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overview|exterior & interior|driving performance|pricing & specs
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Summary
The Mazda CX-9 is an impressively well-rounded package offering practicality, good standard safety equipment, style and sporting road manners, at the price of a stiff ride.Christopher Jensen reported to NewCarTestDrive.com from New England, with John Katz in Pennsylvania.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Mazda CX-9 Sport ($29,400); Touring ($31,615); Grand Touring ($33,355) |
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Engines:
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3.7-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 |
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Transmissions:
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six-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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frontal air bags; side-impact airbags in the front seats; air curtains covering all side windows; electronic stability control; roll stability control; traction control; anti-lock brakes with electronic brake distribution and brake assist |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Blind Spot Monitoring, rear-view camera |
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Hiroshima, Japan |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Mazda CX-9 Touring ($31,615) |
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Standard Equipment:
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leather upholstery, three-zone air conditioning, AM/FM/CD, power and heated front seats, power heated outside mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote/keyless entry, cruise control, telescope-tilt steering wheel, variable-speed wipers; rear-window wiper, Bluetooth connectivity, 18-inch aluminum wheels. |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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moonroof and Bose audio package ($1,760); Touring Assistance Package ($2,717) includes DVD-based navigation, Smart Card advanced entry, rear-view camera, and power open-close rear hatch; Crystal White Pearl paint ($200) |
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Destination Charge:
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635 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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36927 |
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Layout:
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front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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273 @ 6250 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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270 @ 4500 |
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Transmission:
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six-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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16/22 |
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Wheelbase:
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113.2 |
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Length/width/height:
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199.8/76.2/68.0 |
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Track, f/r:
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65.1/64.7 |
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Turning circle:
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37.4 |
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Seating capacity:
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7 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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38.4/56.5/40.9 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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39.0/56/39.8 |
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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35.4/43.7/32.4 |
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Cargo volume:
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100.7 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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2000 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, hydraulic shocks, anti-roll bar |
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Suspension, r:
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independent, two lateral and one trailing link per side, coil springs, hydraulic shocks, anti-roll bar |
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Ground clearance:
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8.0 |
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Curb weight:
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4312 |
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Tires:
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P245/60R18 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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ventilated disc/ventilated disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
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Fuel capacity:
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20.1 |
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| 2008 Mazda CX-9 consumer reviews: | | | | overall rating |   | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | I've always driven nothing but European sports cars, but am VERY impressed with this car. Steering is excellent for any vehicle. Handling is good for a car this big, but Mazda really needs to address the torque steer under hard acceleration in FWD models. | | posted by I.Firth on Jan 26 2008 | | |
| overall rating | | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | I love this vehicle. Previously drove a Mercury Mountaineer and hated it. It drove like a truck and felt very cold. The CX-9 GT is so refined and fun to drive. Smooth, quiet ride, plenty of room, and a very nice feel. Roomy inside, nice looking outside. AWD rocks! Gas mileage is only thing that disappointed me. Other than that its a dream to Drive. | | posted by Rodric on Apr 26 2008 | | |
| overall rating | | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | Perfect size car for the wife to drive too. Love all the features... handsfree bluetooth, dvd, navigation, leather seats and smart key. After a month and a half and 2500 miles, I'm happier with my choice than when I first got it. I would recommend anyone looking for a mid to large size SUV look into this car. | | posted by Sloan B. on Jul 24 2008 | | |
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| | I chose this vehicle over the MDX, Q7, Acadia, Enclave, and Highlander. This is my first SUV/CUV. I love it. The performance and handling are my favorite features. It also comes with enough gadgets to me happy. | | posted by Padruig on Aug 29 2008 | | |
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| | I have had my CX-9 touring AWD for 1 month and look forward to driving it everyday. So far my only regret is not buying the grand touring for a few more dollars. The ride is great, yet I still feel connected to the road. | | posted by Agustin on Sep 10 2008 | | |
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| | A lot of car for the money. We've been very happy with the car. Roomy interior. Good handling for a big car. Very comfortable on the highway. Lots of room for cargo. Nice looking. Recommended! | | posted by John Sinclair on Sep 27 2008 | | |
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