Honda Pilot vs Mazda CX-9 vs Toyota Highlander

478 messages, Last post on Nov 27, 2009 at 7:13 AM

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2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander - Although we've been hearing about a mad dash to get out of sport-utility vehicles and into fuel-efficient compacts, the reality is that seven- and eight-passenger crossover SUVs like the 2008 Mazda CX-9, 2008 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Honda Pilot aren't going away anytime soon. (more)

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#5 of 478 Roomy second row by mulligan101 Jul 07, 2008 (5:02 pm)
Why do reviews neglect the importance of the center seat in the second row? The center seat in the Higlander is a joke and the CX-9's is not much better. Of the current crop of crossovers, only the Pilot and the Lambdas have enough room for three normal sized humans in the second row although the seat cushion in the middle spot in the Lambdas is not too comfortable. If you need the option of transporting 5 adults/teenagers and a significant amount of gear inside the vehicle, the Toyota and Mazda are not realistic options. Frankly, the Toyota is a four seater since the third row is not fit for human occupation. The center seat in the Audi Q7 is also an afterthought suitable for no one over the age of ten. Lest anyone think my girth is causing this squeeze, I assure you my 6'2" 170 lb frame is not the problem here. Replies to this message: cx7lover (Jul 07, 2008 5:26 pm) aviboy97 (Jul 08, 2008 5:30 am)
#6 of 478 Re: Roomy second row [mulligan101] by cx7lover Jul 07, 2008 (5:26 pm)
Replying to: mulligan101 (Jul 07, 2008 5:02 pm) Right, sit them in the very back then, because adults can fit back there, the seat in the middle is for children, not for grownups.
#7 of 478 Re: Article Comments - 2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2008 Toyota Hig [KarenS] by rf600r Jul 07, 2008 (6:43 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (Jul 07, 2008 1:12 pm) Shouldn't the title have read, "Asian Crossover Comparison"? No Lambdas, no Flex, no Journey, and so on. Please explain. Replies to this message: jerrywimer (Jul 08, 2008 2:59 am)
#8 of 478 Where IS the outlook by omfg Jul 08, 2008 (1:48 am)
!!!!!!!!!!!!? Where is it seriously though?
#9 of 478 Re: Article Comments - 2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2008 Toyota Hig [rf600r] by jerrywimer Jul 08, 2008 (2:59 am)
Replying to: rf600r (Jul 07, 2008 6:43 pm) I was just wondering the same thing. After all, they do have a Lambda in their stable too (the Enclave). Or would that have put all the Asians to shame, so they just decided to leave it out?
#10 of 478 Re: Roomy second row [mulligan101] by aviboy97 Jul 08, 2008 (5:30 am)
Replying to: mulligan101 (Jul 07, 2008 5:02 pm) I did not have a problem sitting in the middle row of the CX-9. I'm 6'3" and 195lbs. Shoulder room is a little tight and the seat its self was not as comfortable as the outer seats, however, it is doable.
#11 of 478 Others? by albook Jul 08, 2008 (5:41 am)
That's exactly how I would have placed these CUVs. But you guys are missing some competitors. Like the GMC Acadia (Chevy Traversr?) and Hyundai Veracruz. And eventually you'll have to compare the Ford Flex to something.
#12 of 478 This Pilot Owner is Flying to Veracruz by prosource1 Jul 08, 2008 (6:12 am)
As a 06 Pilot owner, the failure of my air conditioning system with only 51,000 miles and the general arrogance displaying by Honda towards consumers in both customer service and the abysmal design offerings by Honda force me to go elsewhere, I'll either buy the quality offering by Hyundai in the 'Veracruz' or wait for the 4-cylinder Santa Fe in 2010. But I'm done with Honda. This company just isn't the company they once were. The Koreans and domestic seem to be hungrier for my business. The Pilot has to be the worst design Honda has ever produced. And how 'bout that horrible plastic interior? Replies to this message: vrm (Jul 30, 2008 11:19 am)
#13 of 478 by dinomartini Jul 08, 2008 (9:56 am)
No freaking Outlook/Acadia/Enclave in this comparo? So was it Mazda that bribed you so they could be #1? Replies to this message: aviboy97 (Jul 08, 2008 11:08 am) baggs32 (Jul 08, 2008 1:28 pm) aviboy97 (Jul 08, 2008 1:46 pm) and 11 more... dinomartini (Jul 13, 2008 8:20 pm) maltb (Jul 14, 2008 7:34 am) and 1 more... ceric (Jul 14, 2008 8:11 am) maltb (Jul 08, 2008 1:26 pm)
#14 of 478 Re: [dinomartini] by aviboy97 Jul 08, 2008 (11:08 am)
Replying to: dinomartini (Jul 08, 2008 9:56 am) If the comparo was named "Japanese CUV Comparison" would you be so angry? Just because GM makes a billion versions of the same car, does not constitute them being in every comparo. I hope you have some evidence to support your Mazda bribery claim. Why is it hard to believe that a small auto manufacturer can build an extremely competitive car that's better then the majority out there?? Replies to this message: baggs32 (Jul 08, 2008 1:28 pm) aviboy97 (Jul 08, 2008 1:46 pm) ceric (Jul 08, 2008 2:33 pm) and 10 more... dinomartini (Jul 13, 2008 8:20 pm) maltb (Jul 14, 2008 7:34 am) albook (Jul 14, 2008 3:22 pm) ceric (Jul 14, 2008 8:11 am)