Jaguar E-Pace vs Mazda CX-9
What's the difference?

Jaguar E-Pace

$23,999 - $40,888

2020 price

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Mazda CX-9

$18,990 - $42,990

2021 price

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Land Rover Discovery Sport

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Mercedes-Benz G63

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

Mercedes-Benz GLA250

Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class

Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

Mercedes-Benz GLS

Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class

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Summary

2020 Jaguar E-Pace

2021 Mazda CX-9

By James Cleary

By Justin Hilliard

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Diesel Turbo 4, 2.0L

Turbo 4, 2.5L

Fuel Type

Diesel

Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

6.0L/100km (combined)

8.4L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Value
Practicality
Safety

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

Dislikes

Relative thirst
So-so warranty
Steering’s modest road feel

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

2020 Jaguar E-Pace Summary

Jaguar raised more than a few eyebrows in 2016 when it entered the rapidly expanding world of premium SUVs with the mid-size F-Pace. And the product development boffins at Coventry HQ liked it so much they cooked up another one.

The compact E-Pace (and subsequent electric I-Pace) has re-positioned the brand from luxury sedans, wagons, and performance sports cars, to all that with SUVs now leading the brand and product charge.

The F-Pace is a beautifully composed five-seater. Does this smaller E-Pace package deliver even more good things?

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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

2020 Jaguar E-Pace 2021 Mazda CX-9

Verdict

The Jaguar E-Pace Chequered Flag P250 is a compact, polished premium SUV package. Good value, super safe and spacious, it combines brilliant practicality with comfort and healthy performance. It’s a little thirsty, there are some relatively minor dynamic niggles, and Jaguar’s ownership package needs to lift its game. But for those who don’t have a lot of room to spare, yet don’t want to skimp on the luxury experience, it’s a compelling option in a highly competitive category.

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.

Jaguar E-Pace vs Mazda CX-9 What's the difference?

Summary

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Verdict

Verdict

Jaguar E-Pace vs Mazda CX-9
What's the difference?