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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.
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 | ||
For the 2022 model year, the CX-9 is available in the following finishes:
*Premium finishes cost $495
Creamy White Mica is the standard paint colour, with the following finishes optional:
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.
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
The updated Palisade flagship family SUV from Hyundai offers a luxurious experience with a few annoying traits.
Matt Campbell
Type | ||
TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO CDI, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
2488 | 2199 - 3778 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.5L | 2.2L, 3.8L | |
Induction | ||
TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 - 24 | |
Power | ||
170kW | 147kW - 217kW | |
Power RPM | ||
5000 | 3800 - 6000 | |
Torque | ||
420Nm | 355Nm - 440Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
2000 | 1750 - 5200 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
10.5 | 13 - 16 |