Bring a Sleek Touch to a Smooth and Refined Drive

The 2020 Mazda CX-9 does much more than bring standard nimble and luxury accents to your drives. You’ll also ride around in one of the sharpest SUVs Manchester has to offer. Curves in all the right places will have heads turning when you enter the parking lot. Meanwhile, available chrome molding creates a sophisticated vibe—letting the world know you ride with elegance and style. However, when you pass other drivers on the road, the dual exhaust adds a sporty touch that’ll create the right kind of lasting impression.

With such a fine drive, it’s natural to wonder how this Mazda SUV competes with other sleek three-row SUVs on the road. So, today, let’s take a look at the 2020 Mazda CX-9 vs Honda Pilot to see where you’ll find the ride that’s right for your treks and commutes. Interested in getting behind the wheel of the Mazda model now? Head to Werner Mazda in Manchester, NH to find a Mazda CX-9 for sale—and take this SUV for a test drive today.

The Feel of Turbocharged Power

Get ready for an elated and exhilarating drive from behind the wheel of your 2020 Mazda CX-9. When you step on the gas pedal, the standard Skyactiv^®-G 2.5T motor treats your senses with sounds of dignified purrs and roars while your body feels the instant acceleration with 250 horsepower and nimble 320 lb-ft torque. Best of all, you’ll experience no turbo lag—instead, it’s a smooth and swift drive on all roads. You’ll also feel a fun drive for many miles with an EPA-estimated 28 highway mpg for minimal stops to refill your tank.

Enjoy full responsiveness as well from the SKYACTIVE^®-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission, shifting through your gears at the right moments for a fun and efficient cruise. Even take full control in manual-shift mode to find the shift patterns that work best for you.

Speaking of traversing smoothly, the available i-ACTIV AWD^® ensures you leave no path untraveled—regardless of the surface. Upon detecting traction loss, you’ll have power sent to the tires that need it most, helping you remain composed and in control on icy, slick, and loose-grade roads. For more traction, Off-road Traction Assist boosts your torque distribution to your tires to help you grip to bumpy and gravel roads.

By comparison, the 2020 Honda Pilot is no slacker when it comes to performance with a standard 6-speed transmission and available all-wheel-drive. However, with 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft torque from the standard 3.5L V6 motor, you’ll get enough power to travel, but you’re also working with 58 less torque than you’ll find in the 2020 Mazda CX-9—which makes all the difference when you want to experience a quick and fun take-off. For this round, the 2020 Mazda CX-9 gains a win for offering more torque, which makes for a more spirited ride.

Connecting with Refinement

Luxury comes standard when you ride in the 2020 Mazda CX-9. Three-Zone climate controls ensure you, your front-row rider, and your second-row passengers can customize individual temperature settings and still ride happy. Even when you want warm air, your passenger wants a cool breeze, and your back seat wants full heat—everyone gets what they want for a comfortable first-class experience. For the winter months, heated front seats also come standard to send surges of warmth through your body to get you through brisk, snowy, or rainy mornings.

Refinement is also abundant in the 2020 Mazda CX-9 with a standard leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shifter craft a premium appearance that’s also easy to grip. Upgrade to the Signature trim, where aluminum and genuine Santos Rosewood accents greet you for every cruise.

Kicking back and enjoying an epic ride is easy with the standard 7-inch full-color touchscreen. Mazda Connect^™ allows you to sync to your smartphone for all your favorite playlists alongside taking calls on the road safely. Meanwhile, Pandora^® Aha^™ and many other services are available to help you discover new music. If you’re craving more services, the available 9-inch touchscreen includes a 12-speaker Bose^® Centerpoint^® 2 Surround Sound System with Audio Pilot^®2 for a theater-quality experience. You can also hook up with the available Apple CarPlay^™ and Android Auto^™ to enjoy your mobile apps hands-free.

Step inside the 2020 Honda Pilot, and you’ll find modern amenities for your drives. Heating seats, tri-zone climate controls, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and leather-wrapped shift knob are available—but keep in mind they’re not standard on all models. Also, a 5-inch touchscreen is ready to help you connect to your devices along with a 10-speaker audio system.

This round goes to the 2020 Mazda CX-9. It’s not easy to find an SUV with so much standard luxury, including heated seats, tri-zone climate controls, and all the luxury inside. Plus, with two extra inches of touchscreen space and two extra available speakers, you know it’s never a boring ride or commute.

A Ride Where Safety Is Standard

It’s not just a fast and smooth ride in the 2020 Mazda CX-9—you’re in for a safe ride too with standard driver-assist features to look out for you on all roads. Advanced Smart City Brake Support with Pedestrian Detection and Smart Brake Support warns you of slow/ stalled cars ahead, as well as walking pedestrians and cycles to help you avoid fender benders. If you don’t react, you’ll get automatic braking to mitigate (and possibly avoid) a collision.

To help you stay in line, Lane Departure Warning sends you an alert when you accidentally veer out of your lane—it’s especially helpful on curvy roads to prevent you from cutting off traffic. Plus, with Lane-Keep Assist, gentle steering inputs will guide you back to the center of your lane so that you can resume a worry-free ride.

For more looking out for your sides, Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert keeps watch of your blind zones. When a car rushes from a surrounding lane, you’ll get a warning so that you know when not to merge lanes—it’s an amazing tool for helping you avoid side collisions when you need in the exit lane fast.

When you drive the 2020 Honda Pilot, you’ll also find similar standard safety features like Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Departure Warning, and Forward Collision Warning. However, keep in mind that Blind Spot Warning is not a standard feature—and it’s one of the most helpful driver-assists in the 2020 Mazda CX-9 for preventing accidents by adding an extra set of eyes to one of the hardest parts of the road to see. For offering standard Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, the 2020 Mazda CX-9 takes another round.

Don’t Miss Out on a Mazda CX-9 for Sale in Manchester, NH

Ready to experience premium luxury, performance, and safety in a sleek SUV? Stop by Werner Mazda today to test drive the 2020 Mazda CX-9. While you’re on the road, don’t be afraid to test out the launch, as well as enjoy all the standard comfort settings inside. Let us know what you’re looking for, and we’ll help you find a 2020 Mazda CX-9 that covers all your commuting and exploring needs.