Hyundai Palisade vs Mazda CX-9 Comparison

Hyundai Palisade

Mazda CX-9

How they stack

Our Take

2024 Hyundai

Palisade

2024 Mazda

CX-9

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CarExpert Score

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8.2

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Based on the Hyundai Palisade CALLIGRAPHY BLACK INK (8 SEAT)

Based on the Mazda CX-9 SPORT (FWD)

Best suitable for...

Driving the family

Long distance driving

Transporting things

Fuel Efficiency

71L

518 to 760 km

72L - 74L

605 to 651 km

ANCAP Safety Rating

Warranty

5 year
warranty

MSRP

$66,800 - $80,900

$47,600 - $74,400

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CarExpert's Take

Matt Campbell

Senior Contributor

Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Luxury SUV vibes
Petrol V6 FWD or Diesel AWD available
Seven or eight seats available

Misses

All that black will be hard to keep clean!
Annoying safety technologies
No special badging

James Wong

Production Editor

James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Lots of metal for the money
Punchy 2.5T still goes hard
Comfortable and refined

Misses

Piddly old infotainment display
No 360 camera or front sensors
No third-row air vents

Standard Features

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Wireless phone charger

Powered tailgate

Rear air vents

Adaptive cruise control

Climate control

Reversing sensors

Reversing camera

Autonomous emergency braking

Optional Features

Premium Paint (+$695)

Metallic Paint (+$695)
Metallic Paint Special (+$695)

Colours Available

Creamy White Mica is the standard paint colour, with the following finishes optional:

Shimmering Silver metallic
Graphite Grey metallic
Abyss Black mica
Sierra Burgundy mica
Moonlight Blue mica
Robust Emerald mica
Gaia Brown mica (Highlander only)
Olivine Grey metallic (Highlander only)

Premium paint is a $695 option.

While all colours are available on Highlanders with the black interior, Hyundai is restricting the availability of certain colours with the other interior themes.

Models with the Dark Khaki interior are available only in Creamy White, Abyss Black or Robust Emerald, while those with the Warm Grey interior can be had only in Graphite Grey, Gaia Brown and Moonlight Blue.

For the 2022 model year, the CX-9 is available in the following finishes:

Machine Grey metallic*
Polymetal Grey metallic*
Soul Red Crystal metallic*
Snowflake White Pearl mica
Sonic Silver metallic
Titanium Flash mica
Deep Crystal Blue mica
Jet Black mica

*Premium finishes cost $495

Comparison

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Reviews

8.2

2024 Hyundai Palisade review

The updated Palisade flagship family SUV from Hyundai offers a luxurious experience with a few annoying traits.

Matt Campbell

8.2

2023 Mazda CX-9 Sport review

Mazda's largest SUV may be on its farewell tour, but even the base CX-9 has plenty to offer to Aussie families wanting bang for buck.

James Wong

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Specs

Type
TURBO CDI, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ		TURBO DIRECT F/INJ
Size (cc)
2199 - 3778		2488
Size (L)
2.2L, 3.8L		2.5L
Induction
DIESEL TURBO 4, V6		TURBO 4
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM		DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
16 - 24		16
Power
147kW - 217kW		170kW
Power RPM
3800 - 6000		5000
Torque
355Nm - 440Nm		420Nm
Torque RPM
1750 - 5200		2000
Bore Stroke
-		-
Compression Ratio
13 - 16		10.5

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