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2016 Mazda CX-9 consumer reviews

$31,520–$33,320 MSRP range
side view of 2016 CX-9 Mazda
(47 reviews)
93% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.6
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Really loving the Mazda brand!

The Mazda CX-9 is a great SUV. I love the design and style of this vehicle. It has plenty of leg room which provides for a very comfortable driving experience. Performance wise, it's aweomse! Handles well on turns and does well on highway and city streets. My only wish though, is that it had slightly better gas mileage but other than that it's a great vehicle and would definitely recommend it!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Family + sport car + Stylish

I have signature model ...looks beautiful and used to surprise every one setting inside the car, the engine is strong the seats are good for family with 5 adults and 2 children but still the third raw is excellent comparing with other big SUV. It has all the safety option with very nice light up screen on the front glass, exterior style is amazing...one comment is the engine voice is high inside the car when you accelerate.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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german luxury at japanes price

Love it. Car / SUV of the year - MotorTrend and Car and Driver. Luxurious 3 row with all the technology gadgets available: adoptive cruise control, lane departure, auto breaks, infotainment, all power, etc. German quality at Japaneses price - compared to Audi Q7. 7 sec to 60!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Best Buy out there for both style & performance!

This is by far my favorite SUV on the market, even above some of the luxury models by Acura and infinity.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Amazing, affordable, and reliable

I live in California, took a trip to Oklahoma and purchase a used 2016 c-x 9 Grand Touring there. Drove it back from there. I hate driving even if its a short drive, but with this car, I enjoyed it so much. So easy to drive. Lane assistance, cruise control, and the technology. Amazing. My dad has a crossover too but a different company I will not say the make because this is not a comparison to other makes in crossover and that i don't own any other crossover, but my dad fell in love with my cx-9 compared to his crossover. Ride is conformable. It really helps to have a reflection of a Gage on the windshield, instead of looking down to see how fast your going or checking for navigation. Sensors are amazing, will slow down if a car in front of you is to close, senors can be adjusted to car distance. Light comes on if a car is on your side. monitor display is so easy and safe to use. What makes it safe because there is no screen touching needed when navigating through the menu, there is a command console close to your right arm as a driver and going through navigation or music is so easy. There was a complain about the touch screen being to far for a driver to reach but having a the command console there, there no need to use touch screen unless your typing a address for navigation which driver shouldn't being doing when driving. Seats are comfortable. Felt no discomfort when driving 1350 miles straight with couple stop and and 5 hours of sleep in the trip. Car has good acceleration for a crossover. The CX-9 has a amazing look. Has a look of a Luxury car. Love it. Price is really affordable if you want all the perks you want.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Car for the money.

Comparable to a Lexus or Acura for much less money. It handles like sports car. Passengers are very comfortable in each row.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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The best 3 row SUV for performance

We bought this car for my wife since our family was growing. She wanted something with looks and I wanted something that was fun to drive. The turbo 4 cylinder was designed with family and safety in mind. It kicks in rather early to get you through traffic while holding a luxurious and comfortable interior. The exterior looks sporty minus the plastic parts. Overall the car is fun to drive and one the should not be overlooked!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Exceeding All Expectations !

This is the first Mazda we've owned. This is an outstanding car for the money. Wonder how Mazda can provide all the electronic safety features like auto braking, lane departure and heads up display just to mention a few at such an affordable price. The styling , fit and finish, and quality is outstanding. We purchased the signature model which is beautifully appointed with Nappa leather and solid wood trim. Stainless steel trim also inside. Amazing interior at this or any price point. The ride is comfortable and works well with the well designed steering . Plenty of input about what the car is doing communicated to the driver. This is a car for people who actually enjoy driving. Plenty of power with responsive throttle. We have the All Wheel Drive and we are happy to have the extra margin of safety this feature offers. The CX-9 has three rows of seats. Nice. Last row comfortable however best for smaller riders for long journeys. We leave row three in the " down" position creating a huge amount of space for luggage or trips to the hardware store. Great valve. Highly recommended by this car guy.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Big improvements to an already good car

I was a satisfied owner of two Mazda-CX9's. The latest redesign is exceeding my expectation for style, performance and practicality.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Roomy family car!

We traded our expy xl onthis and couldn't be happier. Plenty of room, handles great! Don't miss the bigger vehicle at all!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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