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    2008 Mazda CX-9

    New from

    $49,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    13 / 100km

    About the Mazda CX-9

    Last updated Dec 03, 2025

    The new Mazda CX-9 is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $49,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Classic variant and topping out at $63,095 for the Luxury.

    There are 2 variants of the CX-9 available in Australia.

    The Mazda CX-9 is only available with an null motor that produces 204kW and 366Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2008 CX-9 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    98.08 - 99.95 kW/t
    51.42 kW/t
    116.88 kW/t
    Boot Space
    267 litres
    190 litres
    897 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    13 L/100km
    7.3 L/100km
    13.7 L/100km
    Price
    $49,990 - $63,095
    $30,990
    $73,503
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    5 - 9 years
    1 year
    4 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,000 kg
    1,500 kg
    3,000 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    200 mm
    200 mm
    256 mm

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    2008 Mazda CX-9 Specs

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    Classic

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Element
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Mp3 Devices Connection
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Full
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
      • Wheelbase Type: Long
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 99.95
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 267
      • Front Track (mm): 1654
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 200
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11400
      • Overall Height (mm): 1728
      • Overall Length (mm): 5074
      • Overall Width (mm): 1936
      • Rear Track (mm): 1644
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2875
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 95.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 309
      • Compression Ratio: 10.3
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
      • Engine (l): 3.7
      • Engine (cc): 3726
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 86.7
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 76
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Mica
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 13
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 13
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.5
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 277
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 204
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 366
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6250
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4250
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Location: 3rd Row Seats
      • Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Front Rear Seat Reclining
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 7
      • Third Row Seat Front Facing Direction: Front
      • Third Row Seat Front Folding: Symmetrical
      • Third Row Seat Front Seating Capacity: 2
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 10000
      • Main Service Distance (km): 20000
      • Main Service Distance (miles): 12427
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Type: Electric
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Assisted Four-wheel Drive Selection
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-time
      • Drive Selectable While Driving
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Aircon Rear Outlet
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 3
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
      • Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2041
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245

    Luxury

    Adds to Classic:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 10
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 98.08
    • Convenience
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 4
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Visibility
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2080
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 102
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 102
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Removes from Classic:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 99.95
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Warranty
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2041
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
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    2008 Mazda CX-9 Fuel Economy

    There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda CX-9

    The most fuel efficient Mazda CX-9 is the Luxury with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.7L Multi-Point Injection and uses 13L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Mazda CX-9Fuel TypeCombined
    3.7L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded13.0 L/100km
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    2008 Mazda CX-9 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mazda CX-9?

    The Mazda CX-9 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Mazda CX-9 FAQs

    The cheapest Mazda CX-9 is the Classic that starts from $49,990.

    The most expensive Mazda CX-9 is the Luxury that starts from $63,095.

    The best towing capacity of a Mazda CX-9 is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Classic and Luxury.

    The largest Mazda CX-9 is the Classic which measures 1936mm wide, 5074mm in length and sits 1728mm tall.

    The most powerful Mazda CX-9 is the Classic which has 204kW of power from its 3.7L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Mazda CX-9 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mazda CX-9 is the Classic which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Mazda CX-9 uses Unleaded.