2012 Mazda CX-9

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2012 Mazda CX-9

Starting MSRP $29,725–$35,125

Average Rating

4.5 out of 5
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Comfort:4.7 out of 5
Performance:4.5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:4.7 out of 5
Interior Design:4.7 out of 5
Value for the Money:4.7 out of 5
Reliability:4.5 out of 5

11 out of 12 people would recommended this car to a friend

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Ok but not good

by CX9 Owner
from Houston, TX | December 19, 2012

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(1)
Comfort: 3 out of 5
Performance: 2 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 3 out of 5
Interior Design: 3 out of 5
Value for the Money: 2 out of 5
Reliability: 2 out of 5

"I bought CX-9 last week. Good and comfortable in on drivers seat but noisy cabin. You can hear engine and tire noise more then Honda Pilot or Toyota Highlander. Dust also pass through the filter whenever I am passing through construction site. Not gas friendly car, giving 12-15 mpg city mileage."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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Great purchase for a family of five.

by Awesome
from | September 28, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I had a mazda mpv for 9 years and I was ready to move away from the minivan style. But, I was nervous to lose such great space. The Mazda CX9 is a great replacement.... we love the style and the performance!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

Primary use for this car: N/A


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2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Best car I have ever owned!!

by damesmeg
from Walnut Creek, California | July 5, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Recently traded in our 2010 Mazda cx7 for the larger cx9 due to our growing family. At first my wife argued that we did'nt need a bigger car but after 2 months of ownership she is loving all the extra space in the rear for strollers, shopping etc. I love driving the car when I get the chance! it really is a drivers car, holds the road well & very comfortable whether you are just going to the shops or taking the windy road to Glacier Point in Yosemite! Love the understated looks of the exterior, very stylish but not too flashy. Only draw back I can find is gas mileage, in this age of $4 plus a gallon of fuel it hurts a bit filling up but hey thats the price you pay for nearly 280bhp!! This is our 3rd Mazda in 5 years! started with MX5, CX7 & now CX9!! loving the Mazda brand for great drivers cars, good value for money and excellent customer service."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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4 out of 4 found this review helpful

BEST SUV

by Peter
from justice,il | July 4, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"2010 Awd Grand Tuoring My mpg: city 15-17 hwy ~20 So for that heavy, powerful, awd, car its not bad. Lot of space inside, very nice ride, never have problem witch it."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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Great all around, very BAD MPG

by Movado
from Pembroke Pines, FL | May 21, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"I bot the CX-9 Grand Touring Trim model and the family loves it but Mazda advertizes the gas mileage as 24 highway 17 city but it is REALLY 17 highway and 13-14 city. It's a shame how automobile companys STILL get away with unrealistic calculations of MPG very year."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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Very comfortable, good handling, BAD MPGs

by Family car needed
from Boston , MA | April 24, 2012

Rating from

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Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"This SUV is comfortable and handles well. I love the seat, stereo, way it drives. However it is delivering 13.5pg with mostly around the town driving (I generally drive it without gunning or sudden stops). It gets maybe 17 mpgs on the highway. This would not bother me as much if it was not far below the reported 16-22 it is supposed to get per Mazda. We have put about 1500 miles on the car do far in 2 months of driving. Rear seats are easy to put up and down but easier acces might be nice- say a removable middle seat in the second row allowing pass through. The doors for the second row are also long and very heavy meaning my kids have trouble opening and closing them without assistance and the doors are so long it makes getting out of the back seat in a parking lot quite a challenge without hitting the car beside you. All in all a lot funner to drive than a minivan but not sure it meets the needs of my family. Not sure about reliability yet- no problems so far but it's only been 2 months."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family


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Right Combination of Features

by Sdabr-d
from Denver, CO | March 9, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"We bought the CX-9 about two months ago after comparing to Highlander, Pilot, Durango, MDX and other three-seat crossovers. It wasn't even on our radar to start out with, but the CX-9 won because of it's great acceleration (much better than Pilot), third-seat comfort (much better than Highlander), cargo space (also much better than Highlander) and price (cheaper than MDX). We are a family of five moving from a mini van into a this car, so longer trips are a squeeze, which we knew going in. We are adding a roof rack to take care of our extras. Day-to-day running around is great and it's very fun to drive with an awesome stereo system (Way better than my husband's new Durango). Leather interior is luxurious and seats are very comfortable. I'm very pleased with how it handles in the snow, which was one of the major reasons I wanted an AWD car. Gas mileage is as advertised at around 16 MPG in town, but only after I altered my driving habits with help of the current average MPG display. Bluetooth phone works well, but it does not import contacts for your phone so you have to reprogram frequently called numbers. Bit of a bummer, but not a deal breaker by any means. I love this car and I'm glad we found it!!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family


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6 out of 6 found this review helpful

The More I Drive It, the More I Love It

by Father of five
from Washington, DC/Northern Virginia | March 6, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"This car was a great buy. I love the style (not boxy) and it handles extremely well. The 6cyl. engine gives it the power to accelerate in heavy traffic, and the all wheel drive keeps the driving smooth and in control in any condition. It drives as easily and smoothly as a car, while giving you the size and look of an SUV The third row seat is wider (seats two) and more comfortable than all of the other mid-sized SUVs, except the Chevrolet Traverse. While the third row headroom is not quite high enough for an adult over six feet tall, it is enough for anyone under six feet, or for my pre-teen boys to sit comfortably. The leg room is better than all of the other SUVs, but it was the reliability that got me to choose it over the Traverse. The car has minor drawbacks that do not affect its performance or value. If I could make any recommendations to Mazda, it would be to add full-time driving lights on the light switch and to add low-mounted fog lights. In addition, the console controls for the radio and the heater are too close and almost blend into each other, so it makes finding the right button a bit distracting and time-consuming. Overall, it is a great value and a well-built SUV. Do your homework on the price (use Cars.com and Edmunds.com) and you will not have any buyer's remorse."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family


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3 out of 3 found this review helpful

Gr8 Car

by Gr8Sail
from West River, MD | February 27, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"My 13 year old 4Runner was dying and I needed another SUV/Crossover. Also decided I no longer needed 3 cars (Infinity M45 Sport and Mazda Miata) so I traded 4Runner and M45 in for a new CX9. Couldn;t be happier as I now have the best of both worlds - an AWD Crossover that looks great, has some cool toys, is comfortable, fun to drive and has more cargo room than the 4Runner. Oh yeah - and gets better mileage than either one of the other vehilcles. The ride is very firm and secure with very little body sway, the two tone leather upolstery is gorgeous, instrumentation a good anf the Bose stereo system that plays (anmd controls) my music library on my Droid phone via Bluetooth is just awesome! This car does not disappoint at any level!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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CX9 Mazda Grand Touring

by Momma Donna
from Lafayette, Louisiana | February 23, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"One of the best cars I have driven, great gas mileage, very roomy, the only thing i wish they had was more room between the second and third row of seating and a bigger cargo area."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family


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