2020 Mazda CX-9 // The Fun-to-Drive 3-Row Gets Upgraded!
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- Опубліковано 20 лип 2024
- Let's REVIEW and DRIVE the 2020 Mazda CX-9! With STIFF competition like the new Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade, is this refreshed 2020 CX-9 Grand Touring enough? Is it worth the $44,000 price? And does it keep Mazda's traditional enthusiast traits despite being a large three-row? Go ahead: CLICK to find out :) Also, be sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed this review -- it helps us more than you can imagine!
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As Tested (Grand Touring AWD): $44,395
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Sonic silver is just stunning. Mazda makes some of the most beautiful silvers in the industry
Ppl making a big deal about the telluride but man this interior is insane
The Telluride is really nice. But you are absolutely right! This interior is insane, especially considering it's entering its fifth year. This goes to show how far ahead of the competition Mazda was when it designed this interior.
Makes me excited to see the next generation CX9.
Palisade's interior is better
I owned the 2012 Sorento and switched to the CX9, my honest opinion Kia has the upper hand and yes is more comfortable too.
When I decide to change my CX9 I'm going back to Kia.
I own the 2019 CX-9 Mazda and I must say it's a wonderful car. You will not be disappointed with this vehicle. Parts Content 90% Japan, Engine: Japan, transmission: Japan, final assembly Point, Hiroshima Japan. This should be a very reliable vehicle.
Kinder Wischmeier I had a 2008 Mazda CX-9 and these 2007-2012 were terrible with transfer case issues. The same drivetrain made it through to 2015. When I bought it, it was unique compared to Pilots and Highlanders everywhere.
Same. I own 2019 CX-9 Grand Touring. This is the best car I’ve ever had. I really love it. 😁
Tell that to Nissan
@@milosz747 I'm getting mines 2020 GT tuesday , can't wait , turning Niissan NEVER AGAIN!!
I have a 2017 and I want to upgrade to the '19 or '20.
I know someone who bought a 2019 CX-9. The interior is fantastic. I was impressed (and I admit a little jealous).
@Jasiah Otis - OK. But what does that have to do with a 2019 CX-9? Asking for a friend.
Great video of my favorite 3 row crossover. Love the more vocal turbo sound on this one. Also road noise seems greatly reduced. Thanks for another great review!
I timed it perfectly because I was just thinking about you doing a review of this beast! As much as I love the Aviator, it's way too expensive and you can get this one so much cheaper. With that being said Mazda has gone bonkers! The beautiful interiors are flawless. And for the Signature and GT I love the captain's chairs in the 2nd row. I think this may be my dream vehicle!
Still the best in this segment if you still enjoy and know how to drive. Best value as well
Love your reviews and happy that you guys do a road test which completes the review. Keep it up.
Thanks! We appreciate the support!
This is a good review. However there are some issues. The "extensive" update happened in 2019, not 2020. 2020 only has a few updates such as the +10TQ, optional 2nd row captain's chairs, and the motion sensing tailgate...really they just made a lot of the features that were standard on higher trims to become standard on lower trims. 2019 is where the big changes happened - they added Apple/Android integration, made expansive suspension changes/sound deadening, the 360 camera, and a few other things.
Also a few details you got wrong...the 2020 no longer has the auburn interior option, which is the one everyone raved about...not sure why they cancelled that. And the "aluminum look" is actually real aluminum, and it doesn't get swapped for wood on Signature trim like you stated...the whole design of this vehicle was based on some specific things that you disregarded in this review. They took a lot of pride using real metal and wood on the interior, not "aluminum look"...
But aside from that this is a fantastic review, thanks for your hard work. I'm just nitpicking because I just spent weeks researching all of this stuff before deciding to buy the 2019 over the 2020 due to my desired color choice. Bottom line, if you want the auburn (reddish) interior, you can no longer get that in the 2020 model, and in my opinion that dramatically lessens the appeal and draw of the luxury interior.
Other issue is that Mazda is still considering 3rd row as a cargo area rather than passenger area, because 3rd row doesnt have any air conditioning ports, leaving in a tropical zone or in spring o summer season that area is going to be hotter than 2nd row, materials are good but ti doesnt compete with other 3rd row suvs, mazda cx9 is more a like than older station wagons, that only added 3rd row and nothing more else. Great review.
@@limaecho 3rd row vents are under 2nd row. Not ideal but are there.
Thanks for those details, It's abit confusing what the exact changes are, so here in Australia some 2020 models come with the updated grill, some at 21, also the g vectoring thing, screen also changed at 21, yet some 2020 have them, maybe they're wnd of 20 builds
Maybe its just me but my CX 9 signature is quick compared to the competition just a few modifications and a new tune and it'll blow any Toyota or Honda out of the water in its class.
First!!! I love you guys!! I already know I’ll love the video too!
Haha thanks for being so fast 😁
This Mazda SUV is great looking with luxury interior - why do you only compare it with the Honda and Hyundai and not also the BMW, Lexus, etc....This car is even better looking than those.
Great video, thanks for the update on one of my favorites. Do you recall if the hud includes navigation and entertainment?
Hey Ken! Yes in the main head unit you can customize the HUD to include those things
Totally love this vehicle.Is bench seating offered on the Signature trim?
This will avail me the option if carrying an extra passenger.
Howdy, great review as always!😸😻😸
Thanks as always!
Great Review it’s pretty nice
I always wonder why Mazda doesn't sell more vehicles because this CX-9 is nice. Not too many dealerships around here.
Joey Chitwood And therein lies the problem. I live in Tampa, Florida which is a good-sized city and we now have no Mazda dealership in Tampa. I have to either drive 10 or 12 miles to Brandon, Florida or Wesley Chapel. That’s a little disappointing🙁
The closest Mazda dealer to me is almost 40 miles away.
Joey Chitwood a bit of encouraging news for those of us that live in the City of Tampa. I saw where a Mazda dealership is opening up in between a Honda dealership and the Chrysler dodge dealership in Tampa on Dale Mabry Highway. I believe it’s called Westshore Mazda. Looks kind of small though
That's good though! At least you are getting a dealership for sales and service. I hope Mazda does not pull out of the US in the next year or so.
Worth the drive
The backup camera is so much improved from last years 360 degree camera, and the screen looks kinda different.
Very nice thorough review. Well done.
Thanks!
I have a question for you Drew.
Have you found your next vehicle yet? If so, please update us on it.
I really enjoyed this review even though I'm not a big fan of Mazda. Have a great day and a Merry Christmas to y'all.
Merry Christmas to you also! Check out our latest video if you haven't already for details!
It’s a beautiful SUV. Wouldn’t be surprised if they become the luxury company they’re heading towards. 😍
Great review. Thanks for doing it. Did you ever get a sound meter reading for the CX-9?
Thanks! I don't think we had the meter back when we shot this review, unfortunately
Great review👍, i just wasn't to thrilled about the sound that any of the doors closing made...Oh! does Mazda offer wireless charging for the phone?
Thanks! And we've not seen anything regarding wireless charging so it appears it's not available
280th view, 14th comment, 35th like with 2 dislikes!!
Mazda doesn’t get enough praise honestly...
I always wondered whether a Video is Disliked due to the review is bad or the person who disliked the video does not like the Car🤔
Would love see the 2020 Mazda6 Touring!
Great video as always. Keep up the good work.
Thanks! Hopefully we will have one soon! Merry Christmas and Happy New year!
Correction on the aluminum strip on the front dash: still aluminum in the Signature model NOT rosewood as mentioned here...the rosewood in Sig only applies to the shifter console area and around the power window switch area
I’ll be honest I haven’t seen a lot of these on the road, surprised I haven’t because it’s nice.
My wife has one and I actually see a lot around this area, but we have 5 mazda dealers in about 25 square miles and most of them are actually good dealerships, which the dealership experience is often very poor with this brand.
It's not perfect, nothing is, but we've had ours about a year and a half, zero issues, it looks great, feels more expensive than it is and for this type of vehicle is fun to drive. Would definitely recommend unless you just have to have more cargo area.
@@michaels7984 How is the Legroom for the Driver?
@@asherkothapalli it's ok. Its tighter than some of the larger vehicles in the class, has more of a cockpit feel to it. It's not bad, just takes a little more adjustment to get it where you want. Although we have a rear facing car seat behind the drivers seat, so I imagine it will be quite a bit better once we can switch that to a forward seat.
Regardless, I've driven it for 300+ mile stretches on trips and have been pretty comfortable.
At first watching you guys drive the car i thought you had a dog on your lap but it was your equipment 🤣 trying to find a 3 row that actually has used models for sale, the palisade is too new. I never thought about mazdas ever but they are nice
My favorite crossover SUV besides the Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade.
good video weird to look at one with the steering wheel on the wrong side 😁
Beautiful!
12:10 “Jingle Bell Ln” lol, how ironic. 🤣
Yes very fitting for this of the year haha🎄🎅⛄
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It looks so good
I notice they removed the tcs off button, i need to turn it off on the sand and i cant find out how
Isnt the steering wheel bit fatter as compared to 2018/2019?
It’s to bad they didn’t supply you with a Signature model. The newly available Captains Chairs is by far the most significant change for 2020.
Nick Stark I was looking at one today. I like the CX-9 but I think maybe I can get by with a CX-5 and save money.
So... pretty much the same as the 2016, my CX9 has been great with a couple of details that I hate,
1- the wheels started peeling so I'm assuming their paint job sucks.
2- the right quarter panel developed a crack near the headlight.
3- seat adjustment and lumbar support is not great.
4- storage space is pretty much nonexistent.
Besides that it has been great almost 120k miles trouble free, good mpg and good handling.
What do you mean non existent? If you fold down the third row do you not get a decent boot space
My 2012 cx9 GT clocking 176,000 miles. Only 12 mpg. Rides very rough despite new tires. Left window motor burned out. Power seat and power moon roof switch burned out. Sway bars broken three times. Arm rest cover broken. Blower fan replaced three times. AC is good but leaks water on the carpet. Replaced headlight bulb just twice. Rear lift gate broke but opens with remote. Interior still very quiet, Bose is outstanding. Can't update gps cause they don't use gps CDs any longer. The V6 motor has lots of power despite only two tuneups. Religiously change synthetic oil. All the light bulbs haven't ever burned out. Backup cam a bit dark but works. None of the leather throughout the interior have tears.
I'm iso a 2020 similar model. I wonder what I'll get for a trade, or should I sell it outright? Ps. Never been in a collision. Oh, it's great on snow but hairy on ice. Lastly parking break has never worked.
It’s a shame they still didn’t add AC vents for the third row, something almost all the competitors have.
Mervin Gutierrez I know isn’t that odd! Living here in Dallas, Texas where it gets over 100 degrees in the summer every seating section needs its own air vents! Lol even the trunk/ cargo area needs it.
@@ivan72087 Considering that the third row of the CX-9 is mainly suitable for bound and gagged hostages, it's not surprising. The legroom in the third row is barely more than in the back seat of a Mustang. (29.7" vs 29") Ever tried to ride in the back seat of a Mustang?
Mervin Gutierrez air comes out from under the seats. I own one and it works fine
While the new kids on the block, Palisade Telluride and Highland are capturing attention, the Hyundai twins do not handle nearly as well. The Highlander 2020 will be nicer for 2020 but you better believe it will be pricey and in demand.
Notification squad in the building 🙃🙃🙃
Heck yeah that's what I'm talking about 👍👍
Hows the cabin noise? Sounds pretty loud inside
I have an CX9 Azami LE which in Australia is top of the line its a great car but why put on non colour coated bumpers my biggest gripe on an otherwise excellent car
You guys are great and i wish you all the very best. One critique i have is when , you're talking to each other, it's horrible to see the back of your heads. Pkace a GoPro on the windshield or take a page from so mant other reviewers and talk outside the car to the camera.
Thanks! And we appreciate the feedback! We are looking for new ideas to improve things in this new year and this is definitely a good one 👍
Any rattles? I unfortunately chose the CX5 because out of 3 CX9 tested, all of them had rattle issues. The CX5 for a change has extremely narrow shitty seats.
I love the 2020 Mazda CX-9 it’s very Luxury!!! A great price too!!! I love the updates!!!
Any air vents for the 3rd row?? 🤔
What y’all think about this silver cx9 I’m thinking about getting this color. Gray is too dark and white looks better on the mazda 3 and 6.
He mentioned those items
Hey carconfections, the 2019 mazda cx 9 had rubbish cameras for the 360 viewing ... has that been fixed for the 2020 model?
The resolution is better this year
@@CarConfections I don't think that's actually the case.
Nice vehicle.. But wish Mazda would have just given it a non-turbo standard V-6 engine. And maybe raise the roof on inch or two. This would have given the cabin a bit more room and improved comfort. Everything else looks really good.
howlingwolf125y exactly!! I saw a Mazda CX-9 parked next to a Volkswagen Atlas and the atlas made the cx9 look like a compact in terms of height difference it was so much taller. So yes the should increase by at least 2 inches and do the same for length at add more room.
@@ivan72087 I agree with you 100000%.. At least two inches taller would make the CX-9 much better. The past five (or ten) years, they have been making new redesigns lower in height (stance).. That is a mistake and hurts comfort , room and visibility.
But the turbo 4 has much better torque than a V-6, 320 ft. lbs. I think.
@@stephenpowstinger733 Yea.. I know .. but the V-6 should last longer and be more reliable. If you plan to race around town, I guess get a turbo. For most driving the V-6 should have plenty of power.
Screen in 9 inches now. Use to be 8 inches. Also the second row bench is powered
Ayush Malpeddi he certainly screwed that part up then.
Stephen Powdexter he did kinda, but everyone makes mistakes.
How much is the price
I love mine
Tbh , 44k is a bit higher than i expected . Top review as always 💪 thnks
Look like the second row seats cannot be folded down if you have child seats installed. Third row is useless for some then.
is this the same poor resolution camera as 2019?
No remote starter???
Can the second row move more forward to allow more third row room?
David Armor yes
Yes you can
@@CarConfections Thank you I have a large teenager!
Please review mazda cx 8 thanks
We don't have that vehicle in the U.S
great job young men. now for the car, Mazda is the most that needs a panoramic sunroof since it is on the compact size for 7 seaters so it looks dimmy without the panoramic sunroof. 6 Speed for 2020 is so behind, 2,5t engine is not what driver expect when throttle even with high torque again it is a 7 seats vehicle, a 3.0t or a direct injection of 3.5L will suit better. Mazda cx90 ain't cheap and in 2020 this high end car deserves 10 11 or even 12 inch screen. beside that it is really a great car. thanks for the review.
bassam yassine 6 speed works great. 8 or 10 speeds gear hunt too much
Panoramic roofs mess with the dynamic driving experience and make vehicles heavier. Mazda places a lot of emphasis on the driving experience.
How loud is inside above 60 mph ?
Its very quiet
Bom demais.
I thought the length of the car is 199” not 193”
That was a typo. Sorry about that
When are you guys reviewing the 2020 Toyota Highlander?
The second it makes it to dealerships! Right now, there are none in the U.S
Recently test drove one of these. Fit and finish were very nice. Handling was great. But the accelerator pedal would "click" everytime you'd press it down more than 3/4 of the way down. I pulled over and saw that there was a plastic tab built into the side and bottom of the pedal and would strike part of the raised floor by design. This was ridiculously annoying and seemingly unnecessary. The salesman said that was built into the car to let you know when the turbo was kicking in. ("Right")... Also with the tailgate closed you can see that the passenger's heads in the 3rd row would clear the rear glass by barely an inch.
That's the "Accelerator kickdown switch" and I agree it's annoying. It has nothing to do with the turbo, the turbo spools almost immediately in this car for low-rpm acceleration. The switch you speak of is an MPG saver and prevents full throttle unless you floor it completely by activating the click you speak of. That's typically when the transmission downshifts and you get a burst of power. Yes it is annoying I'm considering removing mine.
like if you own the car and you want to see more of it :D
Shout out to Toyota for releasing the 2020 Highlander online. Not in dealerships yet
I really like this SUV but the 4 cylinder is a deal breaker for me..
I have the same powertrain in my 2018 Mazda6. If you're rolling in the powerband, you'd surprised about how many cars with bigger engine's you'll smoke or at the very least keep up with. Don't get me wrong - I love the sound and smoothness of a V6, but the 2.5L Skyactiv Turbo is a very nice engine. Use premium gas(You don't need really need it even though you get extra HP. The torque is 310 lb-ft either way) and the engine becomes very smooth and refined.
@Vel Boone Go drive one then come back and tell us its a deal breaker. It has higher torque than my 2011 Silverado L99 5.3 litre had.
Brother I have this car and I absolutely love driving it, the acceleration is nice on this SUV. I love passing people on the road the engine gives me great confidence. I’ve had it for 3 years now. I got it when the new generation cane out.
@IllNinoAK47 I bought a lease return 2016 Signature for $25k, and have loved every minute of my two and a half years with it.
@@2W3X4YZ5 I SAID WHAT I SAID
The car is nice, but the Palisade has better third row comfort.
The infotainment screen is ugly. Not sure why Mazda insists on having it stick up like that. It’s awkward, intrusive and looks like an after thought in the design.
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Mazda is the BEST
Not sure where you got the length of 192.9" shown in the video. The CX-9 is 199" in length making it among the largest midsize 3 row crosovers on the market. It's even longer than the VW Atlas and is shorter than only the Dodge Durango and buslike Chevy Traverse. To go with that length it has the least interior space of any vehicle in the category. "A little bit less (cargo space) than other cars in this class" is a significant understatement. At 71.2 cubic ft it has less cargo space than a KIA Sorento that is 10" shorter. The Telluride has 87 cubic ft of cargo space and the VW Atlas has over 98 cubic ft. Each with a shorter length than the CX-9. In fact, the CX-9 has less overall cargo space than a Honda CR-V. "A ton of space"? Hardly.
The shortcomings of the CX-9 don't stop there. The Mazda and the Subaru Ascent are the ONLY three row midsize crossovers that don't offer a six cylinder engine as standard or as an option. And it stands alone offering a now aged six speed transmission. Why? The answer is simple. As the smallest independent mainstream manufacturer on the planet Mazda has to "make do" with the same engine/transmission combination in the CX-9 as in their compact crossover (CX-5) and midsize sedan (Mazda6) each of which weighs far less and where the engine/transmission is far better suited. When and if Mazda completes development of their rumored in-line six cylinder engine, the CX-9 (or its successor) may be more competitive on this score.
@@kdomster9141 The issue with the CX-9 is not its overall size. It's the fact that it's among the largest midsize 3 row SUV's with the LEAST interior space. An appallingly inefficient design.
Obviously, "people buying the CX-9" overlook that fact. But the fact that the CX-9's sales have been declining for over a year suggests fewer and fewer "people" are willing to do so.
@@kdomster9141 So you're point is that you don't value what most consumers value in a 3 row crossover. There are a number of vehicles that provide superior handling for a single driver or four passengers including several from Mazda. But what you want is a vehicle with no more passenger and cargo space than a Honda CR-V. That's your right. Obviously, though, there are relatively few consumers that make that choice.
@@kdomster9141 A "niche, enthusiast oriented vehicle"??? OMG. ROFL. The CX-9 handles relatively well for what it is but it's a massive three row crossover not a canyon carving sports car. I doubt that's much of a "niche" for "enthusiasts."
@@kdomster9141 On the contrary, I'm looking at the class of car in which the CX-9 falls -- midsize three row sport UTILITY vehicles. It's a class where virtually every competitor offers more passenger room, more cargo space, and (with the exception of the Ascent) a standard or optional V6 engine.
Stephen Hendricks you really don’t miss any of these these suv/crossover reviews lol. And your comments are very analytical! Are you an engineer ?