2016 Mazda CX-9

**EQAddict** · September 21st, 2017 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by niky

One looks like a luxury crossover.

The other looks like an SUV.

Psychology sells.

Even if you'd rip the front bumper completely off if you tried going off road in an Explorer... Ford does not quote approach, departure or breakover angles for the Explorer... hell, they don't even quote a safe flood fording depth!... it still looks like something tough.

The CX9 makes no pretensions about what it can or can't do. Hence, buyers looking for the false security provided by a "rugged" SUV pass it by.

Agree 100%. The CX9 looks reallllllly gorgeous and sleek. The Explorer " looks " tougher.

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**ano727** · September 21st, 2017 03:56 PM

Originally Posted by EQAddict

Agree 100%. The CX9 looks reallllllly gorgeous and sleek. The Explorer " looks " tougher.

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Fully agree to this. CX9 looks elegant and fast, while Explorer looks strong and ruggedly nice.

**Egan101** · September 21st, 2017 04:18 PM

Apparently, with a gorgeous discount, the Explorer Sport 3.5L Ecoboost is priced the same as the CX9. It looks tough, roomy inside, and deceptively quick despite its size.

I guess for a family of 5, the CX9 is a more elegant and more expensive option than the cramped CX5. Now, if you need to seat 7 people on a comfortable land yacht priced below 3M, the Explorer is a top consideration and the base FWD model already comes loaded with features.

**pobre24** · September 21st, 2017 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by Egan101

Apparently, with a gorgeous discount, the Explorer Sport 3.5L Ecoboost is priced the same as the CX9. It looks tough, roomy inside, and deceptively quick despite its size.

I guess for a family of 5, the CX9 is a more elegant and more expensive option than the cramped CX5. Now, if you need to seat 7 people on a comfortable land yacht priced below 3M, the Explorer is a top consideration and the base FWD model already comes loaded with features.

Agree on this. Specs and price wise. Though the Explorer (both variants) has suffered unresolved chronic issues (eg. exhaust fumes). While its a hit or miss thing, its obviously a deal breaker. Sayang.

**travajante** · September 21st, 2017 07:10 PM

Ford reliability & cost of ownership aren't very encouraging.

**Walter** · September 22nd, 2017 07:16 AM

How much discount are they giving for the Mazda CX-9 and Ford Explorer?

**Egan101** · September 22nd, 2017 09:50 AM

Originally Posted by Walter

How much discount are they giving for the Mazda CX-9 and Ford Explorer?

I am not sure with Mazda on discounts for the CX9 but there are ads for the Explorer offering 200k discount for the Sport model and 150k discount for the FWD model. That would seriously undercut Mazda pricing for the CX9 (2.78M).

**babybackrivs** · September 22nd, 2017 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by boybi

I got the CX-9 last month. It's super quiet inside and very responsive. 1st and 2nd row seats are very spacious, 3rd row is very cramped and very hard to access. I get around 8-9km/li 70/30 highway/city.

However, the TOTL CX-5 has more safety features, like the adaptive cruise control, etc.

Thanks for your feedback sir!

Originally Posted by Walter

How much discount are they giving for the Mazda CX-9 and Ford Explorer?

I inquired at different mazda dealers, none of them gives discount

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**EQAddict** · September 22nd, 2017 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by Egan101

I am not sure with Mazda on discounts for the CX9 but there are ads for the Explorer offering 200k discount for the Sport model and 150k discount for the FWD model. That would seriously undercut Mazda pricing for the CX9 (2.78M).

Wow. The Explorer has adaptive cruise control, emergency braking, lane departure assist, automatic parallel AND perpendicular parking/exit, 1 touch 3rd row power seat storage, different AWD modes and more importantly: paddle shifters hehehe and apple car play/android auto. Does the cx9 have these? I know it doesnt have paddle shifters.....

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**boybi** · September 22nd, 2017 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by EQAddict

Wow. The Explorer has adaptive cruise control, emergency braking, lane departure assist, automatic parallel AND perpendicular parking/exit, 1 touch 3rd row power seat storage, different AWD modes and more importantly: paddle shifters hehehe and apple car play/android auto. Does the cx9 have these? I know it doesnt have paddle shifters.....

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Of the safety features mentioned above, only the lane departure warning/assist is available in the CX-9.