2022 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2022 Kia Sportage

The Mazda CX-9 and Kia Sportage are great cars, but which is the best for you? The answer depends on many factors, like your needs and your budget. This article will help you determine which SUV is best for you.

Design & Style

• Exterior Design

The Mazda CX-9 is a midsize crossover SUV with a stylish exterior. It has sleek and clean lines, with an athletic shape that makes it look like it's ready to hit the road or go off-roading at any time. The front end features a large grille with two horizontal bars, giving the car a strong presence on the road. The profile shows off some of its muscular lines, including one that runs along its sides from front to back. In contrast to other SUVs in this class, there aren't any extra vents or trim pieces-just simple lines that complement each other nicely.

The Kia Sportage is another stylish option for an affordable SUV with great handling capabilities and decent cargo space for hauling around kids or pets. This vehicle also has a sleek design without too many distractions from its main purpose as an everyday vehicle; however, it does have some slight extras like chrome accents on certain parts of its bodywork and flared fenders near each wheel well (which helps give it more space). Overall, though, we think you'll agree both vehicles look great no matter how often you see them driving around town!

• Interior Design

Both vehicles have their strengths and weaknesses in terms of comfort and ergonomics. The Sportage's interior has plenty of legroom in the front as well as the back, thanks to its wide center console. But when it comes to rear seating space, you may feel cramped after a while if you have three adults riding in the backseat (if they're all up against each other). If two kids are sitting with shotguns, then they should be fine!

The Mazda CX-9 also offers plenty of headroom but could use slightly more legroom inside than what it currently offers - but again, this isn't noticeable unless you're tall or have long legs, so luckily, neither vehicle is affected too much by this flaw either way.

Technology & Safety

The 2022 Mazda CX-9 and 2022 Kia Sportage feature technology that helps drivers stay safe. Both vehicles have adaptive cruise control, which automatically adjusts the speed of your vehicle when it detects slower traffic in front of you. The Mazda also offers blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning systems, and a forward collision alert system that sounds an alarm if you're in danger of crashing into an object ahead of you. The Sportage can do all this too-but it adds a lane keep assist feature to the mix, which nudges your steering wheel back into place if it senses that you've veered outside of your lane on a highway or interstate road.

The Mazda's standard Advanced Safety Package has some advanced safety features not available in the Kia Sportage: forward emergency braking with pedestrian detection (AEB-PD), full-speed range adaptive cruise control (FCR-CC), and automatic high beams (AHB).

Performance

The 2022 CX-9 is available with two engines. The first is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 227 horsepower and 250 pound-feet of torque. The second option comes from a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 272 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. Both engines offer an eight-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive as standard equipment across all trim levels, while all-wheel drive is offered on higher trims only.

In comparison, the 2022 Kia Sportage offers two engine options: A 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder mated to a six-speed automatic transmission or six-speed manual transmission, And a 3.3-liter V6 mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission or six-speed manual (A/T only).

The Bottom Line

So there you have it, folks! If you're looking for a new crossover that can still haul your kids around, we think the Kia Sportage and Mazda CX-9 are both great options. If you value driving fun over cargo space, we will go with the Sportage; if safety is your priority above all else (and it should be), buy the CX-9. We hope this post has helped you decide which one is right for your family!

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