The CX-9 is Mazda's seven-seat family SUV, getting its mid-cycle update for 2021 after almost five years on sale. New touchscreen, refreshed cabin materials, and Mazda's first crack at i-Activsense driver assistance refinements.
What you are buying
A 2.5 L turbo petrol four making 170 kW and 420 Nm, paired with a six-speed automatic, driving the front wheels or all four with the AWD option. Seven seats with a usable third row, the larger 10.25-inch touchscreen, and the upgraded leather in the higher trims.
Cartell Assessment
The CX-9 is the Mazda for the buyer who values cabin polish in a seven-seat family hauler. It is more upmarket-feeling than the Toyota Kluger and the Hyundai Santa Fe at the price, and the turbo four delivers genuinely useful overtaking torque.
The spec sheet
- Power
- 170 kW
- Torque
- 420 Nm
- Drive
- FWD or AWD, 6-speed auto
- Fuel
- 9.0 L/100 km (combined)
- Seats
- 7
- Warranty
- 5 years / unlimited km
- Safety
- ANCAP 5-star
Trim levels & pricing
| Trim | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| CX-9 Sport FWD | from $47,000 drive-away (2021, verify) | Entry trim, 7 seats |
| CX-9 GT AWD | from $66,000 drive-away (2021, verify) | Leather, AWD, larger screen |
| CX-9 Azami AWD | from $72,000 drive-away (2021, verify) | Top spec, premium audio, nappa leather |
Prices indicative — see the manufacturer for current drive-away pricing.
