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A great SUV.
Justin B, 10/11/2015
updated 10/13/2016
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
61 of 64 people found this review helpful
Purchased new, the CX 9 is a bit pricey and has garnered some criticism for its high MSRP. However, as other reviewers have said, a used CX9 is an absolute bargain. It' resale value isn't awesome, and it is likely influenced by the car's mileage - about 18 city and 20 highway. On the other hand, the positive attributes of the CX 9 cannot be ignored. A very confortable pair of front bucket seats with excellent forward visibility. Decent finishing as per the car's interior. You have to be careful not to scratch the leather seats, but this is true of any leather interior. The climate control and radio are very good, with a powerful a/c. The controls can be a pain to reach if you roll the seat backwards. The vehicle is cavernous, with miles of cargo space. The back seat is split 60/40, so you can drop one seat to accomodate a large rug or lumber from Home Depot. Then there is the motor. Mazda didn't design the motor, it's a Ford V6! It is rated at 265 or 270 HP, and they may have under-reported the output. The car hits 90 in an eyeblink on an interstate and flies up hills like a sports sedan. This notwithstanding that it is a 4,200 pound behemoth. You have to be careful braking, though. The SUV has inertia so when you roll up to a stop sign, you brake in this SUV a good car length sooner than you would in a sedan. The car is too big to slap the brakes on, so you are wise to drive around town casually. Mazda mated the outstanding Ford V6 (later iterations went into the F 150, and a 305 HP monster for the Mustang), to a mediocre drivetrain. The Aisin tranny does not shift smoothly at low speeds, though it is fine on the highway. After reading many reviews, it is my impression that the tranny needs to warm up and just doesn't accelerate/shift well at low speeds. Car and Driver has noted that the CX 9 drives very well for a big vehicle. Steering is excellent, the car tracks well, and the suspension is pretty good but not great. The car is too big to fly over speed bumps or dips in the road -so don't do it. Given the combination of awesome power, a spacious interior, excellent front seats, good steering and a decent suspension, not to mention a pretty good radio and climate control, the car is a screaming "buy."
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Great Vehicle!
Kay Renfroe, 11/07/2015
2010 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
27 of 28 people found this review helpful
2010 Mazda CX-9 is comfortable, great smooth ride, about 19 to 22 mpg. We enjoy the separate temperature controls for each side in the front and separate control for the back seat. Heated seats are nice too! There are no blind spots when changing lanes. I have enjoyed driving this vehicle for the last 3 years.
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Water pump can cause catastrophic engine failure
Rich G, 09/07/2019
2010 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
Current class action lawsuit against mazda claims the water pump design can allow coolant to leak into the engine oil causing the engine to seize up without warning. Happened while my 18 year old daughter was driving on Interstate 84 in Connecticut. The engine just shut off and she could not steer to get off the roadway. She's lucky she wasn't killed. Stay away from 2007-2016 Mazda CX-9's specified in the lawsuit [html removed]
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AWESOME RIDE!!!
cathman, 03/07/2013
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
24 of 26 people found this review helpful
Amazing vehicle!! Bought used w/40,000 miles. Incredible used car deal! Absolutely loaded... Handles like its on rails(for a big car). Avg. 25.6 mpg on a 3 state road trip! Tons of power, and super comfortable!!I'm a major Mazda fan... 03 MPV has 185,000 on it and still gets 26.5 mpg! Mazda zoom zoom thru & thru!! If u need a big family vehicle without needing a minivan...Go buy this car!
Crash worthy
veloguru, 06/07/2011
2010 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
28 of 31 people found this review helpful
I had my 2010 CX-9 for a year and was involved in a very hard front end collision which rolled the other vehicle over. My two young kids and I were totally unscratched, and even though the front end was destroyed, all the doors were still aligned and working perfectly! Impressive. I'm off to my dealer to order a brand new CX-9. ( white, not black this time, too lazy to keep the black clean!)
Great Car if You Were Not Scared Off By The Price
MarkDiaz, 01/14/2016
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
23 of 26 people found this review helpful
We have owned this car for nearly six years and have 85000 miles on it. Even though it is a heavy vehicle and my wife does not drive with a "light" foot, the brakes are still the originals and the maintenance department at Mazda tells me that they still have about 40% life left on them. The original tires were replaced at 60,000 miles. No maintenance other than the scheduled maintenance has been conducted on this vehicle. It drives like a sports car. It is bullet-proof. It has a generous third row with easy access. It is truly a hidden gem that people overlook. I do not know how long it will last, but when it finally does end its life, I will truly miss this car.
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2 Transmissions in less than 2 years??
Cynthia Faulkner, 03/01/2017
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
Our transmission was replaced by a factory recall and less than 16 months later, the entire transmission seized up. We contacted Mazda and were informed the new transmission was only covered by a 12 month/12,000 mile warranty. We ended up having to pay $2,800 for a new transmission that should have been covered by Mazda. Mazda did not care....they did not care we were repeat Mazda customers, they did not care we followed their initial factory warranty recall program and they definitely didn't care we had to pay $2,800 out-of-pocket for a defective transmission one of their dealer's installed in our vehicle. AVOID PURCHASING THIS CAR UNLESS YOU LIKE TO WASTE YOUR HARD EARNED DOLLARS!!!
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like my CX-9
bucksull, 01/26/2011
2010 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Handles great ....firm and sure..... Yet not overly stiff. I think Mazda got it right with the CX-9 performance. Test drive of the CX-9 is a must when investigating your options. This is exactly what I was looking for, an AWD crossover that drives well. Took it to the mountains on ski trip . Handles the snow very well including some side roads that were pretty steep. The 3rd row seat comes in handy and has decent amount of room. I am happy with this purchase.
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Jason, 06/21/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
A few areas have made us not pleased with our choice. Gas mileage is much less than advertised. The car is too heavy - sluggish when passing on highway or going up hill, poor gas mileage. There is a design flaw with the doors. They are big, unnecessarily heavy, and balanced wrong. When parked level, they will naturally fall hard to a full open position. As the doors are so big, they will catch any wind and open hard. The check strap on the door is under-engineered for such a heavy door. Within 45 days, the check strap broke, the door slammed back into car body. $1500 damage and Mazda will not even return phone calls or acknowledge issue. Not happy with the CX9 or Mazda, give both a pass.
Owned 5 years and really pleased, hate to sell
Carter, 12/27/2015
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Great car! Excellent experiences at multiple dealerships for routine services. Over time, car became noisier but may be due to tired and/or age. Tailgate lift bar recently broke but according to my research, this is common among many SUVs due to the way they are constructed.
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That all she wrote
Mike Sr, 03/11/2019
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
That if your water pump goes out ,so does your engine,because it leaks into the engine and mixing with oil.Now you need an engine.
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Complicated
Lisa Courson, 05/06/2021
2010 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I loved my 2010 CX-9 when I bought it for the 1st week after that I wanted to push it off the Talmadge bridge!!!! Lights blowing left and right, A/C went out, Water Pump went out so there was water in the engine so there goes the engine. Now it is idle surging and the A/C will not stay charged. I am over it. I just want a new car.
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11,000 Mile Review
berad, 05/11/2011
2010 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
All in all this is a solid family hauler. I chose the Touring for the smaller rim size. Handling is very good for its class, but you will feel the bumps. We moved halfway across the country, so I had my wife two kids & two dogs in the car for 1800 miles / 28 hours of driving- the CX9 proved itself to a great car for the trip. I averaged about 24 MPG on that trip. In what I consider true suburban driving I would get about 18MPG. Now I live in a little town on the Jersey shore now and average about 14MGP in city style driving. Power is more than adequate for all but the true enthusiast and or speed demon.
Money Pit
Natasha V., 02/28/2021
2010 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have spent thousands of dollars on repairs on this car. It is the most unreliable car I’ve ever owned. The extras are great- I love the heated seats and moonroof. The back up camera is so dark that there are many times it’s not usable. There are LOTS of blind spots while driving. My repair shop knows me by name because of this car. I would steer clear if you can.
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Really Like This Vehicle
Bonnie, 10/11/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
We bought this vehicle to replace a 10 year old Ford Expedition. We test drove a Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, and Chevy Traverse. The Mazda CX-9 wasn't even on my radar screen but my husband suggested we take a look. It has the look and feel of a luxury vehicle.We were very impressed with the smooth ride, handling, and spaciousness. The inside is much more roomy than the outside would lead you to believe. We purchased the Grand Touring model with all the bells and whistles and still came in well under $40,000.Getting the same features on the Chevy Traverse would have cost us almost another $5,000. Thus far we have been very happy with this purchase.
2010 CX-9 GT AWD
XTC75, 10/11/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
Most of these reviews are glowing so I'll just list the faults. Brushed faux aluminum on the inside of the door scratches easily and looks terrible. Plastic coating on the floor runners that the rear seats slide forward/backward on scratch, peel and flake after a few months and look terrible (although still function fine). Getting to the fade function on the stereo is way too difficult (requires 3 different button pushes to change, not intuitive either). Also we have water entering into the passenger floor area beneath the dash when cornering to the left. After some online research this appears to be due to a clogged sunroof and evaporator line from the AC. Pending resolution...
Mazda CX-9. Car Performance with SUV Room
CX-9 Driver, 06/04/2018
2010 Mazda CX-9 Sport 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
We bought this car to handle the demands of a family of 4 boys, and it did not disappoint with the kids in younger ages. As the kids grew more room was needed. But for a 7 seater crossover SUV the CX-9 drives, handles and performs like a car. We have driven across country and back 4 times in this vehicle with never a worry.
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Loved this car
Patricia Wildgen, 01/26/2018
2010 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Most versatile car I have ever owned. It could expand to hold 7 people or a lot of cargo. And it could comfortably hold just 4 as well. The interior controls were easy to use, storage was well designed. Road noise wasn’t totally blocked but not onerous. Reliabilty was rated well for this year when I bought it although has been downgraded for more recent model years. We did not have any problems beyond a couple of small ones covered by warranty, and one recall. Gas mileage definitely poor - ~14-15 around town, 16-17 on the highway. We traded the car for practical reasons - 2 older cars and this one got a better trade in for a new one.
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Mazda CX-9
Tom Lob enstein, 10/20/2019
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Suggest you give a do not buy rating to CX-9 because of frequent failures of power transfer unit and transmission [html removed]
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Worst used Car I have ever purchased
Gj, 07/09/2022
2010 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My car started having issues on the 35th day after purchase and the Warranty lasted 30 Days from CarMax. Even with MaxCare I have spent 10k on repairs in 3 years with no end in sight which include but are not limited to Engine Mounts Joints The Entire Braking System Master Cylinder and Power Motor (twice) Avoid this car!
Mazda CX9 is ZOOM ZOOM GOOD
jetsnut, 05/27/2009
2010 Mazda CX-9 Sport 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love the way this SUV drives. The keyless entry is the ticket! Now I know why Motor trend named it "SUV of the Year" I have been in for Service at Schwartz Mazda and they even gave me a massage while I was waiting.
Good car, Horrible tires
njpathfinder28, 12/27/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I like my CX-9. Except for two things. No fog lights on any models below the GT. I don't like the Zenon headlights and those low profile, 20 inch rims are bad news. So I have an expensive vechicle the doesn't even come with fog lights. Second major problem is Mazda's choice of Bridgestone Dueler tires. They are NOT all season radials. I drove on an inch of snow and the car couldn't hold the road! So I have a AWD car that is dangerous in the snow!
Wish I knew better
Scott, 02/01/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Love the car. Definitely best in class. Then the problems started. Heated seats stay on and won't go off until the battery dies. Mazda has no solution. Can't get the same answer from the dealer and Mazda corporate. Depending on you you listen to - it's a faulty design - and Mazda is working on a solution. My issue is that this problem has been around since October. Why did Mazda knowingly sell me a car with features that they knew did not work? If you expect the manufacturer to be there to support you when you have problems - this is not the car for you!
Great bang for your buck
David, 11/06/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We purchased our Mazda CX9 after owning a Chevy Tahoe. We have all the bells and whistles on this car, and could not believe what we have for the price. We have had a few problems though. One being the air conditioning. When turning off the car, the air would turn on. We did have that fixed to just happen again. When making turns the car seems to be making sounds, not sure what that is, and need to have that checked. GAs mileage really needs to be improved. It seems like I am filling up that car all the time! Overall I am happy, but not sure I would buy one again considering the poor gas mileage.
Should be recalled
albanian, 02/07/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Average interior. The plastics inside feel cheap. Seats are not comfortable. Lacks power going uphill. Rough ride, you feel every tine ridge on the road. The sheet metal body has light tin feeling. Definitely not worth almost 40 k sticker. The passenger seat heated up while the car was parked due to electrical malfunction and created a fire hazard. The heated seats had to be disconnected to stop the battery from draining. Dealer does not have a fix. I think this being reported by many owners. No word of any recall from Mazda. They are probably waiting till there are reports of spontaneous combustion of few front seat occupants to occur before doing something about it.
Great bang for the buck
mitch, 11/15/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Really nice price on a well built car. Wind noise on the highway is annoying, and interior lacks storage, but overall a great deal.
Love it!
Terri, 05/02/2018
updated 11/03/2020
2010 Mazda CX-9 Sport 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my CX-9 new and have loved it since I drove it off the lot. Great car for both city and highway driving.
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Best in Class
Paul, 08/30/2018
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned this vehicle for over 7 years and have only put on 36000 miles. I t never needed any repairs. My only costs were oil changes and a new set of tires. I a, in the process of buying another one.
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Great SUV but...
Chip Dahl, 03/25/2018
2010 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Drives and handles well. Very comfortable. Quality materials inside. Small complaints: motorized auto lift gate is terrible. Multiple problems and repairs. Wish it didn’t have this option. Armrest doesn’t have enough padding and gets hard on elbow and arm. Overall, great value and has served us well for 8 yrs. new generation model even better.
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Big Zoom Zoom
Drchuck, 10/26/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Sport 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This vehicle will fool ya. Its competent on the road, and I can get about 25.7 on cruise at 70-72 mph. I was surprised by that. I stand about 6'6" and have plenty of room, both head and leg. The tri-zone AC is one of the great features, and it works well. One area that impressed me was the TPM system. I picked up a nail through the sidewall, of course, and the system told me I had a problem very quickly. I am the principal driver (hers is a Prius) and our fleet average on the highway is about 37.5. She wanted me to get the Lexus, but it's too tight for a tall driver, and I saved a lot of cash. I look forward to driving this CX at every opportunity.
Fun, power, comfort, reliable, spacious
Hokie Mazda Driver, 07/09/2017
2010 Mazda CX-9 Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
195,000 miles and only routine maintenance required. The engine is powerful! Transmission is smooth. VERY comfortable and drives like a sport-oriented luxury CUV. Average 20 mpg in 60/40 highway/town driving. On 3rd set of Michelin tires. On the inside, a plastic tab holding the sun visor in place and button on the seatbelt have come off. Had the weather stripping replaced on one door. Great family hauler if you don't want a minivan.
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Great Crossover
talydude, 04/14/2011
2010 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought a used 2010 Touring with Bose package/rear view/ power lift around a week back. Like it so far. Drive is very smooth. Transitioning from car, rear view camera helps a lot. Very calm until 60 miles. after that gets little noisy. Did i say drive is smooth. yep.
Familyt Road-Trip Rock Star!
tdough, 07/08/2011
2010 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We have 17,000 miles on our 2010 CX9, 5000 of those have come in a 5000+ mile cross-country and back trip in the past five weeks. I have really liked this car since I bought it 15 months ago, now I love it! It really excels on the highway - very fun to drive, great handling, and very comfortable. I really shopped around before buying it, especially giving the Honda Pilot serious consideration, but I am SO glad I went with the Mazda.
What a Surprise
Bryan O, 11/26/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We had been looking, since July 2010 and covered everything but a Kia. We drove the Porsche, MB ML-350 you name it and we drove them all. I can say this was the winner by a long shot. Coming from a Porsche guy, I am glad we saw and drove this wonderful vehicle last.
Very delighted owner
Salmod89, 11/16/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Sport 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought this car after testing several others like the Highlander and Traverse. The former lacks cargo space behind the third row and this third row is intended for children or small adults only. The later has its seats on the second and third rows too close to the floor that it makes it uncomfortable for long trips. We cannot be more pleased with our choice, its riding and performance are awesome, feels solid and its interior and exterior satisfy our taste. We've got so far 23 mpg, mainly on highways.
Test drive one, you'll be impressed!
CC, 11/09/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I did tons of research on crossovers and the CX9 blew away the competition. We test drove the Traverse, Flex, Subaru Tribeca & Pilot. The CX9 handles like a dream, it doesn't feel like a big SUV at all. The safety ratings are great, which we experienced firsthand- we were rear- ended within the first month. The triple-H construction lived up to its design, the other car was totaled, ours fared much better. The CX9 has the lowest percent chance of rollover among its competitors, even better than the Subaru. Dash controls are intuitive, heat & A/C work great. Lots of room for kids or adults in 2nd & 3rd rows. Seat folding is easy (the Ford and Chevy were both more difficult). Test drive one!
Impressive
Aaron , 10/20/2009
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We test drove the MDX, Enclave, Traverse, Pilot, and Highlander. None compared to the CX-9 for price, power, interior quality, fit and finish. We went with Grand Touring with assist package includes Nav , Back up camera, The Blind spot radar is very cool. MSRP little over 39k. We leased with min drive off $1200 for $550 a month 42 months. That was $200.00 less than any of the vehicles I mentioned above. I also like the fact that this is truly a Japanese Car. Engine, Trans, and assembled in Japan. Oh and news flash there are not any US car companies any more. They have been Multi National for a long long time. Yes I know mazda is owned by ford..
Love the car, not the dealer
buff099, 12/21/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The CX9 is a great crossover. I like the V6 pick up, I like the design, I'm ok with the gas mileage (could be better), but overall this is a very good SUV. I'm unhappy with my dealer...and that doesn't take away from the car. Do not deal with Mazda in Lodi New Jersey out on Route 46. Salesman told me it had satellite radio...little did I know it wasn't in it, just satellite ready. So after shelling out 30K now I have to buy a radio...not kosher. They did not care one bit. So the guy lies to me and that's OK. Get yourself this SUV, just not from Mazda in Lodi.
GM to Mazda
Cactus Driver, 10/08/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Replaced an '05 Trailblazer. CX-9 is far superior in quality, style and fun factor. Much quieter and better fuel economy than the blazer 6 cyl. The leather seats, and orange dash glow was very easy to read and attractive. Very quiet and great handling on the road. Acceleration was powerful and smooth. No jerky downshifting when trying to merge. Bose sound is a premium. Bluetooth is a must in today's 'connected' environment. This is my first new Mazda and I look forward to a great driving and ownership experience. We got the 2010 Touring FWD. I also did aggressive braking and acceleration and was very impressed. A 'Zoom-Zoom' 4 sure. Beat the Traverse, Edge, Sorento easily!
Great cars for the price
Daniel , 05/18/2020
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Drives good had some minor issues when I bought it at 114000 miles. After doing some research I am pretty worried about the water pump going out, because the coolant will leak directly into the oil. $1500 to replace a water pump or risk having to replace the engine.
Good crossover
mazdaowner, 10/06/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We looked at Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, Acura MDX & Mazda CX-9 when it seemed that our next car should be a family car. Loved my Acura 3.2 TL Sedan but Acura MDX was priced out. Highlander and CX-9 were the finalists and CX-9 won in aesthetics and functionality. Based on reviews, we didn't get the Navigation & wanted to avoid the 20" wheels of the Grand Touring, so got a Touring. Leather is OK. Would like better in-dash NAV since the Garmin 1350T we bought is nowhere close to the Acura NAV we had 10 years ago! Our dealership seems to have a deal with ADS(?) who will install a better NAV (Kentwood) with warranty. $1600/$1900. Yet to try. Paid $30,200.00 with 60 month no interest.
The Best SUV/Crossover in the market!
RAFAEL MASSA, 08/11/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned minivan, small utility vehicles, sedans and sports cars. I have to admit it, the Mazda CX-9 is the most fun, beautiful, enjoyable, pleasant vehicle I have ever driven in a long time. Our MB ML320 was not as comfortable of a ride, it was almost perfect but I didn't like the AWD all the time feature. Prefer the FWD.
Very Happy Owner
Bob, 10/22/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought the CX-9 GT to replace our 9 year old Odyssey. This time I bought a loaded vehicle (only 2WD though) and am glad I did. Previous reviews are spot on. Performance is good for a vehicle of this type. Interior fit and finish also very good. I looked long and hard at the Chevy Traverse (nice but too expensive), Ford Edge (no 3rd row seat) and the Subaru Tribeca (cheap looking interior and just didn't feel right). MDX was wonderful but couldn't justify the extra $8-$10k more. Sticker was $38,315 and I put $0 down and $630/mo for 60 months @ 0% interest.
A beautiful and sophisticated SUV
Terrific Car!, 08/24/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We have owned the car for just over 2 months and it so far has been a terrific automobile. The build, and performance is excellent and it seems to be far superior to our previous SUV, Ford Freestyle. When I first drove it I was in awe of its appearance, handling and performance. It is just a very beautiful SUV with a large WOW factor. I am glad I purchased it for my wife.
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Rich Wood, 01/22/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my CX9 to replace a 2008 Saturn Outlook. So far the car has impressed me except for the electric seat heaters,While driving my wife's seat became very hot and wouldn't shut off,I had to pull the fuse,I brought the car to the dealer which rpt the underneath of the seat was scorched and they took pictures to send to Mazda and Mazda rpts they have no fix for the problem.So now I have a new car without the electric seats I ordered until Mazda fix's the problem.It could have been worse,I guess the seats could have caught on fire and someone could have been hurt. So maybe you might want to wait on buying one until Mazda address's the problem.
Great car but with some odd issues
dougrek, 05/24/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
All in all we enjoy the car. Great acceleration and handling, plenty of passenger room, beautiful styling. I would recommend to friends and family. For a vehicle this size it's astounding we haven't had to change the brakes yet, and we're at 60,000 miles. Two odd issues: The mounting pads for the engine already are worn, which creates a nasty clinking sound when the car is put into gear; and the circuits go bad, meaning I'll turn off the car and the fan will suddenly go full blast - I have to turn the car on and off a couple of times to make that stop. But these are relatively minor fixes (I've been too lazy) because overall the car has been wonderful for us.
Great car but the sound?
CB, 05/21/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Just purchased a 2010 CX-9 AWD GT, and the car looks great and drives well. I am not too much of a fan of the driver's seating position, but I am comfortable in it and it sure drives not like a SUV. However I am disappointed of the sound system (BOSE) that do not "sound" very well at all. I don't know if there is a problem with it, but the sound from the front side speakers is muffled and sounds distorted. I may to bring this car back to check on them (anyone have the same problem?). also, I thought that there was 6CD capability with the Bose system, but it looks you can just load on CD at the time (is this right?). we will have to drive a little more for more driving experience review
Excellent so far.
Todd, 04/10/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought the CX-9 after extensive research. Looked at the Honda Pilot & CR-V, Ford Flex, and a few others. It came down to the Pilot & CX-9. The Mazda has more power, better interior/exterior, better brakes, and seems to ride better. We traded a Honda Odyssey for it & it is our first Mazda product. Vehicle is black & looks absolutely sweet after its been washed. Couldn't be happier w/the purchase. Capital Mazda of Cary gave us a great price. It is loaded (back-up camera, Bose system, auto rear hatch). Took it home for under 30K. And gave us exactly what we wanted in trade for Odyssey + threw in some extras. Very happy we went /the CX-9!
Great Design and Fun to Drive
FugieNY, 04/06/2010
2010 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car has great features and a beautiful exterior and interior design. When compared to Honda or Nissan, the interior quality is about the same or better. It has many standard features like bluetooth, leather, heated seats, rear passenger climate control and an ipod jack. The CX-9 has a nice firm sporty ride, smooth 6spd transmission and a roomy quiet cabin.
Best Looks & Riding SUV Available!!!
Art Maddox, 12/20/2009
2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I just purchased the CX-9. There is no question that the Mazda is far more superior to it's competitors. I can't say enough good things about it. If your in the market for a SUV that seats 7, do yourself a favor and test drive one. It'll make you a believer as well.