2017 Midsize SUV Comparison - Kelley Blue Book
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- For 2017 the midsize SUV category is overflowing with new and refreshed entries. To better understand the current crop of family-friendly SUVs we conducted a comparison of the GMC Acadia, Volkswagen Atlas, Mazda CX-9, Nissan Pathfinder, Honda Pilot, and Toyota Highlander.
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I love Toyota highlander
Love the Volkswagen Atlas 😍
0:21 "...and before you ask, 2018 Chevrolet Traverse and Ford Explorer were not available yet."
Every other comment: “Where’s the Ford Explorer? Why wasn’t the Explorer included in this?”
Smh…
I swear they didn't even watch the video.
Yeah
And in the first 30 seconds of actual watching what is said...
This is why there are mental hospitals!
Because is a peace of shit now... engine parts are plastic and weird sensors system -- Ford= headache
Don't worry about the mpg, when VW comes out with a diesel model it will get 200 mpg and zero carbon emissions 👍🏻
😂
I'll take the Pilot!
Ill take a CX9 Grand Touring Signature Edition in machine grey metallic. Thanks.
Highlander or the CX-9. I think these 2 are the best in the comparison.
Highlander for sure, Smooth as Silk Ride, very powerful & responsive engine and lower cost of maintenance. 🚘👍
Geeth San true
Mazda’s are so great
Honestly they are all quite good family SUVs. It all comes down to personal preferences.
Mazda looks amazing!!!
Atlas with the lower tier turbo 4 seems like it would be the best rounded option. Only downside would be relatively sluggish performance, though not by much, those 2.0 tsi engines are darn good.
I love highlander
Highlander with the new engine and transmission is the No.1 Choice for obvious reasons.
Hey guys. I was wondering if at the end of the videos you can have a simple spreadsheet with the comparison numbers.
1 pilot
2 highlander
3 cx9
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X2
Pilot
Nissan Pathfinder has the most comfortable ride and vehicle puck up is awesom
It has a CVT? Awesome is not the way they're described!
The pathfinder is ugly
The Honda Pilot should offer 3 seats in the 2nd row in the top trim! (Same problem in the Acura MDX)
The pilot seems the best to me in almost all categories, Comfort, looks , practicality, reliability, and luxury features
Pure Life LOOKS, no way. But everything else YESS!!
Jay Man yes I agree! And I just bought a Pilot a few days ago.
Goon Dawg congratulations👏🏿
Looks? The least appealing of all of them
Which one has the smoothest ride quality?
What category is the Ford Flex considered Midsize or Full Size?
@Kelley Blue Book: You should have two categories of the Midsize SUV Comparison: Two row Midsize: Ford Edge, Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, Subaru Outback, Nissan Mirano, Kia Sorento etc Three row Midsize: Toyota Highlander, Hyundai Santa Fe, Ford Explorer, Volkswagen Atlas etc.
The outback is a station wagon. -_-
Its called the Nissan Murano
Charles allen jr santefe fe sport is 3 row
@@urabusliberty9258 It used to be a three row. The new Santa Fe for 2019 is back to a two row. The new Palisade is now the three row.
@@urabusliberty9258 Correction: there were two versions of the Santa Fe. The Santa Fe Sport was the 2 row and the Santa Fe XL was the three row. In 2019, The Santa Fe is back as the original two row and the all new Hyundai Palisade is now the three row.
Mazda is killing it lately.
jigglemankiller the Mazda 4 cylinder turbo engine requires premium gas at the 91 grade and did not come with a 6 cylinder option. That was a key factor to me not to buy that car. The interior was very nice. I need a 6 cylinder for the work I do and I want a car that used 87 regular gas. My choice is going to be the Highlander or the Kia Sorento.
It can take both regular and premium gas. Regular gas just gives you a bit less horsepower, but you can use both.
dphotos Toyota Highlander is the best hands down
Yeah, if looks are high priority go with Mazda. I almost did with CX-5.
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2017 Nissan Pathfinder won IIHS safety award and was rated best family car by Kelly Bluebook last year. But now the 2017 Nissan pathfinder has dropped 30% in value in less than 1 year to $20,000. Yet the newest models are selling at full value of $34,000.00 just like the NEW 2017 models were. Most new cars loose about 6%-19% value but these vehicles loose 30% value according to the company (Kelly Blue Book) that promotes them and gives them awards.
Every model tested got the IIHS Top Safety Pick + award in 2017. And no, the Pilot was the KBB Best Buy award in 2016.
That’s actually hilarious. I think they suck
In Australia, we call the Highlander,kluger,and the GMC Acadia, Holden Acadia! The USA is wierd!😕☺
randomideas 779 considering gmc is an American brand, Australia is weird
@@folklore_of_beth Holden is similar to GMC, Chevrolet and Opel! In Australia, we call the Chevrolet Silverado, Holden Silverado!😊
@@randomideas7799 lol Highlander was the original name and also the Holden one is just rebadged
PATHFINDER 🔥💪🏼
The Mazda CX-9 is by far the nicest of the bunch. That Soul Red paint really stands out with the competition and their plain, common colors. The only thing missing is Apple CarPlay, but I can forgive that since everything else is spectacular.
Funny enough, i have NEVER thought about an Explorer or any of these as Mid Sized SUV's, lol. I always though they were just regular full sized ones and the smaller Escape and the rest were the smaller ones.
I'm thinking full size would be Toyota land cruiser and sequoia 4runner , Cadillac escalade, gmc Denali and all the big fancy black cars that are used in presidential escorts, maybe a land rover, Lexus Gx470 , the big ones with v8 for hauling big boats
@@Brian-jv8iy correction raised ford fusion lol
MAzda CX9 fits my personality
In Kelley blue book 📖 comparison I saw many 90s,80s, car
I would go with the Pilot
The pilot has a timing belt which sucks and has a problematic VCM. Telluride or Paisade is the way to go.
@@eduardosampoia5480 pilot more reliable
@@eduardosampoia5480 hondas mainly came with timing belts which my dad blew is motor in his 1990 accord ex after he failed to do it, but if you take care of it they'll run forever . Pilot is ungly but they won about every comparison and were great in long term testing. Idk
I love my pathfinder but next time I'm getting a basic minivan and a coupe sports car. A lot more fun and if you take both that's 11 people comfortably.
Hope to see a new line up for 2018/19 with the Subaru Accent.
my fav is CX9. design is way better than others.
I understand the Explorer wasn't available to test, like he said in the first few minutes, but where's the Durango? I think they should still show it even if it is considered "unreliable" because people also have the option to lease their cars and have every issue covered by the dealer.
Does the Highlander consume more fuel
I would Personally choose either the Toyota Highlander or the Cx9. I like the CX9 for its premium interior and fun to drive nature. I like the Highlander because it's super smooth, has less wind and road noise than the Mazda, and will outlast any of its competitors by a long shot. If regularly maintained, they can go 300,000+ miles. I wouldn't touch a Honda because their transmissions are a hit and miss and I hear a lot of people complaining about the infotainment system .
Brian Lawrance This CX9 is quieter, specially one with 18" wheels is super quiet, most importantly drives soooo much more composed, and flat out better than anything else here....Sorry Toyota driving dynamics are not comparable . also comfort is superbly balanced with handling on new CX9 . Turbo is a real treat , also technologies overall are much more advanced than other cars here.... Seats are very good , just could use longer cushion , only for those 6ft and taller.... still more comfy than Toyota.
k domster Exactly! I have the CX-9 and drove the Highlander too. The Highlander drives like a truck. And the CX-9 is super quiet
Just bought a VW Atlas SEL premium... what a fantastic SUV. I test drove the Pilot and Highlander, something about those cars just didn’t match the quality of the VW!
I had a VW Touareg SUV nothing but headache and heartache that piece of crap car to own.
I will never buy any VW vehicles ever again
LOL
I conducted my own comparison last month on 2017 models (I buy used) and the Nissan Pathfinder was the winner! It had the best combination of comfort, practicality, and value. I bought an S certified model. Honestly, it's a bit Spartan, but I traded some features for warranty at a price point I could afford. Close second went to the Highlander,which lost out on cost and rear seat. The 8 passenger claim is a joke! Just for the record,the Explorer wasn't as comfortable for me as driver and had a tiny screen, and the Traverse has second row seats that sit right on the floor! My 3rd went to the Durango,which was sporty and roomy, but that sporty aggressive look made me, at 6 2.5, feel claustrophobic, and at 48, I'm not willing to trade practicality for looks anymore. CX9 was the only one in this comparo I did not drive. I have a friend with one she loves, but they are rare, there isn't a Mazda dealer close by, and it's designed for people who want a 2 row with sweats in the back if they ever need them.
Neat comparison, KBB! All of these vehicles have their pros and most definitely their cons, but as you mentioned it is difficult to buy a bad new car nowadays. It is just a matter of buying rhe right car.
Personally, I find the Mazda to be the most attractive (stylewise), but the Honda and Toyota to be the most practically packaged (overall). While, the others seem to fall somewhere in between those two categories.
From one car enthusiast to another, keep up the great work! 👍🏽
Thank you! We really appreciate your feedback! 😁
Kelley Blue Book, No problem. I appreciate the time you guys put into your videos!
The Subaru Forester and the VW Tiguan are the two I would have a look at in this segment. So nice both.
John Grytbakk Different segment....those are smaller.
John Grytbakk those are in same tier as rav4, crv, rogue which are dominating the market
We get it kbb, you like mazda
Test drove all but the atlas and pilot. Ended up getting a Durango. Loved the ride and handling in it more than all but the Mazda. The Mazda was just small overall!
They all have their strong points for sure though
Toyota Highlander 🚘👍I have the exact color ((Exterior and Interior)) shown in this Video by KBB.
Check out the Mitsubishi Outlander. Love mine.
how is this a comparison when you haven't told us which one is best
How many people really purchase a vehicle because of Apple Carplay or Android Auto? Many current offerings actually hurt overall vehicle rankings. If possible, can you list the number of complaints logged with the NHTSA? Some items like Nissan reliability or Honda 9spd transmission problems would be more obvious to consumers. While I like the Highlander it's dash is difficult for shorter drivers to reach.
I don't know how you guys get these fuel mileage numbers. We just bought a new pathfinder and can't even hit 15 mpg. We do drive all city but it's not really stop and go traffic.
Where is Hyundai Santa Fe? Should have include it.
Ahmed Munir Hyundai cars have terrible resale value. You buy s brand new Santa Fe for $40K and in two years it's worth 20K.
Hmmm, no Hyundai Santa Fe? 290hp, 29mpg on the sticker (I get 33+ all the time on hwy), solid glass roof, heated/cooled seating, 3-row seating that you can actually use, and quiet ride.......
290hp, sure about that?
yoyomaster Yea boss, look it up.
Jeff Yoder Hyundai!? Are you a troll or just being sarcastic?
Cheaply made? How so? What particular Hyundai are you referencing? All low-end models use cheap products to some degree. Toyota used cheap "aluminum type" dash materials for years. The Highlander got some poor reviews for headroom and is nearly impossible for a 5'10" adult/adolescent to fit in without their knees in their chest. However they have great resale value if that's important. As for reliability....I have a 6 year old Sonata with very minimal issues and received an increased engine warranty to compensate for the one they found. Hyundai has done an about-face over the last few years and are producing very competitive products. Toyota and Honda have been producing vehicles a lot longer, so you'd expect them to still be light years ahead, but they are not. As a friend of mine said, you can't go wrong buying a product from a country with a 93% literacy rate.
Sam Bartoszek I didn’t say they were better, you did. Toyota and Honda outsell Hyundai because they have a larger market share as they have been producing vehicles longer and have built a reputation. All I said to start this thread was that it was surprising the Sante Fe didn’t make the video considering how much it has improved in performance and characteristics. It had gotten very good reviews from other auto blogs. Hyundai cannot compete with the Odyssey because they don’t make a van and as far as your 2001 4-runner, Hyundai’s 2001 Sante Fe’s are still going as well. It’s obvious you are a Honda die-hard and probably just going off of what you’ve read or heard, instead of actually driving one first.
Cx-9 and the highlander are looking great it's a shame they don't offer apple carplay or Android auto. Which isn't a deal breaker but it would be nice if they had it
Isn't the Nissan murano considered the mid size SUV?
It's a 2 row. The Pathfinder is Nissan's answer to this segment. The Murano competes with the Ford Edge for example.
No Nissan Rogue?
Just do a video on the Mitsubishi Eclipse
Where Is the Kia Sorrento?
Anthony Tony Because this list had reasonable and comfortable cars. Not Korean Play Doh Cars.
It's more American than half of those vehicles. Made in West Point, Georgia.
Tu Ru yeah right...
I owned a KIA Sorento for 9 years. In all that time it never gave me one day of trouble. I traded it on a 2019 KIA Sorento EX AWD. Before buying the 2019 Sorento I also looked at the Highlander and Pilot; they looked very cheap in comparison to the Sorento. Next time go and do some research bofore making such statements.
Who Are yp
I know you mentioned the explorer but where's the Kia Sorento and jeep Grand Cherokee
And Dodge Durango
Aj Tamburino grand Cherokee is not midsize. It's feels like a small suv
Kia Sorento?😐
Mid size?
These comments are hilarious. People actually want to see a the Dodge Durango included in this test? c'mon! It's been the same basic model for 7 years now. Things have moved on.
CX-9 has no 3rd row LATCH lower anchors. Just thought I'd let people know who need to put a car-seat in the 3rd row.
I always thought it was Arcadia.
I prefer the new Traverse over all of these, but I do like the Atlas, CX-9 and the Pilot of course...
Are you guys ever going to compare large suvs, chevy tahoe, lincoln nav, cadillac escalade, gmc yukon?
K Nickole Well, given they're all badge engineered, you'd really only be comparing two companies; Ford/Lincoln with the Expedition/Navigator versus GM's Tahoe/Suburban, Yukon/XL, Escalade
K Nickole the large SUV is becoming a less and less popular in the market. People are going with crossovers, and midsize ones than large ones. Large ones are expensive, not good MPG and less practical.
Pilot and Atlas
It's unfortunate that the Ford Explorer wasn't available, but the Chevy Traverse is already represented in this video by its GMC counterpart. They look different, but that's all.
I'm surprised the Pilot and Atlas are included in this group.
Why? They are part of this segment. The CX-9 is actually longer than either of them.
I’m a true “BLOCKHEAD” so I appreciate the NKOTB references 😁
Was thinking that since there's no Explorer and no new 2018 Traverse this review seems a little hurried and lacking, but what's the difference between "midsize" and "full size" CUV/SUV's nowadays?
Patrick Sohaney Full-size SUVs: Ford Expedition/Lincoln Navigator, Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban, GMC Yukon/XL, Cadillac Escalade. Essentially the truck-based SUVs.
Mid size SUV's Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota Highlander, Ford Explorer, Ford Flex, Kia Sorento
Where's the 4runner
Cx9 is pretty bt really tight fit . Other pretty option now is atlas .
The Mazda CX-9 makes designing a vehicle look easy. But, as you can see in this comparo, none of these other car companies have figured that out.
This comment section just shows how much people don't listen or comprehend shit anymore!? Before you ask... It wasn't available, they're 2018 models. He said it the first fucking minute!
Why do they keep turning once worthy offroaders into new uni body crossovers??? Pathfinder, explorer, cherokee, Santa fe, Kia sportage all used to be body on frame .
1.pilot
2.cx9
3.vw eatlas
4.hightlandish
5 mall finder
6.acodiax
As you described all these cars' interiors as good quality, then when would describe the cheap hard plastic in most of them as cheap? Especially, Highlander...
i will take the pilot
hyundai santafe is my fav
The nissan Class leading 6000lbs towing? what about the Durango V6 6,200lbs? or even the V8 Durango with 7,400lbs?
Zach looked like the singer from Smash Mouth
If VW Atlas is a "mid size", what is the "large size" then? The modern roads and parking lots becoming too tiny for these jumbo jets!
CX-9 Signature hands down overall the best looking
How is it possible the Mazda can have such a nice interior at this price point, jeez
Pilot or Highlander for me, its a toss up!
Highlander Limited, for Reliability, Resale Value and Low Maintenance Cost. 🚘👍
I would have loved to have seen the Dodge Durango in this comparison.
Atlas and CX9 are the clear winners
Jurgen DX exactly
Hey, where’s the Subaru Ascent?
The Ascent wasn't on the market in 2017 when the test was done.
1. CX-9
2. Pilot
3. Highlander
Carlos Ortiz thank you
@carlos what about volvo?
I was in the market for one and I picked the Pilot. It boiled down to features. CX-9 lacks ventilated seats, lacks panoramic sunroof, lacks rear entertainment system, lacks 2nd row captains chairs.
Cx-9 has less interior room and can't tow as much and the front seats are very uncomfortable
ACADIA & ATLAS FTW
AND CHEVY TRAVERSE
most of these were 40k+ and most had no apple carplay/android auto. seems reasonable.
Wait...If those are the Medium-Sized SUVs, what are the Full-Sized ones? :O
Right these are all huge
GTIke Full-size SUVs: Ford Expedition/Lincoln Navigator, Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban, GMC Yukon/XL, Cadillac Escalade
Correct alzhn. And those are body on frame SUV's. What we have in this test are mid-size crossovers (unibody). It's a little fuzzy what is considered mid and full size but most crossovers stop at mid-size. Atlas and the new Traverse could be called full-sized but they still compete with these. There's a range of sizes.
Full sizes are escalade, expedition, suburban, tahoe, sequoia, land cruiser, Mercedes GLS, etc.
Nissan Armada
Pilot the best
cx 9 is good. too bad no v6
so i will go with Highlander
The CX-9 is bae
I’m well aware the GMC Acadia in lower trims isn’t the greatest option, but I’d take a $46K Denali over any of these models-or even the Telluride or Palisade.
VW puts old engine with the 3.6 liters. Really sad the firm did not learn a lot after disel afair and put new motors inside a 2017 car and lower gas consumption.
sky works The VR6 is one of VWs best engines. Now I'm not a German fanboy by any stretch of the imagination....I personally find they are over engineered piles of junk, but the engines are pretty good. Toyota has been using the 3.5 V6 for many years and Nissan's VQ35 has been in production for a long time as well....why replace something that's still fine....also realize V6 engines get better gas mileage than turbos in the real world.
Honda Pilot Touring. The best! 👌
Pilot
Hey, there's no Ford Explorer. Also, they didn't review the Explorer. Why wasn't the Ford Explorer in this review. They left out the Ford Explorer.
While understand the fear of Nissan many have, and I agree %100 that Toyata and Honda are most reliable (I own a honda Accord), but my personal experience with a 2013 Pathfinder was seamless (lucky maybe) for the money and space in this crossover is just too much value. I just traded it in for a 2019 Pathfinder Platinum and so far so good (fingers crossed), pilot and Highlanders 3rd row is much tighter, and towing +5000lbs is plus if you need it, like I do.
Beauty is so subjective, you guys always give points to mazda for their "beautiful design" but I find it really really fugly. Every other car in the segment looks hotter than that cx-9.
Why is the Durango and Explorer never included in these types of videos?
Peter Guardino because that's how good theybare
im wondering myself
bull crapi They were both redesigned in 2011 and underwent a mid-cycle refresh pretty recently, people buy Explorers and Durangos so they should be included in comparisons like this.
Peter Guardino right so they are not outdated yet.. the 2019 explorer is gonna be redesigned
Peter Guardino because the cops are dying from co2 poisioning. Why would anyone want a cop car?
Midsized? They are huge...