Mazda CX-9
The Mazda CX-9 is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by Mazda from 2006 to 2023.
The Mazda CX-9 is a mid-size three-row crossover SUV produced by Mazda from 2006 to 2023. It was Mazda’s largest passenger vehicle until the CX-90 replaced it.
What it is
The Mazda CX-9 was a three-row crossover SUV designed for families. It offered seating for six or seven passengers and was built over two generations from 2006 to 2023.
Why it matters
The CX-9 occupied the top end of Mazda’s mainstream crossover lineup. Its replacement, the Mazda CX-90, took over as the brand’s largest passenger vehicle after production ended in 2024.
Key details
Later models used a 2.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive became standard on North American versions in the final years.
In short
- Debuted in 2006, two generations.
- Three-row seating for six or seven.
- 2.5L turbo engine with 6-speed auto.
- Replaced by Mazda CX-90.
The CX-9 was sold in Canada as part of Mazda’s three-row SUV lineup, appealing to Canadian families needing a midsize all-weather crossover.
Quick questions
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Sources
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_CX-9Supports: Production years, generation count, body style, three-row seating, and successor information.
- Car and Driver — https://www.caranddriver.com/mazda/cx-9Supports: Engine specifications, transmission, dimensions, and all-wheel-drive layout on later models.
- Kelley Blue Book — https://www.kbb.com/mazda/cx-9/Supports: Passenger seating configurations, standard AWD on later models, and powertrain details.
- Mazda USA — https://news.mazdausa.com/2022-08-30-2023-Mazda-CX-9-Pricing-and-PackagingSupports: Mazda’s description of the CX-9 as a three-row midsize crossover SUV.