Comparison Review: 2022 Acura MDX vs 2021 Mazda CX-9 / Premium vs Almost Premium?

Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you know that Mazda has been making strides over the past decade or so to be a more premium vehicle brand. So how does it compare against an actual premium brand with their latest all-new SUV? The 2022 Acura MDX moves into its 4th generation while the 2021.5 Mazda CX-9 remains relatively unchanged – mechanically and styling – since its introduction in 2016. The only thing that doesn’t change for the 4th generation Acura MDX is the engine. It is still the same 3.5L V6 from the old MDX, albeit with a few very minor tweaks, and power remains the same at 290 hp & 267 lb-ft of torque (216 kW & 362 Nm). The Mazda CX-9 on the other hand relies on a turbocharged 2.5L 4-cylinder engine. This engine produces 227 hp & 310 lb-ft of torque (169 kW & 420 Nm) with regular fuel. With the more expensive premium fuel, it produces 250 hp & 320 lb-ft of torque (186 kW & 434 Nm). Between these two 3-row SUVs, the Acura MDX 2022 is heavier at 2,077 kg (4,579 lbs) while the CX-9 tips the scales at 1,994 kg (4,396 lbs). So while on paper the MDX has more horsepower, the lighter weight of the CX-9 and extra torque should make it a close 0-100 km/h drag race. The Mazda CX-9 is the less expensive of the two SUVs. It starts at $40,550 CAD ($34,160 USD) and can go up to $52,550 CAD ($46,805 USD) for this top Signature trim. The 2022 Acura MDX starts at $57,900 CAD ($47,200 USD w/ FWD) and can go up to $68,900 CAD ($60,950 USD w/ SH-AWD) for this top Platinum Elite trim. For both vehicles, these are the starting prices of the trims. ----- ➡️➡️ 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗮 𝗠𝗗𝗫 𝘃𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘇𝗱𝗮 𝗖𝗫-𝟵 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: https://mgreviews.com/comparison-2022... 👉👉 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲:    / mgreviewsblog   ----- #AcuraMDX #MazdaCX9 #Comparison #Review #Mazda #Acura #MDX #CX9 #TestDrive ----- Vehicles provided by ‪@acuracanada‬ & ‪@MazdaCanada‬ ----- 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗠.𝗚.𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 Facebook:   / mgreviews   Instagram:   / mgreviews   Twitter:   / mg_reviews   Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/mgreviews/ ----- 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗻𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 0:00 Intro - Don't Forget to Subscribe :) 1:10 Performance - Which one drives better? 7:10 Comfort - Which one is more spacious? 10:04 Odds and Ends - Which one has more gadgets? 14:30 Conclusion - Does the Mazda feel premium?