🇯🇵 MAZDA CX-90 vs KIA TELLURIDE 🇰🇷 - Which one would you chose? And thanks for watching our first ever comparison test! This is new territory for us so please let us know what you think worked, and what might need some adjustment before the next comparison. And if you liked it feel free to subscribe for weekly reviews!
I'm in the process of buying a new mid size SUV. I have the CX-90, Telluride and Pathfinder on my list. I test drove all three, and the CX-90 was definitely the better driving experience
@@waynenicholas1493 I live in S FLORIDA where we have 10+ Mazda dealerships, but this trim color combination is hard to find. Ended up purchasing while in transit and waiting 3 weeks for the car to be released from the port. Very happy with my decision.
I''m still a huge fan of the Telluride's exterior, so I would give the nod to Kia in that department. The new rear wheel drive architecture, plus the new drive train, advantage Mazda!!!!!! Mazda for the win.😎
There really is no comparison, Mazda's build quality is far better than any Kia or Hyundai. There is no way my money would be spent on a Kia. My wife and I made that mistake once, it will never happen again.
Why would anyone buy a Hyundai or a Kia after the way they refuse to put a recall on all of it's cars that can have the ignition bypassed with a cell phone and USB cable?
@@GCCarsCA Hyundai and Kia seems to do a lot of paid adverts or wins of comparisons in the media , it seems all paid for by Koreans . Too bad customers fall for it .
Which do u like better CX90 or Pallisades - for mature woman? I have a 2016 Mercedes GLC300 but want a softer ride - was thinking of Lincoln or Lexus - is Mazda reliable
I think a CX-90 would suite you better. Mazda usually has pretty solid reliability, but an all-new first model year car with newly designed engine is a bit of an unknown for now.
You should have called this the battle of the 3 rows since the CX-90 Turbo S Signature (Premium Plus in the US) does not have 7 seats and it is closer in price to the Telluride.” However, the Turbo Premium Plus DOES have 7 seats and even though it has the lesser engine it still outperforms and still gets much better gas mileage than the Telluride. I agree with the analogy about wanting a sports car but you need a family vehicle. Although it isn’t as roomy as the Telluride the CX-90 is “roomy enough”and much more fun to drive.
Good point, the Mazda's seating capacity depends on the trim. We did take the freedom of calling it a 7-seater battle as we also talked about specifics of the models itself that affect the other trims with 7 seats. And I'm glad that I'm not the only one that is willing to sacrifice a little roominess in favor of driving dynamics!
Yeah, but that 7th seat is in the 3rd row, and putting 3 people in that back row is a stretch. I like the bigger seats in the 2-person 3rd row. If the 7th seat was in the second row, I'd call that a benefit.
Some reviewers have complained about the CX90’s transmission being rough and unrefined at slower speeds. That’s a major concern and will try to see if it’s true on my test drive.
Test drove one, didn't notice that. Keep in mind a lot of the bigger automotive reviewer channels get pre-production cars for testing at launch events, so there may be things that aren't quite right with them. Waiting to see some more reviews as more of these leave dealer lots.
I test drove the PHEV version and noticed a bit of jitteriness when coming to a stop and starting back up quickly, but, I am used to a manual transmission and not the regenerative brakes or the engine cut from an hev. Other than that, it was really smooth throughout.
I had that impression at first to, until I realized that the it simply was the aggressive start / stop that I noticed. I wonder if that's what other reviewers noticed, without realizing what actually caused the "roughness". Our CX-90 ran flawlessly.
If i have the money I'll go for the beautiful CX-90, it ticks all the boxes, other mainstream brand has no comparison at all, I even prefer this than other luxury brand.
Pass. Drove the Mazda CX90, Honda Pilot Elite, and Kia Telluride. Ordered a Kia Telluride SX PRESTIGE. The CX90 has very cramped driver foot/legroom. Even the salesman agreed. There is a plastic trim panel that intrudes into the lower left driver footwell area that forces your left foot and leg to an odd angle towards your throttle foot....my heels almost touched because of this. The CX90 has almost zero interior storage spaces....the console is so shallow it will barely hold a man's wallet....seriously unusably small. Love the styling...but too many user unfriendly attributes. The lack of a 'touch' infotainment screen is SUPER ANNOYING...imagine having to rotate a knob to select a single letter....and then repeating this procedure to enter an navigation address....etc. Stupid nanny state engineering. I drove the standard straight 6 and was unimpressed.....it has nothing over the Honda Pilot and Telluride. People like the Mazda product for its 'road feel'......which is code for a busy, slightly jarring ride over today's deteriorated and pothole Laden roads. No thanks. The Telluride has well thought out comfort, storage options, and generous space, and an amazing set of luxury features and digital dash....along with a good ride and decent performance....the Telluride is still king and the Honda Pilot a decent 2nd pick. The Telluride and Pilot definitely have far more room and comfort in the 3rd row. I also checked out the Volkswagen Atlas.....and it had very German feel...super comfortable seats and probably the best feeling 3rd row comfort of them all....but it gets bad marks for many things....and the 2024 is deleting the V6 for a small 2.0 liter turbo..... Too small and lower HP for a large 3 row SUV.
The Mazda rides worse than the Telluride. The Kia has the big advantage of it's smaller wheels with AT tires in addition to a softer suspension setup. On the other hand the firmer suspension of the CX-90 keeps the body movements better controlled and creates a more dynamic driving experience.
Bro in black is definitely attached to Kia. In the CX-90 he kinda looks uncomfortable, like how a girl who's used to being taken to a McDonald's and then get dcked down in an alley somewhere would feel if she were suddenly taken to a fine dining restaurant.
I must say, you do have a way with words lol. Truth be told is that as part of the early part of the video we do take "sides" to make it a little more fun. The driving segment is an accurate reflection of how we feel, we both prefer the CX-90.
Cx-90 may win in lower trims, but there in no car in the suv crossover class that touches the telluride sx prestige x-line. I test drove several cars over the last 6 weeks but nothing even came close to the telluride interior luxury, not even luxury cars. Digital rear view mirror, ventilated 2nd row seats, and the kia warranty made my decision easy. I'm pick up my 2024 telluride tomorrow!
They are there, because they are SO POPULAR and availability is low.... I found 2 local dealers who refused to markup above MSRP.... they are out there if you search.
I think any vehicle to be vouch Atleast 100k plus miles shoukd be driven by customers atleast in 3 to 4 years Thats how automobile standard to test is set So i will give cx 90 atleast 4 years to live up to hype as ppl in comment saying New engine new transmission one model or other Plugin hybrid mazda doing first time Design looks comes later first engine and tranny Cx 90 long way to go to be a seller
@@GCCarsCA it will take sweet 4 years for mazda only after that results will be in.even if u make 10more videos it will not change the timeline or outcome Mazda with this high price I don't think will make it Reason; why will someone spend so much money on fledgling robbing Mazda cx90 is just a speculation Lot of established brands launch their few models and in coming months lot are launching
Engine-wise, this is not a fair comparison...... they should have compared the 'STANDARD' 3.3turbo, NOT the HIGH OUTPUT option, against the standard Telluride engine. Ridiculous comparison. Pass. Drove the Mazda CX90, Honda Pilot Elite, and Kia Telluride. Ordered a Kia Telluride SX PRESTIGE. The CX90 has very cramped driver foot/legroom. Even the salesman agreed. There is a plastic trim panel that intrudes into the lower left driver footwell area that forces your left foot and leg to an odd angle towards your throttle foot....my heels almost touched because of this. The CX90 has almost zero interior storage spaces....the console is so shallow it will barely hold a man's wallet....seriously unusably small. Love the styling...but too many user unfriendly attributes. The lack of a 'touch' infotainment screen is SUPER ANNOYING...imagine having to rotate a knob to select a single letter....and then repeating this procedure to enter an navigation address....etc. Stupid nanny state engineering. I drove the standard straight 6 and was unimpressed.....it has nothing over the Honda Pilot and Telluride. People like the Mazda product for its 'road feel'......which is code for a busy, slightly jarring ride over today's deteriorated and pothole Laden roads. No thanks. The Telluride has well thought out comfort, storage options, and generous space, and an amazing set of luxury features and digital dash....along with a good ride and decent performance....the Telluride is still king and the Honda Pilot a decent 2nd pick. The Telluride and Pilot definitely have far more room and comfort in the 3rd row. I also checked out the Volkswagen Atlas.....and it had very German feel...super comfortable seats and probably the best feeling 3rd row comfort of them all....but it gets bad marks for many things....and the 2024 is deleting the V6 for a small 2.0 liter turbo..... Too small and lower HP for a large 3 row SUV.
You're spending wayy too much time here trying to defend/justify your purchase of the Telluride. Buyer's remorse much? Just go and enjoy your Kia. Just remember, the CX-90 is vastly superior to the Telluride in many ways. That's not my opinion, but it's what many auto reviewers have repeatedly claimed.
@@bassy09 NO 'buyers remorse'......don't own one yet. It is on order. I can cancel anytime I want....but am happy to wait for it to arrive. Funny, for such a 'superior' auto, as you call it, there have been at least 2 CX90's on the local lot for at least 3 weeks. On the Kia lot? They literally have 5 cars.....and not 1 Telluride? Why is that? Demand is SO HIGH they cannot build enough to satisfy orders. I am lucky they selected my SX PRESTIGE o build as early as they did.....should be about 3 months when I get mine.....most are taking 4 -10 months.... Meanwhile...no takers on the Mazda lot. Lol The Telluride, nicknamed 'SELL-U-RIDE' by KIA Salesmen.... Has won top SUV the last 4 years running by several major Auto Review outlets. Even with the introduction of the new Grand Highlander and Pilot and CX90, it still lands on top. My guess is that you're butthurt because you have some allegiance or family connection to the reviewers.....sorry....but they did a poor job in their review and missed a lot of items that the more experienced RUclips reviewers didn't gloss over or miss altogether. They are young...and naturally like a harsher road feel....and can't get beyond a 350hp motor.....even though they fail to point out (one of many glaring omissions) that to have that engine will require PREMIUM FUEL. You can use regular at the sacrifice of horsepower....but then, you might as wrll get the standard engine.....PREMIUM FUEL I outrageously high in Biden's Economy....I imagine it is worse in Canada where everything costs more anyway.... I did my research...and I know more about the pluses and negatives of this and it's competitors than these guys do, that is for sure. Nope...no buyer's remorse at all....looking forward to my Telly arriving in the next month they tell me....and will pay cash and be off to the races enjoying a well thought out suv. I have owned a ton of cars in my life and am very discriminating. I have owned a Mazda.....came straight from Japan and was among the worst cars I have ever owned.....every piece of hardware trim that could break; did.... And it was burning oil by 78k miles. The CX90 has a better look on the exterior...I will give them that....but having driven one, that is where it ended for me. The exterior pulled me in and I was ready to buy on that alone....assuming the reviews met my personal test drive experience. They did not...and I walked away. Too many downsides. Oh....and they should sell the CX90 with a shoe horn....you will need one to access the 3rd row...and you better hope you are of diminutive stature....or you aren't going to like it back there....WAY more room in the Telluride.
Would never touch a Hyundai or Kia! Great value yes but suspect reliability no wonder they’re plagued with many recalls and issues plus Plastic fantastic interiors! No thank you!
@@ztekz Funny...'Plastic fantastic Interiors'.... My Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate AWD has all 'soft touch' materials and leather throughout. Bought it in 2019, and the interior looks as new as the day I brought it home. I think you are talking from a place of ignorance, without any 1st hand experience. What do you currently drive? Like a Chevy truck owner saying Fords are junk....having never owned one. I, at least, have owned a Mazda product.....and it was the least reliable car I ever owned....granted that was years ago.....but the vehicle I owned was supposedly top rated....and built in Japan. Engine, body, hardware issues plagued it.
The CX90 is a 'smokers' car...... because the driver console will only hold a pack of cigarettes..... show us the depth of the Console... it is laughable..... it is about 2" deep.... that's it! You cannot put a square box of Kleenex in it. There is zero interior storage in the CX90....no where to put anything.
I wanted to like it....the exterior is really nice....but so many negatives I couldn't do it. Bought a 2024 Kia Telluride last summer and have been 100% satisfied....it's an incredible automobile. A lotnof people look down their nose at the Kia and Hyundai lines....but they have really gotten nice. I am old enough to remember when Toyota was a running joke....now look at them.
congratulations! I have not checked my hand calculated mileage yet...but will do so soon. If I go by the computer, I'd say it isn't stellar, but probably average.... We have the SX PRESTIGE model.... Can't believe how smooth and quiet it is. Best wishes to your experience as well.
That's the whole setup of the review. I spent a week with the CX-90, Jessie spent a week with the Telluride. So for the first half of the review both of us tried to show why "our" car is better. Then during the driving is when we form the conclusion on which one is actually better. And we've spent a week with both vehicles at that point. Obviously we go into the review knowing which one is better, the review serves to explain why.
Brother we have no objective with this review except to be objective. I have no brand loyalty. The telluride is an awesome vehicle, so is the cx90. At the end of the day the only thing that matters is if you’re happy with what you’re driving. It’s hard to buy an objectively bad vehicle in 2023
🇯🇵 MAZDA CX-90 vs KIA TELLURIDE 🇰🇷 - Which one would you chose?
And thanks for watching our first ever comparison test! This is new territory for us so please let us know what you think worked, and what might need some adjustment before the next comparison. And if you liked it feel free to subscribe for weekly reviews!
Right now I'm leaning towards the CX-90 Enhanced or GT trim
@@waynenicholas1493 I doubt you’d be unhappy with either!
I'm in the process of buying a new mid size SUV. I have the CX-90, Telluride and Pathfinder on my list. I test drove all three, and the CX-90 was definitely the better driving experience
Three good SUVs, but I agree: The Mazda stands above them all
Nobody can beat Mazda right now. They are king in every segment with value for price
Pathfinder? 🤭
@@tinhinnh😂😂
@@Yogi5D Negative... No one can beat the Koreans in value... I love that the Koreans are forcing the other brands to offer more to consumers...
I will pick Mazda cx90 for sure.
Great choice!
Thanks for the comparison. I’m enjoying my CX90 Signature in Rhodium white with the white Napa leather interior.
That's a great spec, congratulations on the amazing car! And thanks for the kind words
Lucky you. I'm waiting for more options to come into my dealership
@@waynenicholas1493 I live in S FLORIDA where we have 10+ Mazda dealerships, but this trim color combination is hard to find. Ended up purchasing while in transit and waiting 3 weeks for the car to be released from the port. Very happy with my decision.
Solid colour combo choice!
You're so lucky owning this gorgeous SUV.😀
I was surprised that you didn't mention the amazing turning radius of the CX-90.
I'll be entirely honest, it didn't stand out much during my week with it. Not saying it's bad, just never really needed it.
@@GCCarsCA I noticed right away, during my participation at The CX-90 Driving Experience event.
I really enjoy watching canadian car reviews. Good job guys
Much appreciated! 🇨🇦
Thank you brother
Watched in Melbourne, Australia,
Thank you, great review
Thanks! Awesome to have a global audience
I''m still a huge fan of the Telluride's exterior, so I would give the nod to Kia in that department. The new rear wheel drive architecture, plus the new drive train, advantage Mazda!!!!!! Mazda for the win.😎
Agreed, the Telluride is still amazing and looks fantastic. But the Mazda is just on another level!
There really is no comparison, Mazda's build quality is far better than any Kia or Hyundai. There is no way my money would be spent on a Kia. My wife and I made that mistake once, it will never happen again.
You're right, just the build quality alone you're a winner already and the front design of Telluride is so ugly.
@@johnnytampocao7671 agreed
Why would anyone buy a Hyundai or a Kia after the way they refuse to put a recall on all of it's cars that can have the ignition bypassed with a cell phone and USB cable?
Certainly something that buyers need to take into consideration!
what? Can you elaborate?
Doesn't his only apply to certain cars?
@@keska01 I think it's only in the US, not Canada. Some insurance companies wouldn't even insure Kia's because of this.
@@GCCarsCA Careful.... your obvious BIAS is showing again.... why did you even compare them??
cX90 .
Design, build and finish quality , performance all clearly for CX90
Kia and Hyundai are just whole class below
Agreed, the CX-90 is a step above
@@GCCarsCA Hyundai and Kia seems to do a lot of paid adverts or wins of comparisons in the media , it seems all paid for by Koreans .
Too bad customers fall for it .
The Mazda CX90 is 100% built in Japan so you know the fit and finish is going to be top notch.
I bought the inline 6 highest trim and my friend bought the Telluride. He won’t admit it bu I can see that he regrets his decision
@@Love23D Absolutely unless he is blind .
Which do u like better CX90 or Pallisades - for mature woman? I have a 2016 Mercedes GLC300 but want a softer ride - was thinking of Lincoln or Lexus - is Mazda reliable
I think a CX-90 would suite you better. Mazda usually has pretty solid reliability, but an all-new first model year car with newly designed engine is a bit of an unknown for now.
Mazdas are more than reliable and have the best build quality
I want the Kia tech in the CX-90
This is precisely the sentiment I had in the video. I liked the tech and infotainment better in the Kia.
That would be the perfect combination!
Kia tech Mazdas performance, reliability, and luxury it would be the perfect vehicle!
You should have called this the battle of the 3 rows since the CX-90 Turbo S Signature (Premium Plus in the US) does not have 7 seats and it is closer in price to the Telluride.”
However, the Turbo Premium Plus DOES have 7 seats and even though it has the lesser engine it still outperforms and still gets much better gas mileage than the Telluride.
I agree with the analogy about wanting a sports car but you need a family vehicle. Although it isn’t as roomy as the Telluride the CX-90 is “roomy enough”and much more fun to drive.
Good point, the Mazda's seating capacity depends on the trim. We did take the freedom of calling it a 7-seater battle as we also talked about specifics of the models itself that affect the other trims with 7 seats.
And I'm glad that I'm not the only one that is willing to sacrifice a little roominess in favor of driving dynamics!
Yeah, but that 7th seat is in the 3rd row, and putting 3 people in that back row is a stretch. I like the bigger seats in the 2-person 3rd row. If the 7th seat was in the second row, I'd call that a benefit.
Some reviewers have complained about the CX90’s transmission being rough and unrefined at slower speeds. That’s a major concern and will try to see if it’s true on my test drive.
that's what I heard on RUclips, too! For a 60k out the door price :S
@@keska01 there’s always a risk buying any year 1 all new redesign. Time will tell with this one.
Test drove one, didn't notice that. Keep in mind a lot of the bigger automotive reviewer channels get pre-production cars for testing at launch events, so there may be things that aren't quite right with them. Waiting to see some more reviews as more of these leave dealer lots.
I test drove the PHEV version and noticed a bit of jitteriness when coming to a stop and starting back up quickly, but, I am used to a manual transmission and not the regenerative brakes or the engine cut from an hev. Other than that, it was really smooth throughout.
I had that impression at first to, until I realized that the it simply was the aggressive start / stop that I noticed. I wonder if that's what other reviewers noticed, without realizing what actually caused the "roughness". Our CX-90 ran flawlessly.
How did Mazda move from mediocrity products to superb products. I test ride and it's luxury
They’ve been slowly trending t this way for a bit. The cx90 just solidified their standing
The Signature MHEV CX-90 only comes as a 6-seater.
I was looking for someone else to notice this before I commented.
I was about to say “ Wait a minute, why does Canada get 7 rows!!!!”
Good point, didn't realize that while writing the title. Sorry!
If i have the money I'll go for the beautiful CX-90, it ticks all the boxes, other mainstream brand has no comparison at all, I even prefer this than other luxury brand.
Pass. Drove the Mazda CX90, Honda Pilot Elite, and Kia Telluride. Ordered a Kia Telluride SX PRESTIGE.
The CX90 has very cramped driver foot/legroom. Even the salesman agreed. There is a plastic trim panel that intrudes into the lower left driver footwell area that forces your left foot and leg to an odd angle towards your throttle foot....my heels almost touched because of this.
The CX90 has almost zero interior storage spaces....the console is so shallow it will barely hold a man's wallet....seriously unusably small.
Love the styling...but too many user unfriendly attributes.
The lack of a 'touch' infotainment screen is SUPER ANNOYING...imagine having to rotate a knob to select a single letter....and then repeating this procedure to enter an navigation address....etc. Stupid nanny state engineering.
I drove the standard straight 6 and was unimpressed.....it has nothing over the Honda Pilot and Telluride.
People like the Mazda product for its 'road feel'......which is code for a busy, slightly jarring ride over today's deteriorated and pothole Laden roads. No thanks.
The Telluride has well thought out comfort, storage options, and generous space, and an amazing set of luxury features and digital dash....along with a good ride and decent performance....the Telluride is still king and the Honda Pilot a decent 2nd pick.
The Telluride and Pilot definitely have far more room and comfort in the 3rd row. I also checked out the Volkswagen Atlas.....and it had very German feel...super comfortable seats and probably the best feeling 3rd row comfort of them all....but it gets bad marks for many things....and the 2024 is deleting the V6 for a small 2.0 liter turbo..... Too small and lower HP for a large 3 row SUV.
Uh, the CX-90 is also a touchscreen. The option of using the knob (superior, imo) is there. But not on the Kia. 😕
hows the suspension comparison?
The Mazda rides worse than the Telluride. The Kia has the big advantage of it's smaller wheels with AT tires in addition to a softer suspension setup. On the other hand the firmer suspension of the CX-90 keeps the body movements better controlled and creates a more dynamic driving experience.
Bro in black is definitely attached to Kia. In the CX-90 he kinda looks uncomfortable, like how a girl who's used to being taken to a McDonald's and then get dcked down in an alley somewhere would feel if she were suddenly taken to a fine dining restaurant.
Lol 😂
I must say, you do have a way with words lol. Truth be told is that as part of the early part of the video we do take "sides" to make it a little more fun. The driving segment is an accurate reflection of how we feel, we both prefer the CX-90.
Was it at least a nice alley? That’s the difference maker here.
@@Jaydoublyou think Belmont in Detroit
@@biggeststeppa1 I’ve been to Detroit twice, and I don’t think they have many nice alley ways 😂
Mazda all the way
The CX-90 really is great!
Awesome review 👏 needless to say the picked the correct brand for the win
Thanks, ha!
Definitely the CX90 wins.. it's new.
Cx-90 may win in lower trims, but there in no car in the suv crossover class that touches the telluride sx prestige x-line. I test drove several cars over the last 6 weeks but nothing even came close to the telluride interior luxury, not even luxury cars. Digital rear view mirror, ventilated 2nd row seats, and the kia warranty made my decision easy. I'm pick up my 2024 telluride tomorrow!
Congrats on the Telluride!
@GCCarsCA Thanks! I feel like I'm driving a rental car lol. And driver assist 2 is pretty awesome too. Very happy with my purchase ☺️
Dealer markups on kias are big disadvantage
Hopefully now with the Palisade being significantly cheaper, and the CX-90 being a great alternative Kia dealers won't charge markups anymore.
They are there, because they are SO POPULAR and availability is low.... I found 2 local dealers who refused to markup above MSRP.... they are out there if you search.
I love KIA but Mazda flexing with the CX-90 🤷🏾♂
It really is just that good!
If you drive in the city most time, pick PHEV, lol. 3 row, PHEV and RWD, you can't find another one in this price range.
Absolutely!
I think any vehicle to be vouch
Atleast 100k plus miles shoukd be driven by customers atleast in 3 to 4 years
Thats how automobile standard to test is set
So i will give cx 90 atleast 4 years to live up to hype as ppl in comment saying
New engine new transmission one model or other
Plugin hybrid mazda doing first time
Design looks comes later first engine and tranny
Cx 90 long way to go to be a seller
We're certainly curious to see how the CX-90 holds up in terms of reliability, fingers crossed it will be good!
@@GCCarsCA it will take sweet 4 years for mazda only after that results will be in.even if u make 10more videos it will not change the timeline or outcome
Mazda with this high price I don't think will make it
Reason; why will someone spend so much money on fledgling robbing
Mazda cx90 is just a speculation
Lot of established brands launch their few models and in coming months lot are launching
I’d wait a year for the Mazda so they can work the bugs out (mainly tranny)
Probably a smart move with any 1st year imo
There is no comparison comparing trash to luxury
If you sit in the Kia you may mistake it for luxury lol. Car and driver gave it a 10/10 for a reason. That said, Mazda is more refined for sure.
Engine-wise, this is not a fair comparison...... they should have compared the 'STANDARD' 3.3turbo, NOT the HIGH OUTPUT option, against the standard Telluride engine. Ridiculous comparison.
Pass. Drove the Mazda CX90, Honda Pilot Elite, and Kia Telluride. Ordered a Kia Telluride SX PRESTIGE.
The CX90 has very cramped driver foot/legroom. Even the salesman agreed. There is a plastic trim panel that intrudes into the lower left driver footwell area that forces your left foot and leg to an odd angle towards your throttle foot....my heels almost touched because of this.
The CX90 has almost zero interior storage spaces....the console is so shallow it will barely hold a man's wallet....seriously unusably small.
Love the styling...but too many user unfriendly attributes.
The lack of a 'touch' infotainment screen is SUPER ANNOYING...imagine having to rotate a knob to select a single letter....and then repeating this procedure to enter an navigation address....etc. Stupid nanny state engineering.
I drove the standard straight 6 and was unimpressed.....it has nothing over the Honda Pilot and Telluride.
People like the Mazda product for its 'road feel'......which is code for a busy, slightly jarring ride over today's deteriorated and pothole Laden roads. No thanks.
The Telluride has well thought out comfort, storage options, and generous space, and an amazing set of luxury features and digital dash....along with a good ride and decent performance....the Telluride is still king and the Honda Pilot a decent 2nd pick.
The Telluride and Pilot definitely have far more room and comfort in the 3rd row. I also checked out the Volkswagen Atlas.....and it had very German feel...super comfortable seats and probably the best feeling 3rd row comfort of them all....but it gets bad marks for many things....and the 2024 is deleting the V6 for a small 2.0 liter turbo..... Too small and lower HP for a large 3 row SUV.
We compare based on price, not on features. And congratulations on ordering a Telluride, it's a great vehicle!
You're spending wayy too much time here trying to defend/justify your purchase of the Telluride. Buyer's remorse much? Just go and enjoy your Kia. Just remember, the CX-90 is vastly superior to the Telluride in many ways. That's not my opinion, but it's what many auto reviewers have repeatedly claimed.
@@bassy09 NO 'buyers remorse'......don't own one yet. It is on order. I can cancel anytime I want....but am happy to wait for it to arrive.
Funny, for such a 'superior' auto, as you call it, there have been at least 2 CX90's on the local lot for at least 3 weeks.
On the Kia lot? They literally have 5 cars.....and not 1 Telluride?
Why is that? Demand is SO HIGH they cannot build enough to satisfy orders. I am lucky they selected my SX PRESTIGE o build as early as they did.....should be about 3 months when I get mine.....most are taking 4 -10 months.... Meanwhile...no takers on the Mazda lot. Lol
The Telluride, nicknamed 'SELL-U-RIDE' by KIA Salesmen.... Has won top SUV the last 4 years running by several major Auto Review outlets. Even with the introduction of the new Grand Highlander and Pilot and CX90, it still lands on top.
My guess is that you're butthurt because you have some allegiance or family connection to the reviewers.....sorry....but they did a poor job in their review and missed a lot of items that the more experienced RUclips reviewers didn't gloss over or miss altogether.
They are young...and naturally like a harsher road feel....and can't get beyond a 350hp motor.....even though they fail to point out (one of many glaring omissions) that to have that engine will require PREMIUM FUEL.
You can use regular at the sacrifice of horsepower....but then, you might as wrll get the standard engine.....PREMIUM FUEL I outrageously high in Biden's Economy....I imagine it is worse in Canada where everything costs more anyway....
I did my research...and I know more about the pluses and negatives of this and it's competitors than these guys do, that is for sure.
Nope...no buyer's remorse at all....looking forward to my Telly arriving in the next month they tell me....and will pay cash and be off to the races enjoying a well thought out suv.
I have owned a ton of cars in my life and am very discriminating. I have owned a Mazda.....came straight from Japan and was among the worst cars I have ever owned.....every piece of hardware trim that could break; did.... And it was burning oil by 78k miles.
The CX90 has a better look on the exterior...I will give them that....but having driven one, that is where it ended for me.
The exterior pulled me in and I was ready to buy on that alone....assuming the reviews met my personal test drive experience. They did not...and I walked away. Too many downsides.
Oh....and they should sell the CX90 with a shoe horn....you will need one to access the 3rd row...and you better hope you are of diminutive stature....or you aren't going to like it back there....WAY more room in the Telluride.
Would never touch a Hyundai or Kia! Great value yes but suspect reliability no wonder they’re plagued with many recalls and issues plus Plastic fantastic interiors! No thank you!
@@ztekz Funny...'Plastic fantastic Interiors'.... My Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate AWD has all 'soft touch' materials and leather throughout. Bought it in 2019, and the interior looks as new as the day I brought it home.
I think you are talking from a place of ignorance, without any 1st hand experience.
What do you currently drive?
Like a Chevy truck owner saying Fords are junk....having never owned one.
I, at least, have owned a Mazda product.....and it was the least reliable car I ever owned....granted that was years ago.....but the vehicle I owned was supposedly top rated....and built in Japan. Engine, body, hardware issues plagued it.
The CX90 is a 'smokers' car...... because the driver console will only hold a pack of cigarettes..... show us the depth of the Console... it is laughable..... it is about 2" deep.... that's it! You cannot put a square box of Kleenex in it. There is zero interior storage in the CX90....no where to put anything.
That's one of the main reasons I skipped the CX-90
I wanted to like it....the exterior is really nice....but so many negatives I couldn't do it. Bought a 2024 Kia Telluride last summer and have been 100% satisfied....it's an incredible automobile.
A lotnof people look down their nose at the Kia and Hyundai lines....but they have really gotten nice.
I am old enough to remember when Toyota was a running joke....now look at them.
@@tgilldesign Just got a 2024 Telluride X-Line myself. Love it. Other than gas mileage, it's a better vehicle than the Mazda.
congratulations! I have not checked my hand calculated mileage yet...but will do so soon. If I go by the computer, I'd say it isn't stellar, but probably average.... We have the SX PRESTIGE model.... Can't believe how smooth and quiet it is. Best wishes to your experience as well.
Obvious from the beginning that beardless dude had already made up his mind.... not objective at all.
That's the whole setup of the review. I spent a week with the CX-90, Jessie spent a week with the Telluride. So for the first half of the review both of us tried to show why "our" car is better. Then during the driving is when we form the conclusion on which one is actually better.
And we've spent a week with both vehicles at that point. Obviously we go into the review knowing which one is better, the review serves to explain why.
Brother we have no objective with this review except to be objective. I have no brand loyalty. The telluride is an awesome vehicle, so is the cx90. At the end of the day the only thing that matters is if you’re happy with what you’re driving. It’s hard to buy an objectively bad vehicle in 2023