Mazda CX-9 Reviews 2013

The ride is a bit stiff, and the navigation system isn't the easiest to use. Still, this crossover merits our Best Buy nod because it does many things well.

The transmission is generally alert, but it's sometimes slow to downshift for more passing punch.

The CX-9 offers a graceful, flexible and spacious interior, commendable on-road behaviour and strong equipment level. And while the V6's thirst is a pain in the wallet, its performance is good.

The stylish interior, respectable driving manners and strong engine outweigh the fairly firm ride to create an easy-to-live-with family wagon that's now more attainable.

The Mazda CX-9 is a sporty SUV that packs a lot of space inside but it both looks and performs like a much smaller vehicle. However, the cabin tech lacks polish and needs to be better integrated.

The 2010 Mazda CX-9 works well for people needing extra seats and cargo room, but it is by no means a tech powerhouse and lacks many useful features.

Most test drivers say that if you need a seven-seat family vehicle that’s comfortable, well-equipped and fun to drive, it doesn’t get any better than the 2012 Mazda CX-9.

Reviewers are very pleased with the 2007 Mazda CX-9's exterior styling, which has a car-like look that makes it appear smaller than it is.

The CX-9 delivers a cavernous interior with seating for seven, a long list of safety equipment, and a smooth on-pavement ride.

The CX-9 is doing things differently, but it's also doing things right. Reviewers love its attractive exterior, nimble performance and safety features.

Many reviewers say the CX-9’s interior is nicer and more comfortable than the competition.

The Mazda CX-9 handles rough and smooth terrain, is easy to handle, and does well under all road conditions.

The 2012 Mazda CX-9's engine is powerful and responsive, though not as fuel efficient as others in the class.

Overall, it works exceptionally well with the CX-9 giving the impression of shrinking around the driver, responding quickly and without fuss to steering input and acceleration.

It was comfortable, had easy power and had good visibility thanks to park sensors and rear camera.

Vast cabin room makes for a comfortable, loungeroom-feel driving position that's ideal for long journeys.

The rear is a very nice execution with bold combination lights, curved glass, a sculptured bumper and sporty twin exhausts.

On the freeway, the CX-9 rewards its passengers with a comfortable ride, a fairly quiet cabin and a host of appealing features (such as the available rear-seat DVD entertainment system) to keep everyone happy on long trips.

The front seats are comfortable, and the back is too, but the 2008 Mazda CX-9 is not the biggest of the big crossovers.

The look is a bit more aggressive and overt than that of most other roomy crossover utes.

The interior looks and feels upscale, with pleasing materials and impressive build quality.

Its safety record is strong, and the CX-9 is pretty well equipped without adding cost.

The whole dynamic setup feels responsive yet refined, with a somewhat firm ride, as well as good steering that has a quick ratio for such a large vehicle, making it somehow feel more maneuverable.

The dash is smart and clean-looking with easy-to-read dials and well-positioned switches and controls. Throughout, there is a pleasing mix of chrome-look and piano-black trim highlights.

Overall, the Mazda CX-9 is such an impressive package, it teetered on a five-star score in our assessment but lost some of its kudos because it is thirstier than its main rivals, some cheap interior plastics and the lack of a DVD player (an odd oversight given the target market is families).