2022 Mazda CX-9 / 2022 Toyota Highlander Comp

2022 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2022 Toyota Highlander 

Taking the conventional SUV formula and adding much-appreciated luxury to the equation, the 2022 Mazda CX-9 is a satisfying vehicle to take around mid-Michigan. Mazda is known for its upscale interior quality, and the CX-9 is no exception to this attention to detail. Challengers like the 2022 Toyota Highlander provide a more mundane approach to the SUV field. Customers who want to treat themselves and their families to the premier ride that they deserve will appreciate what the array of 2022 Mazda CX-9 SUVs offer.  

Performance 

Navigating mid-Michigan with the SKYACTIV®-G engine makes the 2022 Mazda CX-9 a fantastic choice for an energetic and smooth ride. Sitting at 227 horsepower, there is plenty of performance to get to destinations all over Michigan with enjoyable bursts of speed. The supplementary SKYACTIV®-DRIVE automatic six-speed transmission that accompanies the engine handles the performance seamlessly to further smooth out acceleration for a satisfying experience in the SUV. Drivers can cater their performance with the manual and Sport modes on the transmission. Standard AWD handling makes the Mazda a top option for all year round Michigan driving needs. 

The 2022 Toyota Highlander comes equipped with a standard 3.5L V6 engine under the hood. This engine generates 295 horsepower and is paired with an automatic eight-speed transmission. Unlike the advantage that the Mazda has with its AWD platform, the Toyota comes equipped with standard FWD maneuverability. This makes the handling capabilities of the Toyota not as crisp as the Mazda.  

Interior Features 

Innovative three-zone heated functionality in the front seating makes the 2022 Mazda CX-9 a premium choice for mid-Michigan cruising in every season. The Toyota doesn't even have heated front seating in its standard trim level. Additionally, accessing the various media outlets in the CX-9 is made much easier through the 10.25-inch touchscreen that comes standard on the SUV. Meanwhile, the Highlander comes equipped with a standard eight-inch touchscreen in its baseline trim level. Both SUVs offer smartphone connection applications like Bluetooth®, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay to make accessing various menus on the respective multimedia systems available on select devices easy for passengers. The Mazda CX-9 enhances its media diversity with both Pandora® and HD Radio to give passengers plenty of enjoyable music and other forms of entertainment options. The Toyota Highlander comes with standard SiriusXM® radio instead.  

Safety Features 

Both the 2022 Mazda CX-9 and the 2022 Toyota Highlander are equipped with extensive driver-assistance features as standard inclusions to their safety packages. Among these include premium options such as Adaptive Cruise Control to make long highway driving sessions much less tiring for the driver to undertake. Handling around mid-Michigan all year long in either SUV is amplified through the inclusion of both Traction Control and Electronic Stability Control. When it comes to superior handling in every weather condition, the Mazda still outperforms the Toyota with its standard AWD system to make sure drivers of any CX-9 have the reliable maneuverability they can trust.  

Shop for the 2022 Mazda CX-9 at Thelen Mazda 

If you want to have an upscale SUV cruising experience that everyone in the vehicle will appreciate, Thelen Mazda encourages you to consider the 2022 Mazda CX-9. With reliable performance and exceptional interior quality, the CX-9 promises to deliver a ride that you won't find in other comparable vehicles. Stop by our Bay City dealership today and see why mid-Michigan Mazda drivers choose us for their new vehicle purchases! We have proudly served customers from local communities including Saginaw, Birch Run, Midland, and Grand Blanc.