Driving Experience
Includes acceleration and handling
What Owners Say
"Drives like a large car. Acceleration is decent. Having said that, the fuel economy is atrocious. It's a 2010... even back then, 18 mpg (on a good day) shouldn't have been acceptable."
Cliff K., OK (2010 Mazda CX-9)"This CX-9 is smooth, QUIET, and sporty. I emphasize quiet because compared the the Honda we previously had this thing is quiet."
J D., MI (2010 Mazda CX-9)"Despite the size of the CX-9, it drives and handles in the legendary Zoom-Zoom Mazda way. It feels like the safest vehicle in the world. Too bad more people don't know how superior Mazdas are-- their sales should be way higher than they are, especially in the U.S., In My Humble Opinion."
Peter S., NM (2010 Mazda CX-9)"roomy"
Anonymous, IL (2010 Mazda CX-9)"Strong acceleration, sporty transmission, and fun to push harder. Fuel consumption does suffer but given specs on SUV understandable."
Pedro A., IL (2010 Mazda CX-9)"Very precise and a joy"
C N., CA (2010 Mazda CX-9)"You don’t feel the bumps in the road."
Paul R., FL (2010 Mazda CX-9)"It handles like a smaller vehicle."
Jerry F., AZ (2010 Mazda CX-9)"The Mazda cx9 has very good excleration"
Anonymous, OK (2010 Mazda CX-9)"Acceleration has started to lag as vehicle ages, driving still very responsive"
Lopinot M., IL (2010 Mazda CX-9)"Very quick from standing start with minimal pressure on accelerator pedal. Small turning radius."
Anonymous, AZ (2010 Mazda CX-9)"acceleration when needed for passing or entering from a on ramp"
LEONARD S., AZ (2010 Mazda CX-9)"Acceleration is great for such a big car. I can pass anyone going up the mountain on the interstate. Drives like a sports car mated to a luxury SUV."
Anonymous, VA (2010 Mazda CX-9)"Drives like new"
W E., PA (2010 Mazda CX-9)"The handling is excellent, drives more like a car than an SUV. Acceleration is particularly appreciated at highway speeds, even in excess of 80 mph."
ROBERT H., MN (2010 Mazda CX-9)"Acceleration and handling is superb. This car is very nimble while still achieving a very good mpg for its size."
PAMELA S., MI (2010 Mazda CX-9)
"It has been a work horse and is still going strong. Comfortable, versatile for inner city and long distance driving. plus it has great utility. Never feels under powered, and can handle winds and hills easily."
Anonymous, NC (2010 Mazda CX-9)