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Hi Nestor! We don't have the CX-8 in the U.S. Our lineup goes straight from CX-5 to CX-9

Triyono Hendry I got to drive a CX-9 last year. I was very impressed with the Bose stereo in this vehicle!

The CX-9 Mazda CX,

Great review! CX-9

The CX-9 r

Great review CX-9 has received some much-need upgrades for 2019 but there's still some room for improvement Lack of

Driven the Accent, it's not as sporty to drive, the Mazda is a very spry vehicle that's unmatched in its class. It's Car and Driver's best Mid size SUV for 2019. It's also highly recommended in Consumer Reports. Make sure you drive both before making your choice. You will be very surprised with a Mazda CX-9.

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Am going to buy gt need ur advice to go ahead as i saw some videos complaining against diagonal test drive

My 2019 cx9 gs-l touring doesnt have it

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Thanks! Yeah someone else already mentioned that. I must have missed the lever when i was figuring out how to fold it!

The CX-9 is a great choice. Another rival that recently impressed us is the all-new 2020 Kia Telluride. Like the CX-9, it gives you a lot more luxury than you'd expect for the price. Good luck!

i guess ur only saying that bcuz they are a asian brand

@Hugo vose they actually make some of the best transmissions on the market.

Once burned, twice shy.

They have. It is the new 2019 Mazda cx5!

I feel like Mazda in and of itself has smartly positioned between luxury and economy with their look and finish.

I don't care about creating another brand - just wish they'd make a large sedan.

They have found their place in between.

Highlander and Pilot are what I was thinking about. They have up to 8 passenger seating and the Pilot especially has a very spacious third row

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Drive one. I was skeptical also but it has some great power with the turbo.

DThompson T I did a test when it came out, agree that it has plenty of power. But nothing beats a naturally aspirated v6, plus you dont have to worry about turbo failures

I've owned 3 turbo cars and haven't had any problems with them. One was a 1989. Just dont treat them like race cars and dont floor the gas when it's not warmed up. Technology has come a long way. I doubt you would have any problems.

DThompson T i have no issue with turbos i drive a german turbo car have had no issues. But i rem cx7 had lotta turbo issue, lets see time will tell how reliable is this one going to be. Mazda has come along way

@@thug3m Thats why I got the very last year of the previous gen CX-9. 2015 model. Has the V6 276HP. The new one is big and slow.

My wife and I just bought a CX-9 touring, it’s an amazing vehicle that drives extremely well for its size. I don’t think U could go wrong with either

Because they say safety.

We don't review Kia's right now but we might start next year! Thanks for watching!

I will save you time. We drove both and the cx9 drives and the interior seems as a car that cost twice as much. The Sorento is not bad by any means and Kia makes good cars and a hell of a warranty. Cx9 driving experience feels way above its price. We did not end up buying a suv but the Cx9 was or favorite of all we drove by far.

k domster: Different strokes for different folks. I'm a Mazda fan but I don't agree that the CX-9 has a better build, design, or quality comparing top trims of each vehicle. And more importantly in this class, I just couldn't get over the fact that the CX-9 is as large as a VW Atlas with an overall interior capacity less than the Sorento, has a lower tow rating, a four banger vs a V6, a pixilated camera, smaller infotainment screen, and a bumper-to-bumper and powertrain warranty that doesn't come close to the KIA. There was no contest when we compared the vehicles in detail.

Want some straight facts? Here are some. The Sorento is 11 inches shorter, three inches more narrow, and 2.5 inches shorter than the CX-9. And yet, the Sorento has significantly more overall passenger room (154 cf vs 135 cf). That includes significantly greater legroom in the first and, surprisingly, in the third row. It also has more overall cargo room (73 cf vs 71 cf) despite having slightly less cargo space behind the third row (11 cf vs 14 cf) (Source: US News and World Report.) I'm not sure how you conclude the "second row feels more spacious on (the) CX-9..." It isn't. The differences in space are minuscule or non-existent. I'm perfectly willing to grant that if canyon carving is your preferred driving environment the Mazda may have an advantage. But for the vast majority of owners of these vehicles the environment is the jungle of suburban traffic and parking lots where the smaller exterior and larger interior dimensions make a much bigger difference than a marginal advantage on mountain roads. And for trips, the quieter Sorento interior adds to the its advantages. You might prefer a louder engine; most consumers in this space do not. Yes, the 4 cylinder CX-9 has more peak torque than the KIA. Oddly, then that the acceleration of the two is virtually identical and the tow rating for the Sorento is 5000 lbs versus the CX-9's 3500. Neither is appropriate for serious towing but the KIA can tow camping trailers and boats the CX-9 cannot. Bottom line, if you're into canyon carving, I'd suggest another vehicle, altogether. And for long slogs on a freeway, the Sorento is a better, more relaxing choice with (remember) more interior room. As for the common claim that low resale value offsets the greater discounts typically available for the Sorento versus its competitors, that's another fallacy. I negotiated an $8000 discount off MSRP on a 2018 top trim (SX-L) Sorento. That was considerably more than I was offered on a Signature trim of a CX-9 ($2000 off MSRP) or a Toyota Highlander with no discount. At the same time, the KBB trade-in estimate for a six year old Sorento is virtually identical to a comparable CX-9. Even comparing resale of a six year old Highlander to the KIA, the KBB estimate of average resale (about $3000) doesn't come close to eliminating the savings in initial purchase prices. (And for the record, my local KIA difference gave more than $1000 more than the KBB estimate for my six year old Sorento combined with the discount on a new Sorento, making the overall savings even greater. Finally the question of reliability. Rather than relying on anonymous "independent mechanics" and anecdotal stories of friends or friends, the most reliable data about reliability comes from the hundreds of thousands of consumers who respond to Consumer Reports annual survey of vehicle owners. On that metric Toyota, not surprisingly, holds first place. As of 2018, KIA ranks fifth, having risen steadily over the last decade. Mazda ranks 14th. Ever wonder why KIA (and Hyundai which also outranks Mazda) offer much better bumper-to-bumper and power train warranties than others? It's not because they lose money on those warranties. It's only my experience but over 75,000 miles my 2012 Sorento never had a check engine light, never had a single component fail, and never required anything more than fuel, oil changes, tires, and regular maintenance. It's not an apples to apples comparison but my Mazda RX-8 made several trips to the dealer to (believe it or not) replace the spark plug in the rotary engine (not a DIY job) when the engine flooded, couldn't be restarted and eventually required an upgraded battery to be crammed in the engine bay to resolve the problem. I say "crammed" because the larger battery prevented the engine cover from being replaced. I loved the car anyway but it hardly gave me a feeling of security about Mazda's reliability, at least for that model.

Stephen Hendricks Congratulations on being able to choose objectively between those two vehicles. I would have a hard time doing it. As a Mazda fan, I would definitely use your evaluation of the two vehicles as a reference. I think it's intelligent and objective. Thank you and enjoy the Sorento!

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@k domster. Pretty desperate there, aren't you buddy. Try this. www.consumerreports.org/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/car-brands-reliability-how-they-stack-up/ For 2018 models, Kia ranked just below Toyota and Lexus in reliability. Mazda ranked twelfth with the most unreliable of their models being the CX-9.

DC probably the biggest reason is that Mazda is a smaller company, and therefore has a much smaller dealer network

Well they are behind technology wise.. i was looking at a cx5 but i'm going with something else because it has more technology than this

M A M N the CX-9 sold 25,000 units last year. The Chevrolet Traverse sold nearly *125,000* units last year. Sorry that I hit a nerve, but I’m just giving my opinion

Pilot kills this easily. Mazda focused too much on driving dynamics. Soccer moms are mainly driving this vehicles and they want other goods. CX9 is great for me since I have a cx5 and wouldn't mind a little more space. But not for a family of 6!

Just because this is not no 1 seller it does not mean it's not the best. This is no different than who wins the elections. People have pre-conceptions, biases, and ignorance. Honda is bought for one reason only: reliability, driving is terrible, and you can see in fact that many Honda drivers do not even know how to drive. Other brands sell cheaper, and many people don't even pay attention to anything but the price. Overall, driving a Mazda is way more quiet, luxurious, and sporty. It is not a Range Rover, but it is better then most comparable brands.

I must've missed that. Thanks for pointing that out!

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In a nutshell, yes

We might be able to get our hands on one eventually

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Care to explain why? Curious about a few of those. Thanks.

Peter Blair Atlas is cheap inside & slow, Ascent looks economy & has CVT, and Traverse is a Chevy. No thanks!

It performed very well uphill bcz of full torque available at low rpm. Personal exp from last two year of ownership.

Don't know why 310 ft lbs of tq would have a problem hauling 7 adults up a hill? Has more tq than the other suv's in its class.

Has no problems, the engine is a lot better than it looks on paper.

It does well. We own theb2018 cx9gt and it has more power than alot of other SUVs I've driven.

It’s the direct injectors that make that sound, all direct injection engines sound like that.

Did you test drive it? I did. Thought it performed like a rocket. Compared it to the Ford Edge and there was no contest. The CX9 was much quicker, smoother and quieter. And it gets slightly better MPGs too.

It really needs an update. I thought it was dated when I got my 2015 Mazda 3, I can't believe they are still using it. But what I really want them to do is add remote start to the key

I own the 2019 CX-9. The engine size concern me at first. But with 310 pounds of torque it's the best in its class getting off the line. Low down power when you need it. Drove the car 800 miles from California to Nevada and got 29 miles to the gallon. The engine has been superb!

We were told by our Mazda sales rep that it takes regular gas

I believe the real aluminum is reserved for the Signature trim but I could be wrong

I just bought the 2019 Grand Touring CX-9. Real aluminum.

Thanks for letting us know. We will update that for next time

We've reviewed hundreds of cars at all price points, including German cars. This cabin is really nice, we can assure you

I own A BMW..this car is definetly comparable

Yeah at 20-30k more asshole.

German overpriced junk. Any mechanic we have asked to name the cars to buy are in this orders 1 Japanese-2 American 3 German. We had an Audi and it was a pile. I would buy a Korean Kia or Hyundai before buying anything German. Junk.

Ironically enough, we just bought a new 4K camcorder 2 days ago. Should be a lot better!

It’s priced right. Much rather have this than a Highlander.

Are you unaware that the Highlander is the same class but not as good (neither is any other vehicle in its class). The CX-9 has won virtually every comparison test. The CX-9 is about 8 inches longer than the Highlander and significantly more upscale.

Open your eyes. Mazda offers much more for the price compared to Highlander. Enjoy your outdated Highlander.

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The highlander is not even close to the driving experience of the cx9. Toyota’s are known for their reliability and they have sat back and rested on this. Toyota’s are very meh.

2019 has ventilated seats. They want you to put your phone in the armrest since the USB for Apple/Android is in there.

@@mct8888 You cannot interact, or use the GPS, if you put the phone in the armrest. Don't know the statistics but I would imagine that less than 5% of drivers put their phone in the armrest. The phone is a tool, not a piece of wood to hide somewhere.

@@fatos4747 that's a great point, thanks.

Put your phone in the cubby in front of the shifter. The armrest in the middle is padded also. If yours isn't than someone replaced it. I dont have any of the issues that you have. My complaint is that they have a CD player in many of there other cars but decided to take it out of the cx9. I have many cds and still buy them so it would be best for me to have a disc player included.

Experienced drivers use both hands at the 9 and 3 position at ALL times.