Mid-Size Hybrid SUV Choice for 2025 ?

[I<3oil]

What is the Mazda CX9 regarded as - mid size ?

Yes it is.

 

[tbm5690]

The regular size Toyota Highlander would be on my short list .

Yeah of your brands listed in the OP Honda doesn't offer a midsize hybrid, so that leaves the Highlander and the CX-90 (replacement for the CX-9 which is no longer in production). Two very different driving dynamics so a test drive of each would be in order. In short, the Mazda is a turbo I6 RWD-based platform that is much more sporting in pretention than the FWD-based Highlander with an I4. If fun factor is a concern there is no comparison.

 

[ChrisD46]

Yeah of your brands listed in the OP Honda doesn't offer a midsize hybrid, so that leaves the Highlander and the CX-90 (replacement for the CX-9 which is no longer in production). Two very different driving dynamics so a test drive of each would be in order. In short, the Mazda is a turbo I6 RWD-based platform that is much more sporting in pretention than the FWD-based Highlander with an I4. If fun factor is a concern there is no comparison.

*An important point I forgot to stste is living in the PNW , I will require an AWD mid-size SUV (hybrid preferred) .

 

[tbm5690]

*An important point I forgot to stste is living in the PNW , I will require an AWD mid-size SUV (hybrid preferred) .

Both of those are AWD, I was just referring to the drivetrain architecture. If hybrid isn't a deal breaker that opens up the Honda Passport or Pilot.

 

[ChrisD46]

Both of those are AWD, I was just referring to the drivetrain architecture. If hybrid isn't a deal breaker that opens up the Honda Passport or Pilot.

Gas prices in the PNW are crazy high - so a hybrid is preferred . *I filled up at ARCO (top tier gas) yesterday and regular was $3.79

 

[B6_Dolphin]

Gas prices in the PNW are crazy high - so a hybrid is preferred . *I filled up at ARCO (top tier gas) yesterday and regular was $3.79

That's crazy. I filled up w/premium last week at the Smokey Point Costco for $3.89.