Mazda CX-9 Change Vehicle

"Acceleration is very good for a 6 cylinder, the handling is very good, and am very happy with its parking ability"

"The overall handling and response of the CX-9 is excellent. The Master Cylinder and Airbag issues I identified were official recall issues. One has been satisfactorily handled by Mazda. The other is pending the arrival of parts."

"This is a medium size SUV, but it truly handles like it is much smaller. It has a very tight turning radius. You sit up high with great visibility."

"Excellent handling on mountain roads"

"The car is a pleasure to drive. I've driven long distances and it handles well on all sorts of roadways and gives me a sense of confidence while on the road."

"Very good acceleration and very precise handling with all-wheel drive."

"I like how this vehicle drives. It's my first V-6, so I really appreciate the pick-up. That said, it is also my first SUV, so it is much bigger than the sedans that I'm used to driving. If I had it to do all over again, I might pick the CX-5 which seats five instead of the CX-9 which seats seven due to the size, gas mileage, and ease of parking of a smaller vehicle."

"I enjoy the Mazda CX-9 driving performance. It really is my “zoom zoom‿. However, at around 30000 miles, it began having so,e issues. The first thing that started going out were the automatic windows. After that, the braking system, not just the pads, went out. Then there was a recall on the passenger side airbag, which informed us not the let anyone sit in front passenger seat, as there was a possibility of decapitating until it was repaired. Currently, I am having issues with the indoor lighting system and the back automatic hatch door no longer works automatically, but these last couple of issues didn’t occur until after 50,000 miles. I am thankful that I purchased an extended warranty. There have not been any major issues, so overall, I am still satisfied with my zoom zoom, and plan on keeping it another 7 years, so we shall see....."

"This car rides quite nicely, handling local and highway demands well. Acceleration and handling are both good, considering the size of the vehicle."

"Very good initial acceleration and handles like a charm. Only negative is when seeking immediate acceleration from a moderate speed there is a brief pause, followed by an almost jerking acceleration."

"This vehicle is responsive and predictable on any type of road."

"Excellent."

"It has very good acceleration and handling"

"Took long road trip for first time w my CX9. It was great. Driving was easy & performance of moving parts was superb."

"Strong acceleration with the 6 cyl engine, handling is OK, torque steer is noticeable under heavy acceleration"

"responsive handling and acceleration, easy to park, good visibility"

"Love the comfort in my cx9 the car feels great, almost sport car like"

"Poor seals around the windows. Excessive wind noise while driving. Mazda tells me it is not covered by my Mazda extended warranty ("trim")."

"Very good support and visibility, great climate control."

"The seats are very comfortable, the cabin is very quiet and the ride is sporty without being too stiff."

"Mainly bought the car because the seats are the best I've ever had. They fit just right. I wish my Sonota was half as good."

"IIn search for new car, first priority for wife was comfort of the passenger seat.Tested dozens of candidates simply by sitting in the passenger seat. If it failed that test, the model was dropped from the list. Mazda CX-9 matched the comfort of cars costing more, and sometimes exceeded them. The comfort has lasted through use."

"Noisy at highway speed."

"I really love the CX9, it has pleased in a number of areas. Comfort, acceleration, looks, suspension. Access of controls, features. The only item was just a few months ago the Transfer Case went at only 52,000 miles, which was a $2,000 repair. After reading online it appears that this is inherent with this vehicle. I contacted Mazda USA and they agreed to pay for the part, which was $900.. Which helped, but should be occurring on a vehicle with 52K miles. Mazda will not submit a recall because they do not see it as a "safety issue". I was lucky I saw the carbon leaking out and got it tended to early. Others have had it go while driving on the highway and it messing up their transmission in the process. This is the only factor that I have been dissatified with. If I didnt like the vehicle so much, it would have made me an adversary toward Mazda."

"Drivers seat very comfortable, nice room in second row, nice acceleration, comfortable ride, with better thancp Ted handling. Wind noise at times can be louder than I’d like."

"Seats give the most support of any car I've sat in. Good side motion support."

"Easy to adjust the seat up. Down. Recline or straighten it up. Hugs my hips well. Very comfortable seats, well padded"

"The CX-9 offers comfortable seating positions for both driver and passengers. The noise level, while not great, is acceptable. The car provides a good ride. My wife, who does most of the driving of this car loves it!!!"

"The ride is smooth when going over bumps and is comfortable on long rides."

"excellent handling over rough driving surface. doesn't bottom out or drag. can roll over a curb."

"We have had absolutely no problems with this car! We bought the top of the line model which was a little pricey, but the safety features that bought as well as the comfort and convenience has been well worth it!"

"It's loaded and performs like a luxury level SUV for the price of a Mazda."

"I got a lot more features for the same price as the Toyota I was considering"

"The CX-9 has been extremely dependable and economical to operate and have serviced. Virtually nothing has gone wrong with this vehicle in almost 8 years!"

"We were able to get a the CX9 at a good price and and had all features including third row seating that we wanted"

"Great car for the price!"