2021 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2021 Kia Sorento

A midsize SUV that can seat up to seven people, the 2021 Mazda CX-9 boasts a lot of things to its avid followers. This one has an opulent cabin, with energetic and lively handling to boost its powerful engine. It has also updated its infotainment system, thus making it even more reliable than it was before.

The 2021 Kia Sorento, on the other hand, guarantees good gas mileage. It has spacious seats inside, and also promises an upscale interior. Will this completely redesigned model topple down the CX-9? Let us find out.

Design & Style

Gifted with three rows of seats that can basically seat seven, or six if you trade in the second-row bench to captain's chairs, the 2021 Mazda CX-9 is praised for having an upscale cabin with all the materials that are common in more expensive, luxury rides out there. It has a wide cargo area that expands to 71.2 cubic feet when the last two rows are folded. Enjoy six-way power adjustments for the driver side, and feel comfortable with its heated front seats.

The 2021 Kia Sorento also loads up to 75.5 cubic feet of cargo behind the second and third rows, when these ones are folded. It has ample seat for seven, which like the CX-9 can be configured to six for better comfort. The interior is appealing, but it does not really compare to the opulence of the Mazda CX-9.

Technology & Safety

The 2021 Mazda CX-9 uses a 10.3-inch touch screen for its Mazda Connect Infotainment interface. The screen is large enough to display crisp and readable graphics, and is responsive to user inputs. Physical controls are added to support the functions of the system. It has a tri-zone automatic climate control, push-button start, Wi-Fi hot spot, Bluetooth, six speakers, and two USB ports. The long list of features includes adaptive cruise control, pedestrian detection, rearview camera, rear cross traffic alert, blind spot monitoring, and lane keep assist, among others.

The 2021 Sorento has an eight-inch touch screen for its UVO infotainment system. This one is easy to master and has a responsive interface. It comes standard with HD radio, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. It only has a few standard safety features. Include in the list are rearview camera, driver drowsiness monitor, traffic sign recognition, and pedestrian detection.

Performance

The 2021 CX-9 has a base turbocharged, four-cylinder engine that can aspirate 227 horsepower with regular gas, and 250 horsepower with premium gas. These numbers, regardless of the gas in the tank, defeat what the four-cylinder in the Sorento produces. The latter only reaches up to 191 horsepower in terms of results.

The Bottom Line

The 2021 Mazda CX-9 is one ride that impresses because it looks like a luxury car, and has a comprehensive list of reliable technologies to offer. You can count on its engines, too. The Sorento bows down to it.

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