Nissan Pathfinder vs Mazda CX-9 Comparison

    Nissan Pathfinder

    Mazda CX-9

    2024 Nissan
    Pathfinder
    vs
    2024 Mazda
    CX-9
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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.
    0.0
    8.0
    8.2
    0.0
    Based on the Nissan Pathfinder Ti (4WD)
    Based on the Mazda CX-9 SPORT (FWD)
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    TowingTowing
    Fuel Efficiency
    71L
    746 km
    72L - 74L
    605 to 651 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $71,490 - $81,490
    $47,600 - $74,400
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    CarExpert's Take

    Mike Costello
    Senior Contributor
    Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Bold American design
    • Family-friendly interior
    • Decent towing capacity
    Misses
    • No hybrid or diesel options
    • Qashqai has a better touchscreen
    • You'll desire the Ti-L's extra features
    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 (+$750)
    • Two-tone Paint (+$1,400)
    • Metallic Paint (+$695)
    • Metallic Paint Special (+$695)

    Colours Available

    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

    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

    Specs

    Type
    DIRECT FUEL INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    34982488
    Size (L)
    3.5L2.5L
    Induction
    V6TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    2416
    Power
    202kW170kW
    Power RPM
    64005000
    Torque
    340Nm420Nm
    Torque RPM
    48002000
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    10.310.5

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