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2018 Mazda CX-9 consumer reviews

$32,130–$33,930 MSRP range
side view of 2018 CX-9 Mazda
(68 reviews)
97% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.8
  • Performance 4.8
  • Value 4.8
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.8
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Mazda cz9 is the best car I?ve ever owned.

This car is hands down the most comfortable car I?ve owned. It drives smoothly and the turbo allows it to actually have the ?zoom-zoom? Mazda advertisements touted for such so long time. I had a 2014 Mazda CX-5 prior and loved it but although it had a luxury, spacious interior, and great gas mileage, it had very limited acceleration capabilities. I love the 9 and in 3 years when my lease is up I look forward to getting the 2021 edition. The only `downside? in my option Is the gas consumption. Maybe i am spoiled as The cx5 was very gas efficient, but the 9 although it has an efficient 4 cyl engine, drinks up significantly more gas.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Better than Audi Q7 and Volvo XC60

I will encourage anybody thinking in buying a mid size SUV to consider driving the 2018 CX9 Mazda GT AWD with the 4 cylinder turbo engine. Luxury and safety features are excellent on a very affordable price. Quality and attention to detail surpasses most of the competition. Smooth right, quick acceleration, driving safety and reliability is perfect, no matter if you are driving in dry , wet or iced/snowed roads. Incredible LED exterior lighting and quiet ride with 20" radius aluminum alloy wheels. I love it. By the way this is my fourth Mazda vehicle I have owned for the last 35+ years. key word here is "reliability".

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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39dad story

quality vehicle for price, few glitches with screen, but can be worked out. good bang for buck. to have better electronic services would be a desired compliment, but dollar for dollar you can't beat it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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The most comfortable car I own so far

This car met all my needs. The only thing I don?t like is it doesn?t come with an auto start option. Otherwise, the interior is fabulous and so as the performance. Love it!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Awesome SUV!

I love the features in the CX-9 Sport. It has leather seats, lane departure warning, and an awesome music system where I can enjoy Pandora. The 3rd row comes in handy with a family of 5 as well! Plus it's spacious and no where near crowded. It doesn't even drive like a heavy SUV at all. It's super smooth! I highly recommend this vehicle to anyone.

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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Elegant, Engaging, high quality

So we cross shopped the volvo xc90 and the CX9. The XC90 was selling for 8+ grand off of sticker price and the CX9 was about 3k off. We ended up with a touring model with premium package which has everything we wanted for about $36,200 with premium paint charge. We are very happy with the ride and quality of the CX9. The Volvo was having far too many reliability problems to justify the increased price (even with stacked incentives). The powertrain of the Mazda was much better tham the 2.0 liter turbo in the Volvo. I also am finding that the real world fuel economy is better than EPA in central NJ commuting. I have gotten over 30Mpg with two adults and children aboard on trips to NY and south Jersey. Really happy with the purchase. It has more than enough room for us, especiallysurpising since we came from an Acadia Denali which on paper had almost double the cargo volume. We also looked at the Audi Q7 in base form, but it too had far too many problems reported in forums online.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Finally, A New Car

Hands down one of the best cars I have drove. So easy to get around and the options that come standard on this car would cost a lot on any other. Smooth ride, and you can tell Mazda is listening to its' customers and really making positive changes year in and year out. We can't wait to get in this car. Trips are no longer a hassle but are welcomed. I find myself making excuses just to get in the car and drive around.

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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Step up from prior 2008 CX-9

Lots of interior features. Good mileage. Quality seems good but has only 1100 miles. Center armrest box has an odd wing shape design for opening. Seems to possibly be a little less front seat leg room.

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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Love the look

The ride is smooth, the steering is precise, acceleration is smooth and pretty quick on it's feet even with less horsepower compare to the Toyota highlander and the Honda Pilot. The seat is quite comfortable and hugging. My wife complained that the Latter is little too firm for her. She was driving a Highlander which was declared total in e recent accident and she like it's seats and roominess. Otherwise, this CX9 would be perfect.

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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The ride is comfortable and the control is marvelo

Meets expectation, pleasure to drive, and enjoy the ease of controls, be it audio or interior. Thank you

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