2023 Mazda CX-9 Signature Review: Bowing Out Gracefully
2023 Mazda CX-9 Signature - Profile Photo: D.Heyman • Auto123 reviews the 2023 Mazda CX-9, still with us even as the CX-90 enters the Mazda lineup.With the market debut of the 2024 CX-90 crossover imminent – in fact we’ve already test-driven it - let’s not forget that the newbie owes much to the CX-9. It was that model, after all, that represented Mazda’s first foray – way back in 2007 -- into what has become one of the busiest segments in the passenger vehicle world.
The door openings are such that it’s easy to get in and out of the CX-9, though I did strike my knee on the centre console a few times during my test. Once in, I found the driver’s seating position to be right on; the 10-way power adjustable seat is very comfortable. All this points to a third row that’s meant to be used pretty regularly. But you can also drop those seats to the floor, providing 1,082 litres of cargo space; folding all the seats increases that to 2,017 litres. There’s also some underfloor storage at the very back, so even if the third row is up, you get a little extra space for your wares. There’s more than enough room for a family of four going on holiday, that’s for sure.
The CX-9 is no featherweight, tipping the scales at just under 2,000 kg, but this powerplant makes short work of highway entry ramps and passing manoeuvres. Frankly it delivers a great balance between engine and transmission, and I didn’t miss having a larger, naturally aspirated V6 as is so often the case with vehicles of this type.
2023 Mazda CX-9 Signature - Rear Photo: D.Heyman Acceleration and highway speeds are nice and all, but the CX-9 remains a Mazda and the manufacturer’s “zoom zoom” tagline isn’t lost on this sizeable three-row SUV. The steering wheel is responsive and immediate, and well-tuned dampers mean body roll is minimal.
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