GWM Haval Jolion vs Mazda CX-9
What's the difference?

GWM Haval Jolion

$15,965 - $34,990

2024 price

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Mazda CX-9

$18,990 - $42,990

2021 price

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Summary

2024 GWM Haval Jolion

2021 Mazda CX-9

By Emily Agar

By Justin Hilliard

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 4, 1.5L

Turbo 4, 2.5L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

8.1L/100km (combined)

8.4L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Passenger space feels class-leading
Pretty on-road looks
Solid ongoing costs are impressive

New 10.25-inch display
Seven-seater's versatility
Comfortable ride

Dislikes

On-road performance is underwhelming
Annoyingly intrusive safety tech
Technology usability is hit or miss

Expensive AWD option
Six-seater's compromises
Older ANCAP safety rating

2024 GWM Haval Jolion Summary

The new GWM Haval Jolion Lux sits second from the bottom in the Jolion line-up but offers a longer features list than most of its competitors. A boast that stands it in good stead from the outset.

But the question is how do those features perform in the real world? In this review we unpack how the new Jolion handles urban life.

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2021 Mazda CX-9 Summary

The second-generation Mazda CX-9 may have been on sale in Australia for nearly five years now, but it remains the second best-selling large SUV using unibody construction (as opposed to old-school, off-road-focused body-on-frame).

That said, it is getting on a bit, so Mazda’s given it an update with a twist for 2021, hoping to inject a little bit more life into its flagship model.

And when we say twist, we mean it. After all, who would’ve thought there’d ever be a six-seat CX-9? Well, we’ve checked it out to see if it’s the version we needed all along. Read on.

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Deep dive comparison

2024 GWM Haval Jolion 2021 Mazda CX-9

Verdict

The GWM Haval Jolion Lux offers affordability in a modern, attractive package. However, the execution of some of its features isn’t always convincing. So yes, it’s sharply priced but it also feels underdone in some respects which doesn’t necessarily equate to value. But if affordability is at the top of your priority list and one or two shortcomings doesn't mean the end of the world, this could be the urban SUV you're looking for.

Verdict

The CX-9 is still a great option for families looking for a large SUV, even if it is starting to show its age as new rivals continue to launch with newer technologies.

That said, the availability of a luxury-focused six-seat configuration (Azami LE AWD) for the first time might be enough to convince some buyers to give it further consideration.

But for others who need the versatility of seven seats, this is still the CX-9 we’ve all come to know and love – but just a little bit better – particularly in its best-selling Azami AWD form.

GWM Haval Jolion vs Mazda CX-9 What's the difference?

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GWM Haval Jolion vs Mazda CX-9
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