2018
Mazda CX-9

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Available trims

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  • Sport FWD
    Starts at
    $32,130
    22 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Sport AWD
    Starts at
    $33,930
    20 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Touring FWD
    Starts at
    $34,960
    22 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Touring AWD
    Starts at
    $36,760
    20 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Grand Touring FWD
    Starts at
    $40,470
    22 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Grand Touring AWD
    Starts at
    $42,270
    20 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Signature AWD
    Starts at
    $44,315
    20 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

More active safety features now standard
Turbo four-cylinder engine standard
Seats seven
Front- or all-wheel drive

The good & the bad

The good

Excellent handling for an SUV this size
Engine powerful enough for passing
Available second-row USB ports to charge devices
Fit and finish
Second-row seat can slide and tilt with a child-safety seat installed

The bad

Multimedia system frustrating to use
Captain’s chairs not available
Missing Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Tight third row for adults
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Safety review

Based on the 2018 Mazda CX-9 base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
15.1%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
15.1%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

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Consumer reviews

97% of drivers recommend this car
4.9 / 5
Based on 68 reviews
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Comfort 4.8
Interior 4.8
Performance 4.8
Value 4.8
Exterior 4.8
Reliability 4.8

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  • By Jay from Huntington Beach, CA
    Owns this car
    July 24, 2022

    Gas mileage is a joke

    Horrible cockpit layout, A/C gets cool but never cold. Lots of road noise. Terrible gas mileage, no where the 26 mpg advertised. My Honda Pilot with a V6 got better gas mileage. Having extreme buyers remorse.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Andy from Orland Park
    Owns this car
    April 23, 2021

    Best car ever!!

    I really enjoy to drive this suv!!I have for 3 years and I never had any problem!!Pleasure to drive!! Very good value for money!!Five stars 👍
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By partsman from Apollo
    Owns this car
    February 13, 2021

    So far this is the nicest SUV I have ever owned!

    This SUV replaced a 2009 Saturn Outlook we owned, and it has excelled in everyway over that one! Luxurious interior better performance and gas mileage .Handles like a sports car and plenty of standard options! Cant say enough nice things about it! Only one thing and we knew that before we bought it that cargo space with third row seat was limited, other than that I am totally satisfied! Good warranty also! It only had 23000 miles on it, came off a lease so it was like new! Great used car buy! It's my daily driver.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Joe's new toy from Arlington Heights, IL
    Owns this car
    January 22, 2021

    Great features that were easy to navigate!

    This car has met all our needs; lots of leg room, head room, super comfortable and the safety features are very reassuring! Heated seats and A/C front and back and lots of USB ports!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Keith from Raleigh
    Owns this car
    January 6, 2021

    The Mazda CX9 - a lot of value for the cost

    I like the interior features and the CX9 drives well, more like a sedan than SUV. I like the reliablity. It's the first non-Toyota I've purchased in over 20 years. The Highlander is a great SUV but for the money the CX9 is the better option. The features, cost, reliablity and driving performance made it more compelling to me.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By FirstMazdaOwner from Fort Lauderdale, FL
    Used to own this car
    December 9, 2020

    Best family SUV without being large!

    MY FIRST MAZDA! I absolutely love this car! I traded in my terrible 2018 Honda Odyssey for this. While it is smaller than a Minivan it's much better in every way! I purchased the touring which is just above the base model. But it has everything I need. The adaptive cruise control works flawlessly, it gets up and goes with no lag, it's easy to park, and I got the dealership to add Apple Car Play. I love walking up to this car and getting into it. The car isn't a large SUV so I don't feel like im still driving a Minivan. It fits our family of 4 comfortably. The car only has 25,000 miles on it but with Mazda being rated the number one brand for reliability by Consumer reports, I don't have any doubts that this car will last us for years to come!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By KJP from West Hartford
    Owns this car
    November 2, 2020

    Best car I've ever owned.

    I LOVE the cx9. I had a 2013 and loved how it handled. I traded it in for a 2018 with the skyactiv technology. I was skeptical that it would have the same pickup as my v6, but it does not disappoint! It is the most comfortable car with the best pickup of any car I've owned. No complaints at all, I highly recommend the cx9 to anyone!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By SalfromtheBurgh from Pittsburgh, PA
    Owns this car
    July 7, 2020

    Great mid sized SUV

    Got the Signature and all it was missing was Apple Car Play. Once I found out Mazda will install it for a reasonable fee this car is amazing. The only downside is small fuel tank with less than stellar fuel economy.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Ed from Batavia, NY
    Owns this car
    June 30, 2020

    Great driving car with a beautiful interior.

    We owned a CX-9 years ago and really liked it. More than a decade later, Mazda has refined the design to make a great handling, nice looking vehicle. We bought the Signature model and the interior is extremely well designed and appointed. Plus, the 4-cyl turbo gets up and goes!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Blunn from Huffman Texas
    Owns this car
    May 29, 2020

    Very smooth ride

    Love all features that car has to offer. A lot more room inside than appears. Gets excellent gas mileage and due to type of oil used can go longer between oil changes so saves me money
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Wonder of wonders from Temecula
    Owns this car
    December 29, 2019

    Got everything I wanted and more

    This car has everything I ever wanted in a vehicle. My main reason for getting this vehicle was the mileage. It I got a bonus with electric everything. Heated seats front and back, heated steering wheel, backup camera, navigation, Bluetooth, and the list goes on. I feel like a princess
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By CX9-GT from Michigan City, Indiana
    Owns this car
    September 28, 2019

    The closest thing to perfection that I could find.

    Initially I set out to purchase either a land rover, Audi, Alfa romeo or an infinity Suv. I test drove them all. "I bought a Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring" And I'll tell you why, to start with, the car is eye candy Especially with the soul red crystal paint, and the interior... well, it was better than all the rest. The handling is superb, and the ride great. Taking into consideration there's always a compromise with ride, if you're into sport handling. The controls are placed appropriately with the navigation, audio and drive assistance located at your finger tips on the center council While your arm is at rest. I have read some negative reviews concerning the storage in the rear. If this is a concern for you you may want to sacrifice elegant styling for a suitcase style rear end. I could really go on and on about this vehicle , it exceeds my expectations. At this time I would like to leave by noting one last item. All of the other Luxury Suv's that I drove have a 2.0 Turbo charged engine that required premium fuel. While my CX9 grand touring has a 2.5 l Turbo engine that requires only "regular fuel." ZOOM,ZOOM,ZOOM!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 Mazda CX-9?

The 2018 Mazda CX-9 is available in 4 trim levels:

  • Grand Touring (2 styles)
  • Signature (1 style)
  • Sport (2 styles)
  • Touring (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2018 Mazda CX-9?

The 2018 Mazda CX-9 offers up to 22 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2018 Mazda CX-9 reliable?

The 2018 Mazda CX-9 has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Mazda CX-9 owners.

Is the 2018 Mazda CX-9 a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 Mazda CX-9. 97.1% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.9 / 5
Based on 68 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.8
  • Interior: 4.8
  • Performance: 4.8
  • Value: 4.8
  • Exterior: 4.8
  • Reliability: 4.8

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