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 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Comparison
Mazda CX-9
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
Deal Available!
2024 Mazda
CX-9
vs
2024 Mitsubishi
Pajero Sport
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
7.0
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Based on the Mazda CX-9 SPORT (FWD)
Based on the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GSR (4WD) 7 SEAT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
NA
68L
544 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
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5 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
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$44,440 - $64,840
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Agreeable daily driver
- Capable off-roader
- 10-year conditional warranty
Misses
- Tech suite feels ancient
- Performance and towing lags behind rivals
- Not that cheap in this spec
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
White is the standard colour, with all other shades costing $740 with the exception of White Diamond, a $940 option.
The optional shades are:
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Black Mica pearlescent
- Dark Blue pearlescent
- Terra Rossa pearlescent
- White Diamond prestige
The GSR is available only in White Diamond or Black Mica, while the base GLX isn’t available in White Diamond, Black Mica or Dark Blue.
