Comparison - Mazda CX-9 CARBON EDITION 2021 - vs - Ford Explorer ST 2021

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Mazda CX-9 CARBON EDITION 2021

General

Other Names:

Also called:

CX-9 Azami

Also called:

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

41,080

Updated:

13 Sep 2020

52,605

Updated:

25 Jan 2020

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2021

Total Seating:

Transmission:

6-speed Shiftable Automatic

10-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

19.50gals

18.60gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Deep Crystal Blue Mica

#242F4F

Snowflake White Pearl Mica

#E4E9EE

Jet Black Mica

#080808

Sonic Silver Metallic

#BBB9BA

Machine Gray Metallic

#70747D

Soul Red Crystal Mica

#9E1A0D

Color:

Carbonized Gray Metallic

#4F453E

Star white Metallic Tri-coat

#FDFFFB

Atlas Blue Metallic

#0741D6

Rich Copper Metallic Tinted Clearcoat

#4A1414

Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat

#E60E28

Agate Black Metallic

#303030

Iconic Silver Metallic

#C7CAD0

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

Even with seating for up to seven passengers, the CX-9 still offers plenty of that Mazda magic.

Pros
A rare fun-to-drive SUV,
near-luxury cabin trimmings,
top-quality fit-and-finish
Cons
Limited cargo space with rearmost seat in use,
tight quarters for third-row passengers.

By:

caranddriver.com

The 2021 Mazda CX-9 crossover SUV rewards drivers with good road manners, but takes a penalty in third-row space.

Pros
Very attractive
Well-done interior
Good safety gear
Engaging responsiveness

Cons
Distracting infotainment controller
Cramped third-row and cargo space
Limited lineup

By:

thecarconnection.com

Ford has made a few tweaks to its mid-size crossover for 2021, such as making heated seats standard on the XLT, offering a heated steering wheel as an optional feature on that model, and including an eight-way power-adjustable front passenger's seat on the Limited, ST, and Platinum models. A Sport Appearance package is now available on the XLT trim, and it includes 20-inch aluminum wheels that are coated in Carbonized Gray paint.

Pros
Smooth and controlled ride,
cargo friendly interior design,
comfortable front seats.

Cons
Third row space is tight,
plasticky interior bits,
most desirable models are pricey.

By:

caranddriver.com

The 2021 Ford Explorer is recognizable, but new. It should be on every family SUV shopper’s list.

Pros
Wide range of powertrains
Good looks
Great active safety tech
Available hybrid
Quiet interio

Cons
Hybrid isn’t refined
Not a great value
Cramped third row
Clunky second row

By:

thecarconnection.com

New Sport Appearance package available on XLT trim.Minor changes to standard and optional feature availability.

Pros
Strong engines for quick acceleration
Rear-wheel-drive platform improves handling and towing
Roomy cargo area

Cons
Too much wind noise at highway speeds
The price can get frighteningly expensive in a hurry
Lackluster interior material quality

By:

edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

22.00mpg

18.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

28.00mpg

24.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.50L

3.00L

Torque:

310ft-lbs

at 2 500rpm

415ft-lbs

at 3 500rpm

Horsepower:

227hp

at 5 000rpm

400hp

at 5 500rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

38.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

yes

Side view Camera:

yes

On steering wheel:

Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

199.40in

199.30in

Width:

77.50in

78.90in

Height:

69.00in

70.20in

Ground Clearance:

8.80in

8.30in

Front Track:

65.00in

66.90in

Rear Track:

64.70in

66.90in

Wheel Base:

115.30in

119.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.10

40.70

Rear Head Room:

38.50

40.50

Front Leg Room:

41.00in

43.00in

Rear leg room:

39.40in

39.00in

Front Hip Room:

56.70in

59.20in

Front Shoulder Room:

57.90in

61.80in

Rear Hip Room:

57.40in

59.10in

Rear Shoulder room:

58.10in

61.90in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

71.20cu.ft

87.80cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

3500lbs

5600lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

14.40cu.ft

18.20cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

16.00degrees

21.00degrees

Angle of Departure:

21.10degrees

21.00degrees

Curb Weight:

4388.00lbs

4701.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

4 One-Touch Power Windows

Heated Mirrors

Hands-Free Entry

Heated Mirrors

2 One-Touch Power Windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Multi-level heating passenger seat

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Leather

6 -Way Power Passenger Seat

Multi-level heating driver seat

Height adjustable driver seat

Bucket front seats

Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

Ventilated Driver Seat

Ventilated Passenger Seat

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

Sport Front Seats

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Ventilated Driver Seat

Ventilated Passenger Seat

Leather

6 -Way Power Passenger Seat

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

Rear Seats Features:

Split-folding rear seatback

Reclining rear seats

Manual folding split-bench third row seats

Heated 2nd-row seats

Folding center armrest

Multi-Level Heating

Folding center armrest

Power Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats

Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Folding Rear Seatback

Multi-Level Heating

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front stabilizer bar

Front Stabilizer Bar

Rear Suspension:

rear stabilizer bar

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Info:

Four-wheel independent suspension

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Turn signal in mirrors

Three Zone Climate Control

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Three Zone Climate Control

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

Speed sensitive volume control

USB connection

Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control

12 total speakers

Bose Premium Brand Speakers

Bose Premium Brand Stereo System

Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)

1 Subwoofer(S)

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio

Bang & Olufsen Premium Brand Speakers

Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio

USB With External Media Control

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

USB Connection

1 Subwoofer(S)

12 Total Speakers

Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Front ventilated disc brakes

Ventilated Front Disc

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Solid Rear Disc Brakes

Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

LED Headlamp

Blind-Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Post-Collision Safety System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Self-Leveling Headlights

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Turn Signal Mirrors

Smart City Brake Support - Reverse

Lane Departure Warning System

Lane-keep Assist

Turn Signal Mirrors

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Dual Front With Head Protection Chambers Side-Mounted Airbags

Post-Collision Safety System

LED Headlamp

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Options

Packages:

Smoker's Package

ST High-Performance Pack

Equipment Group 401A

Premium Technology Package

ST Street Pack

Exterior Options:

Splash Guards

Wheel Locks

Wheel Lock Kit

Roof Rails

License Plate Bracket

Dual Panel Moonroof

Splash Guards

Roof-Rail Crossbars

Interior Options:

2nd-Row Captain's Chairs

Interior Lighting Kit

Retractable Cargo Cover

All-Weather Floor Mats

Cargo And Side Storage Nets Package

Carpeted Cargo Mat

Illuminated Door Sill Trim Plates

2nd Row Bench

Dual-Headrest DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System

Cargo Area Management System

All-Weather Floor Mats W/Carpet Mats

Cargo Mat

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Black, leather

#2F2F2F

Sand, leather

#A48E74

Color:

Ebony, leather

#000000

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Comparison - Mazda CX-9 CARBON EDITION 2021 - vs - Ford Explorer ST 2021

General

Also called:

CX-9 Azami

Also called:

--

Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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