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
2024 Mazda CX-9 vs 2023 Skoda Kodiaq Comparison
Mazda CX-9
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Mazda CX-9 SPORT (FWD)
Based on the Skoda Kodiaq SPORTLINE (4x4) 132TSI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
72L - 74L
605 to 651 km
58L
435 to 476 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sharp drive-away price
- Still very nice to drive
- Proper buttons? In 2024?
Misses
- Technology feels old
- 132kW is adequate, more punch coming
- Rivals have grown over the years
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$695)
- Metallic Paint Special (+$695)
- Premium Paint (+$770)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$1,800)
- Service Pack - 7 Year/105,000km (+$2,700)
- Panoramic Sunroof (+$1,900)
- Side Steps (+$1,400)
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 | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2488 | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW | 132kW - 180kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 | 6000 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 420Nm | 320Nm - 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 1400 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 11.65 - 12.2 | |
