GMC Acadia vs Mazda CX-9
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MSRP$29,800 | MSRP$34,160 |
Listings9397 | Listings2238 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryLong story short, as a friend of mine likes to say, GMC screwed up. This is just my opinion, of course, but when GMC redesigned the Acadia for the 2017 model year, the SUV shrank in size and switched to a softer look in order to plug a huge hole in the Buick-GMC SUV lineup. Fast-forward to 2020, and GMC may have decided this move was a bad idea. As part of a refresh, the new Acadia adopts bolder styling and adds a new AT4 trim level with greater off-roading capability. Additional changes include the availability of a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a new nine-speed automatic transmission, and new and updated technology. These revisions do help the Acadia to better stand out in what is now an ocean of midsize SUVs, from Hyundai to Kia and Honda to Toyota, and everything in between, but it’s up to GMC to make people aware of this fundamentally good, but oh-so-vanilla SUV. And the company must also address the Acadia’s questionable value. | |
Reviews SummaryTranslated, the Japanese concept of jinba ittai refers to a horse and rider as one. Mazda has adopted it as a guiding philosophy for all of its products, and among them, the 2021 CX-9 midsize SUV possesses the least of it. But that doesn’t mean it’s not a compelling choice in its segment, and changes for the 2021 model year make the CX-9 better than ever. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 193 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 250 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower193 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower250 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway28 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 193 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 250 hp I4 |
Torque188 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque320 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower193 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower250 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway28 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.8 cu ft | Cargo Space14.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3923 lbs | Curb Weight4236 lbs |
Height66.7 in | Height69.0 in |
Length193.4 in | Length199.4 in |
Width75.4 in | Width77.5 in |
Wheelbase112.5 in | Wheelbase115.3 in |
Maximum Payload2078 lbs | Maximum Payload1445 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $29,800 | $34,160 |
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Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Long story short, as a friend of mine likes to say, GMC screwed up. This is just my opinion, of course, but when GMC redesigned the Acadia for the 2017 model year, the SUV shrank in size and switched to a softer look in order to plug a huge hole in the Buick-GMC SUV lineup. Fast-forward to 2020, and GMC may have decided this move was a bad idea. As part of a refresh, the new Acadia adopts bolder styling and adds a new AT4 trim level with greater off-roading capability. Additional changes include the availability of a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a new nine-speed automatic transmission, and new and updated technology. These revisions do help the Acadia to better stand out in what is now an ocean of midsize SUVs, from Hyundai to Kia and Honda to Toyota, and everything in between, but it’s up to GMC to make people aware of this fundamentally good, but oh-so-vanilla SUV. And the company must also address the Acadia’s questionable value. | Translated, the Japanese concept of jinba ittai refers to a horse and rider as one. Mazda has adopted it as a guiding philosophy for all of its products, and among them, the 2021 CX-9 midsize SUV possesses the least of it. But that doesn’t mean it’s not a compelling choice in its segment, and changes for the 2021 model year make the CX-9 better than ever. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 193 hp I4 | 2.5L 250 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Horsepower | 193 hp @ 6300 rpm | 250 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 28 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 193 hp I4 | 2.5L 250 hp I4 |
Torque | 188 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 320 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower | 193 hp @ 6300 rpm | 250 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 28 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.8 cu ft | 14.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3923 lbs | 4236 lbs |
Height | 66.7 in | 69.0 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 199.4 in |
Width | 75.4 in | 77.5 in |
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 115.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 2078 lbs | 1445 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |
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