"The quality of the CX-9 interior will...." Well, that really made no sense. The Mazda's interior is certainly more beautiful in my eye, but if I spend a lot of time in my car and plan to be very active with it, I would think interior comfort and space would be much more important than perceived interior quality. It makes me wonder how much time CA reviewers actually spend doing everyday things in their vehicles.
The presenters at Car Advice are probably too loaded to drive compromised vehicles or be concerned with "everyday" things. That's just for us plebs who are forced to be in traffic all week.
Those vehicles with "stuck on" screens like in the Mazda really do make it look like an afterthought rather than integrated. The front air vents in the Mazda also look too small and out of proportion. Who was the doofus who thought hiding the rear USB ports like that was a good idea?
Resale value on the Mazda will be better in Australia because almost no one has ever heard of the Acadia let alone sought to buy one. I feel that if you left the original GMC badge on, it screams big American, powerful and roomy SUV and would get more attention. If anyone from Holden is reading this, can you have the GMC badges as an option?
I agree. When I see anything new with a Holden badge I automatically assume it's some cheap Malaysian car with a slapped on Holden badge. They're like the Kogan of cars. The front end of the Arcadia looks like a Haval or Great Wall product.
It’s a real shame. Holden should of simply replaced the outgoing Aussie built Commy with the Arcadia. It’s actually not a bad car. The brand is just on the nose with buyers
I've driven both and prefer the Acadia for power and gear ratio's, and the Mazda for the interior, drop the mazda interior in the Acadia and it'll be a hit.
Cons: - Pricey, and not as efficient as the CX-8 diesel on the highways (if you do a lot of that). - Lots of other 7 seaters competing it this class (worldwide - other markets included) that beat it in luxury, comfort, refinement or even off-road capability. - What you did: the looks and the Mazda badge are not that appealing to some. Personally though, I love it and am also a long-time Mazda fan. Pros: - The CX-9 is probably the best Japanese competitor in this large SUV class, as it does " many things right" (agreed), and is also a driver's car (good to drive & good communication from the car to the driver), that offers all the things we Zoom-Zoom fans come to expect from Mazda - while still being luxurious and refined enough. It beats the CX-8 (I tested them back to back) in those fields, has more inner space, and doesn't feel much bigger when you drive it. Enthusiasts like me/us, would almost certainly prefer the CX-9's turbocharged petrol. - A little subjective, but I love Mazda's interiors and careful/smart designs, seats and seating positions, steering and feedback, simple yet effective layout of things and how the safety and drive aids have been set up. This is a difficult mixture to get right, and many other brands have let me down here. - Decently good or better reliability, compared to what else is on offer in this large SUV category. The CX-9 is one of the lightest and most efficient and reliable vehicles in its class, and in most countries I travel to often, they have good second hand values - hold their value well. Their designs (in and out), that are often iconic, unique, and ahead of its time, usually mature well and help it hold its value. Good after-sales service as well in most (not all) countries. Cheers ✌️
If I where going for a petrol suv no doubt it would be a ford territory even though they are no longer produced they are solid vehicles and the engines are on a different level
I'm not an Arcadia expert by any means, but CA have a history of glossing over horrific omissions in GM's products. If it quotes 12's in l/100km around town it is likely 15's in real life, thats unnaceptable for that level of performance. Also, the centre console closing action on the Holden seems like one of the great automotive disappointments of 2019.
Im a mazda cx9 fanboy a year ago until the holden acadia came up and i ended up to get one of the top model. I love the simplicity and comfort of the interior but aside that its a lot of fun to drive. The power is amazing you actually feel it when you drive it the technology inside is pretty good too a lot of use for a long drive travel and The space inside this car is worth than the cx9 and kluger that also the 1 thing that hit me to choose this over the two.
If say frankly acadia is know to lose engine oil And oil goes in take Please verfy in your country Here in canada its know gmc acadia and consume a liter of oil every 2000 km
@@lochlanmcdermott4872 not everything is about pulling weight. Toyota is losing touch and the current Kluger is a dinosaur. Toyota reliability... ha. You must have missed the Hilux lawsuits recently
Echoes in Eternity “the current Kluger is a dinosaur”... please justify. Also, speaking about the Hilux when we are talking SUV’s is completely irrelevant but considering it’s the 2nd best selling ute in Australia - I think your point is invalid.
Caroline Liu my Kluger is certainly not old. Maybe the design but the engine and gear box are both brand new. 231KW V6 (as Apposed to Mazda CX9’s 170KW) and an 8 speed gearbox. Through my experience, Toyota’s always feel like a much more superior car over a Mazda. Also I’d love to see how the Mazda would tow my 2.2 tone boat up a hill at 100km/h
Justin Bouche agreed! The 2.5L T just isn’t powerful enough for a car of that size. Especially when it’s classed as an ‘SUV’, U meaning utility wich would entail towing...
@@lochlanmcdermott4872 Huh? 420nm not enough for you? LOL its no V6 but its definately enough for that car... and using less pots to do and less fuel. Holden have terrible customer support compared to Mazda.. something that is never considered in these car reviews...
Marc Stolk, for me owning an AWD kluger, the fuel consumption is nothing to worry about as I’m on the freeway the majority of my working day anyway... and for me to pull my boat (sometimes on a 6 hr journey) the CX9 simply wouldn’t do it as comfortably as my Kluger. To address your customer service point with Holden, I’ve owned 4 and currently own a VF and have never had an issue with the aftercare. As a matter of fact it’s better that Toyota’s.
@@lochlanmcdermott4872 If you ask some Captiva owners they'll have an alternate point of view regarding customer support - pleased you've had the a pleasant experience. Unless you've got a 2T + boat (in which case a dedicated 4WD is the car to use really), these class of cars are capable of pulling a boat around. 420nm is plenty to get the job done.
I personally hate the look of the mazda and it is not a friendly sized interior for my 6'4" 150kg son. The acadia accomodates him well. Mazda claim to be bigger overall but that is because it is a pregnant pastie
Mark Ward my friends brand new Holden captiva died at 100k kms. Always had weird noises and engine lights. I would ask real owners when buying cars. Real issues show up after a while, not when car is brand new. Japanese cars are way superior in reliability- if you plan to own them for a while.
I am watching this review from the United States were both of these vehicles are for sale. The Mazda is rated MUCH lower in reliability/durability than the GMC. Lots of engine transmission HVAC and electrical glitches...
doryanthes67 omg John is obsessed with the Korean car manufacturers. Why do you think half of his videos are complaining and the other half are him test driving Hyundai’s? He has contradicted himself many times throughout his videos. Just because he says he is the best thing since sliced bread, it’s not true.
"The quality of the CX-9 interior will...."
Well, that really made no sense. The Mazda's interior is certainly more beautiful in my eye, but if I spend a lot of time in my car and plan to be very active with it, I would think interior comfort and space would be much more important than perceived interior quality. It makes me wonder how much time CA reviewers actually spend doing everyday things in their vehicles.
The presenters at Car Advice are probably too loaded to drive compromised vehicles or be concerned with "everyday" things. That's just for us plebs who are forced to be in traffic all week.
I was deciding between the two 6 months ago. Bought the cx9. And boy... am I glad I did
Those vehicles with "stuck on" screens like in the Mazda really do make it look like an afterthought rather than integrated.
The front air vents in the Mazda also look too small and out of proportion. Who was the doofus who thought hiding the rear USB ports like that was a good idea?
Ah the Holden Acadia, GM badge "engineering" at it's finest
Made in Tennessee
I’m getting one this week and I’m so excited!
Resale value on the Mazda will be better in Australia because almost no one has ever heard of the Acadia let alone sought to buy one.
I feel that if you left the original GMC badge on, it screams big American, powerful and roomy SUV and would get more attention.
If anyone from Holden is reading this, can you have the GMC badges as an option?
If they did that they would have to bring multiple carbrands to oz. (chevrolet, gmc and opel in the old days) but they can all sell them as holdens
I agree. When I see anything new with a Holden badge I automatically assume it's some cheap Malaysian car with a slapped on Holden badge. They're like the Kogan of cars. The front end of the Arcadia looks like a Haval or Great Wall product.
Could not agree more. I've been saying this for a while. They need to kill off the Holden brand altogether and just leave them badged as chev.
@@XXB4XX well, you got your wish with the brand being killed 😂
It’s a real shame.
Holden should of simply replaced the outgoing Aussie built Commy with the Arcadia.
It’s actually not a bad car.
The brand is just on the nose with buyers
Got an LTZ-V, great car
Is he saying "Ah-cadia" or "Ar-cadia"? That's the correct country, but they're still different places.
When looking at the spelling, I say it is AC adia
I've driven both and prefer the Acadia for power and gear ratio's, and the Mazda for the interior, drop the mazda interior in the Acadia and it'll be a hit.
Can't wait for the 2020 Kluger to get here. Looks great inside and out and will provide real competition from Toyota against these two.
Holden acadia? Did you mean GMC acadia or is this a diffrent country?
Different country
The thing is GMC Acadia 2019 model is only 6 transmission. But holden Acadia 2019 model is 9 transmission
the nissan pathfinder is also a v6...
Cons:
- Pricey, and not as efficient as the CX-8 diesel on the highways (if you do a lot of that).
- Lots of other 7 seaters competing it this class (worldwide - other markets included) that beat it in luxury, comfort, refinement or even off-road capability.
- What you did: the looks and the Mazda badge are not that appealing to some. Personally though, I love it and am also a long-time Mazda fan.
Pros:
- The CX-9 is probably the best Japanese competitor in this large SUV class, as it does " many things right" (agreed), and is also a driver's car (good to drive & good communication from the car to the driver), that offers all the things we Zoom-Zoom fans come to expect from Mazda - while still being luxurious and refined enough. It beats the CX-8 (I tested them back to back) in those fields, has more inner space, and doesn't feel much bigger when you drive it. Enthusiasts like me/us, would almost certainly prefer the CX-9's turbocharged petrol.
- A little subjective, but I love Mazda's interiors and careful/smart designs, seats and seating positions, steering and feedback, simple yet effective layout of things and how the safety and drive aids have been set up. This is a difficult mixture to get right, and many other brands have let me down here.
- Decently good or better reliability, compared to what else is on offer in this large SUV category. The CX-9 is one of the lightest and most efficient and reliable vehicles in its class, and in most countries I travel to often, they have good second hand values - hold their value well. Their designs (in and out), that are often iconic, unique, and ahead of its time, usually mature well and help it hold its value. Good after-sales service as well in most (not all) countries.
Cheers ✌️
How would a Kia Serento or Hyundai Sante Fe stack up compared to these two?
Michael Allen ... the Kia Telluride & Hyundai Palisade would be well received here 😁
Excellent review
Waiting to see the Kluger Hybrid. Interesting times ahead.
I've owned both and the Acadia is way gruntier, the CX is plusher, stick the V6 in the Mazda and it's a winner
Mazda doesnt have v6
White interior trim in a family car is certified lunacy, your children will utterly destroy it without a scrap of mercy.
I think the Mazda was designed for people who have kids, by people who don't have kids.
Don't be nasty. CLEAN YOUR CAR.
Dee T I do, regularly and properly. Unfortunately young children can’t be negotiated with.
@@rsoul7282 😂
They normally come in black, white is a no cost option.
If I where going for a petrol suv no doubt it would be a ford territory even though they are no longer produced they are solid vehicles and the engines are on a different level
after owning both, give me the acadia any day.
I'm not an Arcadia expert by any means, but CA have a history of glossing over horrific omissions in GM's products. If it quotes 12's in l/100km around town it is likely 15's in real life, thats unnaceptable for that level of performance. Also, the centre console closing action on the Holden seems like one of the great automotive disappointments of 2019.
we get 11 so pretty darn good in my eyes
Im a mazda cx9 fanboy a year ago until the holden acadia came up and i ended up to get one of the top model. I love the simplicity and comfort of the interior but aside that its a lot of fun to drive. The power is amazing you actually feel it when you drive it the technology inside is pretty good too a lot of use for a long drive travel and The space inside this car is worth than the cx9 and kluger that also the 1 thing that hit me to choose this over the two.
Why are you reading?
RIP Holden
Yeah, Yeah, getting a bit tired mate!
Acadia ❤ beautiful
If say frankly acadia is know to lose engine oil
And oil goes in take
Please verfy in your country
Here in canada its know gmc acadia and consume a liter of oil every 2000 km
by what i understand, they actually used different engines in the Acadias here
Diff engines and transmission
Спасибо за обзор!!!!
Kids will destroy the white interior cause they don't care. Family SUV?
Arcadia wins hands down
What is a haldon.....
I love mazda but their dashboard looks outdated, looks same as 13 model cx5, with little bit tweak. Mazda needs complete redesign of their interior.
Holden Acadia and Toyota Kluger have the best engines!
Caroline Liu no they’re not. Try pulling as much weight in the CX-9 as I do in my kluger. Also the performance is better out of the V6’s
@@lochlanmcdermott4872 not everything is about pulling weight. Toyota is losing touch and the current Kluger is a dinosaur. Toyota reliability... ha. You must have missed the Hilux lawsuits recently
Echoes in Eternity “the current Kluger is a dinosaur”... please justify. Also, speaking about the Hilux when we are talking SUV’s is completely irrelevant but considering it’s the 2nd best selling ute in Australia - I think your point is invalid.
Caroline Liu my Kluger is certainly not old. Maybe the design but the engine and gear box are both brand new. 231KW V6 (as Apposed to Mazda CX9’s 170KW) and an 8 speed gearbox. Through my experience, Toyota’s always feel like a much more superior car over a Mazda. Also I’d love to see how the Mazda would tow my 2.2 tone boat up a hill at 100km/h
@@lochlanmcdermott4872 i think the mazda looks very outdated compared with the kluger and acadia
Mazda CX 9 RIP
Holden wins hands down
The holden is a very bad car compared to the mazda. It‘s okay for america, but too bad for australia
Justin Bouche agreed! The 2.5L T just isn’t powerful enough for a car of that size. Especially when it’s classed as an ‘SUV’, U meaning utility wich would entail towing...
@@lochlanmcdermott4872 Huh? 420nm not enough for you? LOL its no V6 but its definately enough for that car... and using less pots to do and less fuel. Holden have terrible customer support compared to Mazda.. something that is never considered in these car reviews...
Marc Stolk, for me owning an AWD kluger, the fuel consumption is nothing to worry about as I’m on the freeway the majority of my working day anyway... and for me to pull my boat (sometimes on a 6 hr journey) the CX9 simply wouldn’t do it as comfortably as my Kluger. To address your customer service point with Holden, I’ve owned 4 and currently own a VF and have never had an issue with the aftercare. As a matter of fact it’s better that Toyota’s.
@@lochlanmcdermott4872 If you ask some Captiva owners they'll have an alternate point of view regarding customer support - pleased you've had the a pleasant experience. Unless you've got a 2T + boat (in which case a dedicated 4WD is the car to use really), these class of cars are capable of pulling a boat around. 420nm is plenty to get the job done.
I'd chose Mazda because I like to get were I'm going without a tow and it looks nicer outside and inside
I personally hate the look of the mazda and it is not a friendly sized interior for my 6'4" 150kg son. The acadia accomodates him well. Mazda claim to be bigger overall but that is because it is a pregnant pastie
cx nine like bentayga 😎
CX9 looks like Bentayga 😂😂
100 % looks more like Acadia in & out it's massive same as Acadia.
Mazda cx9 way better and practical. Holden sucks when it comes to reliability
AceNZ trawling 🇺🇸 consumer review sites the 2017-2019 model GMC Arcadia seems to be doing alright reliability and sales wise
Mark Ward my friends brand new Holden captiva died at 100k kms. Always had weird noises and engine lights. I would ask real owners when buying cars. Real issues show up after a while, not when car is brand new. Japanese cars are way superior in reliability- if you plan to own them for a while.
Can’t argue with you at all
Holden/GM were absolute Aholes for what went on with Captiva.
I am watching this review from the United States were both of these vehicles are for sale.
The Mazda is rated MUCH lower in reliability/durability than the GMC.
Lots of engine transmission HVAC and electrical glitches...
@@acerrulz1053 the Arcadia and the Captiva are nothing alike.
Craptiva... Crapcadia ... listen to Autoexpert John Cadogan before spending a cent on a Holden. It's a dying brand.
doryanthes67 omg John is obsessed with the Korean car manufacturers. Why do you think half of his videos are complaining and the other half are him test driving Hyundai’s? He has contradicted himself many times throughout his videos. Just because he says he is the best thing since sliced bread, it’s not true.
You really listen to that clown!! Ha Ha Ha
That guy is very bias but I gotta give it to him he did predict how Holden was gonna turn out
Cx9 so much better