Which brand new SUV has your vote? 🤔

@bennyboogenheimer4553

8 ай бұрын

I would buy a CX 90 just for the Inline 6. I'm sick of drive trains out repairs, to replace 1/2 a turbo that no one can even get too! I just wish Honda would step up, and use their marine V8 in everything they sell here. I got rid of my Ridgeline because, where there used to be power, is now 2,000lbs of safety, and computers that turned a great small truck into a slug. I replaced it with a 2018 V8 Toyota Land Cruiser, that still has balls. I'm rebuilding an aluminum body 2005 Disco, with a 425 hp V8 Mustang drive train. I'm sick of my cars rusting away on salty Pa. Highways!

@trainglen22

8 ай бұрын

If I was buying a 3 row SUV/station wagon the Madza has my vote.

@captainjack6890

8 ай бұрын

Motor Trend its not exactly a fair situation you placed the CX90 in. Mazda is trying to focus on entry level luxury, not on utilitarian commuter stuff. You even said it in the video! So, a fairer comparison would be with an MDX or XC 90 (those names are really close!😂)

@trainglen22

8 ай бұрын

@@captainjack6890 I concur.

@abolfazlg8666

7 ай бұрын

Mazda cx90 So clear no need to ask !! I mean come on it's a motor trend review for God sake !! And the pilot is the winner ?

Me as a parent will chose the Mazda. I don't weight 300lb or have 7 kids. Such a beautiful car

@tyhyhh

8 ай бұрын

Why would you take either

@ascott2168

7 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 love your reply !

@ychongy

25 күн бұрын

Why are you here? 😂

The whole review points to Mazda being the winner until the moment he's gives it to Honda. Just because the Pilot a bit more utilitarian. As if the CX-90 can't fit all 5 of your kids and their drinks. It can, so why not go with the car that makes you feel excited about?

Ah no thank you, Mazda would be the one getting my money for a vehicle in this class, the CX-90 is the nicest vehicle in the class right now.

Frickin minivans have way more utility than these SUV’s. And Jonny needs a haircut.

I own the 23 honda pilot. My friend owns the cx90. They are both good for nearly the same reasons, just comes down to taste and how you use it. This guy literally never really pointed out the main reasons you buy these things. I didn't buy it to "look luxury". Or to drive like a sports car. Or to feel like I'm in the future of tech. I bought for functionality, practicality, some looks, and for the ivtm-4 all wheel drive which he never even mentioned. Bogus review, do not use this to determine what you want. Go test drive them. Oh and bonus, I drove it on some pretty gnarly trails in goblin Valley utah and it exceeded my expectations. Ground clearance was admittedly an issue, but picking good lines cleared up most limitations.

For all dads out there, it's time to reward a bit your self with inline 6 turbo and at the same time still accommodate your family's needs. By the way, rarely family nowadays has more than 3 kids. The 3rd row is used once in a blue moon. Happy daddy happy family!

Did not see that ending coming! I was sure the Mazda was going to come out on top. On the other hand, I understand completely. It's my own biases showing. So.... CX-90 please. In that same fabulous Soul Red color! Yum. 😋

@KuyaArbee

6 ай бұрын

it's actually ARTISAN RED and in person it's GORGEOUS

The Mazda may lack slightly on the functionality front, but it is much a better vehicle on the whole. There's a lot to be said for a vehicle that is fun and responsive to drive, that is handsome, and that has a clean, stylish interior. And, those attributes don't belong to the Honda.

@willywillywillywillywilly

8 ай бұрын

Current 2018 CX-9 Signature owner here. It's a nice car to drive, with nice feeling dive, squat and roll, as opposed to the more buttoned-up CX-5. A new generation of infotainment would do this car good, and so would an I-6, but the turbo 4 in the 2018 feels quite strong. And is the only engine I've seen advertised with two horsepower figures - one for 87 octane, and one for 93 (220 vs. 250 ... torque unchanged).

@Oaky

8 ай бұрын

$60k! lol. For a MAZDA! lordy

@willywillywillywillywilly

8 ай бұрын

@@Oaky We got the equivalent (top trim “Signature”) CX-9 a couple years ago, a 3yo used example. I forget the MSRP - somewhere around $50k. Getting a used Signature for $32k seemed like a good deal.

@frijolitodr

8 ай бұрын

​@@willywillywillywillywillyfunny you said that, that was the vehicle when it came out to upgrade my wife's Cx-5(2016) but we wanted an specific color that was hard to get and then she decided to wait, and I agree with your takes as now newer owner of the CX-50 Meridian Edition, I really love the car, Mazda really have make waves to start competing with the more luxurious brands at a better value money from your dollars type takes, she really loves the new CX-90 specially the color shown here so I bet it'll be a matter of time she gets her desirable upgrade; the fact car already comes with fuel maps is incredible achievement right out of the box as a gear head I do appreciate that.

@Josh-179

8 ай бұрын

@@Oaky , it's a bargain in today's market. Compact Hyundai's and Kia's cost that much (Ioniq 5/EV6?). Remember too that CX-90 starts at $40K.

CX-90 inside and out looks miles above the Honda. Engine is more engaging, and driving dynamics are better by a long shot. FURTHERMORE. IT. CANT. ROLL. AWAY. As soon as the door opens it automatically engages the parking brake and notifies you via aggressive chimes. After using the shifter 20 times it will become natural. TRY IT BEFORE DISCUSSING IT. There are several different seating configurations. You complain about it as if there aren’t any other options… same with the interior colour. There are several to choose from. This is ridiculously embarrassing.

Boo on that decision. The Mazda is the winner, hands down.

@ThirdBrainLives

8 ай бұрын

Actually, it lost.

@sv52308

8 ай бұрын

​@@ThirdBrainLivesIt shouldn't have💀

@joshc606

8 ай бұрын

Agreed, we take out kids to schools and the other %75 of the time Mom is driving alone. If you need a 3rd row all the time you should get a full size. Mazda for the win.

@tyhyhh

8 ай бұрын

It's not tho

@davidg11134

8 ай бұрын

@@sv52308lots of issues going on with it atm I’m not surprised

At the end of the day these videos are just for subscribers & entertainment. Go out there, test drive and do your own research. As for me, I choose Mazda.

Mazada has a inline mounted engine and is RWD based. It wins by default.

@tyhyhh

8 ай бұрын

Besides it doesn't lol

@matthewmcatee9477

6 ай бұрын

@@tyhyhhbut it does…

I am with CX90

Dude seriously??? How are you gonna harp on the interior color? It’s as though you’re stuck only ordering the Mazda in white. No that’s the model they sent you. That’s like reviewing New York City poorly because the day you went it snowed.

@deet4895

8 ай бұрын

He's a Honda and most likely a Toyota fanboy, I wouldn't be taking his advice on this topic.

There’s absolutely nothing special about the Honda. You’re out of your minds. If this is a car you’re going to be in nearly everyday of your life for several years, I’d take the more spirited, stylish vehicle that puts a smile on your face even if it means having one or two less features than the boring, reliable but lower quality vehicle.

Johnny looking a little coked out lately, Timmy and Sally really doing a number on him

both are excellent. The cx90 is sportier but the Hondas well rounded and the safest bet and it still excels in handling

The Mazda is definitely better looking (love the paint); but in 10-15 years the Honda will hold up better. I still see the older Pilots all over the place still hauling people around, rust and all. I don't see any old Mazda SUVs from the early 2000's driving around. That tells you something.

@Satellitegirl41

Ай бұрын

Mazda was owned by Ford in the early 2000's. That's why. lol

This video reminded me why I haven't watched a Motor Trend video in ages. 😑 Senseless decisions like this one are the main reason Honda sells so many of their lackluster vehicles. Anyone that interested in practicality needs a minivan.🙄

CX-90 > Pilot

@ThirdBrainLives

8 ай бұрын

Pilot > CX-90

This summed it up, to roughly paraphrase …. “The Pilot does the 3 row family hauler thing better.” The interior is more flexible, there are more nooks and crannies for juice boxes, trinkets, toys, Kleenex, etc…. , the ride is softer, and as far as features IMO it’s a better value offering remote start on the fob (not thru subscription) in addition to matching most of the CX90s features for less. The CX90 is for the parents who need seating capacity but are passionate about driving and exclusivity (meaning that you won’t see yourself coming and going 100x in every Target parking lot). It’s def a step up in style and quality and really is a uniquely amazing vehicle for being a 3 row SUV. We haven’t had our CX90 PHEV for long but it’s been amazing. Our kids are older and typically have a phone or iPad and maybe a back pack. We don’t need tons of storage for little things. We need the seating capacity and the 3rd row down space for weekend errands. Not having the room for a second sporty car, the CX90 has to do double duty for me… family transportation and not be a penalty box. Not a Miata but it’s an amazing drive for what it is.

@sheldonduffy9442

8 ай бұрын

Ditto..: that’s why I bought my CX90 PHEV… and the gas mileage… I usually only fill up twice a month!

@vin6135

8 ай бұрын

Yes! The gas mileage! 90% of our driving is well within the EV range. Bring the kids to school in the morning, run a couple of errands, come home and plug it in, pick the kids up and a few more errands, come home and plug-in for the night… Nearly 50 miles all on EV mode 5x a week. Crazy for such a large vehicle! And on longer trips, because it’s a hybrid, no range, anxiety, or fighting for public chargers. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@ychongy

25 күн бұрын

Honda seems more useful all around and makes more sense for a family hauler. Cx90 rear wheel drive in the snow is a no for me. Way better to sell or trade cx90 for a sports car vs trying to make a cx90 suv into one.

Johnny looks like he was going through a divorce.

@stefanschuchardt5734

8 ай бұрын

And ended up homeless

Failed to mention the gas mileage where the Mazda can average 25 mpg and the Honda only about 20.

Ef' the kids. We are the ones driving them around for hours. We deserve a nice car to drive.

Mazda drives nice very sporty it really felt like my old g37 sedan in handling, power and responsiveness. But it was too stiff for its purpose as a three row family suv. It’s great to drive but not super practical. Mazda is fun and will be fine if you don’t need a higher degree of practicality. Additional note on Mazda is that the midtrims like preferred plus doesn’t really have a nice feeling interior like mid trims of the pilot. Pilot is more boring but it handles well for the size with the torque vectoring awd system-basically a detuned Acura sh-awd system that is programmed less for cornering abilities. Pilot is just a few tweaks away from being the best practical three row. Just needs a nicer screen, stiffer steering to match its handling capabilities, and some small changes to make it more dynamic while staying smooth.

I am so glad that Motor Trend is back to doing the video thing. And glad to see Jonny back in front of the camera.

I can’t tell if you’re serious about complaining about the interior color. Mazda also offers plenty of dark interior colors….. choose a different option if that’s a concern. 🤦‍♀️

I like how literally every single use case for an SUV cited at the beginning of the video would be better served by a minivan. I’m not convinced that buyers actually want an SUV. That’s just what auto makers have decided to tell everyone they want, and the only thing they make now. If I had to have one of these things, it would 1000000% be the Mazda. But, I don’t have kids, and (like the vast majority of people who buy 3-row crossovers) the third row would never be used. The Mazda is a better car, the Honda is a better toaster (appliance).

He's basing his decision on the kids, and did not even touch on the safety features, on which Mazda is way ahead of the pilot.

Nappa Leather interior is also available in Tan color, which provides a 2-tone steering wheel.

Mazda didn't drop no V6 for the I6...they dropped an I4!

Crazy review you wanted the mazda cx90 so much!! but you choose the pilot? Go where your heart desires!! And everything will follow!

I was cross shopping the cx90 and the mdx. The cx90 drives better on the highway but not as smooth at low speed. The seats are uncomfortable no matter how I adjust them. Space and power are similar

Cup holders 😂 imagine buying a car based on cup holders lol

Honda if you have given up on life....Mazda if there is still something left of YOU

A comparison video that I appreciate ☕

Mazda cx90 baby!! I love driving.

It's personal preference, but I'm sure the kids will pick the Mazda over the Pilot, if the Pilot won because it's made for the kids. I don't think I know any kid that would prefer that ugly Pilot. We just picked up a CX-90 Turbo S in Platinum Quartz Metallic 3 days ago, right before Christmas, and it's a beauty and drives more like a sports car than an SUV/Crossover. We love it so far. Our other vehicles are a Wrangler JLUR and an Audi S5 Sportback. The CX-90 was a great addition. We also looked at the Toyota Grand Highlander and Jeep Grand Cherokee, we picked the CX-90.

yea, whatever guy. Mazda won that hands down! Da heck with them kids, they’ll enjoy wherever I put them.

@edysonegejuru4942

7 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

6.9 0-60 Pilot is slow?

Hats off to Mazda for taking the path less travelled. Honda is definitely taking the easy road with their interiors and an ugly pill with their exterior. Functionally the Pilot and MDX are superior in the three row segment and from the looks Dept only the MDX interior and exterior should be commended. One other consideration. If you live where it snows no vehicle will function better than the Acura SHAWD.

The CX-90 if you leave in R gear Will not run backwards It has anti roll feature that engages in that situation. Also the parking brake will engage when you turn off the SUV.

I will go mazda for sure...that pilot looks no different to a van.

Mazda cx90

Mazda has a soul…Honda is an appliance. Mazda has the near perfect balance of luxury, style, sport, and price.

When you sit down in Grand Highlander or Honda Pilot you feel instantly that it is your family SUV. Maybe not all is perfect but they feel like a good fit for your expectations. With Mazda this relation is more complex . In lower trim, Preferred, with leather sits , moon roof and still stronger and faster engine than natural V6 competition, it is not a bad pick. Especially if you can get it for thousands less than comparable Pilot. Turbo S is by far the best choice. Simple and elegant interior, nicely loaded, best in class engine ,but without any claims to be luxury . It certainly have some shortcomings but overall still better package than 53K Pilot, and certainly you can negotiate the price below 51K. When Mazda get more expensive it and hit 62K it starts to suffer from self imposed luxury claim because it is lacking true refinement and capabilities of more expensive luxury brands. As somebody stated before it is a bit of identity crisis, not truly that sporty and fast as comparable BMW, Mercedes, Genesis or Acura S and not truly as much utility and off road capabilities as Pilot or Kia Telluride

The biggest flaw in the Mazda is cargo room. As big as the CX-90 is, the cargo room is the same as a Honda CRV.

I didn’t even think of the Pilot when shopping. I drove the CX-90 and was sold instantly. But that’s me, not anyone else.

Inline 6 wins it for me

Very good to the point review. I only have 2 kids but if traveling with additional family Honda Pilot delivers.

Is he kidding?? The Madza is hands down the winner over the Honda! Wondering if Honda paid him to say that it's better than the Madza?

Um, yeah... depending on the trim (white interior only available on a few), you have at least tan and black available, some also have gray and white, and based on the priceline shown, it is top line so has all 4 available. Also, that same generic shape of the Honda you complain about? It allows for a lot more interior room than the CX-90. It's motor trend... they always choose a Honda or Toyota except rare instances. Gotta say, with 2 or 3 kids, would get a 2nd row bench, use 3rd row for kids only and buy Mazda. It has almost everything in that model, the S Premium Plus, there really are no options, just a few accessories. I would get the one that drives better so Mommy and Daddy enjoy the drive and the kids don't feel thrown around.

Only minus with Honda is that interior screen 😢 but I agree with this decision hands down. I’ve tried the Mazda no thanks

Remember, the judgement was just ones guy’s opinion….I’d go with the Mazda for the luxury, performance and refinement.

*Vehicle is not going to roll away… it is an electric transmission… it also has shorter throws which I love. * Get the black interior instead of the white if you have kids ( that is what I did) *Cubbies and nooks and crannies for families IS severely lacking. * if you get a CX90 you ARE thinking about the childrenwhile STILL giving yourself something fun to drive. That is why I didn’t buy a sport sedan like a Genesis G70 or a Kia Stinger.

2023 Honda Pilot vs 2024 Mazda CX-90

cx-90 is the best

A white interior is a no for me. Awful.

@brytonmunro5270

8 ай бұрын

Then don’t get the white interior.

@jamesadkins1780

8 ай бұрын

@@brytonmunro5270 🤣🤣

@CallMrPC

8 ай бұрын

@@brytonmunro5270For real man. 😂

I just go a honda elite ,its cheaper than mazda . Otherwise, I think honda will last a little over 10 year.. Smooth ride. 20" rims are a little harsh,looking for 18". Anyone wants my oem rim and tire set? 18" will be good for parallel park too. I'm for honda way to go. If i have bucks of money, I'll get for the gle63s.. still in my dreams. Back to earth, we have break in and car jacks... honda is a better choice. 😊🎉

Who would use offroad? Friggin anyone who does family adventures

Ok now do CX90 Vs Pilot vs Grand Highlander

@joshuaanderson4090

8 ай бұрын

Yeah. I haven't driven the cx90 yet but I liked the grand highlander more than the pilot. So I'd be curious to see if in the mix

really? you pick the Honda Pilot just because it has more storage cubies? I'm the Mazda CX-90 has enough room for a couple with 2 kids. You didnt even cover their features or show us the truck space. Worse review ever

Honda ftw can't wait to pickup my new pilot

At these price points I think The MDX would've been a lot better comparison to the CX-90. Especially seeing how he even said Mazda was trying to aim for Volvo and Jeep...besides that, the hondas I-VTM4 awd system and definitely Acuras SH-AWD system are better awd systems. Acuras SH-AWD system is also rear biased

Mazda is the most slept on Japanese vehicle company. Toyota and Honda think they are Audi and Mercedes and starting to bump their prices up. I’d take a Mazda that looks better and is just as reliable

it’s nonsense that the mazda will roll away if you leave it in reverse, turn off and exit. next time try it before badmouthing it.

Rear wheel drive is not useful as a family suv. ☃️

The winner is the one YOU NEED. If youre not filling up all 7 seats then the Mazda wins. You can use the back and any empty seats for storage space. What the shelf on the dash, counts for more space than 2 empty seats?? Ridiculous!

Lameeee. Mazda always on top! Cx90 blows the “ crappy Honda “ out of the water.

Mazda ,unless we're looking for resell and l😅ngevity

Enter the Grand Highlander MAX :).

Honda all the way

First of all, why are you comparing the Turbo S to the Pilot? The base Turbo model CX90 competes with the Pilot, NOT the Turbo S. Do not understand the complaints about the shifter… I LOVE the short throws of the Mazda shifter. Can’t argue about the utility of the Pilot and the ingenuity of the 2d row bench. Also… the lack of cubbies and storage in the CX90 is definitely infuriating. However, I chose the Mazda over the Pilot ( and the MDX) because of the driving dynamics AND even more important THE GAS MILEAGE.

Terrible comedy. Mazda wins of course

Mazda all the way what the lousy comperation

Mazda for me🏆

It’s a window? That relates to the edges of the vehicle that dictate its size and shape? Never listen to a grown man who calls himself Jonny.

Fugg them kids! I'm going Mazda all day 😂😂😂

@edysonegejuru4942

7 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

Honda has taken the role of Toyota with being a boring appliance

@ThirdBrainLives

8 ай бұрын

And the sales numbers are up

@jarrellwoods6514

8 ай бұрын

@@ThirdBrainLivesand good for Honda for being boring and achieving high sales. I’ll go another way however

@naveenthemachine

8 ай бұрын

No Hondas are far sportier and more polished than Toyota. And their quality is miles ahead of Toyota as well

الموسيقى مزعجة

At most, 90% of families have 3 kids or less.

Only reason Honda wins is because of the track record, if this Pilot was compared to the 4Runner it would’ve got smoked. And this is coming from a 2023 Pilot owner.

@naveenthemachine

8 ай бұрын

No the 4runner would get destroyed by the pilot before they even make a video

@joshuaanderson4090

8 ай бұрын

Why are you comparing a 4runner to a pilot. They're totally different vehicles with totally different market segments in mind.

@joemason1413

6 ай бұрын

Why do you still have the Pilot. Sell it already. Sell it to me.

Gawdam...the viewers of this channel must just have NOTHING of value to do in their lives...I'm outa here. I was hoping that the videos posted would have 'normal folks' application.

Honda Acura is more luxurious than mazda

First impressions are everything. Honda loses 100-0.

The Mazda fanboys in the comments are delusional! Why wouldn’t the bigger SUV with functionality, practicality, and space win? Y’all are so removed from reality that it’s crazy. It’s a reason why the Pilot is currently outselling it!

@jarrellwoods6514

8 ай бұрын

I don’t know about Mazda fanboys, but I know I have had a Honda my entire life, several of them. And they are great cars I currently have a 2022 Civic Si. But now I want an SUV and I just can’t do another Honda, Passport CR-V or Pilot cause the mid dull interior that I spend all my time in does not appeal to me at all for spending 45k and up. I drove both and I prefer the Mazda but I’m also going to look at a Grand Highlander too. I wish Honda cared about how the cars look on the inside and this would be a much easier decision

@deet4895

8 ай бұрын

It is out selling it because it's a Honda, people blindly buy Hondas and Toyotas without giving it a second thought, a lot of the times they are not the best in class but they out sell the competition anyways, I personally don't buy a car based on it sales numbers, because if I did I would most likely end up with some ugly boring box on four wheels like everybody else.

@joemason1413

6 ай бұрын

You want sporty? Get a base pilot and still have money left for a used Nissan GTR!

For some strange reason The Mazda straight 6 is build like a European engine and the repair bills will be very expensive. It will have to come out off the car or the front end will have to come off

meh x 2

🤦🤦🤦✋👉👉🇯🇵👉👉🥇🏆🥇🎌🎌🎌🤷🤷👍👍

Mazda is trying to compete with Jeep and Volvo. Those 2 brands are hardly desirable and most definitely, NOT luxury brands. They don’t even offer good cars. Period.

The worst winning reason, ever

You betrayed us

Yuk to both. Yuk....

Mazda fans in the commentd are funny clearly havent driven both

@davewilson7602

8 ай бұрын

Yeah I think a lot of them are missing the point, the cargo space and functionality and ease of use are probably the top priorities of people who buy these things. I don’t think most buyers of these know or care if it’s unlike 6 or RWD or 50-50 weight distribution etc

He keeps bitching and moaning like a baby. It’s unwatchable.

Hyundai Palisade

@Jiebsooenkl

8 ай бұрын

Nope. 8 recalls just this year alone. Also they told owners to park far away from house/building due to fire risk.

@ThirdBrainLives

8 ай бұрын

Said no one ever

@deet4895

8 ай бұрын

Irrelevant.

Pilot 10/10 times