![]() To wit, the list of standard features includes keyless entry with push-button start, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, tri-zone climate control, a 6-way power driver’s seat, and cloth seats. ![]() We’ve seen comparisons made to the Volvo XC-90 and that’s a compliment worthy of this model. ![]() Of course, it flows better as you move up the trim range, but the quality of the materials along with an excellent fit and finish are hard to ignore. We’re impressed with the lovely interior that dresses every trim. Other models do it better, including the Volkswagen Atlas. Notably, the third row is simply too small except, perhaps, for youngsters. Yet, overall the interior is on the small size with room for five the ideal. With seating for as many as seven, it’s in the heart of the segment. When the CX-9 rolled out, we took note of the interior, not just the high-quality materials used. Special “Signature” badging is also included, which also dressed our test model. Shopping the Signature trim brings in a unique grille, LED signature lighting, special wheels, and larger dual exhaust pipes. Moving up through the trim range brings forth a number of sought-after features, including LED fog lights, a power sliding glass moonroof with sunshade, 20-inch aluminum wheels, aluminum roof rails, a hands-free power liftgate, automatic power-folding side mirrors, and even retractable roof rails.Ĭertainly, some of the features, including the emerging rails, are unexpected in this mainstream class. Indeed, with standard automatic LED headlamps, LED daytime running lights, and LED taillights, it makes a good start in ushering in premium touches.Ī brightwork grille, rain-sensing wipers, 18-inch alloy wheels, heated and power-controlled side mirrors with turn signal indicators, and the dual chrome exhaust tips round out the standard features. The CX-9’s premium vibe is apparent, even with the base Sport trim. A liftgate spoiler, dual exhaust tips, and available chrome trim along the bottom of the rear bumper complete the look. Lower body chrome trim dresses the higher-end trims along with stylish chrome wheel choices.įrom the rear, the teardrop-shaped lights also wrap around and are separated by a chrome bar. The beltline gently rises, then arcs upward to meet the roofline. Like every other Mazda vehicle, this one is dominated by a gaping grille, wraparound headlamps, and a narrow lower grille opening.Īlong the sides, the CX-9 offers generous amounts of body sculpting, character lines, and fashionable wheel wells. One of the more intriguing things about the CX-9’s appearance is how Mazda applied its “soul of motion” or KODO design language to this model. Yet, this Mazda has lost none of its appeal, as long as you weigh its deficiencies with what we like best about it. ![]() It has lost a bit of its edge in the segment with rivals such as the Hyundai Palisade and Ford Explorer also delivering polished packages. Light changes through the years have kept the CX-9 close to its original look and that’s not a bad thing. When it rolled out in 2016, we were gob-smacked by its relatively large footprint, making this the largest Mazda model ever.įurther, this utility vehicle’s stance and near-luxury appearance had us recommending the CX-9 to budget-minded luxury vehicle shoppers. The current-generation Mazda CX-9 is in its sixth year and it hardly seems that long for this model. The CX-9 comes with standard front-wheel drive and available all-wheel drive with seating for up to seven.
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