Overview & Reviews

Other than a slight increase in fuel economy and the addition of speed-sensing automatic door locks, the 2011 Mazda CX-9 is unchanged.

• Stylish cabin
• Easy access to spacious third row
• Solid build quality.
• Sporty performance

• Long rear doors are an issue in tight parking spaces
• 20-inch wheels produce a stiff ride.

User Reviews:

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  Love My CX-9 - 2011 Mazda CX-9
  By pure_hp - November 24 - 8:26 am

  We test drove on the same day the following vehicles: Ford Explorer, Toyota Highlander, Hyundai Veracruz, and the CX-9. For the price, content and fun to drive factor, we couldnt go wrong with the CX-9. Its quick, agile, spacious and well built. Aside from poor fuel economy (still waiting to see if 17city/24hwy for FWD is really true), we have no complaints.

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  Best value in a 7 seater! - 2011 Mazda CX-9
  By wartoni - October 8 - 6:23 am

  I did a HUGE amount of driving and trying of many cars (Acura MDX, Audi Q7, Merc GL450, Hyundai veracruz) and found this to me the best mix of style and value. Not wanting to drive a outwardly expensive car and still wanting sport we picked this. I love it more now than when I test drove it. Great car for a good price.

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  Great car for a family - 2011 Mazda CX-9
  By ckraymond - July 8 - 5:23 pm

  We have had our CX-9 for three months now. We went to the Boston Auto Show and went through every single mini-van, SUV, and CUV in the place and found the CX-9 to be the best. Now having owned one for three months I can definitely say we are not disappointed. If you want the maximum amount of room get a mini-van. However, the CX-9 balances room (which it has plenty of) with a car that you enjoy driving. I love it and would recommend it, no strings attached, to anyone.

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  LOVE IT! - 2011 Mazda CX-9
  By gabswiss - April 23 - 6:33 pm

  We traded-in our 2007 CX-7 and are not looking back (lots of problems with it) This car handle as good as the CX-7 even being heavier/bigger so I was pleansantly surprised by that. The interior is of high quality as you can see on the stitched leather seats. Its nice having extra room and all these cool options (rear view camera,blind-spot monitor,power lift gate,Bose Audio,GPS...) Only 2500miles on it so far so I cant comment on the reliability. We got the Black GT FWD model with Navigation/Bose audio/Power lift gate/Moonroof/Towing prep packages. Real cost was ~$36500 after all taxes/fees (we ended up paying a little less with the trade-in)

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  Just got a Copper Red CX-9 Grand Touring - 2011 Mazda CX-9
  By zoomzoomboy - October 18 - 9:40 pm

  Love this car for the value and ride. We stole this car for $100 above invoice armed with the Edmunds data. Bring it with you!! It really helps. We went to the dealer in Stamford and they treated us well. They were very friendly and we negotiated easily to get a great deal. I spoke with a John (?) who gave us a great test drive and wound up getting the car we wanted (copper red) in 2 days. We love the car and it has great room and safety features (we have four kids) so we are really happy and would buy a Mazda again no problem.

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  Great car - but be aware... - 2011 Mazda CX-9
  By gwg_columbus - June 20 - 3:43 pm

  Like most reviewers, I looked at a lot of cars in this class. Right now, the CX-9 is the best deal, hands down. For around $32K, you get a lot more features for the dollar than almost any competitor, foreign or domestic. The CX-9 has been around several years, so the reliability should be terrific. It may not have every bell and whistle, but its got the ones that really matter.

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  Good Value - 2011 Mazda CX-9
  By kraft4a3 - May 15 - 10:36 am

  We needed a secondary people mover with a 3 row seat and AWD for the winter. The CX-9 fit the bill. For shuttling kids around town is good enough. Long road trips would be tough with more than 4 people/kids, but that is what we have our mini-van for. When driving solo or on date night it is a fun, sharp, and enjoyable car to drive.

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  Finally Settled on the CX-9 Touring After Months of Test Drives - 2011 Mazda CX-9
  By anotherfan1 - March 12 - 5:27 pm

  I switched from a 2008 Camry, a car I only liked for the gas mileage, to the CX-9 Touring. We looked at the GMC Acadia, the Pilot, the Highlander, Volvo XC-90, the Flex and the Explorer. XC-90 - Uncomfortable, cost too much Flex - Comfortable but strange looking Acadia - Didnt seem to have the quality I was looking for Highlander - Built on a Camry chassis and this was what I was trying to get away from Pilot - Seemed clunky and I did not like the dealer. The CX-9 is comfortable, spacious and it drives great. It has a very easy to manage center console, radio, etc. What I dont like is the mileage and how its tough to be more a la carte while building your car online.

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  Complaints - 2011 Mazda CX-9
  By krayj - February 10 - 5:13 pm

  A few items are rather [violative content deleted]: 1. The power rear lift gate does not operate by squeezing handle. It is only power open by using the remote or the switch inside the car. 2. The memory seats do not include side mirrors. 3. You can not enter a single contact in the bluetooth phone book. 4. There are no audible sensors with the backup camera. 5. Freeway speed limits are not shown on GPS Seems to me a so called "Grand Touring" car should include these items.

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  CX-9 Just picked up today! - 2011 Mazda CX-9
  By ferrez - December 30 - 7:31 am

  Just picked up my CX-9 GT. Man this car is awesome. I know its new so Ill return after a while and update everyone. Paid well below TMV price! Trust TMV!