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
Mazda CX-9 vs Isuzu MU-X Comparison
Mazda CX-9
Isuzu MU-X
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2024 Mazda
CX-9
vs
2024 Isuzu
MU-X
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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
7.8
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Based on the Mazda CX-9 SPORT (FWD)
Based on the Isuzu MU-X LS-U (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
72L - 74L
605 to 651 km
80L
592 to 664 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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6 year
warranty
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MSRP
$47,600 - $74,400
$47,400 - $69,400
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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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Proven off-road capability
- Fuel-efficient
- Space for seven adults
Misses
- Lethargic engine
- Towing capacity down on rivals
- Slow infotainment system
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)
- Mica Paint (+$650)
- Metallic Paint (+$650)
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
The 2024 Isuzu MU-X is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Basalt black mica
- Cobalt blue mica
- Galaxy blue mica (LS-U and LS-T only) (NEW)
- Magnetic red mica
- Mercury silver metallic
- Mineral white
- Moonstone white pearl (LS-U and LS-T only)
- Obsidian grey mica
All premium paints cost an additional $650.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2488 | 1898 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 3.0L, 1.9L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW | 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 | 3600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 420Nm | 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 16.3 | |
