Used 2016 Mazda CX-9 for sale 

The Mazda CX-9 is offered in four trim levels which are Sport, Touring, Grand Touring, and Signature. The first three trims are offered with a choice of FWD or AWD, while the top-end Signature trim comes with AWD as standard. The CX 9 has a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine under its hood putting down 227 hp and 277 lb-ft mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The following table sums up the trims and features offered with the 2016 Mazda CX-9. 

We Recommend

If you're considering taking a 2016 Mazda CX-9 home, the Grand Touring trim, which costs $40,470 is the one to go for. It comes fitted with Bright-finish lower body trim, Rain-sensing windshield wipers, Aluminum roof rails with Satin Chrome finish, Windshield-projected Active Driving Display, Bose Centerpoint 2 Surround Sound System with 12 speakers, and Audiopilot 2 along with SiriusXM Satellite Radio with a 4-month trial subscription to the Sirius All Access Package and Mazda Navigation System

The 2016 Mazda CX-9 comes equipped with a 2.5L inline-4 engine that puts out a maximum power of 250 hp and a peak torque of 277 lb-ft. The engine's power is transferred to the wheels through a 6-speed automatic transmission. The Mazda CX-9 sprints from 0 to 60 mph in 7.5 seconds and crosses the quarter-mile mark in 15.7, seconds which are impressive numbers. The Mazda CX-9 has a top speed of 130 mph.

Power delivery from the turbocharged engine feels fairly linear, if not completely perfect. Once the turbos spool, power flows plentifully. The FWD CX-9 struggles slightly to put the power down, but upgrading to AWD will help you uncover the true handling potential of the Mazda CX-9. The transmission works just fine, and is nothing too athletic. It does the basic job of keeping you in the right gear at the right time. 

The new Honda Pilot is the fastest of the lot, with a 3.5 L V6 under its hood putting out 280 hp and 262 lb-ft and reaching 60 mph in 6.1 seconds and crossing the quarter-mile mark in 15.1 seconds. The Hyundai Santa Fe comes in at second place with a greater power output of 290 hp and 252 lb-ft but falls at seconds place in acceleration taking 6.7 and 15.2 seconds to reach 60mph and cross the quarter-mile respectively. The Mazda CX-9 producing 250 hp and 277 lb-ft, is the least powerful among the competition but produces the most torque. However, it is the slowest and takes 7.5 seconds to reach 60mph and 15.7 seconds to cross the quarter-mile.

The CX-9 performs very well in terms of fuel efficiency. The 2016 Mazda CX-9 delivers fuel efficiency of 22 mpg in the city, 28 on the highway, and 24 mpg of combined fuel economy. The Mazda CX-9 gets a 19.5-gallon fuel capacity outputting a range of 429 miles in the city, 546 on the highway, and a combined range of 468 miles. The efficiency figures are better than other vehicles in the segment.

The Mazda delivers a combined fuel efficiency of 24 mpg followed by the Pilot delivering 22 mpg. The Hyundai Santa Fe has the least efficiency figures of 18 mpg in the city, 25 on the highway, and 21 combined. The Mazda and the Honda Pilot have fuel capacities of 19.5 gallons followed by the Santa Fe with a 18.8-gallons of fuel capacity. The Mazda delivers the best-combined range of 468 miles followed by the Pilot and the Santa Fe providing 429 and 394 miles of range respectively.

The 2016 Mazda CX-9 offers seating for seven people. Features available with the Mazda CX-9's cabin include an eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat, a four-way power-adjustable passenger seat, heated front seats, leather upholstery, and premium Nappa leather. Comfort in the first and second rows is excellent. The third row is best left for children. 

The interior of the cabin features leather-trimmed seats and heated front seats which include an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with power-adjustable lumbar support and a 4-way power-adjustable front passenger seat. All in all, the 2016 Mazda CX-9's cabin feels very nice to be in, thanks to great materials, a highly classy theme, and impressive creature comforts. 

The Honda Pilot is the most spacious option in the front row, followed by the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Mazda CX-9. When it comes to second-row space, the competition is all on par with each other. When it comes to cargo capacity, the Honda Pilot has the most of 46.8 cu-ft followed by the Santa Fe with 40.9 cu-ft of cargo space and the Mazda with 38.2 cu-ft of cargo area respectively. Some highlight interior features offered with the 2016 Mazda CX-9 include:

• Heated front seats Leather-trimmed seats 
• 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with power-adjustable lumbar support 
• 4-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
• A 2nd-row center folding armrest with integrated storage, and cup holders
• Nappa leather-trimmed seats 
• Auburn-colored interior accents 
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel with unique stitching 
• Genuine Rosewood interior trim 
• LED overhead accent lighting

How intuitive is the 2016 Mazda CX-9’s infotainment unit?

The 2016 Mazda CX-9 features an 8-inch infotainment unit in the higher trims, whereas the lower-spec trims come with a 7-inch display. The Mazda CX-9's infotainment comes equipped with basic amenities such as Bluetooth, Aux, and USB support, along with satellite radio.

As far as audio is concerned, the CX-9 comes fitted with a 6 speaker sound system as standard in the lower trims, while the higher trims come with a premium Bose Centerpoint 2.0 Surround Sound System with 12 speakers. The audio system sounds really good, which can be a big plus during weekend road trips. The key infotainment features offered with te 2016 Mazda CX-9 include:

• 8-inch full-color touch-screen display
• HD Radio
• voice command 
• Pandora internet radio integration
• Bose Centerpoint 2.0 Surround Sound System with 12 speakers 
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio with a 4-month trial subscription
• Mazda Navigation System

The Mazda CX-9 looks fresh and superbly stylish with the new 2016 redesign. The base trim features LED headlights with auto-off along with LED daytime running lights and LED taillights. The base model features 18-inch alloy wheels which are replaced by 20-inch alloy wheels on the higher trims.

The higher trims further feature an Adaptive Front-lighting System, LED fog lights, Bright-finish lower body trim, Rain-sensing windshield wipers, and Aluminum roof rails with a Satin Chrome finish. The updated 2016 model year Mazda CX-9 certainly stands as a very handsome SUV. Thanks to beautifully sculpted body panels, a bold 3D front grille, and sleek proportions, the CX-9 stands out as an absolute stunner from its competition. 

The Mazda CX-9 weighs 4144 lbs followed by the Pilot that weighs 4054 lbs while the Santa Fe is the lightest weighing 4026 lbs by a slight margin. The Mazda also has the best ground clearance of 8.8 inches while the Santa Fe has 7.6 inches of clearance. The Mazda is the longest and has the longest wheelbase as well. Some key exterior features offered with the 2016 Mazda CX-9 include:

• Power sliding-glass moonroof with sunshade 
• 20-inch alloy wheels with P255/50 R20 tires 
• Auto on/off headlights 
• Adaptive Front-lighting System
• LED fog lights 
• Bright-finish lower body trim 
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers 
• Aluminum roof rails with Satin Chrome finish

The 2016 Mazda CX-9 comes equipped with many standard safety features. The Mazda CX-9 comes equipped with Advanced Dual Front Airbags, with Driver’s Seat-Position and Passenger-Weight sensors. Engine Immobilizer is also on offer, along with Front Side-Impact Airbags and Side-Impact Air Curtains. Passive features such as Rollover Protection, along with Dynamic Stability Control and Traction Control Systems are also offered. 

Other advanced safety features include Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Distance Recognition Support System, High Beam Control, Lane Departure Warning, and Lane Keep Assist. The Mazda CX-9 scores well on the safety tests conducted by NHTSA and IIHS, both. The 2016 model year Mazda CX-9 scored an overall 5-star rating from NHTSA while it received a "Good" score on most of the categories by IIHS. Key safety features offered with the 2016 Mazda CX-9 include:

• Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring
• Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
• Distance Recognition Support System
• High Beam Control
• Lane Departure Warning
• Lane Keep Assist
• Mazda Radar Cruise Control
• Smart Brake Support

The Mazda CX-9 is the perfect package with all of the essential features and a capable powertrain on the inside, along with an attractive design, great fuel economy, and of course great handling. The Mazda offers a well-built class-leading interior, plush ride, and a well-engineered inline-four engine that cements CX-9's image as a driver's car. The 2016 updated edition of the Mazda CX-9 is a fresh and attractive design. All in all, we found the 2016 Mazda CX-9 to be absolutely delightful. With a roomy cabin to haul your family comfortably, along with compelling safety features, the CX-9 stands as a competent family SUV. You can also opt for AWD and make the most out of the Mazda CX-9's impressive driving dynamics. If that's what you're looking for in a family SUV, look no further than the Mazda CX-9.