Used 2012 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring SUV Review
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Top Notch Choice
sawyer98, Tucson, AZ, 11/15/2012
2012 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
Purchased a 2012 CX-9 GT. I'm fussy about build quality. I didn't find a single quality issue with my car. Every seam, all the paint, every fit was perfect, inside and out. An excellent value and definite upgrade from others in it's class...and I checked them all. The 20" tires are "firm", but I expected that. Mileage combined has been about 23.5. Also what I expected. I leave the 3rd … row folded down to increase capacity. No problem. My local dealer provided the best buying experience I've ever had. Service dept is excellent and every employee has been friendly and helpful. Maybe I'm just lucky?
Grand Touring Rocks!
crisrn, Sugar Land, TX, 08/01/2012
2012 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
We've had our CX-9 for just a week and we love it!
It is very comfortable and it does not feel like we are driving a mid-size SUV.
When going on the freeway, the accelerator is extremely responsive.
The turning radius is surprisingly sharp, which makes parking in tight spots and u-turns effortless.
The ride is also very smooth, even with the 20 inch rims.
"Zoom Zoom" in size XL!
JasonR, Canton, GA, 10/04/2016
2012 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
I wish I could have rated it 4.5 stars, because it deserves it. It isn't perfect (what vehicle is?) but it's an exceptional mid-size/large SUV and it's more fun to drive than anything in this class should be. Handling, acceleration and braking are all better than any previous car or SUV that I've owned. The ride was a little on the harsh side when it was new (it has 20" wheels/tires) … and the road noise from the tires was noticeable. I replaced the factory tires with a set of Michelins at 28k miles and it is so much quieter and smoother but still handles great and performs well on wet roads. I drove it to Pittsburgh (from Atlanta) and back last February and got to see how well it performed in the snow. For a FWD vehicle with all-season tires, it was perfect. The few minor issues I have are technology-related (no USB port; Bluetooth setup is cumbersome, especially with some phone; and the process of opening the power liftgate with the remote is annoying- press unlock twice, then hold the 'open' button' for a few seconds). The fuel economy isn't great, but I knew that going in. I average about 18mpg overall. I bought mine new in 11/2012 (as a leftover 2012) and I currently have 66,000 miles on it. The only problems I've had were brake-related. The front brake rotors had to replaced around 10k miles and they were warped again (causing horrible pedal vibration) at 18k miles. They only offered to resurface the rotors at that point (which would make them thinner and more likely to warp again even sooner). I corrected the issue myself with a pair of $225 aftermarket high-performance rotors and they're still doing great after almost 40k miles. The power brake booster also failed in May 2015 and it was replaced under warranty.
Love this car
John, Camanche, IA, 04/14/2018
2012 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
This was the best car we ever owned up to now. We traded it in on a newer CX-9 that had 70,000 fewer miles and a warranty. We love our 2014 just as much if not more. Never had any problems with the 2012.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Sporty performance
- Pro:stylish cabin
- Pro:easy access to spacious third row
- Pro:solid build quality.
- Con:Long rear doors are an issue in tight parking spaces
- Con:20-inch wheels produce a stiff ride.
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