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 Jeep Grand Cherokee Comparison
Mazda CX-9
Jeep Grand Cherokee
2024 Mazda
CX-9
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2024 Jeep
Grand Cherokee
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.2
7.4
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Based on the Mazda CX-9 SPORT (FWD)
Based on the Jeep Grand Cherokee SUMMIT RESERVE 4xe PHEV (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
72L - 74L
605 to 651 km
87L
922 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$47,600 - $74,400
$69,450 - $115,950
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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
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A PHEV that can tow and go off-road
- Doesn't lack power or torque
- Luxurious interior, imposing exterior
Misses
- Overly steep list pricing
- EV range and hybrid efficiency
- Rear seat toe room
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)
- Premium Paint (+$1,750)
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
Bright White is standard, while premium paint is a $1750 option across the range. The following finishes are available:
- Silver Zynith
- Baltic Grey
- Diamond Black
- Rocky Mountain
- Midnight Sky
- Hydro Blue
- Velvet Red
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | SEQUENTIAL MPORT EFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2488 | 3604 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 3.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW | 210kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 | 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 420Nm | 344Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 11.3 | |
