Comparison - Mazda CX-9 CARBON EDITION 2021 - vs - Toyota Highlander XLE 2023

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Mazda CX-9 CARBON EDITION 2021

General

Other Names:

Also called:

CX-9 Azami

Also called:

Kluger

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

41,080

Updated:

13 Sep 2020

41,820

Updated:

03 Feb 2023

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

Front Wheel Drive

Year:

2021

2023

Total Seating:

Transmission:

6-speed Shiftable Automatic

8-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

19.50gals

17.90gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Deep Crystal Blue Mica

#242F4F

Snowflake White Pearl Mica

#E4E9EE

Jet Black Mica

#080808

Sonic Silver Metallic

#BBB9BA

Machine Gray Metallic

#70747D

Soul Red Crystal Mica

#9E1A0D

Color:

Wind Chill Pearl

#FFFFFF

Midnight Black Metallic

#37383C

Celestial Silver Metallic

#AAA9AE

Cypress

#3E614C

Blueprint

#293B75

Ruby Flare Pearl

#A62739

Moon Dust

#6F7B89

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

Even with seating for up to seven passengers, the CX-9 still offers plenty of that Mazda magic.

Pros
A rare fun-to-drive SUV,
near-luxury cabin trimmings,
top-quality fit-and-finish
Cons
Limited cargo space with rearmost seat in use,
tight quarters for third-row passengers.

By:

caranddriver.com

The 2021 Mazda CX-9 crossover SUV rewards drivers with good road manners, but takes a penalty in third-row space.

Pros
Very attractive
Well-done interior
Good safety gear
Engaging responsiveness

Cons
Distracting infotainment controller
Cramped third-row and cargo space
Limited lineup

By:

thecarconnection.com

Pros
Spacious seating in first two rows
Balanced ride and handling
Long list of standard features
Intuitive infotainment system

Cons
Engine can be noisy
Cramped third row

By:

usnews.com

Pros
Large available displays
Good safety scores and driver-assist tech
Available hybrid model

Cons
Cramped third row
Bouncy ride quality

By:

motortrend.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

22.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

28.00mpg

29.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.50L

2.40L

Torque:

310ft-lbs

at 2 500rpm

310ft-lbs

at 1 700rpm

Horsepower:

227hp

at 5 000rpm

265hp

at 6 000rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

38.80Feet

37.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

yes

Side view Camera:

yes

On steering wheel:

Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

199.40in

194.90in

Width:

77.50in

76.00in

Height:

69.00in

68.10in

Ground Clearance:

8.80in

8.00in

Front Track:

65.00in

Rear Track:

64.70in

Wheel Base:

115.30in

112.20in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.10

39.60

Rear Head Room:

38.50

39.40

Front Leg Room:

41.00in

42.00in

Rear leg room:

39.40in

38.70in

Front Hip Room:

56.70in

57.20in

Front Shoulder Room:

57.90in

59.00in

Rear Hip Room:

57.40in

57.00in

Rear Shoulder room:

58.10in

58.40in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

71.20cu.ft

84.30cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

3500lbs

5000lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

14.40cu.ft

16.00cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

16.00degrees

18.10degrees

Angle of Departure:

21.10degrees

23.00degrees

Curb Weight:

4388.00lbs

4199.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

4 One-Touch Power Windows

Heated Mirrors

Hands-Free Entry

4 one-touch power windows

Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Multi-level heating passenger seat

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Leather

6 -Way Power Passenger Seat

Multi-level heating driver seat

Height adjustable driver seat

Bucket front seats

Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

Ventilated Driver Seat

Ventilated Passenger Seat

Leatherette

8-way power driver seat

Height adjustable driver seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

8-way power passenger seat

Height adjustable passenger seat

Multi-level heating driver seat

Multi-level heating passenger seat

Rear Seats Features:

Split-folding rear seatback

Reclining rear seats

Manual folding split-bench third row seats

Heated 2nd-row seats

Folding center armrest

Multi-Level Heating

Folding center armrest

Manual folding bench third row seats

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front stabilizer bar

Independent MacPherson strut front suspension

Rear Suspension:

rear stabilizer bar

Suspension Info:

Four-wheel independent suspension

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Turn signal in mirrors

Three Zone Climate Control

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Three zone climate control

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

Speed sensitive volume control

USB connection

Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control

12 total speakers

Bose Premium Brand Speakers

Bose Premium Brand Stereo System

Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)

1 Subwoofer(S)

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio

8.0" infotainment display size

6 total speakers

Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay

USB connection

USB with external media control

3 months of provided satellite radio service

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Front ventilated disc brakes

Ventilated disc

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Solid Rear Disc Brakes

Ventilated disc

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

LED Headlamp

Blind-Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Post-Collision Safety System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Self-Leveling Headlights

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Turn Signal Mirrors

Smart City Brake Support - Reverse

Lane Departure Warning System

Lane-keep Assist

Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system

Lane keep assist

Rear cross traffic alert

Pre-collision safety system

Post-collision safety system

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Options

Exterior Options:

Splash Guards

Wheel Locks

Interior Options:

2nd-Row Captain's Chairs

Interior Lighting Kit

Retractable Cargo Cover

All-Weather Floor Mats

Cargo And Side Storage Nets Package

Carpeted Cargo Mat

Illuminated Door Sill Trim Plates

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Black, leather

#2F2F2F

Sand, leather

#A48E74

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Comparison - Mazda CX-9 CARBON EDITION 2021 - vs - Toyota Highlander XLE 2023

General

Also called:

CX-9 Azami

Also called:

Kluger

Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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