I'm a Mazda guy used to drive a Mazda 323 back in the days and currently drive a 2013 CX-9 and love it, Mazda did a great job with this CX-90

@robertmurdock7530

Жыл бұрын

My son still drives a 2011 Mazda 3 5 door. The thing is still going strong and he drives it like a sports car. Told me my 2018 Nissan Murano is too "floaty" 😂

@gosman949

Жыл бұрын

my 1979 RX-7 is still going!

@brokeboy87

Жыл бұрын

@@gosman949, roughly how many miles does that have?

@DM-xt3rl

Жыл бұрын

I had to 626’s and two Millenias in the 90’s and early 2000’s. There was a time when Mazda was going to split off and make a luxury division like Honda and Toyota but that never really materialized. They have the gravitas to do so even now. If Hyundai can do it with Genesis I don’t see why Mazda couldn’t do it. This would be a good starting point,

@dtsang508

Жыл бұрын

@@gosman949 holy crap, no freaking way!

Mazda CX90 wins hands down even against the big names. Congratulations Mazda.

I currently have a 2020 CX9 and love it. I've owned several premium vehicles including BMW's, MBZ's, Audi, Acura, Lincoln, Toyota's and the Mazda has been the best overall and zero problems in 50k mi. The CX90 will likely be my next vehicle.

14.5 to 8 and I'm still taking the Mazda all day long. The power train, driving dynamics and fuel economy are more than enough to settle the score.

@johnheath8882

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. CX-90 has more class than the Telluride which is just a nicely appointed budget bus. Whatever the case, some factors are missing and/or mispointed. These guys are pretty good but definitely have room to improve.

@trstnhn

2 ай бұрын

2 of the 3 things ur considering is pretty irrelevant in this segment. Stop using ur performance/driving experience prioritized mindset to rate large family subs. That's idiotic as hell.

I checked 2 kia dillerships, and both wanted 8k on top of mrsp price and some useless packages on top of it. So mazda end up quite a bit cheaper to buy.

@genxtechguy

Жыл бұрын

Wow, they are still marking up vehicles? Idiots that are paying these “mark ups”. The days of these mark ups will be coming to an end. Interests rates are too high right now. Not the best time to purchase a new vehicle.

@justinnegron4843

Жыл бұрын

​@@genxtechguy yes we are in a recession right now so it's a horrible time to buy a new car. It's a bad financial decision

@ZipNoBluff

Жыл бұрын

they still do this in 2023 when the auto market seems to be ready for a cooling down?..

@myk2284

Жыл бұрын

@ZipNoBluff I forgot to mention that I live in Canada. It might be different in the US, but still I was very unpleasantly surprised when the manager started pushing story that they were selling fewer vehicles due to supply shortage and he needs to keep the business running.

I perfur both, But I perfur Mazda one guys.

@WaheedKhan-mm3pw

Жыл бұрын

perfur wow

@ivanlowjones

Жыл бұрын

Prefer?🤔

@doug6191

Жыл бұрын

​@@WaheedKhan-mm3pw Amberasing. Peephole can't spill nomo.

Definitely CX-90 is superior to Telluride. More stylish, faster in 0-60, better fuel economy and agile handling. Only less is cargo capacity. If you want a wagon that can carry more stuff, then go Telluride.

@brokeboy87

Жыл бұрын

The Chevy Traverse offers more boot space for about the same price as the Kia.

@CKY1942

Жыл бұрын

Let's be realistic. Mazda is tiny company but Hyundai-Kia is world's 3rd largest, going for #1. Mazda is not going anywhere except down.

@ahsanmalik1013

Жыл бұрын

Or Honda Pilot. Newer is impressive.

@canmtb4676

Жыл бұрын

@@CKY1942 that’s right! A little company from Hiroshima , Japan produces such a fantastic car, CX-90 !

@xWarlanx

Жыл бұрын

Or go Carnival...

I actually like the Telluride but if if I could buy either tomorrow I'd get the CX-90. That score ain't changing shit.

The Mazda 340HP in its base trim (Turbo S) is my choice for best overall value at $51,750. Also has better acceleration, MPG and looks versus the Telluride IMO.

@mintchevvv1834

11 ай бұрын

Better looks?? 😂😂😂

I'll take the CX90 anytime over the Kia Telluride 💪🏽👍🏼❤️🔥

@Fyahking619

Жыл бұрын

I’ll take the telluride and take that $10k difference for a vacation.

@schwinnbiking

Жыл бұрын

its like buying a BMW but with jap reliability at 1/2 the price :) cx90 !!

@schwinnbiking

Жыл бұрын

@@Fyahking619 yeah but I would hold on to that 10k b/c KIA wont last usually engine blows at 5yr mark :)

@velboone6041

Жыл бұрын

Same here

@Fyahking619

Жыл бұрын

@@schwinnbiking but I get lifetime warranty from my dealership. :)

I am a CX5 owner and have absolutely loved it since the moment I got it! I am leaning towards the CX 90 and one important reason for me is that you can place two child safety seats in the third row because it has the proper tethering hooks on the back of the seat. The telluride has two hooks, but one of them is in the tiny center seat, making it impossible to place two full-size car seats right next to each other. My goal is to carry my grandchildren in the third row and still have room for other family members comfortably in the second row. I’m driving the CX 90 today and can’t wait! Thank you for this great review.

So the conclusion i’ve come down to is that CX-90 really focuses on luxury and powerful while the telluride aims to be premium but also be very spacious as well.

@CKY1942

Жыл бұрын

I was shopping for knife. Cheap overpriced undesirable knife from China comes with 5 year warranty. Quality knife from Japan comes with 10 year warranty. Mazda comes with 5 year warranty which even poorest Quality car comes with. Hyundai-Kia comes with godly 10 year warranty! Twice more reliable than Mazda! Until Mazda proves its quality with 10 year warranty, Mazda is just an overpriced undesirable junk.

@BC08

Жыл бұрын

The Telluride aims to be a disposal, FWD 💩box with an interior that’s nice enough and a warranty long enough to sucker people buying their colossally inferior product

@faheemabbas3965

Жыл бұрын

@@BC08 that’s the thing about the Korean companies. Nice features and interior, no reliability and definitely made to last till warranty expires. The Mazda despite being a mild hybrid will go past warranty.

@dallasdeloach6142

7 ай бұрын

Lol it some many lies on here Kia reliability has pass Honda and Toyota Lexus. It's more older models still running. Stop the cap. America makes shitty cars and now the trucks are crappy overpriced junk.

It might have been a better comparison to compare the Cx-90 to the MDX. I'm still amazed what kind of interior you get on the Kia. It's almost like Honda designers said. "We give up" when they designed the new Pilot. While nicer than the old Pilot. It's still playing second fiddle in the band. Not good for a brand-new design.

@RudePaul123

Жыл бұрын

I feel the same way about every new Honda except the Civic. The Accords is ok but the rest of Honda/Acuras new interior feel built to a price…the Integras interior is a travesty. It’s 95 percent Civic

@ruturaj47

Жыл бұрын

I think Toyota did significant work on interior of GH and got it closer to Korean twins and that would reflect in cost.

@curiosityredpill7030

Жыл бұрын

And the grand highlander going to push the pilot back down even more down the line

@reecetbobby5347

Жыл бұрын

Agreed 100% with everything you said here.

@brokeboy87

Жыл бұрын

@@curiosityredpill7030, You got a valid point.

Reliability is an important issue and the warrantee is a bit deceptive. The reason Kia has such an extended warrantee is experience has shown that consumers will need it and certainly use it during that time. I really like both of the Kia/Hyundai SUV twins but the Mazda, built in Japan has really raised the bar on this segment. The state of the art factory it is built in has also raised the bar on fit and finish to an almost unheard of level, leapfrogging even Lexus. The panel tolerances from nose to tail beat the very best from Lexus and that is saying something. This does not happen by accident and shows a massive effort on the part of Mazda to be a world class quality manufacturer. If they show the same attention to the powertrain and other components we may see Mazda at the very top of the JD Powers ranking throughout their model range in a few years. Personally I think the Mazda styling is pleasant but the Korean Twins are more interesting. Still I am very impressed with this new Mazda.

@trstnhn

2 ай бұрын

You are so simpleminded u don't even understand what longer warranty entails. Companies with issues won't provide long warranties since they will go bankrupt. Also basically the entire car is new for cx90 and it has a turbo engine. Youre so cluelessshould just refrain from opening ur mouth.

Still got to go with the cx-90 from the looks to the driving ability that trumps a lot of the other features.

This comparison is a bit odd, the Telluride is way better than the CX-90 on paper although there are features that Mazda has the advantage to the Telluride but was missed out to mention, like the Driver personalization and turning radius. The comments of your audience is completely the opposite, they favored if not most of them to the XC-90. Me too, would prefer the CX-90 all the way whatever advantage the Telluride has it.👍

Telluride has a face only a mother could love

@kokopuffs5789

Жыл бұрын

Plenty of mothers love the Telluride

@dontdriveangree

Жыл бұрын

@@kokopuffs5789 exactly

@rayleung7668

Жыл бұрын

Criticizing other people's choice is usually a major cause of conflict

@crystala7x182

10 ай бұрын

I’m a Mazda owner, but I still think the Telluride looks cool 😅

Both are very nice, but personally I would choose the Mazda. It just looks so upscale and high class. Mazda's been killing it! I really hope they put this engine and adjust the tuning to make a kick ass Mazda 6

@papaagidi2838

Жыл бұрын

$10K more, no for me on that. I’ll rather chose Telluride

@NateTrynaMakeMoney

Жыл бұрын

@@papaagidi2838 good luck at the service center trying to argue when they say your blown up engine is your fault not them 😂😂

@lONlQ

Жыл бұрын

@@NateTrynaMakeMoney good luck when they say your tires off and engine blown are your fault not them 😂😂

@Stinger430

Жыл бұрын

This engine and platform would make a wicked Mazda 6! I'll take mine in a wagon please.

@papaagidi2838

Жыл бұрын

@@NateTrynaMakeMoney if the engines are blowing up why are they common on the road and people crossing state lines to buy them?

my telluride remains the best ♥

Why award Teluride all those extra points in the end when we all know that buyers easily pay $10k over msrp at the dealer. At that point, Turbo Cx-90 Premium plus @ $52k is a better buy, even with 280hp engine.

@limitedreach4446

Жыл бұрын

Right? They are big Hyundai/Kia fans. If you notice, no one ever wins a comparison to either of those brands and they even own one.

@RudePaul123

Жыл бұрын

That’s the entire issue I have with the whole comparison. It was blatantly obvious at the end when those extra points were added that a better comparison would have been to wait on the base 3.3 Premium Plus trim. Just seems like they rushed to get a comparison out just to have one out instead of properly comparing trim levels that compete with each other better

@serbzero

Жыл бұрын

@@limitedreach4446 yeah, those guys are okay, doing a pretty good job with reviews, but with this kind of bias... Idk

@kevinmiller1121

Жыл бұрын

I paid MSRP for an SX Prestige two months ago. It can be done.

@RPG__Dave

Жыл бұрын

100 percent

I owned a Telluride before and the fuel economy was mediocre especially with my mainly local driving (about 18mpg). I would have chosen the CX90 PHEV all the way if I am given a choice between these two. In full disclosure I currently own a Kia Sorento PHEV prestige AWD with 68.5 mpg which is hard to beat.

@kokopuffs5789

Жыл бұрын

How do u like your Sorento. I have a 2019 model and I really like the new model but I'm concern about the 4 cylinder being too weak for the size. Is it loud?

Waiting for the grand highlander! Thanks 4 these vids! Keep up the good werk!

@CarConfections

Жыл бұрын

Coming soon! Thank you!

@markhochheiser8938

Жыл бұрын

Grand highlander 4 cylinders is a non starter. Toyota should have kept the six cylinders.

Telluride is the choice if you NEED a 3 row. Mazda is the choice if you just want those extra seats in a pinch. That inline 6 is amazing!! 🙌🏾 Are they still making a 2 row - CX-70 I heard at one point?

@KankBank

Жыл бұрын

Yep with the same i6 8 speed read biased awd platform. cant wait for the new mazda6

@TonyOhio

Жыл бұрын

@@KankBank i am driving 2021 Mazda 6 and waiting for a new mazda6 too. CX90 looks pretty and very cool engine

@juelzm149

Жыл бұрын

I've always been a fan of the Mazda6 since day one! Very exciting times!

@lightsfansofthewest481

Жыл бұрын

Well, guess what? The Mazda6 is cancelled. It ain't coming back.

Mazda has digital rear view mirror also

@edysonegejuru4942

Жыл бұрын

Mazda does not have digital rear view mirror.

@neelon2007

Жыл бұрын

@@edysonegejuru4942 it’s an option shown in other older videos

Great video guys. 1 critic, the scores kind of need a weight measurement like you did with the price. Warranty means more to 99.9% of people than adaptive headlights, same goes for fuel economy. Thanks.

CX-90 for me

Both good machines, but I'm with MAZDA! 😊

nice video. please have similar comparison between maxda cx90 and new toyota grand highlander

The refreshed fascia of the Telluride is worse looking than before. The new headlights are nicer. Overall, the CX-90 is more upscale looking, both interior and exterior, than the Telluride. The Telluride looks somewhat outdated now. The CX-90 wins this comparison easily when ride handling, power, fit and finish are considered. By the way, there was another KZread video in which the reviewer measured body panel gaps. He said it's the tightest (between 2.8 to 3.3 mm) and most consistent throughout the whole vehicle he's measured, including many of the high-end luxury ones. That fact alone speaks volume about the build quality of the new CX-90.

@mortenstra

Жыл бұрын

Exactly! I saw that myself. The build quality for the Mazda is magnificent.

Thank you for great comparison tat what I looked for.

@CarConfections

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I have a 2021 Kia Telluride and I really like it. I am also a Mazda fan. I would like to drive the CX-90 and see how I like it.

Great videos. Could you also include highway/city assist features in your comparisons and reviews. I feel like your reviews are more comparable between vesicles, but would like to know more about some features and their usability. ie lane keeping if it actually good or too late to respond/if it centers well in the lane or not, ACC - adaptability on how aggressive or comfortable it is at following cars, if it smoothly breaks or is jerky and brakes too late, lane change assist, etc

@egeali8191

Жыл бұрын

True

@CarConfections

Жыл бұрын

Noted. Thank you

Thanks for the high-quality video, but your scoring system needs to reflect important factors like fuel economy or engine power. For example, having a few more chair adjustment buttons equals more than 40 horsepower. It is better to set an appropriate weight for each parameter to have fair comparison scores.

Excellent comparison, hope you all are having a great Easter!

@CarConfections

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Same to you!

Great review! The best comparison right now, The Mazda is assembled/made in Japan I going with the cx90 it will be the most reliable car on the market

@CarConfections

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Sassyyorkie

2 ай бұрын

I agree with your assessment. I purchased a 2024 Telluride October 10, 2023 after only having the truck for 10 days the transmission went out. In the process of Kia purchasing the truck back. I should’ve gone with the Mazda in the first place.

The Telluride is incredibly good, especially considering that it’s been on the market for a few years. A better match price-wise for the Telluride is the CX-90 Premium Plus, which comes in at about $54k. But the margin of victory would have been even greater for the Telluride. Phenomenal job by Kia! The Kia advantage that matters to me is the seat comfort. The thigh extenders, a major Mazda omission, make a huge difference, especially on long drives. At the end of the day, though, I would go with the Mazda because it looks more special. In typical Kia/Hyundai fashion, the refresh has made the Telluride less attractive. Those amber DRLs were so emblematic of the SX, but Kia got rid of them. The previous SX wheels also looked better, even though I am not a fan of black wheels. Finally, the steering wheel of the Telluride is a big deterrent for me. I still have not gotten used to its design. So, as great as the Telluride is, my choice is the CX-90.

@kokopuffs5789

Жыл бұрын

You're 100% right. I have the thigh extenders on my 2019 Kia Sorento SX and I never really thought much of them until I tried them. Now I won't buy another vehicle that doesn't have them.

@positrack99

Жыл бұрын

I guess it might be better but KIA and Hyundai make trash junk so good luck 5 years from now.

@prakashbabu7061

Жыл бұрын

I agree, the steering wheel on Telluride is vague and not communicative. Kia vehicles I drove in the past had better steering and subsequently felt lot more sportive. For me, that numb steering in telluride kills the advantage in smartly utilized interior space on a telluride.

I had a 2017 cx 5 and sold it to get a 2023 telluride. The quality in the Mazda is superior to the telluride. I regret getting the Kia

@yournightmare9999

9 ай бұрын

All Korean german and American cars is a trash but low IQ people will buy them anyway.

I suspect there won’t be much cross shopping between the two. The CX-90 seems to be more akin to the Acura MDX, the Turbo S as a discount Type S of sorts.

@doug6191

Жыл бұрын

I suspect there won't be much cross-shopping because people won't see $9,000 worth of advantage to buy the Mazda. Even before this review got to price, the Kia was already 2 points ahead of the Mazda, and that was despite the Mazda's healthy power difference. Comparing the Mazda to the MDX is one of a few scenarios: 1) admission that the all-new Pilot is woefully unprepared to compete with the all-new CX-90, 2) downgrading the premium Acura brand to a competitor with mainstream Mazda, or 3) mainstream Mazda is punching above its weight class thinking they can bring a $50K vehicle to the premium segment where everything else (e.g. Lexus, Audi, Volvo, Acura, Cadillac, etc.) is actually a luxury brand. No other make is trying to sell their mainstream brand as a upscale brand. The last to try (VW in the early 00s) ended up with cars that everyday buyers found unnecessarily expensive, albeit more interesting, and they ended up dumbing-down their vehicles to today's mediocre Atlas or Tiguan.

@MidnightAspec

Жыл бұрын

@@doug6191 I definitely believe the CX-90 to be an Amati offering in an alternate universe. So comparisons with Acura/Infiniti /Cadillac/Volvo are more than logical in this context. The only downside is a ‘pedestrian’ marque. The Pilot as always will sell just fine in its current state no matter how short it may be on features vs CX-90/Telluride/Palisade, likely for the simple fact that it’s a Honda product. I’m a Honda/Acura buyer and have been for the last two decades. That said I like Mazda and hope they do well with this product.

After dealers get a hold to the Telluride, it’ll cost more than the CX-90. Even at MSRP, CX-90 is my choice over the Kia any day, all day!

@gosman949

Жыл бұрын

yes people don't understand what Mazda is. But my 1979 Mazda RX-7 is still going!

@paulira7407

Жыл бұрын

I think if the CX-90 is a hit and becomes an in-demand vehicle, Mazda will be marking them up like the Telluride. Dealers can’t help themselves. I bought my 2021 Rav4 Prime for MSRP in 2021 when it came out and qualified for the $7,500 tax credit. Many Toyota dealerships didn’t know what they had on their hands with the Rav4 Prime when it came out in 2021. Fast forward two years later, the same dealer is selling any of their rare Rav4 Prime vehicles that they receive at $10,000 over MSRP. I believe that’s the average over MSRP for Rav4 Prime vehicles at the moment.

@gosman949

Жыл бұрын

@@paulira7407 we don’t have to buy! Patience is a virtue.

@paulira7407

Жыл бұрын

@@gosman949 unfortunately people keep on buying despite the markups.

@gosman949

Жыл бұрын

@@paulira7407 if they only realized that not buying will drive prices down!

Anyone knows if you put premium gas in Mazda's other Turbo trim if it increases the 280 horsepower.

I had mazda 3s and cx5 and loved them all. Great handling! The only thing I bought my palisade last year over cx90 was its space. I like rear wheel based car but for 3 row suv, i think the space is more important and cx90 was a little cramped.

Kia will need to throw in a hybrid system in the Telluride if they want to keep the crown as king of the 3-row SUVs segment.

Mazda ❤

Thanks for the video. How does the cx90 driving dynamic compare to bmw?

@CarConfections

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Excellent steering but the body control and ride quality balance is obviously not as good as an X5

Great review! One thing I might add: the 2023 Telluride is capable of towing up to 5500 pounds this time around. I’d be super stoked if Kia threw in the 3.3L twin turbo engine from the Stinger as a sport centered Telluride trim!!

@CarConfections

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Reliability and i feel next level in Mazda

I think ya'll should have waited until you could test drive a base 3.3T Premium Plus against a Telluride and do the comparison again with cars on the same roads at the same time. No doubt the Telliuride is roomier and a better valiue, but I just dont buy a 6 point spread between the two. When the magazines do a comparison we'll see if the Telluride remains on top. As someone who has owned a Palisade and has driven the new Mazda CX90 3.3T Premium Plus my money is on the Mazda...it feels more refined, it has better interior materials than the Palisade (which has always been nicer on the inside than the Telliuride) and it will probably be faster and get better MPG. Ill give up a bit of space for higher refinement, better materials, better looks (the pre-facelift Telluride looked better than the facelift IMO), better handling and Mazda reliability. The areas where Mazda dropped the ball for me are infotainment and the lack of a remote engine start feature on the key fob. Telluride just looks dorky in comparison to the new CX90.

@CarConfections

Жыл бұрын

In hindsight, we agree. The people have spoken...

My Telluride of choice is the SX Prestige X-Line. Mazda offers so many powertrain options that this top trim higher performance CX-90 is hard to beat though. I'm curious to see how the lower trim 280hp CX-90 motor competes vs the Telluride's 3.8 V6.

@curtpederson2923

Жыл бұрын

I love the comparison videos you create. This comparison was really fun for me (I'm in the hunt to replace my 2022 Limited Tucson Hybrid with a 3-row). Although a long way out, I've deposited $500 with my local Toyota dealer to get my name on their list for a Grand Highlander. My heart is passionate about the CX-90 but pricing and smaller cargo space (will use as a work vehcle) keeps me engaged to the Grand. I expect the Grand to have a mpg rating in the low 30s and pricing to be comparable (?).

@brentwoods4802

11 ай бұрын

The CX 90 still has 332 pound feet of torque at 280 HP. It’s very quick. Compared to a dated old naturally aspirated V6 that makes, what, 260 pound feet? Not even close. And then there’s the gas mileage. Again, not close. You’re gonna struggle to get 20 mpg combined with the Kia. It’s a mid size gas guzzler. My 2016 Highlander Limited with the V6 does better than that.

I Thought the CX-90 had More Features than the Telluride

@wg5331

Жыл бұрын

Me too. Guess not 🤷‍♂️

@limitedreach4446

Жыл бұрын

I’d expect the Mazda to have significantly less features or some compromises. Mazda is significantly smaller than Hyundai/Kia.

@RealKevGotEm

Жыл бұрын

The telluride has those features as a gimmick

@johnnytampocao7671

Жыл бұрын

That's what I thought of because there are features of the CX-90 that wasn't mentioned like the driver's personalization that only Mazda has it in the mainstream brand or even some German brand hasn't.

@RealKevGotEm

Жыл бұрын

@@johnnytampocao7671 the features in Kia are a gimmick

Can you do a comparison between Hyundai palisade and Mazda CX 90 top of the line models😊

how long are the front seat cushions in each car...can't find this anywhere.

For the most part, this is a quantitative type of comparison: you have it, you don't have it, or you have more of it. This type of analysis has its place for sure. I just don't like the idea of giving the Telluride an extra 0.5 pt for every $1000 the CX-90 was more expensive. So what would be the Telluride's point total if you compared it to a Land Rover or an X7?

@CarConfections

Жыл бұрын

Feel free to ignore that value section at the end. The emphasis everyone puts on money will be different. We're just doing our best to adjust in a reasonable way.

@benmountjoy9749

Жыл бұрын

@@CarConfections As one other mentioned. I think comparing the CX-90's Turbo Premium Plus trim (instead of the Turbo S Premium Plus trim) would be a bit more accurate. As the Premium Plus Is much closer in price and you have almost all of the features as the S Premium Plus (just a dip in horsepower/torque). But it's ~5-6k cheaper.

I can imagining an inline6 rear wheel drive Mazda6 release in 2024 😮

Amazing video! Can you compare the CX-90 to the Hyundai Palisade? I would like to see how that goes.

@CarConfections

Жыл бұрын

Sure! Thanks, Juan!

For exteriors, you could have given an extra 0.5 to Kia for exposed exhaust tips.

Did you find any of the chrome brightwork in the C-X90 to be a problem? I'm glad there's no piano black plastic, but being blinded by chrome would be even worse.

FYI The Mazda has a lcd screen rear view mirror as well. Maybe that model didn’t have one but other reviews show that they generally do.

Telluride ❤❤❤

Beyond the hype of a new product... I've owned several Mazda through the years and was waiting for the CX-90 for the past three years. After test driving both cars myself over the weekend I can tell that as nice the Cx-90 looks, it is overpriced compared to what the Telluride, Palisade, Pilot and Pathfinder offer, with less features than the Koreans and much less space than any of these. Aside from the 6 cylinder engine, this SUV in base trim better compares to the Kia Sorento, and yet the Kia offers much more value... It now has a turbo 6 cylinder engine... Yet it offers the same power as the Koreans' inline 4 cylinder 2.5T. It has a larger information screen, yet it is limited to touchscreen while speed only. It now comes with a panoramic sunroof, yet it is the smallest one in the market. It now has third row vents, yet it blows air to your knees... It is much larger than the CX-9 it replaces, yet it's interior space is the same... Mazda needs to pick a lane as it doesn't compete within it's category , nor matches the BMW performance. Overpriced, even before the ridiculous dealer markups.

@schwinnbiking

Жыл бұрын

it actually is neck and neck with the x5 .. just shy as the x5 has better launch control and cx90 has none. Watch the drag race video. Also you will end up with less problems with the mazda experience and better resale value over the Koreans, that I can guarantee.

What part of Kentucky are you guys from ? We are from western ky!! Great video thank you for sharing this comparison!

@CarConfections

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! We are in Lexington!

@TheGirlDadEntrepreneur

8 ай бұрын

@@CarConfections awesome. Love Lexington!

I already drove both and the Mazda CX90 ride quality is WAYYY BETTERRRR !!!!

@car confections, so does this mean you would buy the Telluride over the CX 90?

Longetivity should be included here. Even though KIA has 10yrs warranty, you wouldn't want your car ended up being fixed in the dealer for some time and frequently, leaving customer with no car. Which has the better longetivity history between them?

@davidmanheim266

Жыл бұрын

kia wins

I test drove a CX-90 PHEV PP the other day. While I liked it a lot, I was perplexed by how little storage there is. I also don’t understand why you can’t remote start from the key fob? WTH?

By far best comparison video ever! Great work!

@CarConfections

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Kia has more to offer than Mazda: 10Y warranty, stylish look, more cargo, 3 seats on the third row compared to 2 seats in Mazda, more legroom in the 2nd and 3rd row compared to Mazda, touch enabled-screen which the Mazda doesn't offer, and you pay 10K cheaper the price for Telluride.

@MrTIGRAZZ

Жыл бұрын

Mazda Turbo Premium Plus is 52K and a comparable Telluride SXP costs 52K.

Telluride ❤❤ let’s ride

My top 3 choices: 1. Honda Pilot Elite (because of the removable middle seat) 2. Telluride 3. (Tied) C90 | Palisade

Too many points for capacity and storage on the Kia. More subjective points as some people don’t care about the touch screen. I prefer objective metrics such a a smoother inline 6 engine vs the V6. I’m surprise you guys didn’t discuss the performance of the transmissions. The Mazda actually lost a point for having 21 each rims which most people would definitely rather have. I think the curb appeal of the new Mazda is hands down way better as well.

Excellent comparison vid! This is the 1st time viewing your channel and will definitely be subscribing after I’m finished with my comments. I currently own a 21 Palisade in the Canadian lLuxury trim level” and have been extremely satisfied with my 1st Korean automobile to present. I feel Mazda is doing some great things and without question is the leading Japanese automaker right now. Can’t believe how Toyota and Honda have become so mediocre, maybe still reliable, however sooooo mediocre. I think Mazda should have provided an adaptive suspension on the top trim level. Basically a rough-riding family hauler is not luxury if the ride is firm. Other than that, they look like they have provided a very competitive entry. Well done Mazda!

@CarConfections

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! We really appreciate that and welcome to the 'family'!

Drove telluride and sorento in march, felt like the sorento had better driving dynamics. 2 weeks ago drove back to back 2023 Carbon Edition CX-9 (wow) and 2024 CX-90 Premium wow. Now this past weekend drove again CX-90 at different dealer and felt just as great. Same day went to test-rive New Nissan Pathfinder (reminded me of Telluride). Yesterday drove again the new telluride X-Pro Prestige (top of the line) and realized it felt big boat (like the nissan Pathfinder) but the pathfinder transmission is so much smoother, better and the different modes. In my opinion I would pick the Nissan Pathfinder for the better bang for the buck then the Mazda CX-9 and wait until the CX-90 comes down a bit in price.

@gatewaypark1

Жыл бұрын

Crap Nissan

@lightsfansofthewest481

Жыл бұрын

​@@gatewaypark1 New Pathfinder doesn't have the CVT transmission that hurt Nissan's reputation.

Mazda vs. Kia, Mazda all the way. Just the looks alone, let alone the rwd platform and build quality.

Mazda CX90 easily wins for me 🔥

The reason why all Mazda car feel harsh when going over bumps is because all of their cars are design with one type of suspension and it is sport.

Telluride might be a good vehicle, but I am just not attracted to it. The front end is pedestrian looking, bland, just no style to it...and for those reasons it was not on my list when I was in the market three months ago. Number one on my list was the QX60, but I also did like the CX9 but I wanted a V6. I ended up with the MDX, although it wasn'tmy first choice. While not as luxury looking on the exterior, I fell in love with the cockpit sensation when I was behind the wheel of the MDX, a feeling I didn't get in the QX60. And the MDX had enough blend of sporty and attractive exterior that satisfied me. I also added a couple exterior accessories to it that elevated its exterior look. As of yet, I have not seen another MDX in my area that has these accessories on them. So for now, I fel unique. As for the CX90, it is too bubbly for my taste. It has a bloated look. Needs some more angles to truly make it special. It it had the front end of the CX9 it would be a winner. I love the CX9 with its stately appearance. I am always doing a double take when one drives by.

*Of course Mazda! Kia surprises buyers with technology but quality and reliability is extremely poor*

@Isakki

Жыл бұрын

Not for the telluride lol, also reliability isn't gonna be good for that new engine

Telluride needs a major face lift sense it was made.

With Kia dealers adding $10k mark up over the MSRP , I prefer the Mazda quality.

@Isakki

Жыл бұрын

isn't Mazda dealers doing the same thing lmao

I’m 6’2, went to test drive the cx90 and it was uncomfortable for me. Tried varies positions and it all resulted in my knees being uncomfortable while driving. With the telluride, it was much comfortable. Advise for anyone wanting a telluride and want to avoid the mark up, I got my ex x-line at msrp and paid 1300 for a third party delivery. Newark Kia was the location I got it from

@reecetbobby5347

Жыл бұрын

You raise a good point. From most videos I’ve watched, pretty much every journalist has said that the CX-90 is now the best vehicle in the segment. That’s said, at the end of the day, you should buy the best vehicle for YOU. If the Telluride fits you better, then in your case it’s the better vehicle. Simple as that. 😊

@gosman949

Жыл бұрын

who wants MSRP. I will only pay less than MSRP. Mazda will!

@reecetbobby5347

Жыл бұрын

@@gosman949 on a Cx-90? Good luck with that. You won’t find a dealer in the entire country who will discount one of these things $1 right now.

@gosman949

Жыл бұрын

@@reecetbobby5347 no one knows anything about Mazdas. They only want Toyotas or Koreans!

@xWarlanx

Жыл бұрын

6'2" here and I disagree. Telluride center console rails were uncomfortable on my right knee. Same problem I had with the cx9. Cx90 fixed that.

I’ve seen other reviews that show a rear view mirror video display in the Mazda. You indicated this is only available in the Kia. Did you miss it or were the other reviews incorrect?

@CarConfections

Жыл бұрын

Not sure if that was in another country, but this American model did not have one

@JackSmith-qi7dr

Жыл бұрын

@@CarConfectionsYou can order it with one

Did you notice any transmission clunkiness on the CX-90 at low speeds, particularly when braking near parking speed?

Good review albeit a little biased in my opinion . Love them both, but it’s Mazda for me! As for me I prefer the style & luxury of Mazda, where you two look much better in a Kia in my view. Lol. That’s is to say at this point in your life I don’t see you driving a CX-90. Different demographic I guess.🤷🏾‍♂️

@madanreddy6665

Жыл бұрын

Haha, well said. Terribly biased.

Great review! Please note the CX-90 also offers PHEV version with 2.5L turbo. Thank you.

Household outlet on Mazda goes up 1500W not seeing in any other models

CX-90 loaded or basic Acura MDX? Priced very similarly.

@roughjc

Жыл бұрын

CX-90 are hybrid/PHEV in all trims while the MDX do not offer hybrid at all.

Which one I'd buy will probably come down to how much additional dealer markup (ADM) is applied. We know for sure that the Telluride isn't available anywhere close to Monroney... We'll have to see how Mazda dealers go about business. I don't see how Mazda can put very much ADM on top of the Monroney since it's already such an expensive vehicle already. So if hypothetically Mazda does zero ADM and Kia does $5,000 ADM, now the prices are close enough that I'd choose the Mazda as long as I don't need the extra cargo space of the Telluride.

Yes, the Kia is less costly, but for me, I'd still choose the Mazda. RWD, turbo inline 6, and a luxury interior environment in both look, feel, and function help to understand some of the cost differences. Then there is the driving experience that erases any doubt which is the better. The 2023 Telluride's styling is less premium, IMHO, than the '22.

Im a fan of Mazda but this Kia wins every category hands downs, btw the CX9 looks dull compared to Telluride, it is in another level

You should give 2 whole points for not having any piano black.

When I saw the price of the Mazda I knew this comparison didn’t matter to me. Cost is just soooo much

Mazda for reliability.

I love mazda 👍👍👍👍

@akashbhaskar1769

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

We have narrowed our search down to these two. And having test driven both, if you care even the slightest bit about driving dynamics, the CX-90 wins hands down. The Telluride simply doesn't have any. Its steering is mushy, acceleration is blah, and it feels every bit its size. In the Telluride, you can't escape that you're driving a soccer mom hauler. The Mazda, on the other hand, has enough oomph in its power train and dynamism in its steering to bring a little joy to the experience--even if the suspension could be a little less harsh (you'll feel the big bumps). As someone who daily drives an Alfa Romeo Giulia, the CX-90 surprisingly didn't feel its size when taking it down winding roads. And even the digital instrument cluster and steering wheel give you that air of sportiness that's just downright nonexistent in the Telluride. It's true that the Telluride is more spacious and more practical and has rugged design cues that I (as well as many others) quite like. And if we are talking about the third row useability, the CX-90 isn't even in the same ballpark. But it's obvious that one company had the driver firmly in front of mind when engineering its SUV, and the other had kids/passengers.

As far as I'm concerned, better gas mileage offsets a lot of initial cost. Also, it's a small thing, but having to plug in my phone in order to connect it to the media system is something that would irritate me every time I got in the vehicle. No excuse for that in 2023.

@Isakki

Жыл бұрын

its a licensing issue lol

Pls compare the new pilot vs mazda cx90

Not sure about the Mazda's infotainment and dial/knob.

I'm surprised the cx90 lost to the Telluride and it had all the luxurious features and stuff

@tri3pleagent

Жыл бұрын

The rating scale is still subjective. 0.5 points for being a few decibels quieter when the human ear can barely pick up the difference. 0.5 point for a powertrain that has 50 more hp and is still more fuel efficient? That's a joke.

@madanreddy6665

Жыл бұрын

A lot of those points given to Telluride are useless comparisons. What's laughable is that Telluride was given more points than CX90 on interior looks 😂

Extremely Subjective, CX-90 all day long

CX-90 also has a digital mirror that you failed to mention.

@CarConfections

Жыл бұрын

This one did not. Apparently, it is a standalone option even on the top model

Great Reports! Liking the Kia Telluride over the Mazda CX-90 However, the CX-90 is No Lame Duck either!😊

@CarConfections

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! We appreciate you being part of our Car Confections family!