2021 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2021 Mini Cooper Countryman

The 2021 Mini Cooper Countryman is an impressive crossover SUV that is spacious, varied in its powertrains and provides a hybrid plugin option. Can it compete with the 2021 Mazda CX-9, an attractive sport utility vehicle with excellent safety tech and handling?

Design & Style

The Mazda CX-9 has 3 rows with seven seats and is considered by many the most sophisticated SUV in its class. It sits on twenty inch wheels and buyers now have the option of the Carbon edition which has glossy blacked out trim with 10.3 inch displays. This vehicle is gorgeous from each angle, and has a tapered front with side curves that are sleek, with a metallic trim brand that increases its proportions. The interior is covered in premium materials such as leather and wood and the seats feel relaxing.

The latest Mini Cooper Countryman has revised bumpers, an updated grille and standardized LED headlights and fog lights. Buyers also get more color and wheel choices, and passengers within the cabin will be treated to 8.8 inch displays. It can seat a maximum of five passengers while offering seven cubic feet worth of cargo space.

Technology & Safety

The Mini Cooper Countryman has received good reviews from the IIHS. Its performance on crash tests was exemplary and its safety features include cruise control that is adaptive, heads up display, parking sensors and driver assistance. Amenities within the cabin include a steering wheel wrapped in leather, panoramic sunroof, Apple CarPlay (Android Auto is not available) and heated seats in front.

The Mazda CX-9 is rich in standardized safety features such as blind area monitoring, lane and cruise control, and automatic emergency brakes. It did so well on its crash tests that it captured the prestigious Top Safety Pick award from the IIHS as well as a perfect five star rating from the NHTSA. Luxuries within its cabin include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated and powered seats, a power lift gate and nappa leather.

Performance

The Mazda CX-9 is outfitted with a turbo 4, 2.5 liter engine that can generate 227 horsepower that is wedded to an automatic six speed transmission. The Mini Cooper Countryman is outfitted with a turbo 3, 1.5 liter engine that can generate 134 horsepower, that allows it to accelerate from zero to sixty in just 9.3 seconds.

The Bottom Line

The Mini Cooper Countryman doesn't support Android Auto, has smaller touchscreens than the Mazda, seats fewer passengers and its engine performance is puny. Additionally, the Mazda has far better safety credentials, making it the uncontested winner.

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