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title: Toyota Highlander vs Mazda CX-5
description: Pros and cons of the 2023 Toyota Highlander and 2023 Mazda CX-5. Compare specs, technology, safety features, fuel economy, towing capacity and more.
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# [Toyota Highlander vs Mazda CX-5](https://www.carpro.com/comparison/2023-toyota-highlander-vs-2023-mazda-cx-5)

 Written by [CarPro](https://www.carpro.com/comparison/author/carpro) | May 1, 2023 9:18:55 PM

Here we take a look at the Toyota Highlander and Mazda CX-5.  There are no major updates for the 2023 CX-5.  This comparison is equipped with the lineup's more powerful CX-5 Turbo engine. The 4th-generation Highlander was redesigned in 2020 and receives some notable updates for the 2023 model year.  The big differences are in size and powertrains. The Highlander offers a third row, the CX-5 just two.   The Highlander's third row doesn't fit adults but does allow for more cargo space. The Highlander offers a new for 2023 turbo engine and a hybrid option.  The CX-5 offers a standard gas and turbo gas model, but no hybrid. The Highlander turbo engine offers 265-horsepower, more than the CX-5 Turbo. The Highlander also offers more towing capacity.   

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