 1,500 lbs.
Every Honda CR-V Hybrid has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and two electric motors. Total system output comes in at 204 horsepower. While all three of the SUV’s trims also have a CVT, two of them have standard front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive reserved for the top-of-the-line model. You can add AWD to the base and midlevel trims, but doing so will drive up the cost of the Honda SUV. The Honda CR-V Hybrid can only tow as much as 1,000 lbs even when it has the appropriate gear.
Technology Features
New Mazda SUVs are hotbeds of technology, which is great news for technology enthusiasts. A 10.2-inch, part-time infotainment display is standard for the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, for instance. The SUV also has wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity, Amazon Alexa integration, and wireless charging. An eight-speaker stereo and HD radio will put a smile on the face of even the most ardent of audiophiles.
The infotainment touchscreen inside the Honda CR-V Hybrid measures a scant seven inches, and its Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity require you to tether your phone. Wireless connectivity, Amazon Alexa integration, and wireless charging aren’t standard until you reach the hybrid’s second, more expensive trim. The SUV’s base trim has a six-speaker stereo and no HD radio. Again, you’ll have to step up to the next model to get HD radio and two more speakers.
Test Drive the 2025 MAZDA CX-50 Hybrid in Houston, TX
Do you want the superior SUV in your driveway? Look through our Mazda financing offers now so you’ll be ready to buy or lease a Mazda CX-50 Hybrid today. When you’re done, visit our Houston, TX Mazda dealership to join us for a test drive in the well-equipped Mazda SUV.
