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4.63 out of 5 stars

great drive and ride, but cheap interior

Marriedwithkids, 10/05/2009
2009 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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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.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

2009 Mazda CX-9

Dave, 10/19/2009
2009 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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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.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Best SUV for the Price

KeithE, 10/17/2009
2009 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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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.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Mazda CX-9 is smooooooth

Maria, 10/27/2009
2009 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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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.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

First Mazda owned

Chamberis, 10/24/2009
2009 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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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.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

6th SUV

COP31, 10/29/2009
2009 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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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!

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Drives like a sports car..ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM

Harry, 11/10/2009
2009 Mazda CX-9 Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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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.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Awesome Vehicle!!

Mark, 11/24/2009
2009 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

So far this vehicle has been the best car I have ever owned, and I have had them all! Comparing among, Fords,Chevy's,Cadillacs,Nissan,etc.It has been my favorite hands down! Enjoyable to drive,smooth ride, comfort,handling,cargo space, this crossover is a real winner!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Best In Class!

Driver, 02/07/2010
2009 Mazda CX-9 Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is a fantastic vehicle. I'm an engineer and very picky about what I drive. I drove all the competitor's vehicles before buying. This is the bust CUV in it's class. Mazda knows how to make great cars. Acceleration, ride, handling, interior space, standard features, and interior design are better than all the rest. Bose stereo sounds great and was a big selling point for me. Purchased new and just turned over 10k miles. I drive like it's a race car and still get 18 MPG with AWD in the winter in MN. 22+ ave MPG highway at 75 mph. We also own a CX-7 and have had no trouble with either one. This is hands down the best auto I've ever owned.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Crossover - terrible Nav

PO, 03/26/2010
2009 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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Got the CX-9 10 months ago and we are very happy with the car. Performance is great with more than enough power and fantastic handling for a vehicle this size. Incredibly smooth, sporty ride. It drives like a performance sedan. 20" wheels provide an athletic look in a relatively unique vehicle. Build Quality and fit/finish are solid. Interior styling is tasteful, and traditionally modern. AWD worked great in the 2 blizzards in DC this winter. Seats are comfortable on short trips and long hauls. I guess mileage is not great, but not a lot worse than the minivan it replaced - you have to pay for the driving performance somewhere. It's a great CUV. Kids like it too.

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