Kia Sorento GT-Line v Mazda CX-9 Azami 2020 Comparison Test @carsales.com.au

[@carsales]

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[@SweetySingh-oz2rb]

Mazda

[@kbgtua]

KIA

[@kamalahmad5771]

Whats the specific colour on this Kia?

[@mvnorsel6354]

I would like to test the sedan version.

[@haraldschon2485]

KIA!

[@kharis83]

Im glad i waited and bought Kia Sorento GT

[@MelloHubb]

How do you like it? I'm still waiting on it to hit dealers where I'm at?

[@rehan.alam1]

How are you finding it after 7 months? I am contemplating between cx9 and sorento...

[@gedDous514]

@C3 whats the different first time hearing the gt line in Canada?

[@mahaloaloha6819]

Sorento rocks.

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Mazda rule, KIA druel!

[@godnnat]

Got our new Sorrento.. it’s a beast, we love it!!

[@dshiningsword2427]

Also you forget to add Kia Sorento's big panoramic roof which is not available in Mazda CX9 even as option.....

[@louischoquette9914]

It's really practical when your Kia's on fire 👍

[@A23-u7l]

@@louischoquette9914 hilarious

[@limelight777]

@@A23-u7l you must be a weeb 🤣

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Louis Choquette I get what you mean! Lol!

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Shut up, Lumpen!

[@munish163]

We had a very major accident 3 days ago and we are very lucky all of us survived. Car rolled out 4 times. Kia sorento saved us. What a car.

[@Moonlights_scented]

That’s Lucky for the most unlucky event.

[@sandeepreddy3035]

How many of them are in the car. Safety is my main concern. Mazda have 3rd row airbags, kia don’t have.

[@stendecstretcher5678]

Was it your fault?

[@munish163]

4 of us 1 infant with me on the right side. Daughter on passenger side and my wife driver seat.

[@kevinstent8448]

Brilliant , picking up my New Sorento on Friday , trading in my 2016 Ltd Sorento which has been a great car 👍👍👍👍

[@charlesa1234]

How much did you pay for the trade in?

[@kevinstent8448]

@@charlesa1234 ..My trade in was a 2016 Sorento Ltd 2.2 diesel done 43km , got $43,000 as a trade

[@kevinstent8448]

Thats NZ Dollars

[@Peter-vn8ue]

Personally I love the look of the Sorento, love the aggressive looking front. Yes, no 3rd row side airbags a bit of a let down if you use that row often. But full size alloy spare wheel is a plus as well as that 10.25 inch infotainment screen as well as the ability to park the car remotely and/or move the vechicle forwards and or backwards remotely if you are in a tight parking spot and you and your passengers cant open the doors wide enough to gain entry. The panoramic sunroof is impressive too. I love the mineral blue colour. The front design of the Mazda which is the same look across several of its vechicles is starting to look a little dated now to me.

[@Forklore21]

Panoramic sun roof is kinda useless to me

[@3811eric]

Kia Sorento all the way! A clear winner, boys!!!!

[@aminb8935]

Really?ive got an Azami 2016 and I feel am downgrading when i think of the Kia..i feel the space and build quality is inferior..the door plastics and centre console rattles!

[@limelight777]

@@aminb8935 yeah I had the same feeling when I downgraded from Bmw x5 to cheapy Mazda cx9 a few years ago...😞

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Until it breaks down or catches fire, then Mazda is clear winner! Actually, Mazda was a clear winner the whole time for using more plush materials than the kias cheap plastics.

[@3811eric]

@@mrgurulittle7000 keep crying, mama boy..

[@mrgurulittle7000]

KIA is a loser car!

[@SS0007771]

kia sorento...good

[@이나스-d6y]

와우.. 유 라이크 쏘렌토??

[@saauuzza]

@@이나스-d6y i agree

[@mrgurulittle7000]

KIA sorento good... Mazda cx9 better!

[@olegshved3182]

Mazda CX-9 got update in late 2020, received new multimedia system, cameras, trims and minor changes throughout cabine.

[@ekimahn]

Kia Sorrento for me.

[@Deevo037]

I've had two Sorentos, a 2011 and a 2017, both in Platinum trim. Sadly I had to sell the latter due to disability as I was no longer able to drive as of 2018 but I had a long reliable run out of the first one and I know the car is still getting around town.

[@P.k.c781]

I own the cx9. It's an amazing car. But it's crying for an facelift. It's outclassed by the Sorento.

[@W.T.F.7777]

100% sorento

[@hahahameinhoondon]

Sorento is the clear winner. Mazda needs to step up.

[@sadeqalashqersadeqalashqer6839]

Wow Kia Sorento Top up

[@MidniteSan]

Ain't gonna be beating smooth body lines and elegant look of the cx9.

[@adilsagadiyev5090]

Yes it will

[@LatinoFilo]

Yes! And it's very reliable and last longer!

[@marionefernand]

KIA win

[@brettjohnstone696]

I get 9.4 L p/100 kms consistently with Hwy & inner city driving in Perth. I guess you guys who test drive the cx9 must have a heavy right foot & driving up heaps of hills.

[@johnnytampocao7671]

CX-9 still the best looking among the two.

[@andrewmihaleff]

Completely agree, Mazda design has aged very gracefully. This Kia looks good inside but the exterior looks like they've tried too hard.

[@davothegreat9990]

@@andrewmihaleff you must have a low iq

[@andrewmihaleff]

@@davothegreat9990 lol high level argument bro, stay classy. Everyone's got an opinion, good for you if you like the Kia - I prefer the look of the last generation.

[@hamiddavari9835]

Kia is 10 level lower than Mazda

[@ElGrueso]

@@island717 I would avoid Mazda at all cost, its getting old and their engines are not reliable.

[@dshiningsword2427]

I am driving now this Kia Sorento Sport model and yes wat a car it is! You dont feel like you are driving a diesel at all, its has different modes like Comfort, Sport, Smart and different terrain modes Snow Mud etc. Cabin is spacious specially 2nd row with a baby chair + child booster seat still my wife was happy sitting in the 2nd row, car has very good pickup and goes really well, all the safety features are impressive, other day I went a flooded river crossing caused by heavy raining using terrain mode and it did this so easliy like it was nothing.... Well Done Kia for creating a car which is winner on and off the road (not talking about hard core off roading but more realistic which majority of the car users go through).

[@pantsimpantsim3103]

Cx -9 ❤❤❤

[@youliangyi3346]

Sorento needs a more powerful engine for AWD version, CX-9 needs air vent in 3rd row, and bigger screen.

[@MelloHubb]

It is going to also have the 2.5t 300hp motor

[@sharons9367]

@@MelloHubb not in Australia it won’t

[@akuapiatas]

I pick up the 2022 Luxe model Sorento this Friday $65k later NZ

[@pazt9911]

Sorento is a beast ❤️

[@SharapovaFan]

Mazda's diesels suck compared to Kia's. So I'm going with the Kia. Would never go with a petrol for a vehicle this large and heavy. Not enough torque and terrible fuel economy.

[@bevis90]

Petrol only comes in fwd but diesel will win in travel distance than petrol

[@66maelstrom]

$75k, 13L/100km and not even a full size spare. Anyone who buys a Cx-9 over a Sorrento has more $$ than sense.

[@lukuscannon9697]

They are both beautiful cars

[@sokfat]

Prefer Sorrento

[@michael-cj8jr]

Sorento!!

[@jwijlst]

I can’t help wonder, why the mazda has cupholders in the engine?

[@carsales]

Haha that oil filler does look like a cup holder

[@3811eric]

IDK, maybe Japanese traditions? LMFAO....

[@jate.photography]

You put screws in it when you are working on the car

[@daveclarke1967]

For the mechanics 🤔🤣🤣

[@sharons9367]

Interesting how Australia gets the 2.2 but USA has the 2.5 ? Should be the same engine worldwide ! Glass roof in Australia is shocking for heat You failed to mention towing capacity between the both which is important

[@vettori8185]

Just to clarify Australia gets the 2.2 Turbo Diesel while the US market has a 2.5 Turbo Petrol. We don’t get the 2.5 TP while they don’t get the 2.2TD. To each their own but I think we’re better off.

[@sharons9367]

@@vettori8185 engines are way too small for body size and weight You look at the Prado underpowered This year and next they are increasing engine sizes It all depends if it’s a A to B car or you need to tow as well

[@haze1123]

The CX-9 is so cramped inside and KIA's got a much better infotainment system.

[@terence4427]

I am 6ft, 240lbs and I drive a CX-9 and feel quite comfortable in it. The cargo space is small because the third row is useless, but it feels more comfortable than several SUVs I test drove before I purchased it just over a month ago.

[@owensunuwar697]

Cramped what??? Unless you're sitting in the 3rd row .. But I do own kia sorento, and my friends has cx9 .the infotainment in sorento is top notch but most of the stuffs are all plastic and the seats are not comfortable as cx9 and not to mention you get small issues with the engine once every two months... The warranty sucks... Looking to sell it and buy cx9

[@pastorofmuppets8834]

@@owensunuwar697 what issues do you have with the engine?

[@olecaccra5707]

I don’t own any of these two but if I were to choose, I’d go with the brains with a lil bit of beauty kia and not the beauty with a lil less brain (engine) mazda.

[@redlinenorma1]

Notice how often he needs to correct Sorento's direction with a steering wheel, when in cx-9 these moves are twice as low, bottom line - safety

[@MelloHubb]

Actually, kia forces you to touch it multiple times which is why you notice him correcting it.

[@nkdadson9962]

Mazda CX-9!

[@alandickson7991]

The comparison should be between the Sorrento and the CX8, as both have diesel engines of similar capacity.

[@davothegreat9990]

Different category of car!! More to the car than the engine 🤪🤪🤪

[@pastorofmuppets8834]

CX8 is closer in size and price

[@adeyzas]

Agreed. CX9 ranked higher than Sorento. It sits the same level as Hyundai Palisade & Kia Telluride

[@fijidesi]

Should have compared the Kia to Ford Endura since both are diesel and similar size

[@andrewmihaleff]

True but Endura doesn't come with 7 seats. This will be more relevant although CX8 is probably the more direct comparison when it comes to diesel availability.

[@wunan1984]

I wonder when will mazda phase out its 6AT which is so outdated nowadays

[@2468yu]

Mazda..looks good and neat

[@springcbas2290]

Cx9 should be compared to telluride or palisade ???

[@violetaxhiku3269]

Telluride is not in Australia yet but it does compares with the Palisade

[@sadeqalashqersadeqalashqer3634]

Wow kia sorento goooood

[@1969cmp]

Cannot not go wrong with either car. We are spoilt for choice.

[@newyee3315]

Kia is the King

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Well then, tell KIA your highness that I've found a another ruler called King Mazda!

[@osamehammadi9167]

❤👍😘KIA😘👍❤

[@TheLisleduplan]

CX9 without a doubt

[@angelo_alexpaguntalan411]

well your wrong kia wins

[@angelo_alexpaguntalan411]

@InnerGuide every car brands have issue only the diesel engine in korean cars is the problem but you cant change the fact that kia won in this vid plus their are the one of the best reliable cars brands on par with volvo..........

[@mrgurulittle7000]

CX 9 is much better that any KIA in any way!

[@rubicon6707]

Cx9 ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@artyrpetrosian9434]

Mazda!💪

[@erickim28]

sorento phev will be the best

[@MrMeoow91]

There are reasons why CX-9 is everywhere and It looks like a $100k car. The Lexus RX is 100k but doesn't look like one. The Kia looks quite good but still quite generic.

[@sanithtait40]

Think the value of what you get in the car goes a long way, people hold on to the stigma that "it's still a Kia" when in reality they have surpassed their competitors.

[@MrMeoow91]

@@sanithtait40 I actually own a Kia and from what my Insurer said, Kia gets cheaper Premium on Insurance than brands like Toyota, Honda, Mazda, etc. Heck, even Hyundai is a little more expensive to insure. I think being generic is a "Plus" here for buyers.

[@SC-or2zb]

@@MrMeoow91 You praise a mazda and call kia a generic haha ;)

[@MrMeoow91]

Steve Chang Everyone’s taste is different but numbers don’t lie. Mazda CX5 and CX9 sales are up there. German SUVs sales are also top Lexus because their car looks better.

[@mikeree8543]

Who buys mazda? Style sucks.. cant beat kia.. Hyundai ranks #3 or 4 in the world.

[@markoschapides5230]

What is the price for new 2021 sorento?

[@carsales]

Hey Markos, in Australia the Sorento price ranges from $45,850 through to $63,070

[@АлексейСамсонович-х8е]

price in Russia in the maximum configuration 40000$

[@Moonlights_scented]

@@АлексейСамсонович-х8е wow lucky you

[@LatinoFilo]

Reliability wise mazda always win.

[@smiertx]

Scotty Kilmer nowadays talk good about Mazda, so I go with him

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Hey! You know Scotty? I love him too!

[@skidrow-black]

Cx 9 doesn't have a panoramic sunroof. Big deal for me

[@SweetySingh-oz2rb]

Driving the cx9 is a whole different experience

[@mrdrooboiii8116]

I’ve been in Many newer cars before weather is sedans or suv. And the cx9 is a unique suv to be honest . It’s a little hidden gem if you get the right trim such as signature awd . It feels like your ina little plane when you take off fast the driving dynamics is great. it’s like the car moves with your body. And not stiff like other cars

[@3811eric]

The whole different experience of being ripped off!

[@mrdrooboiii8116]

Estrading Co ya your right. You are very smarty man very smart. You know what your talking about . Your a cool man

[@terence4427]

I own a CX9 and it's a phenomenal vehicle.

[@simbasingh9576]

I’ve just bought a cx9 touring with leather seats 49 thousand aud... it’s a value for money and a great suv... ticks all boxes for me... I want a add something if you are driving around mostly in city conditions a petrol engine is a winner as compared to diesel.. little bit more thirsty but better and comfortable in the long run

[@Wfmike]

Cx9 looks so outdated now

[@NoChannelChannel]

7 month wait time 4 serento

[@sojourner3300]

Sorento

[@blackeagle6655]

CX-9

[@dsinghr]

My pick would be cheaper Sorrento sport plus diesel. It costs only 62k on road and has pretty much everything you need and better ride than GT line. MAZDA feels more luxurious and posh, and is amazing to drive , but gets low mileage and comes quite expensive

[@dariens.927]

Sorento looks nicer - but I know cx9 will last much longer problem free.

[@HaruHaruman]

Mazda reliable? You kidding right?

[@JB-xm8qi]

Kia's service warranty is up to 7 years.. and yeah.. it wont even last me 5 years.. id be buying a new one by then.

[@JB-xm8qi]

@AsakoKagurazaka never thought i was chatting with a prophet/seer. LOL.

[@shannonspear8751]

That may of been true years ago but times have changed catch up mate

[@mrgurulittle7000]

I understand what you are saying! KIA looks fun but Mazda is better longterm!

[@davidrome6066]

I'd take the CX9 over the Kia hands down. It looks better even if it's 4yrs old.

[@davothegreat9990]

Says the dumbest guy in the room...

[@adambeck4416]

David must own a cx9. Which looks old

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Hey! Wise choice David! You won't regret!

[@morrisf3957]

Cx-9 is far better than the KIA anyday.you can see the quality.Made in Japan the best.

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Thank you for being honest!

[@3811eric]

Made in Japan best?? 🤣 LMFAO

[@--RSL--]

Kia? Cmon, jesus

[@mrgurulittle7000]

RSLewis I was thinking the same!

[@mikeree8543]

Mazda is not even close.. to match..

[@mrgurulittle7000]

KIA isn't worthy to be called a car let alone a golf cart! Lol!

[@mikeree8543]

@@mrgurulittle7000 kia is much bigger than Mazda.

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Doesn't mean it's better.

[@mikeree8543]

@@mrgurulittle7000 Mazda isn't near close to kia. Mazda can't make evs.. And they don't have money. Hyundai is close top 3 manufacturer in the world.

[@mrgurulittle7000]

I wouldn't say Mazda isn't near close to KIA because Mazda is coming out with a whole new lineup of SUV that are phev and ev! KIA is buyer than Mazda that's why Mazda is working with Toyota!

[@Rally4Life1982]

My biggest issue is the same design on every Mazda car. The smaller they get, the worse they look.

[@Forklore21]

No

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Mazda rule, KIA druel. Mazda is a car wise people choose!

[@snoopy13946]

Hmmm... I’d go the Mazda and for one reason only : I sat in the Kia and couldn’t stand the horrible plastic tinsel like trim everywhere. It was just awful. Felt cheap and nasty and there’s no way I could live with it. You said the Mazda had a slightly more plush feel to the interior but come on here , be honest with your viewers and tell it like it is. The Mazda feels FAR more plush.

[@mrdrooboiii8116]

I have a 2020 cx9 signature with parchment and black interior . Couldn’t the more happy. Interior materials is good quality and has a lot of character compared to other Japanese or even German suv interiors . I love the head lights and fog lights on at night they are beautiful.

[@luvtiti]

You talking about the new 2020 Sorento?

[@snoopy13946]

luvtiti Yes. The new one is cheap bling everywhere

[@snoopy13946]

luvtiti Yes. The new one is cheap bling everywhere

[@louischoquette9914]

Mazda way more reliable than any kia

[@pastorofmuppets8834]

How so?

[@louischoquette9914]

First they don't stink Second they don't catch fire 🤣 .....

[@ansett7687]

@@louischoquette9914 well with two years more warranty id say Kia is putting its money where its mouth is.

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Ansset 76 go to a KIA dealer and they'll make every excuse not to fix your car! U stick up for KIA and get treated like shit!

[@ЕвгенийВ-к1т]

BMW X5 is a clear winner here.

[@matttulkster]

I own the CX9 Azami LE and it is a way better quality car than a KIA

[@radissimo1]

have you been inside the new Sorento?

[@Alawadhi_53]

I am totally agree with you mazda always better quality than Korean cars 👏👍

[@Alawadhi_53]

There's no comparison between 100 years of experience and this Korean cars I am not talking about the technology and features you can get even better than this kia in Chinese cars but we are talking about quality about driving without any tension

[@SC-or2zb]

@@Alawadhi_53 ? Kia has always been better than mazda. It is much better than mazda in 2020. Uncomparable.

[@matttulkster]

Rado Tej the Kia does not have Curtin airbags all the way back to the 3rd row the Cx9 does

[@rasimbektas9377]

G

[@adrianxxxx36]

I own now CX5 no quality in a lot visits in garage on warranty and Mazda do not want give me a new car. I have it almost 2 years. I have KIA also nice good car better quality. Mazda abused me I sent them a lot emails what they did wrong in the model they applied my ideas but I didn't get any money back for it. I won't go again in Mazda. Mazda has a good projects CX5 and Cx9 they are good but the quality is poor. I want better quality and more respect to clients from Mazda. I couldn't find it through 2 years cooperations. Common Problems in Mazda are paint and folding mirrors motors. If you want add to version 2018 auto lock while you driving you cannot do it. Buy 2019 and you get it because of me and my efforts to improve the brand. Why I did it simply I want that you will live in better world.

[@ElGrueso]

Mazda looks old and boring....

[@Legendo112299]

Mazda CX-9 for sure. Kia is garbage 🗑

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Sure is! Lol!

[@hamiddavari9835]

The only thing I can say is kia was the worst car I’ve ever had, Comparing Mazda with kia is like comparing lion vs regular cat🤦‍♂️

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Yep!

[@mysteryshopper_m]

Who comes Sorento with CX9?....Its like comparing C class with 5 series........

[@kfx3907]

응 아니야~

[@k-popmuzic1243]

Sorento