I'm looking for a new compact SUV. The problem is, while I feel that the Subaru Forester is the only car with good rear visibility, recent models have had oil consumption issues of up to 1 quart per 1000 miles. (The problem is discussed extensively in forums like http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f151/has-oil-consumption-problem-been-fixed-140849/, but there are plenty of tl;dr discussions there - in summary, it appears that the problem was "fixed" but a few reports of 2015 models having the issues are out there). I'm looking at the Mazda CX5 and the Toyota RAV4 as well.
Any advice or suggestions, by chance?
Having driven both the CX5 and RAV4 in back-to-back weeks as rentals, I liked the better suspension damping of the Mazda over the Toyota. Same concrete roads, same bumps, the CX-5 was just more composed and supple. If you'd like more power, the RAV4 has an optional V6, but the Mazda doesn't. Typically, Mazda has leaner extraneous options than a Toyota, but that depends on how many gizmos you'd like to play around with.
I also frequently get the Ford Escape as a rental, and it's pretty good too. A stitch less sporty than the Mazda, but a close call. It has the semi-annoying Sync features, which can be overcome with a little practice or patience. Otherwise, it's a quality effort...I've driven them on gentle dirt roads and snow, and never became stuck, even in 2WD.
Haven't driven the latest Honda CR-V (we did have a 2000 model which had bulletproof reliability), and I don't think I've driven anything else in that market segment.
I can't say any of those vehicles have rear-visibility issues. I haven't driven a Forrester in about five years, but I liked the squat shape of the wagon over the small SUV.
Take a look at Kia/Hyundai, their quality is rather good and you get decent rebates half the time.