8.2
2023 Mazda CX-9 Sport review
Mazda's largest SUV may be on its farewell tour, but even the base CX-9 has plenty to offer to Aussie families wanting bang for buck.
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James Wong
Mazda CX-9 vs Mazda CX-90 Comparison
Mazda CX-9
Mazda CX-90
2024 Mazda
CX-9
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2024 Mazda
CX-90
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Mazda CX-9 SPORT (FWD)
Based on the Mazda CX-90 D50E GT MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
72L - 74L
605 to 651 km
74L
400 to 607 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$47,600 - $74,400
$74,550 - $101,130
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Lots of metal for the money
- Punchy 2.5T still goes hard
- Comfortable and refined
Misses
- Piddly old infotainment display
- No 360 camera or front sensors
- No third-row air vents
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Muscular yet efficient inline six diesel
- Spacious, well made interior
- Rides and handles well for a big bus
Misses
- $90,000+ on-road for a mid-spec Mazda
- Some drivetrain quirks dull refinment
- Rear end design is... interesting...
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$695)
- Metallic Paint Special (+$695)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$995)
Colours Available
For the 2022 model year, the CX-9 is available in the following finishes:
- Machine Grey metallic*
- Polymetal Grey metallic*
- Soul Red Crystal metallic*
- Snowflake White Pearl mica
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Titanium Flash mica
- Deep Crystal Blue mica
- Jet Black mica
*Premium finishes cost $495
- Artisan Red
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Jet Black Mica
- Machine Grey Metallic
- Platinum Quartz Metallic
- Rhodium White Metallic
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECT DIRECT INJ, COMMON RAIL EDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2488 | 3283 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 3.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | INLINE 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW | 187kW - 254kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 | 3750 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 420Nm | 500Nm - 550Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 12 - 15.2 | |
