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Audi, Cayenne, or Mazda(really!)??

By Icarus written on 01-31-2017

1 year update: 16k on the clock and the CX9 is as good as new/ tinted windows to keep heat out and had 3M self healing clear protection on front, mirrors, door cups. No rattles, kids like the back seat, all good. I am still impressed with this car... also interesting to see the Lexus concept SUV looks to have borrowed the design of the CX9 with the long hood/angled front and even rear of vehicle. Ok, so I am a car guy - I've owned Lexus, Ford, Chevy, Toyota, Honda, Porsche SUVs, Sedans, Vans, and Sports cars. So my last car, eg. the one I needed to get rid of was a 2009 Porsche Cayenne GTS Manual, I loved it - unfortunately it was a manual and too much vehicle for my wife to drive (it was a beast)... so I needed to get practical on the next car. I narrowed it down to a Cayenne, Macan, and Audi Q7 - Prices, however - were $60-80k for good ones... OUCH. I also looked a few CPOs that brought the price down a bit. Oddly, I ventured into the Mazda dealer as I liked the look of the new CX-9 and wanted to check it out. I told them what I was looking at and drove currently - they then showed me a new Machine Grey Signature... it was beautiful. Fit and finish was great, close to if not equal to what I was looking at, the technology was great (a major deficiency in the Porsche), and the price was Super Simple - e.g... "this one only comes in different colors, other than that - it has everything Mazda offers." PERFECT. I was so sick of looking at cars with endless options, packages, etc. The interior color, design, wood touches, heads up display Nappa leather in burnt umber is very classy and my first impression was - ummm... this is a Mazda? Much better than Infinity who competes in luxury space. Rear seats were great with a cool sliding function that can move the seat forward with car seat in it. 3rd row is... mehh, not to bad for an adult for a short trip and fine for kids... not a Mercedes 3rd row, but not a Toyota Highlander or Suburban either... somewhere in between. Exterior Impressions: Excellent front-end design and LED lighting headlights, grill, and tail lights. Paint quality, chrome, and wheels are top notch. Driving Impressions: Compared to my Honda Odyssey - it is great, sits up high and handles well, road-feel is good, and steering feedback is good. Compared to my GTS, not so good... but I did think it was on par with the newer Cayenne in terms of ride quality (believe it or not!). So all in all, it is great for a 3 row SUV at that price point without all the extra fancy suspension add-ons (which break). The engine is efficient and provides enough power without seeming to struggle or wind up too much (odd for a 4cyl turbo). Brakes are good and body dive is minimal. So, all in all - I will miss the GTS on the curvy roads and the gas station & shop will miss me, but my wife will be much happier that she has a nice option from the minivan. This will eventually replace the Odyssey in a couple years when kids are a bit older... and that will turn into a nice Boxster... Until then, I will be happy with the Mazda, they have done a fine job!

Definitely a Driver's Car

By drivingLover written on 08-07-2016

Update after a year & half- No major issues, still love the new CX9. Great acceleration thanks to turbo engine. The best mpg I've got was 30.6. I bought CX-9 a week ago and more than satisfied with it. Searched every model in 7 passenger category including minivan and came down to new Pilot, Sorrento, Q7, X5 and CX-9. As multiple reviewers mention CX-9's third rows not big enough for adults but all of the crossover SUVs in the 7/8 passenger category have same issue. If you want adults in third row, go for minivan or full size SUVs. Also, reviewers mention that CX9 has least cargo capacity but hey how many times one drive with third row up and fully loaded cargo. I picked CX-9 among all cars that I was searched for because its Value for money. I was considering touring model with tech package priced around $40k but got sport trim with heated/powered front seats as it has all features that important to me around $33k (dealership gave me $1900 off MSRP which is remarkable for vehicle this NEW). Some important features I'd really liked are brisk acceleration, quietness, LED head/tail lights, three zone climate control and ride quality. There are plenty soft touch material in the cabin where you rest your hand. Headlights are automatic and detect low light situation via a sensor on the windshield and turned ON by itself. I've a 6 month old and she is more than happy while riding in the CX9. Fuel mileage I got at 25.4 in combine driving so far but one of the highway trip showed 29 in the trip computer. HD radio is good and if you adjust Bass/Treble, sound system works great as CX9 is too quite. Definitely a Drivers car and recommended over other 7 passenger CUVs. "

As fun to drive as the old one, just better

By Cedric written on 09-21-2016

Our 2010 CX-9 Grand Touring was still in great shape and we have enjoyed every 60,000 miles we drove in it but wanted to get a new car with all the modern bells and whistle and upgraded safety (the recent test report of the small overlap crash test of the old CX9 were not exactly making us happy). I loved the new model since I saw the first pictures and was very intrigued about the Signature trim level and the new 2.5 turbo engine. I had the new Jaguar F-Pace (look, performance, chassis, V6 supercharged engine and handling) and the Volvo XC90 (that interior!!!!). I daily drive a fun RWD coupe with a manual gearbox during the week and I want our family car to be fun to drive as it is the only car I drive during the week-end with the family and cargo (2 young kids). Living in Colorado, we take a lot of trips in the mountains and I want a car that is fun to drive on these roads and that allow me control. The 2010 CX9 was fantastic in the fun to drive department and I did not want to replace it by anything less engaging. I was wondering how the new engine would handle and I was absolutely not disappointed, the low end torque is immediately available and the car always feels more powerful than it really is. EVERYTHING is nicer in it compared to the old model, the materials and quality is impressive for its class and price. The Jaguar is nice but you need to add a lot of extra to get it to that level ($60k), still more powerful and truly plays in the luxury segment though. Handling, brakes, transmission, technology, everything works seamlessly. Update after one year: still love it, only one nagging detail: why can't I unlock all the doors when I unlock the lift gate???

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