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4.88 out of 5 stars

Phenomenal Vehicle

DD_Plays_Softball, 04/16/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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Wow, I am so happy with this vehicle. The bluetooth is awesome, and it was standard! I would have had to get the $40K Pilot to get it with a Honda, and it is not even available on the SE version of the Highlander. My last car was a CTS and this handles better around turns (less body roll, really). Better rollover numbers than ANY crossover even better than the low riding Flex - check out the stats yourself at the government website safercar.gov. The space behind the second row is enormous, again much longer than the Pilot. The interior is really nice at night with window switches light up with LED's - a really nice touch (great job Mazda). My first Mazda but I am very impressed.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Get one...

LoyalMazdaOwner, 04/15/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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Not much to say other than if you're looking for a solid crossover with 3rd row seating, buy this vehicle! We have had the Grand Touring AWD for 4 months now, and absolutely love it. This is my 4th Mazda and I would put them up against Nissan and Toyota (before their recent woes) for overall quality/value. We replaced a Ford Eddie Bauer 4x4 Explorer and the comfort/ride of the CX-9 is superior, from the roomy cabin to the smooth transmission and solid quality feel of interior accessories.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Excellent Crossover

EHood, 04/17/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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I test drove all the others in the segment and there is no comparison. The CX-9 handles like a car 1/2 its size. It has brisk acceleration, corners well and has excellent brakes with no fade. It has good space, but for those looking for all the bins to put stuff in (like the Pilot or Acadia), you need to look elsewhere. The AWD system is seamless and we have received many great complements. Thank goodness Mazda made this vehicle- I can finally have fun driving my two (soon to be three) kids around town. I owned a 2007 Pilot and the CX-9 beats that in every facet hands-down.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love my CX-9

John Stark, 04/23/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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I test drove the 2010 CX-9, Highlander, Acadia and Flex. Key requirement was 3rd row of seats and fun to drive. After driving and researching all it came down to the Highlander and CX-9. Mazda CX-9 won on these items: - 3rd row is split. - More room behind 3rd row. Highlander barely had room for a row of groceries. - Access to 3rd row was WAY easier for the munchkins and adults than the Higlander. - Cx-9 is was more fun to drive. I liked the Highlander, but the Mazda has way more performance. Engine is smooth and shifts almost stealth. - Fit and finish is solid. Very nice looking car.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

LUV The CX9!!!

MELUSA1, 05/06/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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Overall the CX9 is a great vehicle. It is our 2nd CX9 in 2 years. My wife loves the vehicle and we couldn't let the 0% offer for 60 months pass by. Awesome value for the price/features you receive. Puts to shame anything else in it's class.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

great wheels

Jerry, 05/09/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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Less than a month since purchase and we are very happy that we chose cx-9 over Highlander etc. Overall mileage 19-20, highway 22-23. Although I am tempted to zoom-zoom at times. As I have read there are better tires to be had, but I am in no rush. Still learning some of the bells and whistles. Love backup camera and xenon headlights. Plenty of space.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

So Far, So Good

gk, 05/12/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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This car runs well, looks great, and is fun to drive. I like the blue tooth feature as well as the ability to use my Ipod. The Bose system is also very powerful. I put the third seat down to create LOTS of room for cargo. This vehicle turns tight in narrow lanes as well. It looks good, and is fun to drive plus you are sitting up so you feel safer.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Class Act - CX-9 Base Model w/AWD

SammyHagar, 05/21/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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Shopped and shopped - viewed and drove them all in the CX-9 class, the Mazda CX-9 was the winner hands down. White is the new Black when choosing color - The Mazda white is awesome when viewed on a sunny day. 60 months 0%, Owner Loyalty Rebate $500, $100 under invoice - pretty good deal - $3000 - under MSRP

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Drive luxury, spend reasonably

Ldavenci, 05/23/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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I'm going to sum it up for those considering a purchase. If you want to spend $45-50k on a vehicle for name's sake, the you should purchase a Lexus, Infiniti, MB or Acura. They are great SUV/CUV choices from these brands. If you want the quality, amenities and sportiness of vehicles offered from these brands, but are in the $25-40k range as far as budget is concerned, then the CX-9 tops all others. We came from a Cayenne off lease and can believe how much value is packed into the CX-9. Don't even think about the Honda, Toyota, Chevy or Ford offerings at the same price (drove and priced them all). There is no comparison in regards to dollar for dollar value.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Choice

undrgnd40, 05/22/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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This is an incredibly good choice for our family. The CX-9 looks great, it's fun to drive and built solidly. My older kids can ride in the 3rd row seat comfortably. Handles like a sporty sedan. Hands down, way more enjoyable to own than a minivan. Very good brakes. Plenty of nice features for being the "base" model.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Best value SUV

homer78749, 05/30/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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I went into the process with about six SUVs in mind (Q7, X5, Highlander, Enclave, FX35, and the CX-9). I was pretty smitten with the Q7. But Mazda makes it pretty tough because they are just such an exceptional value. I liked the Q7 better, but not $25K better. I test drove the X5 twice. I know it's heresy, but I think the CX-9 is a better vehicle. I liked all of the cars I drove pretty well, but Mazda gives you a luxury SUV, top of the line model, outstanding performance and reliability at a great price point. Styling is a personal thing, but behind the Q7 I thought it was the best looking of the bunch.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great performance and style

pmb, 06/02/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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First of all, this is a great vehicle for the price paid. It offers a lot when compared to premium vehicles. Bluetooth, moonroof, Sirius, blind spot monitoring, 20 inch wheels, heated leather seats, innovative styling, beautiful gauges, back up camera, auto. rear hatch, auto dimming mirrors, tire pressure monitoring, 0% financing and more. Best of all it is fun to drive and has good cargo capacity and can be made better by adding more driver storage bins or compartments. Gas mileage can be better but I average 21.5 city/hwy. combined. Driven 7000+ miles w/o any issues. I recommend this over Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, GMC Acadia, Chevy Traverse, Kia and Hyundai. Indeed a Great buy!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

The Best Choice

New Mazda Owner, 05/28/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Sport 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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My wife and myself have test drove every sub $35,000 SUV/ Crossover, and Van on the market for the last 6 months. I must confess the CX-9 was the best riding, best fit and finish I found for the money.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love my car!

MGL, 05/27/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Sport 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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Absolutely love the car. We've had it for two weeks. I've already used it once for a long trip. Our kids love the 3rd row. We started out wanting to get the GMC Acadia, but the GMC dealer didn't want to work with us at all. We decided to go to the Mazda dealership the next day, and had no problems. I'm really glad we decided to go with the CX9. It has so much space and it is fun to drive.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car

Sam, 05/31/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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Just purchased a week ago and have to say what a great car this really is. Test drove the Pilot, Pathfinder. Highlander but this was the best value and drive for the money, by far. Had a VW Touareg a couple of years ago and feel as safe driving the Mazda as I did my Touareg.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Mazda CX-9 GT is performer & stylish

pmb, 06/02/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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First of all, this is a great vehicle for the price paid. It offers a lot when compared to premium vehicles. Bluetooth, moonroof, Sirius, blind spot monitoring, 20 inch wheels, heated leather seats, innovative styling, beautiful gauges, back up camera, auto. rear hatch, auto dimming mirrors, tire pressure monitoring, 0% financing and more. Best of all it is fun to drive and has good cargo capacity and can be made better by adding more driver storage bins or compartments. Gas mileage can be better but I average 21.5 city/hwy. combined. Driven 7000+ miles w/o any issues. I recommend this over Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, GMC Acadia, Chevy Traverse, Kia and Hyundai. Indeed a Great buy!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love this CX-9

georgebake, 06/24/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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We love the smooth, quiet, and comfortable ride. AC, seats, quality, blind spot monitoring, stereo, all great. Test drove Highlander, Venza, Pilot, Veracruz, Santa Faye, Cross Tour (Honda) (our second choice), Kia Sorento, & Murano and this was the BEST by far. Just got back from a 1500 mile trip. Got about 21 MPG. Love the ride, quietness, memory seats, key less entry and start and all the other features.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

New owner of Mazda CX 9

xlostlaker, 06/27/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Sport 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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Only had my new CX9 FWD for 3 weeks but everything favorable written about it in other reviews by actual owners, is pretty much true. I bought the Sport Model and had leather seats and Sirius radio installed.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

New CX9

Keith, 07/06/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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Purchased new CX9 AWD GT a couple weeks ago. Replaced 2002 Chevy TrailBlazer that was wrecked and totaled. Looked at Toyota Venza & Highlander, Honda Pilot, Acura MDX and Chevy Traverse. In comparing features, style, size, towing, performance and price, the CX9 was an easy choice. 0% for 60 mo. was the deal clincher. Leaps and bounds ahead of the TB. Wife drives it regularly and loves it - very important. Only disappointment is mileage, but expected this based on research done. Have owned Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, Chevy, Toyota and Honda as daily drivers - so far very happy with the Mazda - hope it stays that way.

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5 out of 5 stars

CX-9 is a very good SUV.

aarnal2, 07/07/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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I own a cx-9 and every time i go to my garage, i say "wow, i made a good choice." The cx-9 is affordable but looks luxurious and costly. Compare it with suvs like the Acura mdx and the Toyota highlander and i would say Mazda came up with a competitive car.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Saying Goodbye to Minivans

BigDaddy85, 07/11/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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We have been driving minivans for about 20 years raising the kids. The kids are grown, but we still need occasional room to haul cargo and up to six passengers comfortably. The cx-9 is a blast to drive. Great Bose stereo system. Solid handling. Many nice features. We bought the awd as we do like to go to the mountains and make long trips in the winters. 95% of the time the fwd would be fine. The difference in fuel economy was minimal, so we decided on the awd.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

LOVE the CX9

georgebake, 07/13/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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We have 2500 miles on the car and love its comfort, ride, looks, abundant features, room and quality. Looked at them all - Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Handai and Kia. This beats them all hands down.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great Crossover

Zion Isabelle, 07/15/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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This is our 5th vehicle purchase. We owned Toyotas ever since but the recent recalls made me think about their quality and reliability. I've always been curious about CX9 but never had the chance to test drive one. Once I drove it, instantly fell in love! The quality is above average. Interior is beautiful so as the exterior. Very quiet on the road. Handling is great. A lot of space even with the 3rd row up. Became a Mazda fan immediately. Thinking to trade in my Corolla for a Mazda 3!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love it! Love it! Love it!

Elizabeth T., 08/10/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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So far this has been BY FAR the very best car I have ever driven. I love the blind spot sensor. That really helps me feel safe when trying to change lanes. It is very quiet and I don't get all the road noise I used to get. There is some much functional space w/o a lot of wasted space. My kids love it too!

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4 out of 5 stars

From Murano to CX-9

Slugworth, 08/17/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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We needed a bigger vehicle as our child gets older. I've had 2 previous Nissan Muranos with excellent ratings but it was too small. Saw this vehicle on the road. I'm a big music lover and saw that it had Bose sound system with AudioPilot and surround.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

WOW! This car has it all, >$40k

Jorojoro, 09/07/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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So far, the car has performed way above expectations. We were looking for a family car with GPS for her and a DVD system for the kids. I was most concerned with luxury class features and styling such as adaptive Xenon lights, leather interior, Handsfree B/T operation, auto liftgate, etc. Our CX-9 Grand Touring has ALL of this.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best of class

Billz1979, 09/10/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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Coming from an Acura Owner who did a lot of research and nearly bought a MDX, the CX-9 is without a doubt the best bang for the buck. Cargo room, ride, build quality, everything is top notch.

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5 out of 5 stars

Loving my new 2010 CX-9 GT!

FormerH3Owner, 10/29/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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I just picked up my Crystal White Pearl Mica GT last night. I LOVE this vehicle! My last two rides were H3's, which cost the same if not more then this beauty. I now realize how much I overpaid for my H3's after seeing all you get for your money with Mazda! I can't think of anything else I would want in a vehicle. It gets great gas mileage for the size (avg. 20 mixed), seats 7 when needed, the exterior and interior remind me of a Lexus, love the 20 inch wheels, rides like it is on glass - and all for way under $40k!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

My second CX9

Homer.too, 11/15/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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I bought a 2009 Touring and kept it 18 months. Decided to move up to a Grand Touring in 2010. Wife wanted the power tail gate and we both wanted the back up camera and in dash GPS. This baby is loaded, the only thing missing is the moon roof which we didn't want anyway. Got a smoking deal. Upgraded a year also went from Touring to Gran Touring loaded for $8,000 tax, license incl. One real disappointment. The GPS system is very weak. Will not pull up POI's close to my house. Major chain stores we all know and have been in business several years do not show up. Also took a short trip last weekend and twice was told "could not provide guidance". This was on state hwys. WEAK real weak.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Just love it!

CX9ZoomZoom, 11/18/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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Most reviews have captured what I have to say. It such a pleasure to drive! Really sporty for such a big vehicle. I just love this car. Mileage could be better but it is not too terrible compared to others in this class. Quality of construction of certain interior components could be slightly better (compared to luxury vehicles). Overall, I love this car.

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5 out of 5 stars

7 years in!

Daniel, 07/03/2017
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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First, let me tell you I had to talk my wife I to owning this car ....and she came from owning a Cadillac. This car has fantastic- hands down. We bought it as a dealer demo , fully loaded...leather, sunroof, Bose, sat radio, power liftgate, xenon headlamps, navigation, and 20" wheels. We've replaced the tires 3 times, driven through tons of snow and ice, and across the US in the vehicle and we've done regular maintenance...bought it in Houston TX, took it to Denver for 6 years and now live in Dallas, tx ....a couple bizarre recalls that Mazda paid for, but other than that-problem free. I highly recommend the CX-9 for the sporty handling and the convenient 3rd row. Definitely worth considering

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5 out of 5 stars

Car Performance and Quality

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4 out of 5 stars

This car is a tank, 2010 Mazda CX-9

David Smith, 03/17/2022
2010 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
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My wife just hit 200,000 miles. Never had an issue with it. Cold or hot weather, the car cranks immediately. Change fluids regularly, and as it ages, change coolant every year. Probably going to get another 200,000 miles out of it. Drives like it’s new. Highly suggest this tank! Gas mileage isn’t great but it has never failed us on reliability which is all we care about.

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