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    2018 Mazda CX-9

    New from

    $43,890 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    8.4 - 8.8 L / 100km

    About the Mazda CX-9

    Last updated Dec 02, 2025

    The new Mazda CX-9 is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $43,890 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Sport variant and topping out at $64,790 for the Azami.

    There are 4 variants of the CX-9 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2017.

    The Mazda CX-9 is only available with an null motor that produces 170kW and 420Nm of torque. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2018 CX-9 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
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    Power to Weight
    86.12 - 92.14 kW/t
    52.95 kW/t
    117.61 kW/t
    Boot Space
    230 litres
    131 litres
    742 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    8.4 - 8.8 L/100km
    5.7 L/100km
    11.9 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    691 - 879 km
    606 km
    1,263 km
    Price
    $43,890 - $64,790
    $36,240
    $84,490
    Warranty (Years)
    3 - 5 years
    3 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    5 - 9 years
    1 year
    4 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    3 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,575 kg
    2,100 kg
    3,300 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,000 kg
    1,000 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    16°
    14.7°
    36.6°
    Departure Angle
    21.1°
    15.3°
    28°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    222 mm
    180 mm
    242 mm

    2018 Mazda CX-9 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Mazda CX-9

    Sport

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Radio
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Touch Screen
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: Skyactiv-c+
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 92.14
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • 3rd Row Headroom (mm): 899
      • 3rd Row Hip Room (mm): 1020
      • 3rd Row Leg Room (mm): 755
      • 3rd Row Shoulder Room (mm): 1350
      • Approach Angle: 16.0
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1641
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 230
      • Departure Angle: 21.1
      • Front Headroom (mm): 998
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1439
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1041
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1472
      • Front Track (mm): 1663
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 222
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom 3rd Row (in): 35.4
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.3
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.5
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room 3rd Row (in): 40.2
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 56.7
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 57.4
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room 3rd Row (in): 29.7
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 41.0
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 39.4
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room 3rd Row (in): 53.1
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 58.0
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 58.1
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11800
      • Overall Height (mm): 1747
      • Overall Length (mm): 5075
      • Overall Width (mm): 1969
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 978
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1457
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 1001
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1476
      • Rear Track (mm): 1663
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2930
    • 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: 89.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 197
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
      • Engine (l): 2.5
      • Engine (cc): 2488
      • Engine Code: Mzi
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 100.0
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 72
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Touch Screen Display
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
      • High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Gray
      • Type: Mica
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 691
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 11.0
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.4
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 231
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 170
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 420
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • Anti Collision System Minimum Speed To Activate (km/h): 4
      • Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20160705
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: Good
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 2.5 Touring
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Location: 3rd Row Seats
      • Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Active
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Number Of Airbags: 6
      • Overtaking Sensor Manufacturer Name: Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag All Three Rows Location: All Three Rows
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Front Rear Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 7
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3+2
      • Third Row Seat Front Facing Direction: Front
      • Third Row Seat Front Seating Capacity: 2
      • Third Row Seat Front Type: Split Bench
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 10000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Variable Rack
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • 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 Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 3
      • 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
    • 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
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain 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
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1845
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1800
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 108
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: All Seasons
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 108
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Seasons
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255

    Touring

    Adds to Sport:
    • Audio
      • Connection External Usb Rear
    • Bumpers
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Convenience
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Location: ?
      • Display Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Number Of Display Screens: 1
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
    Removes from Sport:
    • Convenience
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable

    GT

    Adds to Touring:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 12
      • Speaker Brand Name: Bose
      • Speaker Subwoofer
      • System Brand Name: Bose
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 89.15
    • Convenience
      • Automatic Door Closing Rear Boot Hatch
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
    • Instrumentation
      • Instrument Cluster Head Up Display
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Front Rear Seat Heated
    • Visibility
      • Side Blind Location: Side
      • Side Blind Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1907
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1861
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 105
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 105
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Removes from Touring:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 92.14
    • Dimensions
      • Front Headroom (mm): 998
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.3
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1845
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1800
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 108
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 108
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H

    Azami

    Adds to GT:
    • Convenience
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Cruise Control Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Active High Beam
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 879
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.5
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 181
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 112
    • Safety
      • Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering
    Removes from GT:
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 691
    See all 2018 Mazda CX-9 Specs

    2018 Mazda CX-9 Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda CX-9

    The most fuel efficient Mazda CX-9 is the Azami with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 8.4L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Mazda CX-9Fuel TypeCombined
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWDUnleaded8.4 L/100km
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded8.8 L/100km
    See all Mazda CX-9 Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Mazda CX-9?

    The Mazda CX-9 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2018 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.

    Mazda CX-9 FAQs

    The cheapest Mazda CX-9 is the Sport that starts from $43,890.

    The most expensive Mazda CX-9 is the Azami that starts from $64,790.

    The best towing capacity of a Mazda CX-9 is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Sport, Touring, GT and Azami.

    The largest Mazda CX-9 is the Sport which measures 1969mm wide, 5075mm in length and sits 1747mm tall.

    The most powerful Mazda CX-9 is the Sport which has 170kW of power from its 2.5L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.

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

    The heaviest Mazda CX-9 is the Sport which weighs 2575 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mazda CX-9 uses Unleaded.

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