2025 Mazda CX-90 vs Honda Pilot
2025 Mazda CX-90 vs. Honda Pilot
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Overview
When it comes to three-row SUVs that blend space, performance, and sophistication, few contenders are as closely matched—or as compelling—as the 2025 Mazda CX-90 and the 2025 Honda Pilot. Both offer family-ready utility and a suite of safety features, but for drivers in Lafayette, LA who expect more—more luxury, more innovation, and a more rewarding drive—the Mazda CX-90 simply rises above. Let’s explore how the CX-90 distinguishes itself from the Honda Pilot in all the ways that count.
Exterior and Capability
The 2025 Mazda CX-90 makes an immediate impression with its sculpted design and available 21-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels that accentuate its elegance and athleticism. Beneath the surface, engineering gets elevated by the performance with a standard e-SKYACTIV®-G 3.3L Turbo I-6 engine producing 280 hp. Step up to the 3.3 Turbo S variants, and output surges to an exhilarating 340 hp on premium fuel—substantially more than the Pilot’s 285-hp 3.5L V6.
Both SUVs can tow up to 5,000 lbs. when properly equipped, but the CX-90 does it with an I-6 refinement rarely seen in this segment. Enhancing its capability is the Mazda i-ACTIV AWD® with Mi-Drive, which includes selectable drive modes like Sport and Off-Road. An available Adaptive Front-lighting System further improves visibility when cornering at night—an elegant touch that the Honda Pilot, despite its standard LED lighting and optional 20-inch wheels, does not replicate. The CX-90 elevated performance and design make it ideal for Louisiana drivers who demand presence on the road and power when it counts.
Technology and Interior
Inside, the 2025 Mazda CX-90 sets a new benchmark for refinement in the segment. Up to 8 passengers can relax in available quilted Nappa leather-trimmed seating, accented by real wood and metallic trim for a premium cabin experience. The CX-90 offers a choice between a 10.25-inch or expansive 12.3-inch center display, paired with wireless Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, an available 12-speaker Bose® Centerpoint® surround system, and a seamless wireless phone charging pad.
The 2025 Honda Pilot provides comfort in its own right, offering available leather and ventilated front seats, but its more conservative design lacks the polish and warmth of Mazda’s interior. Its 9-inch touchscreen feel modest next to the Mazda expansive digital layout, and while a 12-speaker Bose® system is available, its integration feels more utilitarian than immersive.
Safety Features
Safety is a shared priority for both brands, but once again, Mazda delivers with greater depth and sophistication. The 2025 CX-90 comes standard with i-Activsense® safety features such as Blind Spot Monitoring with Blind Spot Assist, Emergency Lane Keeping, Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go, and Road Keep Assist. Premium trims expand even further, introducing Head-on Traffic Avoidance Assist and a 360° View Monitor for enhanced situational awareness. The Honda Pilot model, equipped with the Honda Sensing® suite, provides commendable features including Collision Mitigation Braking, Road Departure Mitigation, and Lane Keeping Assist. However, its safety offerings don’t extend into the advanced territory of the Mazda full suite—particularly in terms of active traffic avoidance and surround visibility tools.
While both the 2025 Mazda CX-90 and Honda Pilot serve their role as capable family SUVs, the CX-90 elevates every aspect of the experience—performance, luxury, technology, and safety. It’s a vehicle built for drivers who expect more than just reliability. It’s for those who want a sense of craftsmanship in every mile, a cabin that soothes, and power that responds intuitively. For drivers in Lafayette, LA, the CX-90 delivers not just transportation—but transformation. Experience the 2025 Mazda CX-90 today at Acadiana Mazda.
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