8.2
2023 Mazda CX-9 Sport review
Mazda's largest SUV may be on its farewell tour, but even the base CX-9 has plenty to offer to Aussie families wanting bang for buck.
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James Wong
2022 Mazda CX-9 vs 2024 Subaru Outback Comparison
Mazda CX-9
Subaru Outback
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2022 Mazda
CX-9
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2024 Subaru
Outback
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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8.2
8.2
8.2
8.2
Based on the Mazda CX-9 SPORT (FWD)
Based on the Subaru Outback AWD TOURING XT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
72L - 74L
605 to 651 km
63L
460 to 567 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$42,690 - $55,990
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Lots of metal for the money
- Punchy 2.5T still goes hard
- Comfortable and refined
Misses
- Piddly old infotainment display
- No 360 camera or front sensors
- No third-row air vents
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Huge boot
- Soft, comfortable ride
- Still flying the wagon flag
Misses
- Lazy adaptive cruise control
- Fiddly infotainment system
- Fiddly indicators
Colours Available
For the 2022 model year, the CX-9 is available in the following finishes:
- Machine Grey metallic*
- Polymetal Grey metallic*
- Soul Red Crystal metallic*
- Snowflake White Pearl mica
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Titanium Flash mica
- Deep Crystal Blue mica
- Jet Black mica
*Premium finishes cost $495
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2488 | 2387 - 2498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.4L, 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4 | FLAT 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW | 138kW - 183kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 420Nm | 245Nm - 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 2000 - 4800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 10.6 - 12 | |
