Mazda CX-90 vs Honda Pilot

Choose the adventure you want in a Mazda CX-90 vs a Honda Pilot. These family SUVs offer compelling features, spacious interiors, and advanced technology, making them popular among families and outdoor enthusiasts in Greenfield, WI. Check out the lineup at Russ Darrow, and let us help you make the best choice.

By comparing the strengths and weaknesses of the Mazda CX-90 and Honda Pilot, you can make an informed decision based on your preferences, priorities, and budget. The CX-90 offers a powerful engine lineup with responsive handling, making it fun to drive, even for a larger SUV. Get your zoom-zoom on with the 3.3-liter turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine. The Turbo-designated trim produces 280 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque. In Turbo S models, this engine’s output is elevated to 340 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. Power is routed through an eight-speed automatic transmission to standard all-wheel drive. No matter which trim you select, the Honda Pilot has a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 285 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. Power is routed through a 10-speed automatic to the front wheels. All-wheel drive is available. While the CX-90’s agile handling and well-tuned suspension make it fun to drive, the Pilot’s emphasis is more on comfort and utility, making this SUV an excellent choice for long family road trips. Schedule a test drive at Russ Darrow to compare the ride, handling, and power between these two popular three-row SUVs.

When looking at the similarities and differences between the Mazda CX-90 and the Honda Pilot’s interior quality and features, the Mazda beats out the Honda. However, it truly depends on what you like and which meets your needs and budget. Jump inside both and find that the CX-90 has premium materials and a superb fit and finish that could stand up to luxury vehicles. The CX-90 even comes standard with synthetic leather upholstery. All models but the base trim have genuine leather seating. Mazda also offers more features. The standard equipment includes a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, tri-zone automatic climate control, proximity keyless entry, four USB ports, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster display, and a 10.25-inch digital display operated via a remote dial in the center console. The infotainment system includes standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Pilot interior build quality is also impressive. There are plenty of high-quality materials present, but cloth upholstery comes standard. You’ll have to step up to the EX-L to get leather upholstery. For features, the Honda comes standard with dual-zone automatic climate control, push-button start, remote start, ambient cabin lighting, a 7-inch digital gauge cluster, a 7-inch touch screen, and Android Auto / Apple CarPlay connectivity. The Elite trim adds a 10.2-inch digital instrument panel.

Everyone likes saving money, and choosing either family SUV at Russ Darrow fits the bill. We offer great specials, incentives, and lease offers on our large selection of new and used Mazda vehicles and used Honda. You’ll save at the pump, too, with fuel economy ratings of the Mazda CX-90 and the Honda Pilot. However, the CX-90 has the edge over the Pilot. The standard engine returns a fuel economy of 24 mpg city and 28 mpg highway. Even the Turbo S model returns 23 mpg city and 28 mpg highway, which beats the Pilot base front-wheel drive model, getting 19 mpg and 27 mpg highway. The AWD version returns 19 mph city and 25 mpg highway. It depends on what you want in a vehicle for power, comfort, and features. Check out the Mazda CX-90 and Honda Pilot at Russ Darrow in Greenfield, WI, and drive away happy no matter your choice.