Mazda CX-9 vs Kia Telluride
Overview | |
Years produced2007-2023 | Years produced2020-2025 |
MSRP$35,280 | MSRP$36,390 |
Listings2507 | Listings9303 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe 2022 Mazda CX-9 is a midsize three-row crossover SUV with a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, a six-speed automatic transmission, and standard all-wheel drive (AWD). Offered in six trim levels for the 2022 model year, the CX-9 starts at $35,630 and rises past $47,560. | |
Reviews SummaryFamily-friendly, midsize three-row SUVs are a favorite of Americans, and nearly every mainstream car company offers one. Kia has three, and the Telluride is the largest of its gas-powered models (the electric-only EV9 is slightly larger). The Telluride debuted in 2020 to critical acclaim and commercial success, and since then has received several updates but not a redesign. We took a 2025 Kia Telluride on a 1,200-mile family road trip to Northern California and Yosemite, and remain impressed with this stylish and capable Kia. Verdict: Aging technology caused some irritation during a five-day road trip in the 2025 Kia Telluride. Otherwise, the Telluride was perfectly suited to long-distance travel–whether rolling down an Interstate, roaming a major city, or romping down trails near a national park. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 250 hp I4 | Engine3.8L 291 hp V6 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower250 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 250 hp I4 | Engine Name3.8L 291 hp V6 |
Torque320 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | Torque262 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
Horsepower250 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.3 cu ft | Cargo Space21.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight4409 lbs | Curb Weight4134 lbs |
Height69.0 in | Height68.9 in |
Length199.4 in | Length196.9 in |
Width86.9 in | Width78.3 in |
Wheelbase115.3 in | Wheelbase114.2 in |
Maximum Payload1434 lbs | Maximum Payload1642 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2007-2023 | 2020-2025 |
MSRP | $35,280 | $36,390 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | 8.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The 2022 Mazda CX-9 is a midsize three-row crossover SUV with a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, a six-speed automatic transmission, and standard all-wheel drive (AWD). Offered in six trim levels for the 2022 model year, the CX-9 starts at $35,630 and rises past $47,560. | Family-friendly, midsize three-row SUVs are a favorite of Americans, and nearly every mainstream car company offers one. Kia has three, and the Telluride is the largest of its gas-powered models (the electric-only EV9 is slightly larger). The Telluride debuted in 2020 to critical acclaim and commercial success, and since then has received several updates but not a redesign. We took a 2025 Kia Telluride on a 1,200-mile family road trip to Northern California and Yosemite, and remain impressed with this stylish and capable Kia. Verdict: Aging technology caused some irritation during a five-day road trip in the 2025 Kia Telluride. Otherwise, the Telluride was perfectly suited to long-distance travel–whether rolling down an Interstate, roaming a major city, or romping down trails near a national park. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 250 hp I4 | 3.8L 291 hp V6 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Horsepower | 250 hp @ 5000 rpm | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 250 hp I4 | 3.8L 291 hp V6 |
Torque | 320 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | 262 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
Horsepower | 250 hp @ 5000 rpm | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.3 cu ft | 21.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4409 lbs | 4134 lbs |
Height | 69.0 in | 68.9 in |
Length | 199.4 in | 196.9 in |
Width | 86.9 in | 78.3 in |
Wheelbase | 115.3 in | 114.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1434 lbs | 1642 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 5000 lbs |
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