Driving Experience
Includes acceleration and handling
What Owners Say
"Handles like a much smaller vehicle. Very nimble and responsive with just the right amount of feedback to the driver"
William C., PA (2011 Mazda CX-9)"Very responsiove engine, very nimble handling."
Anonymous, VA (2011 Mazda CX-9)"Acceleration is very good for a 6 cylinder, the handling is very good, and am very happy with its parking ability"
Anonymous, HI (2011 Mazda CX-9)"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."
KIP K., CA (2011 Mazda CX-9)"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."
Anonymous, ID (2011 Mazda CX-9)"Excellent handling on mountain roads"
Anonymous, CA (2011 Mazda CX-9)"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."
DAVID M., MD (2011 Mazda CX-9)"Very good acceleration and very precise handling with all-wheel drive."
HUGH B., VA (2011 Mazda CX-9)"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."
Anonymous, TN (2011 Mazda CX-9)"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....."
Wendelyn D., TX (2011 Mazda CX-9)"This car rides quite nicely, handling local and highway demands well. Acceleration and handling are both good, considering the size of the vehicle."
Mark P., NY (2011 Mazda CX-9)"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."
Timothy C., OH (2011 Mazda CX-9)"This vehicle is responsive and predictable on any type of road."
Glenn M., KY (2011 Mazda CX-9)"Excellent."
Anonymous, OR (2011 Mazda CX-9)"It has very good acceleration and handling"
Anonymous, IA (2011 Mazda CX-9)"Took long road trip for first time w my CX9. It was great. Driving was easy & performance of moving parts was superb."
Anonymous, TX (2011 Mazda CX-9)"Strong acceleration with the 6 cyl engine, handling is OK, torque steer is noticeable under heavy acceleration"
M H., AZ (2011 Mazda CX-9)"responsive handling and acceleration, easy to park, good visibility"
Anonymous, FL (2011 Mazda CX-9)
"The drive feels great, the car responds as it should"
Carlos R., NC (2011 Mazda CX-9)