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

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What is this discussion about? Mazda CX-9, Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, Car Comparisons, SUV

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#536 of 549 Highlander vs Mazda CX 9 by jillsky

Nov 11, 2012 (8:18 pm)

After taking the Highlander and CX 9 for a test drive today I was leaning towards the Highlander until reading this thread lol. I know this is an old thread, just curious if anything has changed on the Highlander 's braking/ turning radius ?
 
What the CX 9 has going for it is the price, I can get a fully loaded Grand Touring for 35k which I think is a good price. ( Since I'm a Costco member we think might get it down to 34).
I wouldn't say I noticed a huge differnce in the turning radius.
 
The Toyota seemed like it had higher end seats compared to CX 9. As my husband said, it felt like a higher end car, compared to the CX 9. Also, I guess we the minority that thinks the Highlander looks better than the CX 9.

#537 of 549 Re: Highlander vs Mazda CX 9 [jillsky] by davicho

Nov 12, 2012 (3:55 pm)

Replying to: jillsky (Nov 11, 2012 8:18 pm)
Also, I guess we the minority that thinks the Highlander looks better than the CX 9.
 
Clearly, you haven't seen the new updated 2013 CX-9...google it under images....

#538 of 549 Re: Highlander vs Mazda CX 9 [davicho] by jillsky

Nov 12, 2012 (8:56 pm)

Replying to: davicho (Nov 12, 2012 3:55 pm)
I just read the 2013 will be slightly bigger, and of course other design changes too. Also they are speculating Mazda is dropping the v6, in favor of a 4 cylinder .
 
My husband and I are now convinced the 2012 cx 9 is the way to go. I 'm loving the way it handles turns, and seems like a great transition from my Subaru Outback (cx 9 does drive like a car!)
 
The red one I have my eye on is beautiful. I want to stick to the 2012, sounds like too many changes to the 2013. Also the 2012 will fit better in our garage...highlander is a little too big. Anyway, after driving the CX 9 again I absolutely love it

#539 of 549 Re: Highlander vs Mazda CX 9 [jillsky] by samny1

Nov 14, 2012 (12:44 pm)

Replying to: jillsky (Nov 12, 2012 8:56 pm)
Where did you read the specs for the 2013?
 
I've been trying to get info about the car and the release date. Of course the dealers have been of no help in getting that info.
 
Stephen

#540 of 549 Re: Highlander vs Mazda CX 9 [samny1] by jillsky

Nov 14, 2012 (6:58 pm)

Replying to: samny1 (Nov 14, 2012 12:44 pm)
Ok my bad Stephen, they are keeping the v6 and some changes but it all looks really good- believe no major design changes. Everything is on mazda's website including pricing. Good luck!

#541 of 549 Re: Highlander vs Mazda CX 9 [jillsky] by samny1

Nov 15, 2012 (8:33 am)

Replying to: jillsky (Nov 14, 2012 6:58 pm)
Thanks Jillsky,
 
  This is of much help. I suppose MPG will be about the same as the 2012?
 
Stephen

#542 of 549 Re: Highlander vs Mazda CX 9 [jillsky] by cannga

Nov 15, 2012 (11:45 am)

Replying to: jillsky (Nov 12, 2012 8:56 pm)
davicho,
 
The front end of 2012 CX 9 has been criticized for its silly grin and to many is not the most attractive face around. If that doesn't bother you, then 2012 is fine, if it does then I would wait for 2013 CX 9.
http://www.caranddriver.com/news/2013-mazda-cx-9-photos-and-info-news
 
The front end of 2013 CX 9 has been completely re-designed and is significantly better looking than 2012 (IMHO of course). The silly grin and that artificial chrome bar (the brace) in the middle of the grill of 2012 are now gone.
 
Other than the front end, there is really not much change.

#543 of 549 Re: Highlander vs Mazda CX 9 [cannga] by davicho

Nov 15, 2012 (2:34 pm)

Replying to: cannga (Nov 15, 2012 11:45 am)
cannga,
 
I am not looking to buy a CX-9 anytime soon. I had posted my opinion about the CX-9 looking better (generally since 2007-2012) then the Highlander...of course my opinion is subjective and also biased.
 
I agree with you on the "silly grin" design...its un-tasteful. Luckily, I have escaped the silly grin with the two Mazdas we own. Our (wife's) 2007 Galaxy Gray CX-9 Touring looks very nice and sophisticated and our (mine) 2006 Whitewater Pearl Mazda5 Touring 5-MT is nice and sporty...both which were pre-grin face design.

#544 of 549 Mazda CX9's engine - Ford designd, but made in Japan? by cannga

Nov 19, 2012 (3:48 am)

Is it true the Mazda CX9's 3.7L V6 engine, which is a Ford-designed engine, is actually made in Japan at Mazda's engine plant?
I had thought it was made by Ford and delivered to Mazda for installing into the CX9. No big deal - just curious.
 
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_CX-9
For the 2008 model year, Mazda increased engine displacement to 3.7 litres. Mazda states that the new engine generates 204 kilowatts (273 hp) and 366 Newton metres (270 lb·ft) of torque.[3] The engine went into production in June 2007 at Mazda’s engine plant in Japan.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
 
(davicho, my mistake, that post about 2013 CX9 facelift change was meant for jillsky.)

#545 of 549 Newbie Shopper by bvanremortel

Nov 28, 2012 (8:49 pm)

Replying to: cannga (Nov 19, 2012 3:48 am)
Well in the next few months I'm shopping for a new family hauler (4 kids...)after selling our 2002 Honda Odyssey last month. I will be a ginnea pig as I shop the 2013 Mazda CX-9 (looks VERY nice in new format), Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, Acura MDX, Nissan Pathfinder, and Infinity JX35. I'm in the $38,000-$45,000 range so a loaded regular model or a stock Luxury version...
 
I like sports cars so that may influence me (Acura TSX and BMW 328iC in my garage). As I said, had an Odyssey for 10 years and before that a Toyota Previa before that for family duties. My wife drives the Acura so she like performance too.
 
I've read every post in this forum and it looks like a great place to see all the comparisons.
 
Will advise you all on how it goes with the dealers.

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