Mazda CX-9 2016–2023 car dimensions: 5065 mm long, 1969 mm wide and 1753 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,969 kg. Braked towing is 1,588 kg.
The cabin seats seven with three-zone automatic climate control as standard. A colour touchscreen runs Mazda Connect, starting at 7 inches and rising to 8 or 10.25 inches on higher grades. Basic cruise control is standard. radar cruise with stop-and-go arrives on mid and upper trims. Reversing camera is standard across the range. Blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist and automatic emergency braking (Smart City Brake Support and Smart Brake Support) are available or standard depending on year and grade, becoming more widely fitted later in the run. Parking sensors are rear-standard or available, with front sensors on higher packs.
With all seats up the boot holds 407 litres behind the third row. Fold the third row for 1082 litres behind the second row, or drop both rear rows for 2017 litres. The 60/40 second-row and 50/50 third-row split folds give flexible loading for family gear.
Braked towing capacity is rated at 1588 kg across the generation when properly equipped. Trailer stability assist is fitted as standard. The turbo four and six-speed auto handle light trailers and boats within that limit without special packages.
No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages are listed.
The cabin uses premium materials such as available Nappa leather and rosewood or aluminum accents across three rows. Three-zone automatic climate control with rear vents keeps all passengers comfortable. Noise-isolating glass on the windshield and front windows reduces exterior sound for a quieter ride. Available power multi-way seats with heating and ventilation, plus a heated steering wheel on higher grades, support long drives. Second-row options include heated outboard seats or captain's chairs.
Fuel economy EPA-estimated 22 city/28 highway mpg FWD or 20 city/26 highway mpg AWD. fuel tank 19.0 gal FWD or 19.5 gal AWD. regular unleaded recommended.
Engine oil and filter replace when wrench indicator light is on, maximum interval 12 months or 7,500 miles/12,000 km.
NHTSA overall 5-star safety rating on later models. IIHS Top Safety Pick with Good ratings in crashworthiness tests. ANCAP 5-star rating.
Standard safety includes dual front and side airbags with side curtains covering all rows, Dynamic Stability Control, Traction Control, Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Smart City Brake Support, and rearview camera. higher trims add more i-ACTIVSENSE features like lane-keep assist and radar cruise control.
The 2.5T turbo engine runs on regular unleaded fuel and delivers rated economy of 22/28 mpg FWD or 20/26 mpg AWD. Fuel tank holds 19.0 gallons on FWD models or 19.5 gallons on AWD.
Service follows the maintenance schedule with oil and filter changes triggered by the wrench indicator light, at a maximum of every 12 months or 7,500 miles. Other intervals cover air filter, spark plugs every 40,000 miles, and brake fluid as specified.
Safety ratings include a 5-star NHTSA overall score on later years of this generation along with IIHS Top Safety Pick status and Good scores in key crash tests. Standard kit covers multiple airbags for all rows, stability and traction systems, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, city brake support, and a rearview camera. Available i-ACTIVSENSE adds adaptive cruise, lane assist, and 360-degree monitor on higher grades.
Warranty covers 3 years/36,000 miles basic and 5 years/60,000 miles powertrain. Routine care keeps the vehicle reliable for family use with three-row seating and available AWD.
Length 5065 mm, Width 1969 mm, Height 1753 mm, Wheelbase 2930 mm (CX-9 2016–2023)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mazda Canada 2022 CX-9 Specifications & Features PDF and 2017 brochure, US Mazda 2017 press kit/spec deck and brochures, auto-data.net CX-9 II pages.