The 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 9-speed automatic.New infotainment system with over-the-air update capability.Surround-view camera system is standard..Base and R Dynamic HSE trim levels dropped.
PROS Above-average off-road and all-weather capabilities Available third-row seating Plenty of passenger and cargo space Quiet and smooth ride
CONS Seats may be too big for smaller drivers More powerful engine upgrade no longer offered
The junior Discovery model receives Land Rover's new Pivi Pro infotainment system that launched on the 2020 Defender. The new system boasts a simplified menu structure as well as over-the-air update capability. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now standard across the lineup. Buyers can augment the Discovery Sport's new infotainment system with the optional Online Pack package, which adds a Wi-Fi hotspot, embedded Spotify music service, and a wireless smartphone charging pad.
PROS Distinguished appearance, rugged off-road capability, roomy interior with optional third row.
CONS Sluggish turbo-four, thirsty for the go-juice, not as luxurious as its Land-Rover siblings.
New for the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport is Standard Pivi Pro infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay,Standard traffic sign recognition and surround-view parking camera system and Fewer trim levels.
PROS Great off-road capability User-friendly infotainment system Roomy cabin with cushy second-row seats
CONS Lackluster engine Unrefined ride Below-average fuel economy
The 2020 Mazda CX-9 comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 6-speed shiftable automatic.Several previously optional safety features are now standard on the base Sport trim level.New options, such as a 9-inch infotainment touchscreen and second-row captain's chairs.Two USB ports added to the third row on Grand Touring and Signature models.Maximum torque output goes from 310 to 320 lb-ft with 93-octane fuel.
PROS Premium interior, especially in the top-level Signature trim Sporty handling Comfortable and quiet on the highway
CONS Cargo capacity isn't as generous as in competitors Third-row seats aren't especially accommodating
The 2020 Mazda CX-9 is a crossover SUV that rewards drivers more than it does other passengers.
Pros Very attractive Well-done interior Good safety gear Engaging responsiveness
Cons Lousy infotainment Cramped third-row and cargo space Limited lineup
Mazda has given the CX-9 several upgrades for 2020, not least of which is a standard suite of driver-assistance features called i-Activsense. The bundle includes automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, and lane-keeping assist. Also now standard are heated front seats with power adjustments for the driver, rain-sensing windshield wipers, automatic headlamps, and heated exterior mirrors. Touring, Grand Touring, and Signature models now come with a larger 9.0-inch infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, a new key-fob design, and power-adjustable second-row seats.
Pros Snappy driving dynamics, great fuel economy, premium cabin.
Cons Small cargo bay, third row is only for kids, low towing capacity.
