2010 Mazda CX-9
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Mazda CX-9 - What the Auto Press Says
For an SUV with plenty of room and a little zoom, check out the Mazda CX-9.
The 2010 Mazda CX-9 is an anomaly in the large SUV class, thanks to its curvy design and performance that comes with a touch of zoom-zoom. The only car-based crossover in the class, it's also the only one to have a V6 engine.
The CX-9 is doing things differently, but it's also doing things right. Reviewers love its attractive exterior, nimble performance and safety features. Still, many traditional large SUV buyers may be put off with its limited towing capacity and a ride that some reviewers call stiff. If the CX-9 isn't brawny enough to handle your needs, check out the more-capable Chevrolet Tahoe. If you like the CX-9, compare it to other large crossovers like the GMC Acadia and Ford Flex. Both cost about the same as the CX-9, seat just as many, and get slightly better gas mileage.
For 2010, the CX-9 gets a slight refresh. The exterior styling has been updated, as have a few of the interior features. New upholstery and trim are offered, and a few convenience features, like the heated seats and key fob, on the higher trims have been upgraded. The available rearview camera also has a wider viewing angle, and the navigation system's LCD display is slightly larger than before. Mechanically, the CX-9 is pretty much unchanged.
- "It looks like an upsized CX-7, but the much larger, seven-passenger CX-9 rides on a front-drive car platform shared with Ford. Still, in Mazda fashion, it out-slaloms others matching its girth. The interior is beautifully designed, but there are some ergonomic oddities." -- Car and Driver
- "CX-9 is a stylish, refined entry that adeptly balances solid driving dynamics with generous passenger and cargo room. The ride is a bit stiff, and the navigation system isn't the easiest to use. Still, this crossover merits our approval because it does many things well." -- Consumer Guide
- "For those who find themselves being dragged kicking and screaming out of their sporty sedan toward a family hauler, there's quite simply no better choice." -- Edmunds
- "Among the newest crop of family-size crossovers, the Mazda CX-9 stands out as one of the best, even though it's not a vehicle that gets a lot of publicity and ends up on a large number of consumers' shopping lists." -- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
- "A superb crossover and one of the most fun-to-drive examples in its class. The quiet and comfortable cabin is a nice place to be, and its exterior styling is pleasing to the eye." -- AutoWeek
CX-9 Performance - NA
The 2010 Mazda CX-9 offers performance that's the sportiest in the large SUV class, though some reviewers say the ride is a little stiff. Road and Track says the CX-9 "really does carry on the 'zoom-zoom' nature of Mazda's product offerings with pleasant steering, chassis and brake feel that work in harmony with one another." Read More
CX-9 Exterior - NA
In a class dominated by SUVs that looks like squared-off trucks, the curvaceous CX-9 stands out. Cars.com says "The CX-9 has sleeker lines and a sportier look than most crossovers, especially large, three-row ones." Read More
CX-9 Interior - NA
Reviewers see the CX-9's roomy yet car-like interior as a plus. The Kansas City Star says "The CX-9's interior is as nice as a luxury sedan's. Carefully executed styling details are evident throughout the vehicle." Read More
CX-9 Safety - NA
While others in the class offer the latest safety features only as extra-cost options, New Car Test Drive says "Mazda gets credit equipping even the least-expensive model with important safety equipment," a statement backed by the CX-9's excellent safety test scores. Read More
CX-9 Reliability - NA
The CX-9 comes with Mazda's three-year/36,000-mile basic warranty. Read More