Pros
- Fantastic value for money
- Petrol engine offers great punch and performance
- For the money, has plenty of safety tech
- Later models refine the formula even further
Cons
- No diesel option
- Boot space with all seats in place definitely won’t carry enough gear for everyone on board
- 2.5-litre petrol engine does love a drink…
Verdict
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The Mazda CX-9 really is in a class of its own. By that we mean it’s still just a touch behind more luxurious, albeit more expensive, competitors from Lexus, BMW or Mercedes-Benz, but at the same time, it’s miles ahead of offerings from traditional Mazda competition like Hyundai, Toyota or...
Publish: May 16, 2023
The Mazda CX-9 is known for its sleek and modern design, strong performance, and advanced safety features.
The 2016-2022 Mazda CX-9 is powered by a turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, unfortunately, at no point in the CX-9’s lifetime was a diesel option available, in Australia at least. All CX-9 models come with a six-speed automatic transmission and either front-wheel or all-wheel drive.
The Mazda CX-9 offers a spacious and comfortable cabin with seating for up to seven passengers, making it a great family vehicle. It comes standard with a variety of features, including a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Bluetooth connectivity, a rearview camera, and a range of advanced safety features, such as blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and lane departure warning.
The Mazda CX-9 is known for its sleek and modern design, strong performance, and advanced safety features.
The 2016-2022 Mazda CX-9 is powered by a turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, unfortunately, at no point in the CX-9’s lifetime was a diesel option available, in Australia at least. All CX-9 models come with a six-speed automatic transmission and either front-wheel or all-wheel drive.
The Mazda CX-9 offers a spacious and comfortable cabin with seating for up to seven passengers, making it a great family vehicle. It comes standard with a variety of features, including a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Bluetooth connectivity, a rearview camera, and a range of advanced safety features, such as blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and lane departure warning.
The Mazda CX-9 is known for its sleek and modern design, strong performance, and advanced safety features.
The 2016-2022 Mazda CX-9 is powered by a turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, unfortunately, at no point in the CX-9’s lifetime was a diesel option available, in Australia at least. All CX-9 models come with a six-speed automatic transmission and either front-wheel or all-wheel drive.
The Mazda CX-9 offers a spacious and comfortable cabin with seating for up to seven passengers, making it a great family vehicle. It comes standard with a variety of features, including a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Bluetooth connectivity, a rearview camera, and a range of advanced safety features, such as blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and lane departure warning.
Mazda CX-9 owners have reported slipping in the transmission slipping. The root cause of this problem has been identified as software malfunction in some instances, which can be resolved through software updates.
There are reports of sunroofs shattering during some extreme weather (like the harsh Aussie sun) or vibrations.
Some owners have reported the infotainment systems glitching and not responding like they should. The malfunctioning displays are reportedly failing to function as intended, and the underlying cause appears to be related to problems within the cars’ electrical systems.
Recalls:
- September 2019: An official recall has been initiated for 1,280 Mazda TC CX-9 vehicles for the year 2017 – 2019. The potential presence of weak retention force within the wiring harness connectors of these vehicles can lead to communication errors between the vehicle control modules.
- December 2021: the Mazda CX-9 was involved in a recall of 90,363 Mazdas manufactured from 2017 to 2019. This is due to the possibility of the low-pressure fuel pump impeller becoming deformed, which may result in the fuel pump ceasing to function.
Mazda CX-9 owners have reported slipping in the transmission slipping. The root cause of this problem has been identified as software malfunction in some instances, which can be resolved through software updates.
There are reports of sunroofs shattering during some extreme weather (like the harsh Aussie sun) or vibrations.
Some owners have reported the infotainment systems glitching and not responding like they should. The malfunctioning displays are reportedly failing to function as intended, and the underlying cause appears to be related to problems within the cars’ electrical systems.
Recalls:
- September 2019: An official recall has been initiated for 1,280 Mazda TC CX-9 vehicles for the year 2017 – 2019. The potential presence of weak retention force within the wiring harness connectors of these vehicles can lead to communication errors between the vehicle control modules.
- December 2021: the Mazda CX-9 was involved in a recall of 90,363 Mazdas manufactured from 2017 to 2019. This is due to the possibility of the low-pressure fuel pump impeller becoming deformed, which may result in the fuel pump ceasing to function.
Mazda CX-9 owners have reported slipping in the transmission slipping. The root cause of this problem has been identified as software malfunction in some instances, which can be resolved through software updates.
There are reports of sunroofs shattering during some extreme weather (like the harsh Aussie sun) or vibrations.
Some owners have reported the infotainment systems glitching and not responding like they should. The malfunctioning displays are reportedly failing to function as intended, and the underlying cause appears to be related to problems within the cars’ electrical systems.
Recalls:
- September 2019: An official recall has been initiated for 1,280 Mazda TC CX-9 vehicles for the year 2017 – 2019. The potential presence of weak retention force within the wiring harness connectors of these vehicles can lead to communication errors between the vehicle control modules.
- December 2021: the Mazda CX-9 was involved in a recall of 90,363 Mazdas manufactured from 2017 to 2019. This is due to the possibility of the low-pressure fuel pump impeller becoming deformed, which may result in the fuel pump ceasing to function.
ANCAP Ratings
5 stars (tested 2016)
Body Styles
5 door Wagon
Engines
2.5 litre 4-cylinder engine
Power
170kW – 2.5 litre 4-cylinder engine
Torque
420Nm – 2.5 litre 4-cylinder engine
Transmissions
6-speed Sports Automatic
Fuel Consumption
8.4 – 9L / 100km
Length
5075mm (5 door Wagon)
Width
1969mm (5 door Wagon)
Height
1747 – 1750mm (5 door Wagon)
Wheelbase
2930mm (5 door Wagon)
Kerb Weight
1747 – 1750kg (5 door Wagon)
Towing
750kg (unbraked), 2000kg (braked)
ANCAP Ratings
5 stars (tested 2016)
Body Styles
5 door Wagon
Engines
2.5 litre 4-cylinder engine
Power
170kW – 2.5 litre 4-cylinder engine
Torque
420Nm – 2.5 litre 4-cylinder engine
Transmissions
6-speed Sports Automatic
Fuel Consumption
8.4 – 9L / 100km
Length
5075mm (5 door Wagon)
Width
1969mm (5 door Wagon)
Height
1747 – 1750mm (5 door Wagon)
Wheelbase
2930mm (5 door Wagon)
Kerb Weight
1747 – 1750kg (5 door Wagon)
Towing
750kg (unbraked), 2000kg (braked)
ANCAP Ratings
5 stars (tested 2016)
Body Styles
5 door Wagon
Engines
2.5 litre 4-cylinder engine
Power
170kW – 2.5 litre 4-cylinder engine
Torque
420Nm – 2.5 litre 4-cylinder engine
Transmissions
6-speed Sports Automatic
Fuel Consumption
8.4 – 9L / 100km
Length
5075mm (5 door Wagon)
Width
1969mm (5 door Wagon)
Height
1747 – 1750mm (5 door Wagon)
Wheelbase
2930mm (5 door Wagon)
Kerb Weight
1747 – 1750kg (5 door Wagon)
Towing
750kg (unbraked), 2000kg (braked)
Warranty
- 3 years / unlimited km
- 5 years / unlimited km (from Aug 2018)
Service Intervals
- 10,000 km / 12 months
Model range, pricing & features
The Mazda CX-9 really is in a class of its own. By that we mean it’s still just a touch behind more luxurious, albeit more expensive, competitors from Lexus, BMW or Mercedes-Benz, but at the same time, it’s miles ahead of offerings from traditional Mazda competition like Hyundai, Toyota or Subaru.
The Mazda CX-9 is spacious, luxurious, loaded with features and decent to drive despite its size and family-hauling intentions.
On the used market there’s plenty to choose from and the spread of year models and variants means there should be a CX-9 to cater to every budget. Plus, given the second-generation TC CX-9 has been around since 2016, you can get the look of newer variants but you don’t need to spend an arm and a leg.
The Mazda CX-9 really is in a class of its own. By that we mean it’s still just a touch behind more luxurious, albeit more expensive, competitors from Lexus, BMW or Mercedes-Benz, but at the same time, it’s miles ahead of offerings from traditional Mazda competition like Hyundai, Toyota or Subaru.
The Mazda CX-9 is spacious, luxurious, loaded with features and decent to drive despite its size and family-hauling intentions.
On the used market there’s plenty to choose from and the spread of year models and variants means there should be a CX-9 to cater to every budget. Plus, given the second-generation TC CX-9 has been around since 2016, you can get the look of newer variants but you don’t need to spend an arm and a leg.
The Mazda CX-9 really is in a class of its own. By that we mean it’s still just a touch behind more luxurious, albeit more expensive, competitors from Lexus, BMW or Mercedes-Benz, but at the same time, it’s miles ahead of offerings from traditional Mazda competition like Hyundai, Toyota or Subaru.
The Mazda CX-9 is spacious, luxurious, loaded with features and decent to drive despite its size and family-hauling intentions.
On the used market there’s plenty to choose from and the spread of year models and variants means there should be a CX-9 to cater to every budget. Plus, given the second-generation TC CX-9 has been around since 2016, you can get the look of newer variants but you don’t need to spend an arm and a leg.
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Information correct as of May 16, 2022.
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