Mazda CX9 vs Hyundai VeraCruz

[lm723]

this was posted sa PTP.. quote ko lang po..

Engine 3.7 DOHC 24V V6
Maximum Output (bhp * rpm) 277 * 6250
Maximum Torque (Nm * rpm) 366 * 4250
Fuel Type / Recom. Octane Gasoline / 93~
Fuel System / Aspiration EFI / NA
Fuel Mileage (km/L) 6.80 (mfg.)
Transmission 6-speed AT

Price: PhP 2.6M!

[niky]

I'm quite puzzled, I've never heard of the 3.7 liter V6 before... I'm pretty sure, though, that it's based on the 3.5 V6 Ford is now using (checking... oh, yeah, it is...), based on the joint Ford-GM development program.

[17M]

I'm quite puzzled, I've never heard of the 3.7 liter V6 before... I'm pretty sure, though, that it's based on the 3.5 V6 Ford is now using (checking... oh, yeah, it is...), based on the joint Ford-GM development program.

niky, if it turns out to be a ford V6 - is that good or bad?

[niky]

The old Ford 3.0 V6 wasn't a very good engine. Didn't make very much power for its size, guzzled gas, was unrefined... but it was also used in the Noble supercar and in Jaguars (of course, with modifications)...

The new 3.7 is a more modern engine. Whether or not it'll be a good or bad one is something we've yet to see.

[ryan]

Just test drove the Mazda CX-9. Ok naman sya, very powerful, very luxurious interiors, nice turning radius, etc.

Kaso lang for that price, sana they also included HID and backup sensors.

[bayonic]

did a very very short test drive on the VeraCruz last week ...

nothing much really to complain about the ride. ( coming from a Gen 2.5 Fieldmaster driver )
high,commanding seating position ... automatic/manual transmission ... very quiet engine and cabin ... plush leather seats ... etc.

lots of electronic goodies to push ... sweet sound system ... moon roof ... smart key

legroom for the third row is adequate and third row can seat three teens if necessary

hoping to test drive CX9 next week.

[monsrick]

Copied po Mazda CX7 from AutoIndustriya. Ganda po ng pagkapaint job nya.



Pasensya na po newbie lang in posting pics kaya too much excited pa

[mojojojo]

CX9 is undohbtedly a better SUV but the price should be less than 2M imo and comparo should be done not with a VC CRDI but with the RAV4.

You must be referring to CX7 vs RAV.

[bayonic]

checked out the CX9 a few days ago ...

can't say much about the ride and handling as we were only allowed a short drive in a parking lot
too bad because IMO, it is precisely these that are its perceived advantage over the VC.

i found the driving position a bit lower than what I'm used to. the 8 way powered driver seat can be raised in exchange for headroom. i think it has less headroom for the driver compared to the VC. i also think the rear view is bit limited.

second row legroom is very good. third row legroom is a compromise with the added cargo space at the back.
brought the entire family and all eight of us can fit in.
for seating capacity, legroom, method of accessing the third row ...it's a tie between the two vehicles.

CX9 wins it ( at least for my wife ) in the interior cabin design. wife loves the leather, console trims...

but for a gadget-freak , the CX9 lags the VC greatly...
disregarding the engine-type , the following features are standard on the VC and not included on the CX9

power tailgate ( although the absence of a manual override dampens my enthusiasm , but the kids love it )
power steering column control ( how often do we need to adjust this ? )
trip computer ( can't believe this is missing on the CX9 )
auto-dimming rear view mirror with electronic compass
roof rails / side stepboards
premium audio system
HID headlamps
aircon vents for the third row
extra two year warranty

are all those features above worth the 200K price difference ?

esep-esep

[coiter]

disregarding the engine-type , the following features are standard on the VC and not included on the CX9

power tailgate ( although the absence of a manual override dampens my enthusiasm , but the kids love it )
power steering column control ( how often do we need to adjust this ? )
trip computer ( can't believe this is missing on the CX9 )
auto-dimming rear view mirror with electronic compass
roof rails / side stepboards
premium audio system
HID headlamps
aircon vents for the third row
extra two year warranty

are all those features above worth the 200K price difference ?

esep-esep

baka in 6 mos mazda will release an improved version without those short comings and finally include them as standard. yun ang mahirap pag bagong release. yun usually ang 'test' batch. and after a few months of market study, they'll see kung anong kulang -or sobra- sa mga amenities compared to the competition or gusto ng customers.

[cyrusblutrooper]

both are good looking, 2.6 - 2.8 pretty expensive lalo na kung hard earned moolah ang ibibili, imagine kung after 50,000Km mag labasan ang problema naku po, susmio ka indo, dito pa naman sa pilipinas di uso ang recall, like the Isuzu Trooper 4jx1 dilemna.

other options though real SUV not X

toyota PRADO (local) kaso bare
nissan SUPER SAFARI updated design kaso old pa din
mitsubishi PAJERO all new best alternative sa CX9 or VC

[suv]

ewan ko bakit pag dating sa mazda eh duda ako.......

Miata lang nagustuhan ko sa mga mazda eh

[city_hunter]

Kung sa looks, sa CX9 ako. Kung sa mga gadgets, sa Veracruz.
Sa panaginip lang ako magkakaroon ng mga yan sa ngayon.

Medyo OT po:
Ilalabas po ba yung CX7 dito sa pinas?

[Quolacisi]

ewan ko bakit pag dating sa mazda eh duda ako.......

Miata lang nagustuhan ko sa mga mazda eh

Ako nagustuhan ko lang sa Mazda konti lang sya sa kalye. Konti pasaway hihihihi

[bladerunner]

ewan ko bakit pag dating sa mazda eh duda ako.......

Miata lang nagustuhan ko sa mga mazda eh

duda ka kase mukang ahas. masdan mo mabuti ang cx-7 and cx-9 it looks like a snake. you cant trust it

[bayonic]

well ... we finally made the plunge ...

Zoom Zoom Zoom it is

hope it will turn out to be the right choice for us.

[bladerunner]

wag na bayonic, mag explorer ka na lng

[wsa 400]

If you have the resources in the range of these two vehicles, I'll go for the CX-9. Besides it has already been through some evaluation by Motor Trend and has be chosen SUV of the year.

[bayonic]

just to correct an earlier posting ....

the CX-9 has a Trip Computer .
It can display Instantaneous / Average Fuel Consumption, Remaining Distance that can be travelled, Average Speed.
However , you have to toggle between these displays and the digital clock.

[IMm29]

Saw a blue (purplish blue) CX-9 in Alabang earlier. Whoa! Malaki siya. It looks newer/fresher compared to the VC. Audi Q7-ish.