2015 Mazda CX-9 SUV
What's New for 2015
The Mazda CX-9 continues virtually unchanged for 2015.
Introduction
Mazda takes its "zoom-zoom" ad slogan seriously,
infusing the soul of a sports car into every vehicle it makes, including its
large crossover SUV, the CX-9. Despite its generous size, the 2015 Mazda CX-9
is fun to drive, with responsive steering and surprisingly agile moves. But
that's not why buyers choose seven-passenger vehicles. They need them to haul
the family and their stuff. Don't worry. The CX-9 delivers on those counts,
too. There's plenty of room for the family, with three rows of comfortable
seating and a large cargo hold. It also offers suitable amount of amenities to
keep your brood comfortable and entertained.
On the downside, though, the CX-9 hasn't been redesigned
since its 2007 model year introduction, and this aging does show up in a few
areas. The standard touchscreen is rather small and antiquated (especially
given Mazda's impressive new system found in the Mazda 3), and it doesn't offer
access to smartphone app integration. The middling safety scores also indicate
the CX-9 wasn't designed to withstand today's increasingly stringent industry
safety tests. It does offer the latest safety technologies, including
blind-spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert, but given the priority
family vehicle shoppers place on safety, this could be a deal breaker.
If that's the case, those same shoppers in the market for a
three-row crossover SUV have plenty of good choices. The 2015 Dodge Durango and
2015 Ford Flex don't have quite as much space as the CX-9, but they feature
more upscale interiors, are imbued with their own driving and styling character,
and also offer more vigorous engine options. The 2015 Chevrolet Traverse (and
its GMC Acadia sibling) boasts more cargo space and eight-passenger seating, as
well as pleasant road manners. The 2015 Toyota Highlander, meanwhile, is the
most well-rounded of the bunch. Yet even with its flaws and age, the sporty
CX-9 still gets our nod and even earns a top spot in our 2015 SUV Buying Guide.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The 2015 Mazda CX-9 is a large seven-passenger crossover SUV
offered in Sport, Touring and Grand Touring trims. Note that all-wheel-drive
models come standard with a towing prep package, but among front-wheel-drive
models, only the Grand Touring can be so equipped.
Standard features on the Sport model include 18-inch alloy
wheels, cruise control, three-zone automatic climate control, a
tilt-and-telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel, a height-adjustable driver
seat, cloth upholstery, a 5.8-inch touchscreen central display, Bluetooth phone
and audio connectivity and a six-speaker sound system with a CD player, HD
radio, Pandora radio capability, a USB/iPod interface and an auxiliary audio
jack. Packaged as an option are heated mirrors, heated front seats and an
eight-way power-adjustable driver seat with power lumbar.
The Touring model gets that optional package as standard and
adds automatic headlights, a blind-spot monitoring system, rear parking
sensors, a rear cross-traffic alert system, a rearview camera, leather
upholstery and a four-way power-adjustable front passenger seat.
The Grand Touring ramps up the luxury with 20-inch wheels,
xenon headlights, LED running lights, foglights, automatic wipers, a power
liftgate, upgraded exterior and interior trim, keyless ignition and entry,
driver memory functions and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.
Most options are bundled into packages. The Touring trim is
eligible for the Touring Technology package, which includes foglights, a
sunroof, a power liftgate, keyless ignition and entry, a navigation system,
satellite radio, a 10-speaker Bose surround-sound system and the Recreational
Accessory package (available separately, includes roof rails, cross bars, a
cargo net and a stainless steel rear bumper guard). The Grand Touring gets its
own Technology package, which is just the Touring's version minus what's
already standard.
Exclusive to the Grand Touring is an optional rear-seat
entertainment package that comes with a DVD player, a 9-inch screen, an
11-speaker Bose surround system, satellite radio (available separately), the
navigation system and a 115-volt power outlet. However, this package cannot be
combined with the Technology package (translation: you'll have to choose
between the entertainment screen or the sunroof).
Powertrains and Performance
Available with either front- or all-wheel drive, the 2015
Mazda CX-9 is motivated by a 3.7-liter V6 engine that produces 273 horsepower
and 270 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a six-speed automatic with manual
shift control. Properly equipped, the CX-9 can tow up to 3,500 pounds.
In Edmunds testing, a front-wheel-drive CX-9 accelerated
from zero to 60 mph in 7.5 seconds, which is decently quick by segment
standards. An all-wheel-drive model needed 8.5 seconds in our testing, though,
so AWD is more of a performance burden than you might expect. EPA-estimated
fuel economy for the CX-9 is on par with that of other large crossovers at 19
mpg combined (17 city/24 highway) for front-wheel-drive models and 18 mpg
combined (16 city/22 highway) for AWD models.
Safety
The 2015 CX-9 comes standard with antilock disc brakes,
stability and traction control, front-seat side airbags and full-length side
curtain airbags. Touring and Grand Touring models add a suite of electronic
driving aids that include a blind-spot monitoring system, rear parking sensors,
a rear cross-traffic alert system and a rearview camera.
In government crash tests, the CX-9 received an overall
four-star rating (out of a possible five), with three stars for frontal-crash
results and five stars for side-impact safety. The Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety awarded last year's CX-9 its highest rating of "Good"
in the moderate-overlap frontal-offset crash test and the side-impact test, but
gave it the lowest rating of "Poor" in the small-overlap
frontal-offset impact test. It also scored only "Marginal" (the
second-lowest rating of four) in the roof-strength test and for its seat and
head restraint design's whiplash protection in rear-impact crashes.
In Edmunds brake testing, an AWD Grand Touring model came to
a stop from 60 mph in 123 feet, an average showing for this class.
Interior Design and Special Features
The 2015 Mazda CX-9's dashboard features a graceful
waterfall design that flows into the door panels with uncommon flair. Materials
quality is unremarkable -- there's nary a soft-touch panel to be found on the
dash, for example -- but it's all screwed together pretty well. One nice
premium touch is the center console bin, which has a nifty split lid that pops
open like a set of clamshell doors. Otherwise, the CX-9's cabin could use a few
more storage areas here and there.
The 5.8-inch touchscreen is a mixed bag. We appreciate that
it's standard for every CX-9, but many of today's systems offer larger screens
and/or more user-friendly functionality, as well as access to apps on owners'
smartphones. The CX-9 is clearly behind the times on this count.
The good news is that the CX-9 has plenty of space. In the
first two seating rows, there's ample room even for taller passengers, but
headroom is tighter for those seated in the third row. Happily, the second-row
seat reclines and slides fore and aft to accommodate various passenger
scenarios. Access to the third row is a cinch relative to some other crossover
SUVs, but the large rear door openings that make this possible can be
cumbersome in tight parking spaces.
With its second and third rows folded flat, the CX-9 offers
up a formidable 101 cubic feet of cargo capacity: an excellent figure for this
class.
Driving Impressions
The 2015 Mazda CX-9's V6 offers strong acceleration for both
around-town driving and highway passing. The automatic transmission is also pleasing,
with quick and timely shifts.
We also like that the CX-9 is an accomplished highway
cruiser, keeping road and wind noise to acceptable levels for backseat movie
viewing and pleasant conversation. The precise, communicative steering lets you
carve a consistent path, whether you're powering down the interstate or making
time on a rural two-lane road, and the steep rake of the windshield adds to the
sporty vibe. If you're used to a more nimble car, the CX-9 will make the
transition to a large family vehicle much easier.
Although we generally like the suspension's combination of
compliance and poise, we can't recommend the Grand Touring model's 20-inch
wheels, as too much ride comfort is lost in the transition from the standard
18s. If you stick with the base wheel setup, you'll still have one of the
best-handling big crossovers around, as well as a smooth ride.
3 comments:
This year of Mazda CX-9 is one of the best made model for family ride. Real spacious with just right entertainment features to keep the kids busy even for long trips.
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