Mazda CX-9

“Have you seen a 5-meter long, 2-meter wide, and 1.7-meter high Mazda SUV?” “Does Mazda have a car like this?”. Yes, it actually has such a big SUV called CX-9. With the price of RM 319,610.41 to 336.610.41, it needs to face Ford Explorer, Honda Pilotand and Volkswagen Atlas.

2020 Mazda CX-9 Gallery

Design

The CX-9 doesn’t look as sporty as other Mazda siblings. It gets slim and sharp headlights and the grille uses the Mazda family element. In addition, the bumper looks very good and modern and Mazda has used the 20-inch wheels to fit the big SUV.

Dimensions

Lighting

※LED Front Headlights

※LED Daytime Running Lights

※LED Front Fog Lights

※LED Rear Combination Taillights

※Bulb Rear Fog Lights

※Bulb Reverse Lights

Wheels

※255/50/R20

Dashboard

CX-9 offers a floating 9-inch Full Colour Touch Screen Display with Multi-Function Commander Control, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Functio, MZD Connect Infotainment System With Voice Command and so on.

Instrument Cluster

For the driver, CX-9 provides a 4.6-inch Colour TFT LCD Multi Info Display which can show the information about the vehicle.

Space and Practicality

It’s a 7-seater mainly for the family with many people and although there are many 7-seat SUV in the market, not all of them are as big as CX-9. You can enjoy plenty of room inside the cabin.

Boot

With 7 seats up, you can get a 230L boot, also, if you want more or don't need 7seats, you can fold the seat to get more space.

Safety

※SRS Airbags System Front (Driver and Passenger) x 2 Side (Front) x 2 Curtain (Front and Rear) x 2

※Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

※Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD), Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)

Comfort

※Center Console Armrest with Covered Storage Bin, Seatback Pockets

※Sunvisor With Vanity Mirror (Driver & Passenger)

※Active Driving Display (Head-Up Display)

Infotainment

※MZD Connect Infotainment System With Voice Command

※Auxiliary -Audio Input Jack (3.5mm Mini-Stereo), Mazda i-Stop Idling Technology

※Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone and Audio Capability, Mazda G-Vectoring Control Technology Plus (GVC Plus)

Engine

CX-9 has 2 variants and both of them use the same engine, which is a SKYACTIV®-G 2.5 Litre Turbo In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC engine, delivering 228hp @ 5000rpm and 420Nm @ 2000rpm.

Transmission

Their gearbox is the same too, it’s a SKYACTIV DRIVE 6-Speed Automatic with Manual Shift Mode.

Drive System

One of the versions is 2WD and another one is AWD.

Acceleration

With such torque, the CX-9 can speed up very fast and this makes you forget it’s a very big SUV.

Engine Performance

Despite the large size of CX-9, you can go fast in a short time with its amazing 420Nm torque from 2000rpm and this can satisfy many people’s demand.

Transmission Performance

Its 6-speed gearbox feels good and easy to handle, but it would be better if Mazda changes it into an 8-speed one.

Steering and Handling

The steering wheel doesn’t make you feel heavy because this is a large SUV and the control is as agile as a hatchback.

Sound Proofing

The sound isolation is good in the cabin and maybe there is some noise at three-digital speed.

Passenger Comfort

Aiming for family use, Mazda CX-9 has done a considerate job on the seat material and comfort for the driver as well as the passenger.

Fuel Consumption

According to Mazda, the 2WD is 8.8l/100km while the AWD is 9.2l/100km.

If you are looking for a premium SUV, especially you have a big family with more than 5 members, the Mazda CX-9 should be an ideal choice on your list. It has good ride quality as well as considerate interior design. Also, it’s really practical and useful.