If you’re looking for an SUV that can seat the entire family for the annual vacation or a weekend excursion, two midsize SUVs will stand out: the 2022 Mazda CX-9 and the 2022 Honda Pilot. Which is a better option for you? To help you decide, at Royal South Mazda in Bloomington, IN, we have put together a comparison guide of the 2022 Mazda CX-9 vs 2022 Honda Pilot.
2022 Mazda CX-9 | vs | 2022 Honda Pilot |
$35,630
| Starting MSRP
| $38,080
|
SKYACTIV®-G 2.5-liter 4-cylinder Turbo
| Engine
| 3.5-liter V6
|
227/310
| Engine Horsepower (hp)/Engine Torque (lb.-ft.)
| 280/262
|
20/26
| Fuel Economy: City/Highway (mpg)
| 20/27
|
Budget is one of the top considerations of most prospective shoppers in Bloomington. As seen in the table above, there is a difference of $2,450 between the pricing of the 2022 Mazda CX-9 and the 2022 Honda Pilot. Despite paying less, you’re also getting a fuel economy at par with and a torque rating that is way higher than the 2022 Honda Pilot. There are other parameters where the 2022 Mazda CX-9 comes out tops.
Providing a holistic driving experience, the 2022 Mazda CX-9 comes equipped with a standard i-Activ AWD® with G-Vectoring Control Plus. These work together and adjust their dynamics based on the road conditions. Thus, whether you’re navigating city traffic or traversing uneven terrain, you will do so confidently in the 2022 Mazda CX-9.
It also features the i-ACTIVSENSE® safety system that offers a suite of safety technologies designed to alert you to potential hazards and help avoid collisions. This system includes Blind Spot Monitoring, Advanced Smart City Brake Support with Day and Night-time Pedestrian Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Mazda Radar Cruise Control, and more.
We believe the 2022 Mazda CX-9 is a better bet in the above comparison. Schedule a test drive at Royal South Mazda in Bloomington, IN, to take the 2022 Mazda CX-9 for a spin.