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 Wrangler Unlimited Comparison
Mazda CX-9
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
2024 Mazda
CX-9
vs
2024 Jeep
Wrangler Unlimited
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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
7.0
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Based on the Mazda CX-9 SPORT (FWD)
Based on the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited RUBICON (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
72L - 74L
605 to 651 km
81L
745 to 834 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$47,600 - $74,400
$75,950 - $90,450
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace 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
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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 (+$1,490)
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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO MPFI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2488 | 1995 - 3604 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.0L, 3.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT PROVIDED, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW | 200kW - 209kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 | 5250 - 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 420Nm | 347Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 3000 - 4100 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 10 - 11.03 | |
