2024 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy vs Mazda CX-90 Turbo Premium Plus | Side by Side Comparison!

[@mikimenendez]

Comparing these two models without talking about the driving dynamics is “not fair” as it is the strength of the Mazda CX-90 compared to its competitors. For those who care about it, the Mazda is a clear winner.

[@CarsMadeSimple]

I would agree that the Mazda's powertrain is superior for the additional power but the mild hybrid system was not very smooth. I would like to drive the standard turbo model without the 48v Mild Hybrid system to see if it would be my choice in the lineup.

[@pricotres]

The warranty was why I went with the Palisade. Time will tell.

[@CarsMadeSimple]

It's a good reason!

[@CarsMadeSimple]

@@mbenton6 The 3.8 V6 found in the Palisade and Telluride is not failing all over the place

[@CarsMadeSimple]

@@mbenton6 No but I do know that every vehicle model has problems. Hyundai/Kia has sold over 800,000 units of the Palisade and Telluride since their launch. With that much volume you're bound to have failures like every vehicle.

[@al151]

I was in the market and had huge hopes for the CX90. My trade in was a Mazda 6 signature. However the space inside, especially the third row broke the deal for me. Also the huge bumpy differential tunnel in the second row. Mazda felt so cramped inside, which is weird because from the outside the suv looks big. Ended up with a 24 Palisade with beige interior. Amazing suv for the money, in fact I can’t believe it doesn’t cost around $70,000. Offers amazing tech and very luxurious. Very quiet, no wind or road noise. Engine is also very quiet and smooth even in the current -8 deg f weather in midwest.

[@user-kg5ks2qi8k]

There is a huge problem with hyundai engine. Me and 2 of my friends has an issue with oil engine getting less after a month or less since we change the oil. It's not a good car for long term

[@JuanDeLeon-b9g]

Great review! We're Palisade owners and love ours. However I was looking forward to Mazda's turbo inline 6 engine wrapped in a family 3-row SUV. While I think Mazda's styling, both inside and out, are superior it starts to lose its luster on the lack of second and third row space, and automatic folding features. Also, the hidden exhaust pipes are a huge miss. For an ICE vehicle exhaust pipes are an important feature...to me. I find it tacky when auto makers add cheesy, rounded-chrome-rectangle plastic to the rear bumper resembling exhaust pipe tips. It looks cheap and they're not fooling anybody. VW is a big offender of this. At least the CX-90 didn't go this route. They simply hid the exhaust pipes behind the bumper which it's better than what VW does. One other feature I appreciate a lot about the Palisade is the 40/60 split on the third row. I don't think there are any other SUVs in this segment that offers this feature. I have never seen any review highlighting this on the Palisade. And to us it has been crucial because we have actually sat three people in the third row before. Two adults and one minor. Which it's possible because this 40/60 split includes 3 seatbelts while the 50/50 split only has two seatbelts as it is designed for only two passengers. Not only that, but there have been a couple of instances where we needed more trunk space while at the same time needing at least one more seat for a 5th passenger for a long trip. So folding down the 40% section of the third row allowed for more trunk space, and the 60% section left upright allowed for comfortable seating for that 5 passenger which always ends up being my wife (God bless her!)

[@retgi1]

My 22' Kia Sorento PHEV has the 50/50 split third row with 32 miles electric range and about as much room as the CX90 which I do think is a handsome SUV. Also we've has a 20' Palisade Limited and it was a wonderful SUV and never had any issues with it. I'm hoping the 26' Palisade comes with a hybrid or PHEV version which I would seriously put at the top of my list.

[@JackSmith-qi7dr]

Agree on Mazda seat bottoms! Mazda really should provide thigh extenders and massage for the price.

[@garysimms7775]

This was a great brcause you demonstrated the seating physically.

[@CarsMadeSimple]

I think it's much better when things are demonstrated when possible. Thanks!

[@terrydavis5850]

I BOUGHT A PALISADE, SEEMED TO BE MORE "BANG FOR THE BUCK" THAN MOST OTHER OFFERINGS.

[@GregHall-v1n]

@terrydavis5850 Well, more bangs is right..when the transmission fails.

[@terrydavis5850]

@@GregHall-v1n WHAT DO YOU HAVE IN THIS CONVERSATION? NOT A DAMN THING, RIGHT?

[@pastorofmuppets8834]

At least they weren't typing in all caps ​@@terrydavis5850

[@ITGuy1970]

@@terrydavis5850 The caps lock key is under the tab key on the left, grandpa.

[@MrAlthuraya]

That is a very nice targeting comparison. I agree with 100%

[@yamaha642]

Note: If you choose the Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy sans the night edition package the price difference now becomes almost $8,000.00. Is the CX-90 "Really" worth the price differential. Hmm?

[@GregHall-v1n]

Time will tell

[@vicktharula8317]

Cx90 👍🏽

[@Cjnet89]

I like the cx90 better!

[@al151]

Also keep in mind that cx90 prices are coming down at the dealers. $3,000 less than msrp especially for the turbo s premium plus trim. Nobody wants to pay $61,000 for a mainstream suv when the competition is cheaper and better overall.

[@CarsMadeSimple]

I think most models are seeing slight improvements in price (incentives) due to slowing automotive market.

[@yamaha642]

A $3000.00 reduction still makes them $5000.00 more than the Hyundai

[@al151]

@@CarsMadeSimplewell Mazda USA officially dropped the prices down more than $4000. Turbo S Premium Plus is little over $55,000 now. Go figure. It sucks for the existing owners. This suv was never meant to be sold for that high of a price. Fail from the marketing and sales department.

[@kdomster9141]

Mazda build quality and design are on a different planet when compared to plastic and cheesy looking Hyundai ... Than comes how it drives , engine choice , quality of audio system that are all key to me . Hyundai knows it can't compete on build quality and quality overall so it makes it bigger , same as Honda does with Honda but not on Acura . Catch my drift ? Most folks look at size but don't look deeper so generic brands like Honda or Hyundai give them just that . Mazda is far nicer and better build and designed

[@kdomster9141]

​@@al151Whole market does price drops and the fee that don't will do soon , economy is not there . Glad Mazda dropped it to be even more competitive.

[@Keepinitfun]

Hyundai hands down!!! However, why did Hyundai delete wireless Apple Car Play and Android Auto?

[@MrRoadtrek]

Why does the Palisade have back orders on their canceled trailer hitch paclage?

[@CarsMadeSimple]

So Hyundai is still trying to catch up with supply of the wiring harness for recalled vehicles. I believe once they resolve the supply issues with the harness that hitches may become a port installed option again. The hitches themselves are readily available, just not the 7-pin wiring harness.

[@18729026]

Not true. Hitch issue fixed months ago. No supply issue. I easily got a hitch in early March for my 2024. Both 7 and 10-pin available. I had 10 installed but was given a 7-pin as well.

[@GregHall-v1n]

Power folding isn't a plus it's a drawback. That feature causes a 1 second activity to take 20 seconds! How is that better?

[@jasplat88]

Agreed - he WAY over-emphasized that feature as a positive and many of us would prefer a manual or much faster option. Power folding is super slow.

[@JackSmith-qi7dr]

It’s better because when the motor fails you get to take it to the Hyundai dealership so they can eventually fix the problem.

[@18729026]

It saves you time. I guess you like to run around to the front of the car and hoist seats up. Not me.

[@chappy3125]

Gotta go with the Palisades

[@alainpaquin627]

For me, the Mazda CX-90 is the winner as I'm not looking for maximum space and I don't need an electric system to fold the second & third row seats (not old enough yet). To conclude, if I buy the Mazda CX-90, I would choose the base model, the 2024 MAZDA CX-90 MILD HYBRID INLINE 6 TURBO GS (Canada). 🙂

[@yamaha642]

How do the women in your life feel about the power folding seats? I don't think that age has much to do with it.

[@GregHall-v1n]

Wow, you must not be an obese American looking for a school bus for transport.

[@stanleybridgewater2893]

The cx-90 looks More premium with premium materials. In my opinion. The palisade too me seems Like they just added extra features For the lack of materials used inside the car. The mazda cx-90 looks better. I can put money on it that the cx-90 is also built better

[@StarSystem-p3i]

Hmm..I would like to appreciate Palisades more.

[@flyingsolo242]

I have the light grey and dark blue palisade Calligraphy and it has full nappa leather seats, nicer accents and looks better than the night edition...

[@ike.C.2017]

I have test driven both vehicles. The interior of the palisade looks more premium and it’s much more spacious. I prefer the exterior styling of the CX90 but the palisade seems like a better bang for the buck.

[@18729026]

Good. Thousands more for "better" looks?

[@sohibsalamov9824]

Hyundai is much better.

[@kdomster9141]

😂😂😂

[@kdomster9141]

There is no comparison in terms of Quality , Design also much richer and taken from 90K true luxury German brands ... Since this was recorded Mazda have adjusted prices due to market conditions and I just saw a 52K usd fully loaded CX-90 and it is a steal of a deal . So thanks for such biased and unfair "reviews" like this one misinformed folks are buying Hyuidai thinking they are getting a "better" 😂 vehicle so Hyundai has no discounts while Mazda being so much richer design and better vehicle hands down is actually less expensive. Agein thanks to such almost paid up adverts I will get better deal on a better car in a Japan buils Mazda CX90 . So maybe it is Mazda that should have pay you instead of Hyundai ? 😉