2021 Mazda CX-9 vs 2021 Honda Pilot

Advantages of the 2021 Mazda CX-9 over the 2021 Honda Pilot

The Honda Pilot sure does offer a lot more power compared to the Mazda CX-9. But let’s not forget that the CX-9 offers more torque output compared to the 2021 Pilot. This helps the CX-9 offer a steady punch of power across the rev band making the driving experience more involving. Not to forget the CX-9 is capable of producing 250 horsepower and 320 pound-feet of torque with the use of 93-octane premium fuel. The CX-9’s six-speed automatic transmission works like a charm, and it is just as responsive on corners as on straight stretches.

Coming to features, the 2021 CX-9 offers a wide array of features on offer as standard, such as Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth connectivity, HD Radio™, six-speaker sound system, and 2 USB Audio input, to name some of them. All these features can be controlled through the CX-9’s 10.25-inch touchscreen display that can be controlled either with touch inputs, a controller knob placed on the center console or through voice command. While a lot of these features are also offered in the Pilot, it is the fit-and-finish, quality, and fluidity of the CX-9’s infotainment system are what make it better.

Safety features are paramount, and the CX-9 is packed with an impressive list of them to ensure safety and security for all its occupants. Features like Dynamic Stability Control, Hill Launch Assist, Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Lane-keep Assist are some of the many features offered and this makes the 2021 Mazda CX-9 an action-packed SUV. And while it is acceptable that the Honda Pilot also offers a lot of these features, it is the quality and minimalistic approach of the CX-9 that makes it a more handsome, potent, and interesting SUV of the two.