James Wong
Very Good
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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About the Mazda CX-9
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The new Mazda CX-9 is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $47,600 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Sport variant and topping out at $74,400 for the Azami Le.
There are 6 variants of the CX-9 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2024.
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 2025 CX-9 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
85.71 - 91.57 kW/t
51.9 kW/t
141.93 kW/t
Boot Space
230 litres
131 litres
898 litres
Fuel Efficiency
8.4 - 9.01 L/100km
1.6 L/100km
12.66 L/100km
Vehicle Range
691 - 879 km
630 km
2,248 km
Price
$47,600 - $74,400
$38,937
$174,990
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
18 years
1 year
31 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Next Steps
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2025 Mazda CX-9 Reviews
2025 Mazda CX-9 Price
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $47,600 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $47,600 |
Touring
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $55,200 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $55,200 |
GT
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $64,700 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $64,700 |
Azami
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $67,900 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $67,900 |
GT SP
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $65,200 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $65,200 |
Azami LE
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $74,400 |
*excl. on-roads
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2025 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-9 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 8.4 L/100km |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 9.0 L/100km |
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.
2025 Mazda CX-9 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mazda CX-9?
The Mazda CX-9 offers a 5 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.
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Mazda CX-9 FAQs
The cheapest Mazda CX-9 is the Sport that starts from $47,600.
The most expensive Mazda CX-9 is the Azami LE that starts from $74,400.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda CX-9 is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Sport, Touring, GT, GT SP, Azami and Azami LE.
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.