2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander

476 messages, Last post on Nov 25, 2009 at 12:16 PM

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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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#1 of 476 Article Comments - 2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2008 Toyota Hig by KarenS HOST Jul 07, 2008 (1:12 pm)
We keep a couple seven-passenger crossover SUVs in our long-term test fleet and they're indispensable for carting around kids, terriers and lawn furniture. Of course, we still crack the obvious jokes. We'll tell you that these are minivans with hinged doors, SUVs trail-rated for the Starbucks drive-thru, tall wagons that think they're too good to be called tall wagons. Read more and post your comments here! 2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander Replies to this message: rf600r (Jul 07, 2008 6:43 pm) jerrywimer (Jul 08, 2008 2:59 am) citivas (Jul 14, 2008 5:37 pm)
#2 of 476 Brakes by baggs32 Jul 07, 2008 (1:31 pm)
I noticed they picked on the Pilot for its brakes. Compared it to the Edge which was hammered for its brakes when it first came out. Look at the chart from the latest mid-sized comparo C&D did and you'll find that the Pilot's brakes aren't all that bad. Note: The Murano won that comparo even with its awful brakes. C&D CUV comparo data C&D has no 70-0 braking data for the Pilot yet. They do however estimate it to go to 60 in 7.6 seconds. Either the Edmunds editors can't drive or C&D is waaaaay off.
#3 of 476 VCM Overrated? by aviboy97 Jul 07, 2008 (2:16 pm)
Observed MPG's Highlander 20mpg (270hp / 248tq) Pilot 18.6mpg (250hp / 243tq) CX-9 18.4mpg (273hp / 270tq) From the looks of this comparo, the Highlander has the best combo of power and fuel economy with the CX-9 right behind it due to the fact its observed fuel economy was on par with the Pilot while boasting a 23hp and 27lb-ft tq advantage over the Pilot. From this, I read that the VCM does not do much to help real world fuel economy.
#4 of 476 Honda Motor Corp - Read and Learn Please by rexf Jul 07, 2008 (4:50 pm)
I like everything about my 2006 Pilot EX-L AWD. When I first looked at the 2009 Pilot, I was very disappointed to see it did not get the new 3.7 liter motor of the Acura MDX. Now, it's clear. Dear Honda, as soon as possible, fix the brakes, change the tires and give us the new motor. Then, I'll buy one. For the moment, I can see NO reason to sell my 2006 and buy a 2009. Oh yeah, while I'm at it. Price the cars you offer in Canada fairly. There is almost a $11,000 PENALTY if you buy a 2009 Touring in Canada. That's $11,000 more than the identical car in the US. WHY? Thanks for listening.
#5 of 476 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 476 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 476 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 476 Where IS the outlook by omfg Jul 08, 2008 (1:48 am)
!!!!!!!!!!!!? Where is it seriously though?
#9 of 476 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 476 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.