2009 Mazda CX-9 Consumer Reviews

Drives like a sports car..ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM

Written by: Harry on 11/09/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mazda CX-9 Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I've owned this SUV for a little over 3 months and 2800 miles and am extremely satisfied. Acceleration is more than adequate, interior space is aplenty. Suspension is a little stiff but bearable. Handling is outstanding, you would never know this car is a large crossover. City fuel economy is poor averaging approx 13 mpg, but highway is excellent averaging almost 23 mpg at approx 70 mph (close to EPA 15/21 mpg estimates). Haven't snowed in NYC yet so can't comment on the AWD system. Plastics around the steering wheel and dash is rough and cheap making it hard to wipe (use lint free cloths). Center console storage is small. Bose system is disappointing. Seats 6 adults comfortably.

Favorite Features

Acceleration, handling, brakes, spacious seating, sunroof, trip computer, rear temperature controls, xm satelite radio

Suggested Improvements

Bose sound system is terrible, memory presets for power seats, suspension, interior plastics, fuel economy

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6th SUV

Written by: COP31 on 10/29/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)

Review

This is our 6th SUV and we must say this is the best yet!!! The gas mileage is our only knock on this vehicle but it is par with all the others we have own, so we expected it! The design, comfort, and quality of a Mazda has met all of our expectations. my daughter is driving the Mazda 6. looks we are now apart of the Mazda Family and Mazda is apart of ours!

Favorite Features

Design and comfort ability! We don't see alot of them on the road, which is okay by us. we like to be different!

Suggested Improvements

The only improvements would be more luxury design inside the cabin. to make you feel proud to own! Just spoil us!!!!

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Mazda CX-9 is smooooooth

Written by: Maria on 10/26/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I compared the CX-9 to the Murano, Venza, CRX, and Edge. CX-9 was the smoothest, quietest ride. Great handling, and lots of storage. Third row seating in a pinch, which none of the others had.

Favorite Features

Comfortable seats, great ride. Don't have to get keys out of the purse-- just push the button on the door handles.

Suggested Improvements

Watch your head getting into the front seats--windshield is pretty slanted. Can't power lock the doors until ALL the doors are actually shut.

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As fuel efficient as a dinosaur

Written by: Roz on 10/25/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)

Review

We are a family of five with three young children and grandparents who like to come along for the ride. We needed an SUV with a true third row, and this was the best option (the Acadia and Enclave were not being leased at the time). Although I find the interior fairly comfortable, it does not compare to the Lexus RX 350 we had before this car. Also, the fuel economy is horrible -- I average 14 MPG with combined city & highway driving. My husband has a Toyota Highlander and gets much better fuel economy. Needless to say, this will be our last CX-9.

Favorite Features

Comfortable ride

Suggested Improvements

Better fuel economy; less cramped center console and glove compartment.

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First Mazda owned

Written by: Chamberis on 10/23/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Totaled our 06 Sonata, been looking at CX9 since it came out in 07. Purchased for wife and kids. Plenty of room, very comfortable. Exterior looks great. So far we have 2k on it and it rides and drives as good as our Sonata did. Handles like a sedan, but you can pack the kitchen sink in it. Great hiway cruiser if you stay away from the 20" wheels, plus the 18" on the touring won't cost $200+ to replace and they look just as good. Overall very impressed. Snagged one of the last 09's in the state, discounts and rebates marked it down almost 6k off the stickers. 2009 looks just like the 2010! Don't see many on the road which is nice, people always asking what we are driving.

Favorite Features

Ride and comfort. Cruise is spot on and easy to use. Love the sliding second row. Buy the Mazda winter mats...they are way worth the money and fit like a glove. Pick up is good, you don't have to hammer on it to get up to speed entering on ramps. Bluetooth is amazing and STANDARD! Rear heat/AC

Suggested Improvements

Broken record...gas mileage. But for a big 7 seat suv there are not many options that are better, and I wanted a V6. Standard CD player with 6 speakers is a little weak for a $30k plus vehicle, but do sound good if not pushed hard. Could use a couple more storage spots.

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More fun than Pilot, just as safe

Written by: Tripl3threat on 10/23/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I purchased an 09 Honda Pilot EX-L and an 09 CX-9 GT this month, and while I think they are the 2 best SUV/X-Overs on the market (under $40K), I do like the CX-9 over the Pilot. The Pilot drives like a truck - not that different from my Ford Explorer. The CX-9 drives like a performance tuned car. Easy to get in and out for all seating positions, tight handling, good acceleration and smooth and quiet braking. The Pilot looks like it should be driving through the Texas ranch-lands, while the CX-9 is right at home next to the Cayenne's and Q7s in the Costco parking lot. All up, the CX-9 is about $5k less than the Pilot. Most of all, the CX-9 feels safest for kid hauling, and is a lot of FTD.

Favorite Features

Nav, Bluetooth, BSM, 20" Rims, AWD, manu-matic tranny, purchase experience and price paid.

Suggested Improvements

Door edge protection, body side molding, turn auto-lock on by default (having that programmed today), include the crossbars for roof racks, put a power liftgate button outside the car, add a mute button to the audio system, mod the audio controls so I don't have to see all of the surround sound opts

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2009 Mazda CX-9

Written by: Dave on 10/18/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)

Review

After 5500 miles the CX-9 is proving to be an excellent family vehicle. Even the third row seats are suitable for short trips. For a 7 passenger SUV the acceleration and handling are outstanding. The interior design is up to that Acura and Audi standard. I test drove the Acura MDX, Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander. All of them are nice but the combination of price, design, size and performance made the Mazda a clear choice for my family of 5. Bottom line, I enjoy driving it and my wife appreciates the design and space for shuttling children.

Favorite Features

Interior design. Acceleration and handling. 20 inch wheels look great. The blind spot warning system has surprised me with how well it functions. It lets you know when a vehicle is in your blind spot. A nice safety feature during highway driving.

Suggested Improvements

Interior storage space is lacking, especially compared to Honda Pilot. We averaged 17 MPG in the Expedition we traded in and thought the Mazda would be significantly better but we are only averaging 19.5 MPG. Could be the dynamic nature of the CX-9 encourages rapid acceleration.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Best SUV for the Price

Written by: KeithE on 10/17/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Best 3-row SUV out there. Drove Mercedes, Lexus, Cadillac, Audi and Volvo, none compared on interior quality and exterior style to the CX- 9. Top that off with a price which was minimally $10K less than anything else, and you have a real winner. GT package does shift the ride quality to the firm side, but the handling achieved more than compensates. Car has every bell and whistle found on the "high priced badges" with better styling interior and exterior than any of them. Dealership experience has been excellent.

Favorite Features

Technology package, bluetooth, navigation, ipod capability and the incredible blind spot warning system.

Suggested Improvements

Front passenger seat needs height adjustment, several of my taller passengers consistently hit their heads on entering the car.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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great drive and ride, but cheap interior

Written by: Marriedwithkids on 10/04/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)

Review

We traded a xc90 awd as we needed more room in the back seats. Would have never thought about the Mazda cx9 beyond reading the reviews. Once my wife and I drove it we loved it. Cool looking mommy wagon without the geekness of a minivan or suv. Very fast, handles well and looks way cool.

Favorite Features

Xenons, AWD, Bluetooth, leather, acceleration

Suggested Improvements

For the top model the inside has fake cardboard carpet and the fake aluminum paint is already coming off the interior trim. Very sad to not put a few bucks into real carpet and use real aluminum.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Great Crossover SUV!

Written by: Mike Ferguson on 10/01/2009

Vehicle

2009 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Let me start by saying we never expected to like this vehicle so much. It was more of a "let's take a look so we can eliminate one more option". But when you get behind the wheel and give this SUV a good look trust me if you buy another SUV I will be shocked. It is as close to perfect as you will find. It is simply THE best kept secret in the mid-size SUV/Crossover market. Great size not to big not too small. Usable third row with as much legroom as many full size SUV. Great build quality. Smart engineering and logical design/layout. Drives as much like a sports car as possible in an SUV. All the safety features. Unbelievable upscale features on the Grand Touring for the money.

Favorite Features

Smart Key, Dockable DVD Gameboy system (SMART!), Good bluetooth system, Seats very comfortable, drives like an oversize RX-8!

Suggested Improvements

VERY MINOR! Rear hatch should allow the glass to open. Could you a few more storage locations inside the vehicle.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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