Overview
The 2018 Mazda Cx-9 SPORT (FWD) is a front wheel drive 4 Door Wagon that was released to the Australian market on 8th January 2017 classified as a MY18. The Mazda Cx-9 is regarded as a SUV large built in Japan with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $27,000.
The Mazda Cx-9 is a front wheel drive 4 door with 7 seats, powered by a 2.5L Turbo 4 Cylinder engine that has 170 kW of power (at 5000 rpm) and 420 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a 6 Speed Automatic. Mazda claims the CX-9 SPORT (FWD) uses 8.4L/100km of unleaded petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 197g of CO2. It has a 72L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 857km per full tank.
The Mazda Cx-9 measures 1747mm (68.8 inches) in height, 5075mm (199.8 inches) in length, 1969mm (77.5 inches) in width with a 2930mm (115.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1845kg (4067.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The CX-9 SPORT (FWD) comes standard with 255/60 R18 front tyres and 255/60 R18 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited kilometre warranty.
The 2018 Mazda Cx-9 SPORT (FWD) has a 220mm ground clearance with a 2000kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 4.411.
The Mazda Cx-9 has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Front Floor and the compliance plate is located on the Lower Pass Side Centre Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to JM0TC2WLA00123456.
Pros
- Plush, unique interior
- Impressive highway refinement
- Smooth petrol engine
Cons
- Thick, vision-obscuring A-pillars
- Clumsy phone mirroring
- AWD pricier and thirstier than FWD version
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | Turbo Direct Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 2488 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Turbo 4 Cylinder |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 170kW |
| Power RPM | 5000 |
| Torque | 420Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 |
| Bore Stroke | 89x100 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.50 |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Automatic |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 4.411 |
| Suspension Front | macpherson strut, control arm, control link |
| Suspension Rear | multi-link system, damper |
| Steering Mechanism | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING |
| Drive | FWD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 8.4 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 11.0 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 6.9 |
| Tank Size (L) | 72 |
| Fuel Type | unleaded petrol |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 197 |
| CO2 Urban | 259 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 161 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 255/60 R18 |
| Tyre Rear | 255/60 R18 |
| Front Rim Size | 8x18 |
| Rear Rim Size | 8x18 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1747 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 5075 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1969 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 220 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2930 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 11.8 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1845 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | - |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 2000 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 750 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Lower Pass Side Centre Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Japan |
| Number of Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 7 |
| Service Interval KMs | 10 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Front Floor |
| VIN Number | JM0TC2WLA00123456 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 31/07/2018 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EURO 5 |