Mazda CX-9 Azami LE v Hyundai Palisade Highlander AWD
Big families who want a plush SUV are spoiled for choice, but few are plusher than the Mazda CX-9 Azami LE and Hyundai Palisade Highlander.
Hyundai Palisade vs Mazda CX-9 Comparison
Hyundai Palisade
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Mazda CX-9
2024 Hyundai
Palisade
vs
2024 Mazda
CX-9
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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8.4
8.2
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Based on the Hyundai Palisade CALLIGRAPHY BLACK INK (7 SEAT)
Based on the Mazda CX-9 SPORT (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
71L
518 to 760 km
NA
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
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MSRP
$66,800 - $81,719
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CarExpert's Take
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Mean blacked-out exterior
- Tough diesel powertrain
- Plenty of space inside
Misses
- Annoying driver assist tech
- No wireless Apple CarPlay
- A bit pricey
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
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$695)
NA
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
Reviews
8.4
2024 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy Black Ink Diesel AWD review
It's a hefty unit with a hefty price tag, but the Hyundai Palisade is a solid choice if you look past the annoying safety tech.
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Max Davies
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.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2199 - 3778 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L, 3.8L | - | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | - | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 147kW - 217kW | - | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 355Nm - 440Nm | - | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 5200 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 16 | - | |
