Mazda CX-9 vs Nissan Pathfinder Comparison

    Mazda CX-9

    Nissan Pathfinder

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    2024 Mazda
    CX-9
    vs
    2024 Nissan
    Pathfinder
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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    8.2
    7.7
    0.0
    Based on the Mazda CX-9 SPORT (FWD)
    Based on the Nissan Pathfinder ST-L (4WD)
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    TowingTowing
    Fuel Efficiency
    72L - 74L
    605 to 651 km
    71L
    746 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $47,600 - $74,400
    $59,670 - $82,490
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    CarExpert's Take

    James Wong
    Marketplace 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
    James Wong
    Marketplace Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Return of ST-L greatly reduces entry price
    • Solid space and kit for the money
    • Sweet atmo V6 motor
    Misses
    • Steep $4500 premium for AWD
    • Feels dated next to Santa Fe, Sorento
    • Sweet V6 gets thirsty in town

    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

    • Metallic Paint (+$695)
    • Metallic Paint Special (+$695)
    • Premium Paint (+$750)
    • Two-tone Paint (+$1,400)

    Colours Available

    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

    The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder is available in the following colours:

    • Glacier White
    • Scarlet Ember
    • Super Black
    • Gun Metallic
    • Brilliant Silver
    • Ivory Pearl
    • Deep Ocean Blue Pearl

    The Ti and Ti-L are also available in the following two-tone treatments:

    • Boulder Grey with black roof
    • Scarlet Ember with black roof
    • Ivory Pearl with black roof
    • Gun Metallic with black roof

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO DIRECT F/INJDIRECT FUEL INJ
    Size (cc)
    24883498
    Size (L)
    2.5L3.5L
    Induction
    TURBO 4V6
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1624
    Power
    170kW202kW
    Power RPM
    50006400
    Torque
    420Nm340Nm
    Torque RPM
    20004800
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    10.510.3

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