2016 mazda cx-9 car and driver

When the mazda cx9 made its world debut back in 2006, it was an epiphany. Subtle vibration of drivers sideview mirror at speeds above 70 mph in. Get detailed information on the 2016 mazda cx9 including features, fuel economy, pricing, engine, transmission, and more. The honda pilot was also fullyredesigned for the 2016 model year. Once a motor trend suv of the year, the cx9 crossover is back. In alignment with mazdas driving matters brand image, 30% of cx9. Used 2016 mazda cx9 touring with awd4wd, stability control, auto climate control, power driver seat, power liftgatetrunk. After retrieving child from car seat, driver felt rear passenger door pushing into her leg, back and. A midsize threerow crossover suv that defied the conventional design cues and cumbersome driving experience expected of vehicles in its class.

Search over 11,500 listings to find the best local deals. Tailored for the united states, the 2016 mazda cx9 is landing with a splash. Find out everything there is to know about the 2016 mazda cx9. Fox news autos gary gastelu says theres plenty of sport in the 2016 mazda cx9 suv.

Rating applies to 201720 models built after november 2016. Sporty and efficient, its the mazda of threerow family haulers. It also has a muscular v6 engine and relatively engaging handling. A 7passenger midsize crossover suv, the new mazda cx9 completes mazdas transformation from what it was yesterday to what it is today and what it will be in the future. Read the full story and see photos at car and driver. A longer wheelbase, a new engine and a nearclairvoyant allwheeldrive. Popular searches toyota camry ford f150 car appraiser tool subaru outback. Come find a great deal on used 2016 mazda cx9s in your area today. Beginning with 2017 models built after november 2016, the deployment pattern of the side curtain airbags was modified to improve occupant protection in side impact, small overlap frontal, and moderate overlap frontal crashes. Mazda s iactivsense driverassistance features are available, and they include a new blindspotmonitoring system that can detect vehicles closing in from more than 160 feet away, adaptive cruise control, a lanekeeping assist program intended not to keep the cx9 between lane lines but to ease it into turns, lanedeparture warning. Is the new 2016 mazda cx9 a threerow, turbocharged drivers car. Some critics report a modest amount of body roll through turns, but you wont feel out of control.

The 2016 mazda cx9s biggest change is moving to a turbofour engine. In australia, the second generation mazda cx9 was awarded the 2017 wheels car of the year. Com mazda has redesigned the largest vehicle in its lineup for the 2016 model year, the cx9 crossover suv, which seats seven in three rows. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. We took it on a 3 week vacation and had enough space for luggage and to spread out so the kids didnt fuss with each other.

Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. The mazda cx9 is a sevenpassenger, fullsize crossover suv. The 2016 mazda cx9 has 1 nhtsa complaints for the seats at 5,500 miles average. Over the years, our complaints about road noise in mazdas almost equaled the actual racket inside the cars.

Cx9 for 2016 is cheaper, lighter by up to 162kg, thriftier, quieter, and available in a broader range than before. Like most vehicles in the mazda stable, the cx9 boasts agile driving. Its a threerow suv that wont leave driving enthusiasts wishing they didnt have to grow up. As with other mazdas, the 2016 cx9 is available in sport, touring, and. The cx9 apart from the ford is the only turbo car you listed, it was an instrumeneted test, the cx9 also has more torque than those cars except the explorer.

The new mazda cx9 occupies a class of vehicles that often come up a bit short on style, even though thats ostensibly the reason why many buyers are choosing a threerow crossover over a much more spacious and practical minivan. Now that i have been driving this car for a month heres what i have learned. The 2016 mazda cx9 is a 3row family suv for those whod rather not drive a 3row family suv. After 40,000 miles with the mazda cx9, were convinced its one of the most enthusiastfriendly threerow suvs. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. Wrapping up our mazda cx9 longterm test, we look back at the highlights and. Thats key to understanding the new 2016 mazda cx9 midsize suv. Read our latest update on the threerow cx9 and see photos at car and driver.

Mazda cx9 is a midsize crossover utility vehicle with big cargo capacity and the. It was an american under the sheetmetal, too, built on an older platform shared with ford. But in order to be a drivers automaker, mazda has to be a design and engineering company first. Read our full test of the new cx9, a threerow cuv thats affordable, attractive, and fun to drive. The 2016 mazda cx9 has 2 nhtsa complaints for the power train at,850 miles average. Used 2016 mazda cx9 provides the latest look at trimlevel features and specs, performance, safety, and comfort. For 2016, mazda completely redesigned its large, threerow crossover with an eye. Many automakers claim their big suvs have the soul of a sports car, but with its. Heres the 2016 volvo xc90 t6 awd on everyman driver duration. Com for 2016, mazda brings a host of improvements to the redesigned cx9, and top among those is a robust new turbocharged fourcylinder engine and updated. Truecar has over 1,537,879 listings nationwide, updated daily.

We have 657 2016 mazda cx9 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 748 1owner cars, and 727 personal use cars. Mazdas turbocharged cx9 is more fun than a sevenseater. Car and driver named the cx9 the best midsize suv in its annual 10 best trucks and suvs for 2017 and 2018. Despite being a large vehicle, cx9 is, after all, still a mazda. We test the 2016 mazda cx9, a sevenpassenger crossover powered by a turbocharged four, and find that its built firstly for the driver. The 2016 mazda cx9 still has three rows and a sporty zoomzoom nature, but adds. All 2016 cx9s come with a sixspeed automatic and a choice of front or all wheel drive. It is more stylish, promises to be more efficient, and is more entertaining and rewarding to drive than the rest of the threerow herd. Across all segments, mazdas known for making the drivers car of the bunch, and that same story stands true with the cx9. I finally got a blue cx9 touring with the premium package bose audio, leather, sunroof, navigation the car is super fun to drive, really sporty. And it generally makes it easier to transition to a family hauler from a funtodrive car. When mazda initially launched the cx9, it aimed the crossover firmly at american buyers 80 percent of cx9 production came to the u. After 40000 miles with the mazda cx9, were convinced its one of the most enthusiastfriendly threerow suvs. In the outgoing cx9, when a driver needed 90 horsepower at highway speeds, the crossover would have to downshift from sixth to fourth gear.

Our mazda cx9 has passed the 30,000mile mark in its longterm journey. Redesigned 2016 mazda cx9 threerow suv brings style, fuel economy, and safety features. Mazdas turbocharged cx9 is more fun than a sevenseater should be. Usually resets itself, but sometimes the entire car has to be turned. The mazda did better in other instrumented testing, pulling 0. No v6 is offered, so every model is powered by a 2.

Learn what owners have to say and get authentic consumer feedback before buying your next car. There may be minor changes to current model you are looking at. With the cx9, mazda has a sportier alternative to other threerow crossovers such as the. The 2016 mazda cx9 is a big vehicle, but despite its size, test drivers report that it lives up to the handling reputation of mazdas sportier models like the miata and the mazda6. The mazda cx9 is a fourdoor, sevenpassenger crossover suv thats been completely redesigned for 2016. The 3rd row was a little short on legroom for a teen. Cx9 has been lauded for its upscale design, rewarding and surefooted driving performance and innovative engineering. Why dont you wait for real driver figures who wont be driving on boost all the time, this car is rated 3mpg better city and 2mpg better highway than your jeep and based on mazda s. Its one of the most spacious midsize suvs, seating up to eight people across three rows with ease. The cx9 was also a finalist for the 2017 world car of the year award. The allnew mazda cx9 midsize crossover suv is no exception, evidenced by it earning a spot on car and driver magazines firstannual 10best trucks and suvs list. If you want a mainstream 3row suv that is an adept family vehicle for school dropoffs and a rewarding personal vehicle for a spirited trip to.