Mazda CX-50 vs Kia Sportage
The days of premium SUVs being confined to city streets and suburban roadways are behind us. The Mazda CX-50 ushered in a new age in which premium mobility drives off the asphalt and into the wilds around Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake, VA.
It looks like the Mazda CX-50 has some competition in the form of the Kia Sportage. Will the Sportage be able to keep up? Find out with our team at Cavalier Mazda!
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
MAX HORESEPOWER
TOWING CAPACITY
That was some rock wall you found a few weeks ago! You’re ready for the climb and a night out under the stars at the summit. There’s only one thing: A lot of rugged terrain lies between you and the base. Which SUV will get you and all your climbing gear there?
i-Activ® All-Wheel Drive is engineered to optimize traction in a variety of conditions. What’s the best part? It comes standard on every Mazda CX-50, so you’ll always be ready to go wherever your more primal passions take you. The Kia Sportage, on the other hand, comes standard with front-wheel drive, while all-wheel drive is available.
Mazda intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive) is only available with the Mazda CX-50. It works hand-in-hand with i-Activ AWD® to adjust the responsiveness of your ride based on current conditions. It features four unique drive modes to meet your needs. They include:
- Normal Mode
- Sport Mode
- Off-Road Mode
- Towing Mode
Four drive modes are also available with the Kia Sportage. You’ll only get the more adventure-centric Off-Road and Towing Modes with the Mazda CX-50, however.
It takes plenty of strength to lift yourself up a sheer rock wall—just as it takes lots of engine power to truly invigorate your drive. When it comes to the Mazda CX-50 and the Kia Sportage, only one offers a performance that you can aspire to match.
Both the Kia Sportage and the Mazda CX-50 come standard with a capable engine that generates an admirable 187 horsepower.
If you’re looking to up the ante, however, you’ll want to choose the Mazda CX-50. It’s available with the Skyactiv®-G 2.5 with Twin-scroll Turbo, which is capable of up to 256 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque . That kind of power will make toppling big obstacles a breeze.
When your excursion takes you far from home, you’ll need to bring along your travel trailer. It’s a great home base. Luckily, the Mazda CX-50 will make it easy with a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 pounds. Compare that to the Kia Sportage: It can only tow up to 2,500 pounds.
When you’re out on the rocks, above the clouds, you must rely on your ropes, carabiners, and harness to help keep you safe and to secure your gear. A practical SUV with plenty of utility features will give you the same confidence on the trails that you have on the cliffs. Let’s see how these models can help!
Climbing is only one of your passions. You love being out on the open water in your kayak and spending peaceful nights in your rooftop tent. High-strength roof rails will come in handy for toting all those things. Luckily, both the Mazda CX-50 and the Kia Sportage give you that option.
Let your friends know you’re safe and peek at the home security camera. It’s important to stay on the grid while you’re adventuring—even when you’re far from it. That’s exactly why both models are available with a Wi-Fi hotspot. They also come with a bevy of connected apps, including:
- Bluetooth®
- Apple CarPlay™
- Android Auto™
- SiriusXM® Satellite Radio
- Navigation
The Mazda CX-50 will give you a better view of it all with its standard 10.25-inch display. The Sportage, on the other hand, only comes standard with an 8-inch display.
We’ve reached the summit of this showdown, and it’s clear that the superior utility, power, and off-road abilities of the Mazda CX-50 put it well ahead of its competition in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake, VA.
When you’re ready to experience it for yourself, schedule a test drive at Cavalier Mazda.
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