Car Comparison : Prado to Mazda CX9
By qatarindian •
How is the Comparison between Prado and Mazda CX9? Which one would be a better buy ?
How is the Comparison between Prado and Mazda CX9? Which one would be a better buy ?
Don't sell you car before buying.. go for better option & comfort rather pricing it before buying!!
Toyota re-sale is more higher than Mazda.
The ONLY advantage of Prado is the resale value.
Both are not real Off-road options. So for on-road CX-9 is much more fun to drive (acceleration & Stability) and much better looking.
The myth of the Toyota being more reliable is a very local belief that has no facts to support it.
Also don't fall for the claim of low cost maintenance of Toyota. I have a LC; the brakes Master and booster costs 8000 QAR which is double the CADILAC ESCALADE that is claimed to be one of the highest when it comes to maintenance cost.
CX9 is more crossoverish whereas Prado is a proper SUV and looks like one too.
A Toyota is definitely more reliable than Mazda.
Technical comparison...
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2010 - 2011
Engine Gearbox Power (hp) Torque (Nm) Fuel Econ (l/100km)
0-100 kph (sec) Top Spd (kph)
4.0 V6 4WD 6M/5A 271hp 381NM 12.5-13.0 8.5-9.0sec 200
Good
Off-road ability, 2nd-row space, cargo room
Bad
Base engine power, weak 3-door version, dull on-road handling, pricey options
Mazda CX-9 2010 - 2011
Engine Gearbox Power (hp) Torque (Nm) Fuel Econ (l/100km)
0-100 kph (sec) Top Spd (kph)
3.7 V6 FWD/4WD 6A 273hp 367Nm 13.1 8.3sec 194*
Good
Sharp looks, good handling, roomy enough interior
Bad
Below-average fuel economy, heavy, off-road ability, pricey
& ofcourse hell of difference between prices...
Mazda CX9 all the way.. it was named best sporty suv of year 2009 and has won several awards...the only disadvantage would be resell value compared to any toyota. check it out in the market. but the driving experience of the mazda CX9 is way better then prado..you can watch the reviews on serveral website such as
http://www.edmunds.com/
too many prados around
go for mazda