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2026 MAZDA CX-50 Hybrid vs Toyota RAV4 Hybrid


The two-row compact SUV category is packed with quality choices, and one of the most talked-about comparisons pits the 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid against the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Both models excel on several fronts, but Middletown Mazda thinks you’ll find the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid to be the superior model—especially in the categories of cabin quality, performance, and safety.

2026 Mazda CX-50

Cabin Quality

Within the 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, you’ll find one of the compact SUV class’s most inviting cabins. Climb inside at our Middletown, NY, Mazda dealership to explore the driver-focused setting exemplified by meticulous craftsmanship throughout, in the form of top-quality materials, soft-touch surfaces, and minimal panel gaps. The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid follows a more practical, staid approach that lacks the comfort, ambiance, and premium materials found in the Mazda SUV. 

Performance

The Toyota RAV Hybrid is a capable performer, but it falls short of our new Mazda SUV. While power output is about the same—219 horsepower for the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, 226 horsepower for the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid—the Mazda model scores a big advantage in that every trim comes standard with i-Activ AWD®. All-wheel drive is an optional upgrade for the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Plus, if you test-drive both models, we think you’ll agree that our Mazda SUV boasts sportier handling, more responsive handling, and superior braking.

Safety

The 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid was awarded with an IIHS Top Safety Pick+, which the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid did not achieve. The Mazda SUV is one of eight Mazda models to earn the award, which is more than any other car brand. A big part of that is that the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid comes standard with the i-Activsense® suite, which employs sophisticated driver assistance technologies to keep you safe. Some of the features you’ll find include:

  • Blind Spot Monitoring
  • Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert
  • Lane Departure Warning System

Drive the 2026 MAZDA CX-50 Hybrid in Middletown, NY

Without question, the 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid has the cabin quality, performance credentials, and safety features that compact SUV lovers prize. Visit our online new car inventory for trim availability and our latest Mazda finance offers, then stop by Middletown Mazda for a test drive.