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Great 3rd row vehicle
David Sonnabend, 02/16/2017
updated 08/21/2019
2012 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
If you are looking for a 3rd row vehicle in this mileage range, the CX-9 is the best bang for your buck. Other brands either have reliability issues or cost significantly more. Really enjoy this ride and the added room for kids and cargo. Very comfortable to drive with the excellent visibility. Also like the 2nd row heating and cooling control options. Gas mileage for this front FWD touring model is right around 20 and goes up/down slightly depending on the mix of city and highway driving. Would recommend the CX-9 to those looking for this type of vehicle. ** Update** Have owned this CX-9 for sox months now and love it. Added a trailer hitch to tow a 16 foot boat. We used it this summer travel 10 hours to a resort pulling the boat and loaded with gear. No issues. Get one! **Update** It is now several years later and still love the vehicle so much we purchased a newer one.
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Mazda CX-9, great the second time around as well!
Ted, 05/08/2018
2012 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This was my second CX-9. I bought another because I loved the first. No change in opinion. Well built, comfortable, and reliable. Some of the technology was a bit behind (i.e., poor resolution and screen size on back up cam), but that's really not why I bought the vehicle. Great in snow and long trips. The only downside were terrible blind spots. With no blind spot alerts or mirrors, changing lanes can be a bit adventurous. Other than that, it's a great crossover.
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Sporty and Large interior
Steven McLeod, 07/10/2016
2012 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We bought our 2012 CX9 used a year ago. It is nible and decent in the snow. It gets about 18 mpg around town and 22 mpg on the highway. We have not had any reliability issues. One thing though, it seems to burn synthetic motor oil, it may have been too thin. When I changed the oil using conventional 5w20 it fixed the problem. IT is room and nice for car pooling or sticking appliances in the rear. All in all very happy with car.
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Average at best
kph1983, 02/17/2015
2012 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 16 people found this review helpful
Just sold 2012 CX9 after three years (35,000 miles). Decent SUV for price. Pros: Appearance, good performance/handling, interior space. The CX9 looks sporty and handles/accelerates well for a large vehicle. Large interior space with decent room in the third row. Cons: Gas mileage, ride comfort, cabin noise, The CX9 does not get anywhere near the advertised gas mileage. 18.5 combined driving and 21.5 on strictly highway trips. Not a very comfortable ride if you are in the car for longer than 1 hour. Suspension felt stiffer than other large SUVs and could feel all bumps on road. Car had small annoying rattles on both interior/exterior.
First Mazda - Impressed so Far
jk96, 05/23/2012
2012 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We have 3 children and were looking to downsize from a Ford Excursion to a mid-size SUV. Our requirements were seating for 7, leather interior, and easy access to the third row. We drove every mid-size SUV out there in the under 40k price range and found the CX-9 was our favorite with the new Dodge Durango a very close second. Ease of rear access on the Durango killed it for us. I needed something my 6 year olds could do themselves and the Mazda was a breeze. Doors opened wide, easy slide second row for rear access, and the fact that I could still fit 3 kids in the 2nd row and fold the rear seats for cargo space if needed was a huge plus. Great value lots of options for the money.
CX-9 hits the spot
tomlovescars, 03/27/2015
2012 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've had it for 3 years......almost perfect....I wish you could get the grand touring without the 20" wheels....the ride is a little harsher, but the bigger problem is the constant TPMS light turning on every time you hit a decent bump. Just too finicky and pretty pointless given the vehicle.....I had a sport for a loaner and the 18" wheels ride much better and can't really tell with the handling
Vastly underrated
D. Hart, 03/20/2020
2012 Mazda CX-9 Sport 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
It is fun to drive, and has plenty of power...especially for such a large vehicle. The size gives you alot of room, and lots of storage space. The Sport package is a little sparse with options, but makes up for it with it's roominess, driving enjoyment, and comfort at a good price. It is a good, reliable car.
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Great car
Matt l, 08/13/2018
2012 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Great car, had great luck with it. Did not have many issues with it. I reccomend this car.
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Love this car
John, 04/14/2018
2012 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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.
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great purchase over highlander and path finder, 10
big T Waller, 04/24/2018
updated 10/25/2018
2012 Mazda CX-9 Sport 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
brake boosters at 40-45k miles have been tagged to be replaced. this is not a call back but have them commit to do before you sign the dotted line. we love our cx9, cvt is great, change thetrans fluids every 40k miles, i used firestone for my drain & fill trans service they used pennzoil cvt-2 fluid. 7.6 quarts., after40k+miles, we are still glowing about our cx9. at the 70k mark, I replaced both front & rear brake pads,(normal maintenance) gas mileage on this 3.7 litre 6 cyclinder has been really good,too. great purchase.
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