Mazda CX-9 vs Hyundai Palisade Comparison

    Mazda CX-9

    Hyundai Palisade

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    2025 Mazda
    CX-9
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    2025 Hyundai
    Palisade
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    Based on the Mazda CX-9
    Based on the Hyundai Palisade ELITE (8 SEAT)
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    Transporting thingsTransporting things
    Fuel Efficiency
    72L - 74L
    605 to 666 km
    71L
    518 to 760 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $47,600 - $74,400
    $66,800 - $81,719
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    CarExpert's Take

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    William Stopford
    News Editor
    William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Class-leading packaging
    • Bold styling
    • Nicely appointed interior
    Misses
    • Diesel engine a bit unrefined
    • Santa Fe offers a similarly spacious cabin
    • Infuriating speed limit assist

    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

    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.

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTIONTURBO, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION
    Size (cc)
    24882199 - 3778
    Size (L)
    2.5L2.2L, 3.8L
    Cylinders
    44, 6
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616 - 24
    Power
    170kW147kW - 217kW
    Power RPM
    50003800 - 6000
    Torque
    420Nm355Nm - 440Nm
    Torque RPM
    20001750 - 5200
    Bore Stroke
    100-
    Compression Ratio
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