2021 Mazda CX 9 review // Still a great choice

“MAAZZDA”

My wife and I just picked up a new '23 CX9 touring trim w/captains chairs & the sun roof. Managed like 5.1k off MSRP with it being an outgoing mode making room for the cx90.

Maybe I'm crazy, I MUCH prefer the look of the 9. That turbo V6 sure is tempting though😅

She pronounced it "Mez dah" it's "Mahz Dah" you have an auto review channel and you don't know how to pronounce the brand correctly. C'mon now. 😢

aaahhhh, imagine a rear end crash. The third row seaters' heads are awfully close to the window. Good grief!

I bought a new 2021 Mazda CX-5. I believe the CX-9 has the same engine. It has burned engine oil from day one and getting progressively worse. I looked up and found a bulletin for my car to be repaired. I took it in and they agreed that my car fell under that bulletin according to the VIN but, that I had to wait for the engine light to come on. By my calculation that won't happen until one oil change after my warranty is up. Don't take a chance and buy Mazda’s. They don't stand by their product unlike Honda. Mazda will do whatever it takes to avoid paying to fix the problem, even when they themselves admit that there's a problem. My advice, stick to Hondas and Toyotas. I’ve had problems with their cars in the past but, they always fixed my warranty issues without question and after that they ran forever. Don’t fall for talking point that Toyota and Mazda are now collaborating and even use the same assembly line. It means nothing. There's a class action lawsuit against them (Haven't responded). I personally have filed with the Mazda, BBB, Attorney General, and a consumer agency. It's been two weeks and nothing. I'm lining up a lawyer as my last resort. Don't go through this hell, buy a Toyota or Honda instead.

Good car, insanely uncomfortable front seats.

My goodness you two. It's a lot...

Those who compare Mazda with luxury German brands probably never had a German car before and what to think a Mazda is the same as BM or Mercedes 🫰😂😂

This car costs 68000 AUD and is called get sp here. Why cars so bloody expensive in Australia????

You guys got your wish I think...the CX line seems to give you the bigger screen, more digital screens, and the pano sunroof. Hopefully the same luxury is there in the higher versions.

The Kia offers the dual clutches stay away from the dual clutches folks they can be costly. They do not have a good track record they break often and can cost you 7 to 8 thousand in repairs..

Dear Motormouth Family,
This review more or less convinced the wife and I to buy a CX9. We already have a vantastic van, which we drive without shame. Since I have owned three sports cars. This CX9 kind of provides a Mid Life Crisis sports car-crossover without causing a marital crisis. I think. Plus the uniqueness, and quality, as you point out. Negatives would be that only 30,000 or so sell a year. So not a lot of parts. Or even dealers. But we’ll made. So we shall see. Even if the warranty is pretty feeble compared to Kia. So with all the negatives, including pretty tiny third row, this car has style, quality and fun for those with familial obligations to consider.
BTW , your web site name (Motormouth) suggests that y’all are one of those fast talking, hyper young presenters on You Tube. You are actually the opposite: very sensible, reasonable and understandable. So maybe some other moniker, such as “Good Car Advisers”( that’s actually pretty lame) , or something in the same vein , but more catchy. I almost avoided the channel, because of the name, but wanted to hear about the CX9. Have watched several other of your car reviews since, n like them all. I suppose one of the main reasons would be that you both are very knowledgeable re the vehicles, without being boring. Then you also have the family driver perspective. And the mom vs. dad perspective.

Is it a waste of buying a 7 passenger vehicle when you are not married or don't have a kid? Does it look weird?

20” wheels not 18

7 passenger seating? Was that a mistake? Is this not a 6 passenger suv?
Thanks

I'm getting tired of the 'harsh' ride of my 2018 Sportage SX Turbo. Out of the new Sportage/Tucson/Sorento/Santa Fe/Santa Cruz, which has the most 'luxurious' ride?

But in real 5 seat Crv has more cargo volume from back to front seat, head shoulder room than 7 seat cx9:(

I was going to get rx 350 but I looked into fuelly and don't like mpg of rx. . Cx9 mazda a little better mpg and also cheaper and also reliable from what I have read. What is the difference between 2018,19 and 2021 cx9? Looking to buy used one. Will this suv be too big for 2 adults and a 90lbs dog? Dont need the 3rd row, so I feel we will be paying for 3rd row when we don't need it... drove the cx5 but did not like it much, too small in my opinion. Your advice will be greatly appreciated. Thank u.
Also looking at venza. We are looking for an suv pretty much.

the most disadvantage no air conditioner in 3rd row

Back in April '21 I sent an e-mail to Mazda Canada asking if they considered us second class citizens for not giving us the updated infotainment system that US buyers got. Lo and behold, months later Mazda came out with the 2021.5 CX-5 and CX-9 models featuring the 10.25" screen. You're welcome, fellow Canadians.

People. I just drove a sport and touring CX9. I don’t need the space, but this thing drives so much better than the CX5. It really is night and day difference, plus it looks premium inside more so than the 5. It’s planted. The feel is so smooth. You put down the 3rd row and presto, more storage. This is a better buy than the 5. A Grand Touring 5 with Premium Package is 35k. A CX9 Sport is 36K. It’s a no brainer. IMO

I read where the CX5 drives better. Is that true?

I purchased (new) a 2008 CX9 and still drive/own it today! Runs great, looks great (I prefer the older body style)and it's got 160k miles. Will keep it but as I look for a new vehicle, I am finding for not much more than the CX9 other vehicles that are better powered and have more options etc.. Maybe the 2002 will improve some things?

That little 4 cylinder turbo engine won't last long.

I own a 2021 CX5 carbon edition with the red interior and I absolutely love it and couldn’t be more happy. Plus the 10.25 inch infotainment system is sooooo much nicer than the ones in the cx9 and other Mazdas that haven’t gotten it yet

This lady thinks she's so much hotter than she is.

Traded in my 2021 Tiguan for the Carbon Edition CX9...yes the torque makes it so much fun to drive. Balance in turning is wonderful.

We got the better name in US; you all got better/more color choices. I'd take Canada!

WTF is Premium fuel? In Germany we have only 95 E10, 95, 98, 100 and 102 Octane fuel.

Glad Mazda severed their way from Ford

Thanks for the review.

the only reason that I dislike the video was comparing with wrong cars, the other thing was perfectly useful. the car you compared with are much lower than Mazda

The old couples with dogs in the beginning always appear in your video

God I hate how Canadians say “Mazda”!

Torque is wat i love d most, hope mazda improves boot space

This is the first ever review I watched on your channel. Loved it!! Thank you!!👍🏼

Mazda forever!!

Great job

I'm not located in the us and I am getting this Mcx9 but it does not have the sunroof is there anyway I can share with you the brochure I was given for you guys to help spot what model I am actually getting?

It has many faults .. the suspension system is sporty, the comfort level is low - the 6-speed transmission works in a primitive way if you are in the stopping stage, you feel that the engine will turn off because of it - the third seat without air conditioning and electricity - the camera has poor specifications - the car hood has no pistons - the mattresses Tough - the turbo is poor quality that sounds with every launch - the exterior is beautiful but at the expense of the interior

Why not a 8 speed transmission

It may not have a pano roof but at least the side window for third row is a lot larger than even in a Mercedes GLE.

We are shopping for a midsize SUV and currently drive a 2018 MAZDA6 Signature. Absolutely love that car! We cross shopped the Highlander, Pilot and even the Acura RDX with the CX-9. All the models we are looking at are within $1,000 (US) of each other. My Mazda dealer is knocking it out of the park as far as discounting the OTD price when compared to the others. I think I may like the RDX slightly more but the price difference is around $3,000…and it is not that much nicer. So it looks like there will be another Mazda in our garage soon. BTW Zac and Andrea, I love your reviews. It does help that you are so easy on the eyes Andrea…and Zac…you are a lucky man! Keep up the great work you 2! I look forward to the next review!

You are here because you searched for the cx9 warzone weapon

Nice

True about the tech...I don’t mind how it looks but it is slow and has frozen a few times on my Kuro....not a deal breaker.....

The Audi Q7 is a good 35 k more...

Zack, if you had 40k for a SUV with all these options, which one would you buy and why?

We did a lot of research and test drove a bunch of 3-row SUVs, and found the the '21 CX9 GT the best fit for us. We loved the quality of the materials, handling and gas mileage. We get 24+ in the city which is surprising for such a big AWD vehicle. I would have liked a 110 volt outlet like some of the other 3-row vehicles.

When shopping for a three row my criteria was reliability and fuel economy. The CX-9 hits both targets and the added quietness and smooth ride are bonuses. We did an eight hour roundtrip and what an enjoyable drive. Averaged about 26 mpg at 80 mph. We only need the third row occasionally. I looked at the Traverse but the transmission issues and random electrical problems plus the start stop systems was a deal breaker. Plus the safety systems aren't available on lower trim levels like the CX-9.