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 2022 Volvo XC90 Comparison
Mazda CX-9
Volvo XC90
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2024 Mazda
CX-9
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2022 Volvo
XC90
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.2
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Based on the Mazda CX-9 SPORT (FWD)
Based on the Volvo XC90 RECHARGE PHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
72L - 74L
605 to 651 km
71L
128 to 582 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$47,600 - $74,400
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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
- Powerful, refined PHEV powertrain
- Scandinavian-chic interior is pretty and practical
- Sharply priced relative to rivals
Misses
- Infotainment technology is due for an update
- PHEV still good... for a specific crowd
- Slightly fiddly third row
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)
- Climate Pack (+$750)
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, S/C & T/C GDi, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2488 | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, S/C & T/C 4CYL | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW | 183kW - 235kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 | 5400 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 420Nm | 350Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 1800 - 3000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 9 - 10.5 | |
