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2022 Mazda CX-9: Is the New CX-90 Coming Yet?
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The original Mazda CX-9 debuted exactly 15 years ago. While a V6 engine used to sit under the hood, a turbocharged four-cylinder mill has powered the second generation of the three-row midsize crossover since 2016. Time has now taken its toll and a serious revamp is in order if Mazda …February 8, 2022
Mazda's Crystal Red Paint Under Fire
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Mazda has been trying to address its rust problems for over a decade, but the automaker's reputation in this regard has suffered a great deal and many buyers are reluctant to buy Mazda vehicles because of that. If you're concerned about a used Mazda's body health, rest assured that you …February 3, 2022
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November 23, 2021
2021 Mazda CX-9 Review: The Driver’s Family SUV
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Following extensive updates to the Dodge Durango for 2021 and the reveal of the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder , the Mazda CX-9 ends up being one of the oldest SUVs on the market along with the Honda Pilot . Both were last redesigned in 2016, but still prove quite competent and …February 24, 2021
2020 Mazda CX-9: This is Why Modern SUVs are so Appealing
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SUVs are more popular than ever. In 2019, about half of the 1.9 million new light-duty vehicles purchased by Canadians were SUVs. A quarter of those were affordable midsize models such as the Mazda CX-9 , a Japanese contender that may not show up high on sales charts but still …April 10, 2020
2019 Mazda CX-9: The Gymnast
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For mainstream brands, successfully selling a midsize, three-row SUV isn’t an easy task. The average number of children in North-American families isn’t rising, so the need for such a big vehicle isn’t always justified. And each model in this segment must battle about ten competitors. The number is about to …April 1, 2019
2017 Mazda CX-9: Style and Agility
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The second-generation CX-9, introduced last year, picked up where the first generation left off in regards to driving dynamics, but adopted a new SKYACTIV powertrain to replace the old, not-too-frugal V6 engine. It also boasts new styling that looks rich, refined and very European, as Mazda arguably is the Japanese …August 29, 2017
2017 Mazda CX-9: (Finally) Stepping out of the Shadows
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For the second generation of its seven-passenger SUV, Mazda has opted for a “small” turbocharged four-cylinder engine. It chose this powertrain for the sake of fuel economy, while the competition is still relying on V6 engines. A risky strategy? Let’s take a closer look. Please check out of photo gallery …June 12, 2017
2016 Mazda CX-9: a Contender Once Again
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The 2016 Mazda CX-9 is a completely redesigned, midsized SUV aimed to go head to head against stalwarts like the Honda Pilot, the Nissan Pathfinder and the Toyota Highlander. The outgoing, first-generation model was getting very long in the tooth. The new exterior design brings the CX-9 in line with …December 19, 2016
2016 Mazda CX-9 GS-L: Calculated Risk
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Sometimes, not being like all the others is a risk that can turn out to be very costly. Occasionally, the risk pays off huge dividends and a new trend is set. In the new CX-9’s case, Mazda has taken a well-calculated risk and I think it’s going to pay off …August 24, 2016
The 2016 Mazda CX-9: Redesigned to be a Winner
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The first-generation CX-9 was still available in Mazda showrooms, but it was beginning to show its age; while there had been improvements here and there over the years, it was essentially the same vehicle that had been with us for nearly a decade—an eternity in the car world. During those …June 7, 2016
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