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Mazda CX 9 Signature Review

Dave S, 07/20/2021
2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
49 of 63 people found this review helpful

I recently purchased a new Mazda CX9 Signature and must say I am disappointed that this is what Mazda considers there top of the line. I award it a minus 3 stars. Pros- Very attractive and well appointed car. Ample cargo storage. Appears to be well made and constructed. Drives and handles nicely. Cons- The car is not made for anyone over 5' 10' / 200 lbs. The cockpit is very tight and hard to get in and out of, as the door is narrow and the top of the door is very low. Limited storage in the center console and difficult to access when driving. Tailgate: I constantly bang my head on the tailgate and have it adjusted as high as it will go. Seats: Although the leather looks very nice, they are extremely uncomfortable. For me, they are very tight and short. On a recent trip back east, both our butts were very sore, due to the hardness of the seats and we felt more fatigued than normal. Seats comfort feels more like what I would expect from a Ford Escort, not good. The Entertainment / Nav. System is clumsy and not user friendly at all. For a car that is considered Mazda's top of the line, we were very surprised the side mirrors are not linked to the memory seats, they do not tilt when you put the car in reverse and the drivers seat does not have a power extender for taller drivers. Mazda has a way to go, to compete with Toyota, Subaru, Hyundai and others in these areas.

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2 out of 5 stars

Don't understand everyone's love of Mazda

Chaser, 04/19/2024
2021 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Like the title says, I really don't understand the love of this vehicle other than that it depreciates quickly so you can get a lot of features for less. Wish we could go back in time and pay the extra for a Highlander. The CX9 is large on the outside (over 199 inches and a Grand Highlander is only 201 inches), but interior is super cramped. We only have one kid, so thought we were okay when test driving but small interior has proved challenging on multiple occasions. Also, the car has a crazy weak HVAC system and the car never feels cool - just have a fan blasting at near high speed (super loud) trying to make you think you are cool. Also, the lack of vents in the third row is criminal since the AC can't even cool the first two rows adequately. We also have the infamous oil consumption and suspension rattle. While Mazda's are known for their zoom zoom, you acceleration is lack luster unless you floor it past the pedal click to get full acceleration, but with the oil consumption, don't want to drive it hard and cause the valve gasket seal to fail (unfortunately our vin doesn't quality for the TSB). Let's just say, I'm looking forward to unloading the car soon even though there will be a large depreciation hit.

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Wowzers

MT, 09/14/2022
2022 Mazda CX-9 Touring Plus 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Very comfortable and peppy. I am getting almost 30mpg on daily commute. That being sad though, we did only get 21mpg on a long road trip but we had a big rooftop brick full of luggage. After removal of the vacation brick fuel economy returned….. Zoom Zoom

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5 out of 5 stars

A must try , look an buy!

Frank, 09/28/2021
2021 Mazda CX-9 Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

So here's the deal . We've owned our 2010 Mazda 3 for 11 years without one single problem . SO I needed a 3 row 4WD ... Ie. Colorado winters to drive the grand kids around . Looked at numerous models an not one lived up to the CX9 for comfort, looks , affordability an most of all driveability. We chose the touting with upgraded paint , captains chairs an 12 speaker Bose sound system . Am I happy...yes . Go drive this 4WD beauty an you will be too!

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Vehicle

Tom, 03/14/2022
2022 Mazda CX-9 Touring Plus 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

Interior was well thought out, but the real fun comes from the driving experience. Although some what large, the CX9 is very nimble and sometimes feels like a vehicle half it’s size. Highly recommend.

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