2022 Mazda CX-9 | MotorWeek Quick Spin

The CX-9 is Mazda’s flagship three-row midsize utility, and 2022 saw a big enhancement across the lineup.

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[BlackTransAmdude]

Me and my wife currently have a 2018 CX9 sport, even for being a base model we really love our suv

[jeffkindle]

Just got a 23' CX-9 Grand Touring, (A Signature without Nappa Leather) and i got the bench for 7 passengers. The bench slides and adults can definitely fit in the third row! I absolutely love and recommend this CX-9. I would get it Before the Bigger and More expensive CX-90 Comes out!

[kevinhenry]

Absolutely love my 2022 CX 9 touring plus, with soul crystal metallic paint, with black interior! Best color I have ever had on a vehicle! Great gas mileage, and there’s plenty of power when you need it! Have been the EPA ratings for this vehicle!

[TheRealHungryJoe]

For years, I’ve been looking at these as 2nd vehicle. I currently have a Highlander but the third row is tight

[dohc]

Every time I go to the dealership to service my Mazda 5, I have to look at the Cx9. Elegant and yet sporty at the same time like the former 6. Yes, it is tight in the third row for sure, but I would still buy it.

[joskjj]

Don’t care how many pilots, palisades, highlanders and tellurides i see on the road I’ll always consider the Mazda cx9 as my personal choice of three crossovers

[saintsubie]

Such a great vehicle. And what's even better is the base Touring trim level still has leather, 18 inch alloys and doesn't look basic. other automakers should take note

[jaydibernardo]

From all the Mazdas I see on the road, I think a lot of people (like myself) are catching on to Mazdas quality & reliability. Affordable too. Mazda has come a long way since the Ford partnership.

[crazyone]

This vehicle has aged so well. Crazy to know it's been around since 2014.

[SantanKGhey]

had a top of the line Signature... sold it after 8 months. The 4cyl turbo was weak and couldnt pass briskly when over 60mph... way too underpowered

[gigi]

If only it towed 5k like the other suv in the class it would in my list

[jackchn]

Wait for the I-6 turbo, the 4 cylinder is underwhelming.

[tedunguent]

The captain's chairs make no sense to me. The third row is too tight for adults. A 4 passenger car this big and pricey? No way. I love everything else about it, though.