2021 Toyota Highlander XSE vs 2021 Mazda CX 9 Kuro Edition | 2021 Highlander Just Got Better Looking

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  • @Kev_inn_
    @Kev_inn_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Honestly, both are beautiful cars in their own unique way. The CX-9 gives more of a mature/sophisticated appearance and feel. Whereas the Highlander give more space and a comfortable feel. Either way you cannot go wrong with either choice. My personal preference here would be the CX-9.

  • @ToTo_0224
    @ToTo_0224 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    No doubt CX-9 looks aggressive more luxurious and gas efficient

  • @veneelable
    @veneelable 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The new highlander does nothing for me when it passes by .. but I always look twice when I see that cx9.

  • @farhanfahim3137
    @farhanfahim3137 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Something Should be noted is the price. MSRPs of both are similar, I believe. Yet CX9 offers much more value in terms of tech options, sporty driving and luxurious interior. Not to mention the BOSE Audio system

    • @nonperson1672
      @nonperson1672 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Bose sounds amazing in the CX-9. I found the tech behind it to be pretty impressive. It’s Bose after all.

    • @buttonman1831
      @buttonman1831 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How is 3 or 4 thousand similar? The Kuro is meant to compete against the limited trim of the Toyota.

  • @billbratsikas3012
    @billbratsikas3012 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Do you know why the Canadian Mazda doesn’t get the new infotainment system same as the one they get in the states?

  • @modernsoccer1860
    @modernsoccer1860 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Its funny how people love mazdas in videos but put their money on Toyota in the real world

    • @filipesantos8730
      @filipesantos8730 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That’s correct, deep inside they know what’s good

    • @simplytrece
      @simplytrece 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I beg to differ, I am a Mazda owner and Toyota owner -- I love how the Mazda looks and drives and for the Toyota for being more reliable afaik, but will see as time passes by..

    • @basicuser54
      @basicuser54 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      In my market this Toyota is dealer discounted 3k while the Mazda is dealer markup 3k. Yes, marked up over msrp...

    • @vyomsinha2854
      @vyomsinha2854 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think mainly because Hondas and Toyotas have better resale values in market today.. I recently checked both and Toyota interior material quality (not engine) is way lower than Mazda's

    • @romeotrinh6415
      @romeotrinh6415 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well just like most of us go shopping houses we see lots nice houses but in the end we buy the house that have most rooms with the money don’t we?

  • @meatpopsicle6244
    @meatpopsicle6244 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Toyota is always stripping out features and luxury to get you to upgrade to a lexus.
    Mazda gives you the whole enchilada straight out of the gate.

  • @JZhang-of7iw
    @JZhang-of7iw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Interesting, it is more expensive in Canada. In the US, the 2021 Highlander XSE is $44,530 MSRP and the 2021 CX-9 Carbon Edition is $44,080 MSRP.

  • @amangeldijumanaliev877
    @amangeldijumanaliev877 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    How do they compare in terms of the ride comfort, soaking up road imperfections?

    • @lkj17
      @lkj17 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If u want comfort. Then won’t be any sporty driving. So go for toyota.

    • @vyomsinha2854
      @vyomsinha2854 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I found Mazda to be more comfortable of the two. Seats and seating position is way better than toyota. Also the ride quality and noise inside is better in case of Mazda. So is the quality of interior.

  • @lorenz777
    @lorenz777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Cx9 can actually get 250 hp and 320 Lbs of torque with 93 octane

  • @filipesantos8730
    @filipesantos8730 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The 2021 XSE is amazing looking. Also its a Toyota, one of the most reliable brands in the world!

    • @mrdrooboiii8116
      @mrdrooboiii8116 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Incorrect. Mazda is on top . Then comes Toyota then Honda.

    • @filipesantos8730
      @filipesantos8730 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@mrdrooboiii8116 don’t know about that. Don’t really see many older Mazda’s out there,but I do see a lot of older Toyotas

    • @mrdrooboiii8116
      @mrdrooboiii8116 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@filipesantos8730 It’s not an opinion . It’s facts. Look at consumers report for 2020 . Mazda is number 1 for reliable cars now. Jumped over Toyota. and I’m from California. There’s ton of older and new Mazda’s here as well as Toyota and many more car brands. I have a 2020 cx9 signature. I’ve test drove shitty Mercedes suv , Audi, Toyota suv , Honda and so on. Mazda was the best out of all those.fully loaded for 7k under asking price . Couldn’t pass it up.

    • @filipesantos8730
      @filipesantos8730 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@mrdrooboiii8116 I’m not much into what books say. What I see is a bunch of Honda’s and Toyota’s on the road, older Mazda’s not much really.
      I don’t really care about how much luxury and technology the car has inside, I value car durability, and in my view Toyota, Honda is above Mazda.
      Maybe Mazda will approach those 2 some day, but we will see how many Mazda’s there will be in 20 years on the road compared to Toyota’s and Hondas

    • @filipesantos8730
      @filipesantos8730 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mrdrooboiii8116 I actually life close to the dealership on this video. Maybe Mazda’s in Canada are not as good with cold weather, and maybe that’s why I don’t see many older Mazda’s on the road here, compared to California

  • @stevemerryman18
    @stevemerryman18 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Highlander info system and screen are so much better than the Mazda

    • @Steve-li1ru
      @Steve-li1ru 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have you driven the Mazda and compared them both to one another? The Highlander feels and handles like a truck, while the CX-9 feels like a sports car. I think that in itself, along with being considered #1 in reliability right now, more than makes up for the "poor" display. Also, it's almost 2022, there are rumors they are changing that display.

    • @mikes9637
      @mikes9637 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The screen? Ha. The mazda is 10 times better in every way over the highlander except for maybe cargo space. Big deal

  • @jettacx7
    @jettacx7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Pls make a video of CX9 VS Palisade .

  • @somabalogh5135
    @somabalogh5135 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This comparison is not fair, CX-9 is a luxurious vehicle.

    • @GoofieNewfie
      @GoofieNewfie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      no it is not. It is pretending to be. So is the CX5 top trim. It's smoke and mirrors. We have a top level CX5 2020, people claim the same about that. . I have had luxury brands, it is a decent car, but luxury brand it is not.

    • @JZhang-of7iw
      @JZhang-of7iw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@GoofieNewfie I think that the Mazdas are more luxurious than Toyotas

    • @kromahj
      @kromahj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@JZhang-of7iw cuz Toyota have lexus, madza don't have any luxury cars. If Toyota make their Toyota cars more luxury, nobody will buy their luxus. They ain't stupid

    • @DeeeBeee123
      @DeeeBeee123 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol

    • @DeeeBeee123
      @DeeeBeee123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Youve obviously never driven real luxury cars. The mazda is just a grade above the bottom. No where near the top.

  • @hlubmos2chah945
    @hlubmos2chah945 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great comparison info. I have the 22 Highlander XSE with great JBL audio. I believe the 21 XSE Audio is subpar and not of JBL.

  • @masaobrenda1309
    @masaobrenda1309 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Kuro means black in Japanese

  • @vyomsinha2854
    @vyomsinha2854 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I just checked highlander and cx9. Going to check palisade next... Highlander material feels cheap.. also cx9 drives better. And sales/ after sales service of Mazda is way better than Toyota's.

    • @martyjacqz7901
      @martyjacqz7901 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Price wise whats the difference

    • @vyomsinha2854
      @vyomsinha2854 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@martyjacqz7901 Not much... but found with same features, mazda costs more 1-2k more than highlander

    • @saadtheman1
      @saadtheman1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@martyjacqz7901 Toyota’s is better
      1.reliability
      2.better resell value
      3.better transmission

    • @Daily_Life_81
      @Daily_Life_81 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@saadtheman1 that was of the past. I have owned many mazdas and never had any major problems. Just the regular routine maintenance. Toyota definitely had their own engine problems.

    • @saadtheman1
      @saadtheman1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Daily_Life_81 its ok we have better fuel economy and better resell value

  • @duncanblade
    @duncanblade 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    CX9 is for pleasantness
    Highlander is for aggression

  • @trimurtyom
    @trimurtyom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Why that 2021 Mazda has an old infotainment system? It was updated for 2021, looks like that one is the 2020 model.

    • @techbuddy5305
      @techbuddy5305 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Only in USA, not in Canada

  • @MattChat56
    @MattChat56 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In terms of horsepower they are miles apart from each other!!!! Nearly 60hp is quite significant difference.

    • @anpham8107
      @anpham8107 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The cx9 make more torque . You supposed to look at torque before horsepower

    • @MattChat56
      @MattChat56 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@anpham8107 ya if I’m going from stoplight to stoplight but HP is the driving variable at highway speeds.

    • @souls3029
      @souls3029 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Torque numbers makes all the difference when it comes to big heavy vehicles and the mazda has the advantage in this class. Hp doesn’t mean anything if you don’t have the torque to push that weight

  • @GiantMaster
    @GiantMaster 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Definitely Highlander is better and worth to buy because of the following aspects.
    1. Better, classy and elegant outlook as CX9 front end looks a bit bulky.
    2. Better and more modern interior design as the one in CX9 is aging and dated.
    3. Better storage capacity.
    4. V6 NA engine mated with 8-speed transmission allows silky smooth power at every rev. which is way better than CX9.
    5. Air vent available at the third row is absolutely good in summer time.
    6. Better towing capability.
    7. Better reliability. Have encountered side mirror motor problems few times on Mazda cars previously.
    8. Better and solid resell value.

    • @veneelable
      @veneelable 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😂😂😂😂.. hey wake up. U just like the Toyota cos u probably own one and are used to boring things in life overall

    • @GiantMaster
      @GiantMaster 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@veneelable Boy, be smart and don't blindly against the other's smarter choice. There have been clearly eight reasons listed for the choice which are missing from CX9.
      Note and be remembered SUV is not a performance oriented vehicle.

    • @mikes9637
      @mikes9637 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No kidding what the hell is master smoking over there?? 😆. Is toyota still using that dumb ass JBL system, have you seen the interior quality over the toyota, the cheap plastic feel of the toyota in every aspect. The real exhaust mazda used over the fake exhaust like on the corolla. Please toyota looks cheap. Dont get me wrong me and the wife both had toyotas for a long time..guess what we have now cause its a better vehicle and better material used, better cameras, radio etc . And consumer reports leader for best reliability. 👍

    • @GiantMaster
      @GiantMaster 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mikes9637 No kidding what the hell is MS speaking bullshit here! Your comments are the superficial stuff which could not kick off what I said. Better reliability, better functionality and better resell value are the keys.

  • @markadler2460
    @markadler2460 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Toyota Highlander seats are amazing comfortable
    Mazda seats are tight and feel hard

  • @harrybosch8972
    @harrybosch8972 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My 2021 soul red Signature has 1k miles on it. I know I made the right decision buying the mazda versus the Toyota.
    As a previous owner of a brand new 2010 Toyota Highlander limited I know what to expect with the Toyota. I wasn't very pleased with the seating as the seats were very hard. The car back then cost me 41k and it was mediocre at best but the reliability was second to none. I bought a 2016 Mazda CX-5 with 40,000 miles on it it has a hundred now again no problems whatsoever even with this Mazda in fact Mazda took Toyota's reliability score away from them

    • @meatpopsicle6244
      @meatpopsicle6244 ปีที่แล้ว

      We bought a 2012 highlander limited with 5k mi on it. Like you said, very reliable of course but as you mentioned hard seats, hard steering wheel, not very luxurious. Toyota wants you to buy a lexus.
      We just bought a 2019 cx9 grand touring and It’s such a massive upgrade.

  • @hamidrezakheirian4459
    @hamidrezakheirian4459 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I bought an XSE 6 months ago. Blizzard white. I’d test driven Mazda CX-9, Honda Pilot,…
    I’m happy I made this purchase.
    Mazda is also reliable and of course more luxurious but not as practical. I went kayaking almost every week in summer time and you can’t imagine how practical highlander is when it comes to cargo. Plus I find Mazda too sporty. Didn’t like the ride at all. It’s too stiff. Also highlander is a V6. Great engine. Can’t compare it with a turbo which will need more maintenance. Xse looks sick specially in profile. Got many compliments. Mazda’s design whole good is outdated. And of course the resale value. Hope it helps :)

  • @Jtlaptops
    @Jtlaptops 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Overall the Highlander is better ! Toyota's last longer than most "marriages" !

    • @miguelsalazar3239
      @miguelsalazar3239 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @jmunayer
      @jmunayer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mazda is now number 1 in reliability. Toyota knows! Mazda builds a car for Toyota (rebranded Mazda2) and they now have a joint factory in the US

    • @genj1184
      @genj1184 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jmunayer how is that? i can never spot an old mazda on the road

    • @David-el6hh
      @David-el6hh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Regular car maintenance goes along way. If you don't maintain Toyota or whatever, they will not last.

    • @coolmanjones
      @coolmanjones 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@genj1184 because Mazda makes their designs timeless so while you think you’re looking at a newer Mazda it might very well be 10-12 years old.

  • @shaanidesi
    @shaanidesi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    after 5 years, Highlander will sell for 38k where CX 9 will be available under 20k

    • @mikes9637
      @mikes9637 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What the hell are you smoking?? Lol

  • @zaidradhi1842
    @zaidradhi1842 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    No hybrid highlander xse ?

  • @GoofieNewfie
    @GoofieNewfie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The highland XSE grill is ugly. It's like the Avalon. Total deal breaker for me.

  • @Trailjunkie62
    @Trailjunkie62 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Unfortunately, no heated steering wheel in the XSE highlander as you mentioned

  • @erichoffmoen9345
    @erichoffmoen9345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The mazdais based off of a front wheel drive system not rear.

  • @johnfuller3598
    @johnfuller3598 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m seriously looking at the Highlander but even with that the CX-9 is WAY better looking.

  • @amycole5093
    @amycole5093 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mazda has so much more design mojo than Toyota! People who choose the Toyota only do so because they don’t know any better.

    • @genj1184
      @genj1184 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      wrong. people who choose toyota value the hard work that earns them $.. putting it into something that offers long lasting reliability. only morons care about a vehicle’s design over reliability.

    • @amycole5093
      @amycole5093 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@genj1184 the thinking that Toyota is more reliable is obsolete; similar to Volvo owners thinking they drive the safest cars. That is old data. Toyota makes very good cars, but Mazda and Hyundai have definitely caught up. Mazda has ranked highest in reliability for the last couple of years.

    • @broskoone
      @broskoone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@amycole5093 if you are looking at a long term car I’ll take a V6 hauling a large over 4,000 lb vehicle over a turbo 4 any day.

    • @David-el6hh
      @David-el6hh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@amycole5093 I feel sad that the world won't see this message. You have made an excellent point. That data is old. I just bought cx9 today. And my wife owns a 2012 Suzuki Kizashi with 400,000km and still clean. EVERYTHING works and still strong. We bought as used. Because of that car (unpopular to many buyers), I knew toyota and Honda are just selling names and past glory. Again, who wants to drive a car for 10years now? I want to enjoy affordable luxury not just driving an ugly car because I was told it will last 30years or because I want to resell in 15years. If you do regular car maintenance (like we do to the suzuki) and drive reasonably, your car will last forever.

  • @freckleface6303
    @freckleface6303 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    2021 is the first year the highlander been available in xse model.

  • @farhanfahim3137
    @farhanfahim3137 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    FYI the 2021 XSE seats are NOT leather ones

    • @JohnnyRexville
      @JohnnyRexville 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Really? Damn actually we are buying one today...I will definitely check that out

    • @krasnograd
      @krasnograd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JohnnyRexville bought with red interior look sick

  • @amrashraf9559
    @amrashraf9559 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Add to this comparing the new kja sorento 2021

  • @saadtheman1
    @saadtheman1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Toyota’s is better
    1.reliability
    2.better resell value
    3.better transmission

  • @thatpieceofdustonthefloor30
    @thatpieceofdustonthefloor30 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don’t know if I’m the only who hates how Mazda doesn’t let you use the touchscreen while driving

    • @duncanblade
      @duncanblade 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This one is very nice. But it’s the highlander for me

  • @mariaelizabethpedro6117
    @mariaelizabethpedro6117 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like both 🎆🤩

  • @stephenhendricks103
    @stephenhendricks103 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why would consumers purchase a midsize 3 row crossover rather than one of multitude of midsize 2 row alternatives offered by virtually every automaker other than Mazda? Presumably because they need/want a third row of seats on at least an occasional basis. With that in mind, how do the CX-9 and the Highlander stack up?
    Not well. The CX-9 has 29.7" of 3rd row legroom. That's near the bottom of all its rivals, nearly all of which offer at least 31+" of rear seat legroom. In fact, the Mazda offers only 110" of total legroom in all three rows and 135 cubic ft of overall passenger space. (legroom/headroom/shoulder and hip room). But all is not lost for the Mazda. The Toyota Highlander is just as cramped if not more so. It provides only 27.7" of third row legroom, 109" of total legroom, and a total of 136 cubic ft of passenger room.
    To get an idea of how inefficiently packaged both the CX-9 and Highlander are, the KIA Sorento is the shortest midsize 3 row crossover. Only 189" in length compared to the 195" Highlander and the 199" CX-9. Its 3rd row legroom amounts to 31.4". Its total legroom in all three rows is 115" and its overall passenger room is 154 cubic ft.
    Does all this matter? Not if you don't need overall passenger space and seating for more than 5 passengers. But if that's the case, why bother with any 3 row crossover? As noted above, nearly every automaker offers two row midsize crossover, almost all of which offer more interior room for four or five passengers and as much or more cargo capacity behind the second row of seats.

  • @flowzero
    @flowzero 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Toyota lost track of making a good looking design.. They stuck in ugly grill ..

  • @locdawg3815
    @locdawg3815 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cx9 will be on the side of the road much sooner than the highlander. I've tried many vehicles but my Toyota has never let me down. Never!

    • @coolmanjones
      @coolmanjones 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is such a dated way of thinking. Mazda is now ranked higher than Toyota, Lexus, and Honda for brand reliability. Plus they look and drive way better than anything Toyota and Honda are designing.

    • @Daily_Life_81
      @Daily_Life_81 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's funny because I've seen plenty of Toyota's on the side of the road while driving by in my Mazda.

  • @sgomez3047
    @sgomez3047 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Anyone else thinks the front end of the Highlander looks like a sagging old man's face? Just taking a poll. 🤔

  • @yeheehehe5209
    @yeheehehe5209 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    مازدا مدرسة في التصميم 👍❤

  • @vyomsinha2854
    @vyomsinha2854 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Where Mazda CX9 looses is the cargo space...they made a car for 7 and luggage capacity of 1. Not an acceptable combination.

  • @paes7478
    @paes7478 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    CX9 ES SUPERIOR

  • @antonioskav750
    @antonioskav750 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    highlander xse v6 is better

  • @michaelclarke3166
    @michaelclarke3166 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You can’t compare a Mazda to a Toyota seriously

    • @jmunayer
      @jmunayer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why not?

    • @btggapo
      @btggapo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Why not? I have 2011 4Runner and 2014 Mazda6 (both made in Japan) and are both very reliable vehicles. Zero issues from day 1(fingers crossed).

    • @jaysantoyo6215
      @jaysantoyo6215 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Seriously why not? They're literally in the same category. Meaning non luxury vehicles.

  • @saman7615
    @saman7615 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Highlander XSE grill is terrible.

  • @markadler2460
    @markadler2460 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Toyota has amazing v6 reliability record
    4 cycle turbo Mazda not long term reliable

  • @paladin3116
    @paladin3116 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The Mazda brand is so irrelevant in 2020

    • @brianfromthirty
      @brianfromthirty 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Much like your comment because it really isn’t😂 Mazda is still relevant in 2020

    • @paladin3116
      @paladin3116 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@brianfromthirty so irrelevant

    • @brianfromthirty
      @brianfromthirty 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@paladin3116 it’s your opinion I think that Mazda is a smaller company and they will be coming back soon but you do you boo🖕🏾

    • @farhanfahim3137
      @farhanfahim3137 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Mazda 2021 Signature is the most luxurious and sporty SUV in its segment. WTH you are talking about!

    • @paladin3116
      @paladin3116 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@farhanfahim3137 Did you just copy/paste that from a mazda site. wtf lol