My parents are looking for a reliable crossover. They want something newer and less than approximately 30k miles but they don’t want to spend more than $25k. As of right now they are looking at the 2017+ rav4 and cr-v. Are there other crossovers that stand up to the reliability standards of Toyota or Honda. Is Mazda any good (specifically Cx-5 non turbo). Are the new 4cyl turbo cr-v’s any good. I am skeptical of turbo engines in general. Also how good are Honda and Toyota’s transmissions in these vehicles specifically? thanks in advance for any help and suggestions.
Also forgot to add that awd or 4wd is a must have!
2017+ Honda CR-V LX would be my choise. The reason it is LX trim is because the LX came in the US a 2.4 Naturally Aspirated so not turbo. Rav4 is very reliable as well. CX-5 would be my next choise. In the 2017-2018 CR-V, I would avoid the Turbo they have oil dellusion stick to the 2017-2018 2.4 engines. Mazda is probably the third best car company but a lot behind brands like Toyota. I would test a non turbo CR-V, Rav4, and CX-5. I personally would go for the CR-V.
Whats up with the downvote?
2018 CR-V LX AWD is my choise then.
You have hit the top choices. You might also look at the Forester, if nothing else so that you will know whether it’s for you, yes or no. But you can’t go wrong with RAV4 or crv
CRV and RAV4 are my first choice.
CX5 would be my second choice.
I’d also consider one of the Subaru’s. Not sure which one is comparable to the three above. Bonus for Subaru is they specialize in AWD.
The crv for the price just don’t get a turbo if you get the Mazda sky technology is not a bad follow up but if you’re wanting to stay under 25000 then no way on the Toyota and if you find one under 35000 miles for $25000 then someone is wrong with it more then likely.
Yes the 2017-2018 CR-V came with a standard 2.4 Naturally Aspirated engine compared to the more popular 1.5 Turbo. I would get the base engine. Mazda skyactive engine and 6 speed auto have been around for like 10 years pretty bulletproof at this point. Mazda vehicles have more cosmetic issues than mechanical
My wife loves her cr-v.