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So I pulled the trigger

By Paul Labas written on 06-09-2016

I ended up with a Grand Touring, not Touring. After 2 weeks of driving, I brought the rating down to 4 stars. - The driving dynamic with 2.5T engine takes getting used to. Although powerful in 2-4K RPM range, the engine gets to 3-4K RPM relatively quickly and then the power tempers off. I wish the engine was more powerful overall. The driving and handling are still a lot of fun and it's hard to believe one is driving a 3-row SUV. - The braking assist system is overly sensitive. The first two days of driving in suburban NJ it went off on me four times! When it does, the experience is both unpleasant and potentially dangerous, as the car brakes hard and I feel I can get slammed by someone else by from behind. The system can be turned off, but it comes back on every time you restart the engine. What I realize now is that the system is forcing me to drive more carefully and break sooner than I am used to! This might not be such a bad thing. - I turned off the lane keep assist since it's more annoying than helpful. - The driver's seat is uncomfortable - it is hard and the raised sides, although providing great support, add to the discomfort. I am not a "wide" guy in any way, so I wonder how uncomfortable the seat can be for someone big. - infotainment system is fine. Once you get used to it, it's not bad to operate at all. - the looks are impressive still, inside and out. The car is often confused with Infinity (what an insult!). The Bose sound is great. The hunt: When CX-9 appeared at local dealerships only a couple of weeks ago, I test-drove it twice before going on the actual "shopping expedition". That day I drove Honda Pilot, CX-9, Toyota Highlighter and Acura MDX. I dismissed Highlighter right away as it seems to offer and do everything that Pilot does, only a little worse in every aspect. The Pilot is the ultimate family SUV and I see why there are so many of them on the roads already. Coming from my Odyssey, I can say it is a blend of SUV and Mini-van. The engine is strong enough. The car is roomy and full of tech. The problem to me was that it is a good and solid choice, but unexceptional in every way, from the looks to the engine to the driving/handling dynamic. Acura MDX drove very nicely, but I didn't like the central console layout and its third row space was the smallest of the bunch. Just like with Honda, I see why there are so many of them on the roads. MDX didn?t excite me and for the $10K more than CX-9 (although MDX would offer more bells-and-whistles), I better feel excited. CX-9 felt like the perfect blend of sportiness, luxury, and practicality. I was so impressed that I decided not to wait another year or so to gather feedback from actual drivers and let the company buffer out the little issues that normally plague new technologies. I had to have it! I ended up with Touring with the Package as it seems to offer the best value for the buck, and found it at about 3K below the MSRP. I ordered it in the Machine Metallica Gray (that?s the color in all the ads) with black interior. The dealer will need to find or order one for me. Style The looks are subjective, of course, but I love the sleek exterior styling. To me, this is the only non-luxury 3-row sitter that doesn?t look like the designer started with a minivan and tried to smooth it out. The cabin feels like BMX X5 and the higher central divider creates a feeling of a closer space, similar to a racecar cockpit. The info-tainment screen is not intrusive since I look over it and it does not obscure any of the windshield window. Inside material quality is excellent. Space I am 6? even. I adjusted the driver?s seat and the seat behind the driver for my height, and then could relatively painlessly fit in the third row behind that. The car is definitely not as spacious as my mini-van, but I can see how the third row can accommodate a couple of adults for 1-2 hours if needed, and kids or even teenagers may find it to be even more tolerable, if not comfortable. The second row is definitely comfortable for two adults and spacious enough for three. When I read the numbers, I knew CX-9 was supposed to be less spacious than the competition, but it did not feel this way in real life. Perhaps, the 1-2? difference is simply not noticeable in real life. Nevertheless, I am sure I?ll miss all the space I am now enjoying in the minivan. Driving I was truly impressed by the driving power and dynamic. Driving three turbo cars in the past, I can say that this CX-9 has very little turbo lag. The engine feels like a typical V6, only more powerful at the initial pickup. The car handles very well and feels much smaller and lighter in turns. One quickly forgets that this is a 3-row SUV. Driving dynamic is where the car really shines. Road noise This is one of very few gripes I have with my wife?s CX-5, however, Mazda handled it well with CX-9. The roads noise is low and car feels luxurious.

The Best Three Row Crossover under $50K

By Clem written on 08-14-2016

Recently bought the CX9 Grand Touring after test driving the Honda Pilot Elite and the Toyota Highlander. The Pilot was nice but Honda does not do a good job of asorbing imperfections in the road. I traded in my 2013 Honda Accord sport and test drove the 2016 Honda CRV as well before pulling the trigger on the CX-9. The Honda's are really nice on smooth roads but fall significantly in my eyes on imperfect roads. The Highlander was smoother on imperfections but felt big and not as maneuverable as the CX9. Both the Pilot and Highlander appeared roomier inside, but one drive of the CX9 and it was no contest. Folks have made a lot of fuss over the 2.5L Turbo, but it is as smooth as butter. The more I drive this CX9, the more I love it. The drive is extremely quiet, smooth, comfortable and more than enough power to do anything I need a car to do. Some are concerned that the CX9 does'nt go 0-60 in 6 plus seconds....really, this is an three row SUV. It will do 0-60 in 7 plus seconds and that is faster than most family sedans. If you are one of those people who need to find something wrong with a vehicle i.e.. v-6 power, turbo, panoramic roof, cooled seats, I'm sure you can find it. If you are truly in the market for an SUV, you have to go and test drive this CX9. We bought the CX9 and our kids are grown. We considered the Lexus RX350 (could not justify the price for us), Nissan Murano (very nice but i was disappointed in the ride quality...we owned the 2004 Murano and loved the way it drove. The 2015 Murano Platinum on 20"wheels did not soak up the bumps as well as i remember the 2004 doing and the V-6 was not as smooth). Have not driven the Durango, Explorer, Traverse, or Acadia so I cannot comment on them and I wish I had taken the opportunity to test drive them as I'm reading good things on the Durango. In the end, I'm extremely happy with my purchase as this is my first Mazda and if this holds up well, it will not be my last.

One of the best amongs the crowd

By Jay written on 01-31-2017

I was drooling on this car for quite a while and I am glad I listen to my heart and bought it. It was matter of just one test drive and i make up my mind to choose it over Highlander. I Never considered the Pilot after reading horrible consumer reviews on Edmund.The CX-9 looks stunning from every angle and gets so many compliments on its looks. The ride and handling is superb. My second car feels like a burden to drive. I got the Signature trim with auburn color interior and it just took the interior to the whole new level. Material quality, fit and finish is top notch. I liked the infotainment systems a lot. Very easy to use with knob and does not demand a lot of your attention to operate. Screen display is crisp and fast once it is up. Engine on performance side is great. It does not feel under powered at all. I am getting 20 mile right now in mixed driving and would like to see it improve after first service. Plenty of room in second row and third row is also very accommodating for short trips. The second row operation to provide access to third row could have been better. Overall a great car.

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Features: Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel , Auto Climate Control , Fold Flat Rear Seats , Multi-Zone Climate Control , Rear Bench Seats , Stability Control , Third-row seating , Tire Pressure Warning , Bluetooth , Aux Audio Inputs , Power Driver Seat , Heated seats , Trip Computer , Leather Seats , Back-up camera , Blind Spot Monitoring , USB Inputs , 3500lb Towing Capacity , Parking sensors , Upgraded Headlights , Upgraded Stereo , Sunroof/Moonroof , Navigation , Power Liftgate/Trunk , Alarm , AWD/4WD , Keyless Entry/Start , Automatic Emergency Braking , Post-collision safety system , Pre-collision safety system , Upgraded Engine , Adaptive Cruise Control , Lane Departure Warning , Rear Entertainment System , Towing Hitch , Heads up display .

Engine/Mechanics: 6 cylinders , 4 cylinders .

Transmission: Automatic .

Fuel Type: regular unleaded .

Drivetrain: front wheel drive , all wheel drive .

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