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1. Toyota Highlander vs Mazda CX9
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2. Toyota Highlander vs Mazda CX9
Toyota Highlander
Mazda CX9

3. If you’re shopping for a three-row, seven seat
crossover or SUV, there are plenty on the market to
choose from these days. That list includes the
popular Toyota HIghlander, of course, but it also
includes another option that may not immediately
come to mind when thinking about family
transportation. The dark horse candidate we’re
referring to is the Mazda CX-9, which offers up
crossover utility but with a distinctly sedan-like
driving experience.
Either will likely prove to be a safe and reliable
family vehicle, but only one comes out on top in our
comparison. It’s worth noting that the victory is
hardly a decisive one, and it really does come
down to personality as the deciding factor.

4. 2014 Toyota Highlander

5. The Mazda CX-9 can trace its family tree to the Ford
Edge and Lincoln MKX, but it doesn’t look a thing
like either one. Mazda’s distinctive styling is part of
the CX-9’s appeal, since it really doesn’t look like
anything else on the road (except for its smaller
brother, the Mazda CX-7). While the Mazda has
been refreshed somewhat, the basic lines stayed the
same, and we say that’s a good thing. The Toyota
Highlander, however, is best described as “plain,”
with little to make its box-on-box styling stand out in a
crowd. Its most distinguishing feature is probably its
size, since the Toyota looks to be larger than the
Mazda inside and out. If you want a crossover that
looks more like a traditional SUV, you’ll probably
prefer the Toyota to the Mazda.

8. Based on its car-like ride and distinctive style, we give the
win in this battle to the Mazda CX-9. It’s more engaging to
drive and carries itself with a bit more style than the
Highlander, which is just enough to squeak out a narrow
victory in this competition. You’ll want to drive both before
making a purchase decision, but the choice for us is clear
enough.
That story may change for 2014, when the Highlander gets a
complete redesign, including a somewhat more fashionable
interior much like the one in the new RAV4, plus a smooth,
more contemporary exterior. Powertrains aren't anything
new, however--remaining either a four, a V-6, or a Hybrid. In
the 2014 Toyota Highlander, look for better handling, new
safety features, and updated connectivity and infotainment.

9. 2014 Toyota Highlander

10. 2014 Toyota Highlander

11. Toyota San Diego of San Diego CA serving
Kearny Mesa, Escondido, El Cajon, Carlsbad is
one of the finest Toyota dealerships.
5910 Mission Gorge Rd San Diego, CA 92120
Sales: 888-781-3388 ||Service: 877-854-7575
Website: www.toyotasandiego.com

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