Used 2021 Mazda CX-9 for sale 

The Mazda CX-9 is one of the more distinctive three-row midsize SUVs, prioritizing style and driving experience - Edmunds.com

Having received minor tweaks, the 2021 Mazda CX-9 is available in five different trim levels as the outgoing model viz. Sport, Touring, new-for-2021 Carbon Edition, Grand Touring, and Signature. The 2021 Mazda CX-9 Sport has an MSRP of $33,960, Touring trim starts at $36,850, and the 2021 CX-9 Carbon Edition at $42,180, and it's $43,040 for the Grand Touring. Add the $1,100 as a destination charge to the prices.

The available all-wheel-drive costs $1,900 extra. The range-topping Signature trim with all-wheel drive as standard is priced at $47,705. If you opt for popular Soul Red Crystal Metallic / Machine Gray Metallic/  Snowflake White Pearl Mica paintwork add another $595.

The base Sport trim prices start at $33,960 for which it comes loaded with a lot of standard interiors and safety features on offer including 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and 6 speaker audio system. The driver-assistance technology includes Mazda's i-Activsense safety suite with features such as radar cruise control with stop. 

The most expensive CX-9 Signature trim is priced at $46,605 and comes with standard i-Active AWD. It adds luxury features like Nappa Leather upholstery, quilting inserts in seats, rosewood and aluminum inserts in interior panels, and LED accent lighting in the grille.

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Although the base 2021 Mazda CX-9 Sport trim should be adequate enough for most people with its long list of standard and luxury features, the Grand Touring trim is the spot in terms of bang for your buck. You get a whole lot of luxury upgrades for your price which is quite worth the extra cash and make your experience in the car a whole lot better and starts from an MSRP of $41,940.

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The CX-9’s powertrain works hard to live up to its very good handling - Thecarconnection.com

Being mechanically unchanged, the 2021 Mazda CX-9 is powered by a familiar 2.5L turbocharged Inline 4-cylinder engine producing  250 HP and 320 lb-ft of torque on 93 Octane premium unleaded fuel while the figures drop to 227 HP and 310 lb-ft of torque on 87 Octane regular unleaded fuel. The CX-9's six-speed automatic transmission offers seamless shifts and comes standard with Front-wheel-drive. 

The all-wheel-drive is available and standard on the CX-9 Signature. The 2021 CX-9 is capable of catapulting from 0 to 60 mph in 7.1 seconds and all the way up to a speed of 130 mph. With regards to the brakes in the car, CX-9 is equipped with 12.6” vented discs at the front with 12.8” solid discs at the back.

The specs also include 4-wheel 4-channel ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist.  The 2021 CX-9 is fun to drive, thanks to composed cornering and well-weighted steering. Mazda’s G-Vectoring Control Plus is behind CX-9's impressive cornering ability. 

Although not one of the most powerful cars in the bunch, the Mazda CX-9 is decently powerful with respect to its engine capacity and fuel-efficient at the same time. That being said, you could always churn out more power by using high-octane fuel. Hyundai Palisade proves that there is no replacement for displacement and number of cylinders as it makes the most amount of grunt with its big V6 motor.

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And if you're reluctant to make that family-forced plunge from a smaller, fun-to-drive car, the CX-9 should make the impact a little less painful - Autoblog.com

The 2021 CX-9 with front-wheel-drive gets an EPA Fuel Economy ratings of 22 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. Those are the best MPG numbers in the segment. With the all-wheel-drive setup, the CX-9's gas mileage drops 2 mpg to 20 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on the highway, and a combined 23 mpg.

The 19-gallon fuel tank is ample which helps the CX-9 travel for over 456 miles on a full tank of gas. Long-distance journeys are well within its capabilities. Moreover, Mazda also offers a Sport mode for you to enjoy unapologetically when needed, and the revert back to saving fuel when not!

The Mazda CX-9 is definitely the winner here with the most economical mileage figures among its rivals. Honda has the largest fuel tank among the competition, still, CX-9's range of 532 miles on the highway is class-leading. Among the rivals thanks to a small four-cylinder engine and a big fuel-tank capacity.

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It's all laid out in a straightforward, traditional way though crafted with care and attention to detail - Autoblog.com

Mazda offers ample soft-touch plastic with handsome materials, aluminum accents, and, genuine rosewood in Signature trim. The new-for-2021 Carbon Edition adds features red leather seats and black metallic trim inside. The sporty characteristics of the car continue inside as well with a beautifully designed sporty looking interior. Overall, the interior is quite simple and elegant and also being very ergonomic at the same time.

Depending on the trim you choose, it could either be got as a 6-seater or a 7-seater configuration. The 6-seater option provides you with captain’s chairs in the second row. Cargo space in this Mazda CX-9 is less as compared to other three-row SUVs. It has 14.4 cubic feet of hauling capacity behind the third-row seats. Space expands to 38.2 cubic feet behind the second row, and a total of 71.2 cubic feet with both rear rows stowed. 

New for the 2021 CX-9 is a 10.25-inch large center display with the latest Mazda Connect infotainment interface standard across the range. The new infotainment has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities and adds Mazda Connected Services capabilities.

The dashboard is logically placed and designed to keep controls accessible, with an aluminum rotary knob and auxiliary buttons for the new 10.25-inch infotainment screen. Mazda has also updated the standard and optional features list, which means more amenities grace the cabin of the 2021 CX-9.

As for the instrumentation goes, the Sport and Touring trim feature a 4.6” LCD meter display, while the more expensive Grand Touring and Signature trim comes equipped with a bigger 7” LCD meter display. The Hyundai Palisade and VW Atlas have around 18 to 20 cubic feet of space behind the third row. For convenience, Mazda offers both a power liftgate and a hands-free liftgate.

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The Mazda CX-9’s sheet metal incorporates sweeping forms, organic shapes, and the idea of movement even at rest - Kbb.com

The Mazda CX-9’s exterior looks sleek and modern, with design boosting organic shapes, and aerodynamic lines. At the front, the big grille gives it a premium presence while the tapering roof makes this SUV look smaller than it is. At the rear, twin exhaust outlets underline the CX-9’s sporty nature.

The Carbon Edition appearance package adds a Polymetal Gray paint job, with the blacked-out grille and side mirror, plus Satin Chrome roof rails. And this trim’s 20-inch alloy wheels have a metallic black look. It looks quite sharp and sporty which complements its overall sporty characteristics and it definitely has a unique road presence that is hard to match.

Although having similar exterior dimensions as its competitors, the CX-9 has the highest ground clearance of the bunch that gives it the edge while going off-road. The Volkswagen Atlas has the longest wheelbase in this comparison which results in a practical and ultra-spacious cabin. The third row is usable for adults as well.

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The CX-9 is an exceptionally safe three-row SUV - Motortrend.com

The 2021 Mazda CX-9 is yet to be crash-tested by any of the federal safety rating agencies. Since the 2021 CX-9 is mechanically similar to the outgoing 2020 model, it will fetch a similar safety score. The Mazda CX-9 managed to score a perfect 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA’s crash test, however, it scored 4 out 5 stars in the front crash test results and the rollover tests where it has a rollover risk of 15.90%.

The 2021 CX-9 comes standard with a comprehensive array of safety features including the updated Mazda's suite of i-Activsense safety suit. It offers advanced driver assistance features such as Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go function, Advanced Smart City Brake Support with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Warning with Lane-Keep Assist, and Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. 

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2021 Mazda CX-9 Vs 2021 Hyundai Palisade

A very tough competitor to the Mazda, the Hyundai Palisade is also a very appealing car in this segment. With plenty of space inside and better 3rd-row seating than the Mazda, the Hyundai has the potential to give the Mazda a run for its money.

2021 Mazda CX-9 Vs 2021 Volkswagen Atlas

From the Germans, we have the Volkswagen Atlas competing in the mid-size crossover SUV segment. The Atlas is also a good choice for people needing 3rd-row seating in their car, and the Atlas also does a very good job at it. But just like the Hyundai, it also falls behind the Mazda in terms of fuel economy and the overall dynamic of the car, which is quite bland as compared to the Mazda.

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With an attractive exterior, beautifully designed premium interior, and an overall sporty and athletic characteristic, the Mazda CX-9 is a tough car to beat in the mid-size crossover SUV segment. Although it is an excellent choice for people who need 3rd-row seating in their car.

The 3rd row is quite cramped in the Mazda and there are other cars out there in the market like the Hyundai Palisade and the Volkswagen Atlas that do a better job at it. Nonetheless, the long list of standard luxury and safety features makes the Mazda an excellent choice. Though you can save some money if you consider an older CX-9 as the 2021 model get minor revisions only.