Best car reviewer I've found, including international reviewers. Im a real researcher (car nerd) before I buy and until your reviews it has been frustrating on UA-cam or anywhere to get decent reviews. Thanks for being so in-depth. Keep it up! All SUVs and Utes please 👌👍👍
Regarding the sport mode, not sure if you notice. It doesn’t just sharpen throttle and delay gear shift, it also put the AWD system into a Rear wheel biases compared to normal mode. I did an experiment during winter snow in Canada and i get kind of stuck or even tail end drift at turns.
Hi Paul, great review, we actually own a CX-9 which is great for when we need to go somewhere with the whole family, you know with the grandparents and all :). I especially like your pick up on the fact that going from the radio station you're on and back to the lists, it always return and starts from the top of the list instead of the last selected station. That was truly an oversight from the MZD UX team and I can't believe they still haven't sorted it out even in the current model. We have had our car since it first came out, and I had the Apple Car Play retro fitted which costed me around $500. It's definitely worth the money especially considering not many manufacturers out there actually offer this option. On the MZD system, I don't understand why journalists despise it, I've used a lot of system and I can honestly tell you the MZD is one of the best out there for a non-touch screen based. I am no big fan of touch screen infotainment, unless it's from Tesla (which I can excuse because they actually provide so many accessibility and features a touch screen actually makes sense), the rest of the touch screen system are just plain distractive, unintuitive and they leave smudges on the screen. This MZD system, even though the UX is looking a bit old, to operate it using the rotary controls and shortcut buttons is effective, intuitive and clear (also easy to operate while driving). Our other car a BMW in my opinion still has the best iDrive infotainment, followed by Mercedes MBUX and for me, the MZD comes third, followed by the FCA system with rotary controls. Audi has gone backwards, dumping their MMI in place of the VW touchscreen fingerprint magnet system, Lexus still have their horrible unintuitive and bad UX looking system, Toyota with their low res touch screen operation. The only manufacturers which are improving is Kia and Hyundai, as they are also moving into rotary controlled system (just look at their 2020 G90 Genesis) and actually looked like a promising and strong system, however Mazda have a good 5 years head start. My only feedback to you is perhaps next time when you are reviewing a 7-seater SUV, maybe actually review it with at least 5 passenger or a full load (may be challenging in the current Covid-19 situation) but after all this is what this car really is for, to carry many passengers and your review should reflect that. Because if you did, you would have notes that yes the car actually is dynamically great to drive but when you actually have passengers on board, it is seriously lacking in braking performance. Still plenty of power hauling full load, and driving dynamics are still good for a car of this size and purpose, long distance interstate drive is much more comfy in those seats than in my BMW firmer seats, but overall I really wished it comes with a much bigger brake systems.
Thanks for the feedback Edgar, we appreciate it! Have you tried Mazda's new infotainment system in the new Mazda 3? We would also normally test big cars like this with a full load of passengers, but we're sticking to just the two of us at the moment . Thanks again for watching!
We're looking for a family car and this has been an amazing review. Well detailed. My husband has been trying to sell this car to me for a while and I think I love it now. Thank you.
The 2020 Mazda CX-9 range is available in both front- and all-wheel drive with one 2.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine option. Prices start from AUD$45,920 (US$23,000) for the CX-9 Sport FWD and tops out at the AUD$69,303 (US$43,650) CX-9 Azami AWD.
Great review except for the centre console complaint, just have the seat higher. It’s an extremely comfy arm rest on long drives, coming from an Azami owner
Greetings from the States. Considering getting a used CX-9 in the trim that you have (Grand Touring here in the States). Great, solid review. Can't find too many reviews that have the second row bench seat and in the same trim. The CX-9 is definitely the smallest of the 7/8 seat SUV's as far as interior space is concerned, but I'm viewing it more as a 5 seater with an emergency 3rd row because let's face it: more times than not you're going to have that third row down than up. What's nice about that third row is that it only seats two so although leg and headroom will be tighter than competitors, you don't have to worry about a middle seat belt jamming into you at the same time. The longer hood gives the CX-9 both a sportier and a more elegant look. I agree that the infotainment system is a bit drab and I really wish it had a panoramic moonroof but they're not enough to be deal breakers. Great job again!
Loving the reviews, length, format etc. Really great. Pointing out the oddities in the car is excellent also. For me, only thing that I’d love to see is a decibel reading! Always hear reviewers talking about cabin quietness and it’s something I really look for when purchasing a car. Would be great (where possible) to have a highway read as that’s where you’re most likely to notice the noise!
In the 3rd row there is a floor vent that is linked to the controls in the 2nd row, you just have to turn on the air to the feet and blows lots of cool air for the passengers. No one seems to know about this. Mazda should be telling all reviewers about this
Awesome review Paul. We are a family of 3 and do quite a lot of long drives so were looking at an SUV with big boot space. Was considering CX-8 but CX-9 seemed to be a better option in terms of driving balance with the turbo engine.. I am waiting for it to be delivered. Having said that, your point of people wanting to have more kids after buying this car is absolutely spot on.. hahaha! .
Hi there I've just bought one I really like the room and style of the car because my wife is in a wheel chair and I can put all of her things in the back .And your review was really great how the the way you explained it .awsome work
Always loved your Reviews, Paul. before watching your review for Cx9, I thought to settle down for a people mover but since I watched your review and went out for a test drive .. I think its a much better choice... only let down in CX-9 are the air vents in 3rd Row..!!!! It's Fun car to drive and feel good on the road.. You have been very honest with your reviews... and I like it.. keep up the good work mate..!!
@@CarExpertAus yup it works fine, never had any issue with it. Much better than the MZD original software. It involved software and hardware upgrade. New harness/wiring and a new USB hub control panel were installed.
@@jimprovan8866 they have to change the hardware. The USB ports have to be a certain wattage/voltage and the ones in the older Mazdas were extremely weak. They are updating those and the software and you are paying for that and the labor to do it. Is it worth it? That's subjective. Its standard on newer Mazdas and at least an option to add it to older ones.
@@CarExpertAus has to remove a couple of side panels and trim pieces on the center console to run the wiring harness but it wasn't too bad. I would say anyone with medium skills and basic tools could do it in 2 or so hours
had the android/carplay retrofitted to my '17 m3 gt hatchback by my local Hawaii Mazda dealer in June 2018. 1.5 hrs for labor @ $140/hr plus $199.99 for the parts. About $410 area...no problems...works fine..
Yea i’ve actually had apple CarPlay retrofitted to my mazda 3 maxx 2014 and it works perfectly! I paid about $500 for it total and couldn’t be happier. It’s really made the car feel new again even though it’s a 5 year old car. It gets a bit of getting used to because of having to use the knob to navigate it but i got pretty used to it in about 3 days and i’ve gotta say, once you understand how it works and how to navigate the menus with the knob, it feels very intuitive and definitely less of a hassle than having to reach out and touch the screen every time.
I retrofitted Android auto and Apple carplay to my 2018 Mazda 3 and it works beautifully! Best thing I did even though it cost $500 which was too expensive. But at least it keeps my infotainment somewhat fresh
Child seats on the 3rd row , radar cruise control, lane keeping assist are important factors for our family which is making us decide between q7 or cx9
Oh wow, that centre console - what an irritating design flaw! Still, I like the CX-9 - it's not perfect by any means, but in terms of value and space, it seems to be a pretty solid choice. Hopefully the next update will alleviate some of the imperfections.
Isofix points are really important since more and more carseats, even the boosters for older kids, are being secured with isofix. It's not just for babyseats!
I know it is a nold review, but when reviewing cars I would like to see if 3 people can comfortably seat in the second row. This is always skipped while crucial for families with 3 growing up kids. I do not care about anything else really if it cannot fit my family.
Hey Kieran - DEFINITELY! As soon as we get a spare moment I'll wheel the cars out for some video action :-D which one do you want to see first, Supra or Model 3?
Just discovered your channel. Love this review. Detailed and informative. Great work! Could you please review some sedans? Mazda 6 vs Toyota Camry vs Honda accord!
Makes it much more practical to have top teather points on all 5 rear seats. I had top tether point put in my 2016 Holden Colorado 7 in the 3rd row by a professional (certified) it was
@InnerGuide agreed but it will get an interior upgrade like the mazda 3, cx30.. I don't understand why mazda did not start with their flagship model...
This is one my dream vehicles. Love that grey color. Good job on the reviews, enjoying them. Good luck to this new channel all the way from Trinidad and Tobago.
They should have infotainment systems that you can update connecting to the internet, just like some camera makers are offering. Also, they should use just capital letters for the menus, it looks far cleaner.
Does anyone else find it annoying how in the second row, the USB ports are in the armrest, which means they can't be used if the middle seat is occupied?
Hi team CarExpert, I always like your review on all categories of car. We would love to see if you could come up with CX8 2.2 diesel turbo engine . Thanks
I would prefer to see Mazda offer something larger than CX9 as well, something the size of Mercedes GLS, BMW X7, Range Rover Vogue, or Genisis GV90, and also includes panoramic sunroof, economical diesel engine (like the CX8) and enough leg room in the 3rd row for adults, (or even better make it an 8 seat SUV instead of 7 seat) so we can have a more affordable competitor when it comes to choosing a large passenger vehicle?
FYI, I find a design flaw surrounding the center console area and the gear lever and its actually kinda blocks your way with the AC and other buttons of the console. Very annoying for such premium car segment.
We are about to have our 3rd child and being able to have baby seats in the seats is very important. We are buying the mazda cx9 because baby seats can be installed on all passenger seats.
I got Mazda 2018 Azami Fwd, I love my car, went for long drives interstate. I agree with its drawbacks you have shown. The plastic around gear is sensitive to sctatches, obsolete infotainment system with old maps update, Android update was costing about 500 dollars which I chose nit to do it, delayed engine response when you really want to move quickly but only when using i-stop, you can always turn it off, I am not sure how much fuel it saves though. Iam wandering if you have driven front wheel drive as well, is there a huge difference.
I had Apple Car/Android Auto retrofitted to our Mazda 3 2016. I believe it cost around the $500 mark, and to be honest it's been pretty average.. The connection will drop out from time to time, which is incredibly frustrating. Have tried multiple USB cables too. Doesn't like my wife's Pixel phone but for the most part seems to work well with my Galaxy, albeit aside from the occasional drop out mentioned above. It's very common to have audio from the phone (through Android Auto) playing through the drivers speaker, and then the radio playing through all other speakers in the car 😑
I purchased a 2020 Mazda CX-9 GT and I love it but its biggest flaw is the locking system, you can’t lock the car if it’s running, you have to turn the car off to lock it which is a pain, in winter we prefer to leave our car started while we run into the store, but that’s not an option now since it means the car has to be unlocked
milaman06 how’s it illegal, Mazda is the only car I know that doesn’t let you do this, every car iv owned you can lock the car started, it doesn’t make sense at all people like to have there car running or warmed up in winter
Fantastic review Paul! You cover everything and do it so well. What should I compare the CX-9 to from the other brands that can provide similar value, size, tech, driving capabilities. I'll never really take the SUV off-road, nor plan on having 5 kids!
Hey Paul.. I'm a big fan of you.. Can you please suggest me the best car among CX9 Azami and Kia Sorento Gt line 2021..I'm planing to buy one in couple of days.. Thanks
@@jate.photography Hey Jason.. I'm waiting for the new version of Cx9 as suggested by Paul... And Sorento doesn't have third row airbag which is a big disappointment for me..
@@gauravmangal1850 agree but otherwise it looks to be a brilliant car. will you be regularly using the 3rd row? My current car doesn't have any curtain airbags so it's upgrade for me.
Great SUV , just wish they had panaromic sunroofs. About those charging points in the armrests, if there are three persons sitting in middle row, then none can use the charging points. Looks great, but not so practical.
Thanks @Yiming! Ohh, that’s a tough call! The CX-9 is the better option if you need more space and a bigger third row. But the Kodiaq is the sportier of the two and I love the tech and clever features built into it’
Missing the info on boot capacity with third row collapsed. Can you actually fit a roadbike in the boot with wheels detached? I easily fit my bike now into a fortuner and a few bags. Often travel with family and my bike so would be good not to use some additional bike holds and such
@@weifengmao actually no. Its slightly larger inside. It also does not leave you stranded, does not cost a fortune to maintain and does not lose its value like a stone in a pond unlike the Q7
We recently got a CX-9. Looked at XC90, Q7 and Kluger Limited. CX-9 has the widest middle row, which was one of our main criteria. Used versions seemed to wear very well interior wise. XC90 didn’t offer anything more, besides being a bit nicer in and out, but older versions seemed to wear poorly. Didn’t like the Q7 or Audi in general and Kluger is looking old.
Do you feel vibration on gas paddle while driving this car? I have Mazda CX-9 2020 and I feel vibration on gas paddle and floor. Which is more prominent on idle. I took the car to service Center and they said it’s normal and characteristic of this car. I am not happy driving this car.
Can the start-stop feature (at stoplights) be turned off so there is no delay in acceleration? Do you like this better than the Santa Fe (disregarding lack of third row).
Hey well done great preview most only tell you what a car does from zero to 60 and that gives you no info on the drivability very well done am thinking of a cx9 and that helped Cheers Geoff
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Exterior: 00:50
Interior: 03:01
Infotainment: 05:13
Features: 09:46
Practicality: 11:23
On the Road: 18:50
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The way he explains every details is so awesome.
Paul is the best car journalist ever he is one of a kind
Best car reviewer I've found, including international reviewers. Im a real researcher (car nerd) before I buy and until your reviews it has been frustrating on UA-cam or anywhere to get decent reviews. Thanks for being so in-depth. Keep it up! All SUVs and Utes please 👌👍👍
Regarding the sport mode, not sure if you notice. It doesn’t just sharpen throttle and delay gear shift, it also put the AWD system into a Rear wheel biases compared to normal mode. I did an experiment during winter snow in Canada and i get kind of stuck or even tail end drift at turns.
I like the skip ahead feature on this channel.
Thank you, @vsboy 25 - we like to give you the option of glossing over sections you may not be interested in. Glad you find it useful!
Hi Paul, great review, we actually own a CX-9 which is great for when we need to go somewhere with the whole family, you know with the grandparents and all :).
I especially like your pick up on the fact that going from the radio station you're on and back to the lists, it always return and starts from the top of the list instead of the last selected station. That was truly an oversight from the MZD UX team and I can't believe they still haven't sorted it out even in the current model.
We have had our car since it first came out, and I had the Apple Car Play retro fitted which costed me around $500. It's definitely worth the money especially considering not many manufacturers out there actually offer this option. On the MZD system, I don't understand why journalists despise it, I've used a lot of system and I can honestly tell you the MZD is one of the best out there for a non-touch screen based. I am no big fan of touch screen infotainment, unless it's from Tesla (which I can excuse because they actually provide so many accessibility and features a touch screen actually makes sense), the rest of the touch screen system are just plain distractive, unintuitive and they leave smudges on the screen.
This MZD system, even though the UX is looking a bit old, to operate it using the rotary controls and shortcut buttons is effective, intuitive and clear (also easy to operate while driving). Our other car a BMW in my opinion still has the best iDrive infotainment, followed by Mercedes MBUX and for me, the MZD comes third, followed by the FCA system with rotary controls. Audi has gone backwards, dumping their MMI in place of the VW touchscreen fingerprint magnet system, Lexus still have their horrible unintuitive and bad UX looking system, Toyota with their low res touch screen operation. The only manufacturers which are improving is Kia and Hyundai, as they are also moving into rotary controlled system (just look at their 2020 G90 Genesis) and actually looked like a promising and strong system, however Mazda have a good 5 years head start.
My only feedback to you is perhaps next time when you are reviewing a 7-seater SUV, maybe actually review it with at least 5 passenger or a full load (may be challenging in the current Covid-19 situation) but after all this is what this car really is for, to carry many passengers and your review should reflect that. Because if you did, you would have notes that yes the car actually is dynamically great to drive but when you actually have passengers on board, it is seriously lacking in braking performance. Still plenty of power hauling full load, and driving dynamics are still good for a car of this size and purpose, long distance interstate drive is much more comfy in those seats than in my BMW firmer seats, but overall I really wished it comes with a much bigger brake systems.
Thanks for the feedback Edgar, we appreciate it! Have you tried Mazda's new infotainment system in the new Mazda 3? We would also normally test big cars like this with a full load of passengers, but we're sticking to just the two of us at the moment . Thanks again for watching!
Mr Chieng, do you also have the elbow armrest issue?
listenmullahsb i just got a cx 9 gt and for a 5’7 guy, ive had no issues with the center arm rest.
We're looking for a family car and this has been an amazing review. Well detailed. My husband has been trying to sell this car to me for a while and I think I love it now. Thank you.
The 2020 Mazda CX-9 range is available in both front- and all-wheel drive with one 2.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine option. Prices start from AUD$45,920 (US$23,000) for the CX-9 Sport FWD and tops out at the AUD$69,303 (US$43,650) CX-9 Azami AWD.
Its actually 71000 AUD if its AWD. The fwd azami is 69000AUD
Mate your review is perfect! Covered EVERYTHING I wanted to hear. Thank u.
Great review except for the centre console complaint, just have the seat higher. It’s an extremely comfy arm rest on long drives, coming from an Azami owner
Greetings from the States. Considering getting a used CX-9 in the trim that you have (Grand Touring here in the States). Great, solid review. Can't find too many reviews that have the second row bench seat and in the same trim. The CX-9 is definitely the smallest of the 7/8 seat SUV's as far as interior space is concerned, but I'm viewing it more as a 5 seater with an emergency 3rd row because let's face it: more times than not you're going to have that third row down than up. What's nice about that third row is that it only seats two so although leg and headroom will be tighter than competitors, you don't have to worry about a middle seat belt jamming into you at the same time. The longer hood gives the CX-9 both a sportier and a more elegant look. I agree that the infotainment system is a bit drab and I really wish it had a panoramic moonroof but they're not enough to be deal breakers.
Great job again!
He is the best seriously I dont mind watch his videos time and again again
The best thing is they tell you the price at starting. Very detailed reviews always
Loving the reviews, length, format etc. Really great. Pointing out the oddities in the car is excellent also.
For me, only thing that I’d love to see is a decibel reading! Always hear reviewers talking about cabin quietness and it’s something I really look for when purchasing a car. Would be great (where possible) to have a highway read as that’s where you’re most likely to notice the noise!
Thanks, Matt! That's definitely something we'll look at doing. It provides some great perspective and comparison!
In the 3rd row there is a floor vent that is linked to the controls in the 2nd row, you just have to turn on the air to the feet and blows lots of cool air for the passengers.
No one seems to know about this. Mazda should be telling all reviewers about this
Thanks for that! We find the floor vents a bit pointless though because they can't be directed to your face, they're a bit of a lost cause.
I had the older version of the system and I bought the retro fit kit online and did it myself.. I love it ... is a very simple install...
Awesome review Paul. We are a family of 3 and do quite a lot of long drives so were looking at an SUV with big boot space.
Was considering CX-8 but CX-9 seemed to be a better option in terms of driving balance with the turbo engine.. I am waiting for it to be delivered.
Having said that, your point of people wanting to have more kids after buying this car is absolutely spot on.. hahaha!
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Did u get it?
Another great looking Mazda vehicle! And another great review!
Thank you! Yeah we're a big fan of the CX-9. Only a couple of small things we'd fix, but it's great all round otherwise.
Hi there I've just bought one I really like the room and style of the car because my wife is in a wheel chair and I can put all of her things in the back .And your review was really great how the the way you explained it .awsome work
The quality on the higher specs is as good as on last gen BMW!
Great in-depth review as always! Hope to see you guys review the CX-8 soon.
Always loved your Reviews, Paul.
before watching your review for Cx9, I thought to settle down for a people mover but since I watched your review and went out for a test drive .. I think its a much better choice... only let down in CX-9 are the air vents in 3rd Row..!!!! It's Fun car to drive and feel good on the road..
You have been very honest with your reviews... and I like it.. keep up the good work mate..!!
Retrofitted Android auto and Apple Carplay on my 2017 Mazda CX-5 at dealer for $490. A bit pricey but really worth it.
Glad to hear it, Allen. Does it all work fine? And did they change any hardware or was it all software related?
@@CarExpertAus yup it works fine, never had any issue with it. Much better than the MZD original software.
It involved software and hardware upgrade. New harness/wiring and a new USB hub control panel were installed.
@@CarExpertAus they update the usb connections. The previous ones were too weak and didnt charge much, they updated to charging connections.
They are thieves, just like Toyota who want $400 to update the map info, it would take 5 minutes with a laptop.
@@jimprovan8866 they have to change the hardware. The USB ports have to be a certain wattage/voltage and the ones in the older Mazdas were extremely weak. They are updating those and the software and you are paying for that and the labor to do it. Is it worth it? That's subjective. Its standard on newer Mazdas and at least an option to add it to older ones.
I payed 200USD to get the retrofit kit and did the work my self, it was pretty easy and it works great!
Nice one! Was there much work involved?
@@CarExpertAus has to remove a couple of side panels and trim pieces on the center console to run the wiring harness but it wasn't too bad. I would say anyone with medium skills and basic tools could do it in 2 or so hours
had the android/carplay retrofitted to my '17 m3 gt hatchback by my local Hawaii Mazda dealer in June 2018. 1.5 hrs for labor @ $140/hr plus $199.99 for the parts. About $410 area...no problems...works fine..
Thanks for that! It’s a good indication for anybody looking to get the same thing fitted 😁
Yea i’ve actually had apple CarPlay retrofitted to my mazda 3 maxx 2014 and it works perfectly!
I paid about $500 for it total and couldn’t be happier. It’s really made the car feel new again even though it’s a 5 year old car. It gets a bit of getting used to because of having to use the knob to navigate it but i got pretty used to it in about 3 days and i’ve gotta say, once you understand how it works and how to navigate the menus with the knob, it feels very intuitive and definitely less of a hassle than having to reach out and touch the screen every time.
Thanks for the feedback, Izzy. Always great to hear from an owner with experience.
Thanks for the amazing reviews! I’m very new on this channel but already loving your work!
No problems and thanks for watching! We appreciate it.
Thanks for addressing the baby/child seat in the review!
I retrofitted Android auto and Apple carplay to my 2018 Mazda 3 and it works beautifully! Best thing I did even though it cost $500 which was too expensive. But at least it keeps my infotainment somewhat fresh
Thank you for that feedback, we appreciate it!
DOM ADAMI I did the same. Makes the experience more enjoyable, but 500 was tough to haggle
Child seats on the 3rd row , radar cruise control, lane keeping assist are important factors for our family which is making us decide between q7 or cx9
Oh wow, that centre console - what an irritating design flaw! Still, I like the CX-9 - it's not perfect by any means, but in terms of value and space, it seems to be a pretty solid choice. Hopefully the next update will alleviate some of the imperfections.
Indeed the display is annoying but not such a big deal to the rest of excellence
Think you need to adjust your seat higher, Paul to avoid the elbow bumping.
One of the best reviewers I have seen
Isofix points are really important since more and more carseats, even the boosters for older kids, are being secured with isofix. It's not just for babyseats!
All of ur reviews r good as always .. i would request u to do a review on Mazda cx5.. that would be helpful
Thanks! Will try and get our hands on an updated one soon.
And do a Toyota Land Cruiser 200 review aswell
Using a durometer on interior materials - now I can truly say I've seen it all....cheers
I know it is a nold review, but when reviewing cars I would like to see if 3 people can comfortably seat in the second row. This is always skipped while crucial for families with 3 growing up kids.
I do not care about anything else
really if it cannot fit my family.
Paul can you do a review on your personal cars, supra and tesla. Love performance cars and
your review format. Keep up the good work.
Hey Kieran - DEFINITELY! As soon as we get a spare moment I'll wheel the cars out for some video action :-D which one do you want to see first, Supra or Model 3?
CarExpert your personal favourite first.
Video on the Supra coming in the next fortnight 😄
Retrofitted it on my 2016 Cx-9 signature myself for US$130. Love the Apple CarPlay feature.
Definitely cheaper than taking it to the dealer!
I can only find 4 baby seat. 2 in second row 2 in third row. The middle of second row has no Isofix and hood bar at back.
Chris you are the best car reviewer... big ups bud 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Lol...his name is Paul 😕
Just discovered your channel. Love this review. Detailed and informative. Great work! Could you please review some sedans? Mazda 6 vs Toyota Camry vs Honda accord!
Mazda 6 is better
Makes it much more practical to have top teather points on all 5 rear seats. I had top tether point put in my 2016 Holden Colorado 7 in the 3rd row by a professional (certified) it was
Those extra Lange boots are good in winter if you go snow
Love this car, with the next refresh interior this car will be top 3 in the segment.. At least on my eyes
@InnerGuide agreed but it will get an interior upgrade like the mazda 3, cx30.. I don't understand why mazda did not start with their flagship model...
Can this guy review every car? Fantastic review
Please do a review for Mazda CX 8 2.5L engine
This is one my dream vehicles. Love that grey color. Good job on the reviews, enjoying them. Good luck to this new channel all the way from Trinidad and Tobago.
Paul we love your review.
Thanks!
In defense of the centre console, it keeps your hands in the correct 9-3 positioning :P
Great review. Do the current reviews this well
They should have infotainment systems that you can update connecting to the internet, just like some camera makers are offering. Also, they should use just capital letters for the menus, it looks far cleaner.
Does anyone else find it annoying how in the second row, the USB ports are in the armrest, which means they can't be used if the middle seat is occupied?
Good point! Do you have one of these, @Roley Sanson? Is there a workaround?
I also wondered the same thing. Mazda probably paid some supervisor over 6 figure salary to make decisions like this.
Hi team CarExpert, I always like your review on all categories of car. We would love to see if you could come up with CX8 2.2 diesel turbo engine . Thanks
I would prefer to see Mazda offer something larger than CX9 as well, something the size of Mercedes GLS, BMW X7, Range Rover Vogue, or Genisis GV90, and also includes panoramic sunroof, economical diesel engine (like the CX8) and enough leg room in the 3rd row for adults, (or even better make it an 8 seat SUV instead of 7 seat) so we can have a more affordable competitor when it comes to choosing a large passenger vehicle?
When r u doing 2021 model review
Paul you really don't link that piano black. haha
FYI, I find a design flaw surrounding the center console area and the gear lever and its actually kinda blocks your way with the AC and other buttons of the console. Very annoying for such premium car segment.
We are about to have our 3rd child and being able to have baby seats in the seats is very important. We are buying the mazda cx9 because baby seats can be installed on all passenger seats.
Good point Sarah! Congrats on the newborn and enjoy the CX-9 :-D
What type of auto does a cx9 have? Cvt? Dual clutch? Torque converter?
That armrest is not an issue on the left hand drive here in the states. Never understood why Australia went on the other side.
It's pretty frustrating! UK, Japan and South Africa are right-hand drive as well. It limits the cars we can get our hands on locally unfortunately.
You don't have right elbows in the States?
I got Mazda 2018 Azami Fwd, I love my car, went for long drives interstate. I agree with its drawbacks you have shown. The plastic around gear is sensitive to sctatches, obsolete infotainment system with old maps update, Android update was costing about 500 dollars which I chose nit to do it, delayed engine response when you really want to move quickly but only when using i-stop, you can always turn it off, I am not sure how much fuel it saves though.
Iam wandering if you have driven front wheel drive as well, is there a huge difference.
Pleasant review
I had Apple Car/Android Auto retrofitted to our Mazda 3 2016. I believe it cost around the $500 mark, and to be honest it's been pretty average.. The connection will drop out from time to time, which is incredibly frustrating. Have tried multiple USB cables too. Doesn't like my wife's Pixel phone but for the most part seems to work well with my Galaxy, albeit aside from the occasional drop out mentioned above. It's very common to have audio from the phone (through Android Auto) playing through the drivers speaker, and then the radio playing through all other speakers in the car 😑
bcme a fan of your videos mate...subscribed ✌🏻👍🏻
Hands-down the best looking midsize.
Kluger is bigger but it out dated. The 2021 kluger is the way to go if anyone is looking for one
I would really like to see a 2022 or 2023 Mazda CX-8 in GT?
I purchased a 2020 Mazda CX-9 GT and I love it but its biggest flaw is the locking system, you can’t lock the car if it’s running, you have to turn the car off to lock it which is a pain, in winter we prefer to leave our car started while we run into the store, but that’s not an option now since it means the car has to be unlocked
It's illegal to keep running unattended and leaving the car running while you're elsewhere. Stupid feature and im glad mazda doesn't allow it.
milaman06 how’s it illegal, Mazda is the only car I know that doesn’t let you do this, every car iv owned you can lock the car started, it doesn’t make sense at all people like to have there car running or warmed up in winter
@@spoon-6914 Look it up, the law states you cannot have the car running unattended.
since when did seth macfarlane starting doing car reviews?!?!
Dude u stole my comment
Ha, my girlfriend just said that minutes ago.
Hey Paul
Can please do review LDV D90 .
I really like your opinion about this vehicle tks
Fantastic review Paul! You cover everything and do it so well. What should I compare the CX-9 to from the other brands that can provide similar value, size, tech, driving capabilities. I'll never really take the SUV off-road, nor plan on having 5 kids!
you can put 5 baby seats in the prado
Great review.....
Thanks!
Thanks for the review. Any chance you could do one on the Sorrento GT Line?
I would love to see a review with this car versus it Rivals like the Pajero Sport,M-ux,Everest,Fortuner
Those cars are in a completely different class lol
Great review!
Hey Paul.. I'm a big fan of you.. Can you please suggest me the best car among CX9 Azami and Kia Sorento Gt line 2021..I'm planing to buy one in couple of days.. Thanks
Which did you end up getting? I'm also comparing the two
@@jate.photography Hey Jason.. I'm waiting for the new version of Cx9 as suggested by Paul... And Sorento doesn't have third row airbag which is a big disappointment for me..
@@gauravmangal1850 agree but otherwise it looks to be a brilliant car. will you be regularly using the 3rd row? My current car doesn't have any curtain airbags so it's upgrade for me.
Good Information. Thank you!
Great SUV , just wish they had panaromic sunroofs.
About those charging points in the armrests, if there are three persons sitting in middle row, then none can use the charging points. Looks great, but not so practical.
Please do a review for CX8.
Pity we're not getting this in South Africa
Hi Paul, love your channel, and great reviews, between Mazda CX-9 and Skoda Kodiaq RS, which would be your pick?
Thanks @Yiming! Ohh, that’s a tough call! The CX-9 is the better option if you need more space and a bigger third row. But the Kodiaq is the sportier of the two and I love the tech and clever features built into it’
There is floor vents for the third row
what segment is Mazda CX-9? Crossover? Mid-size SUV? or a large SUV?
Baby seats in thw third row are important!!
Just curious Paul, what car do you drive?
I am pretty sure he owns a Tesla Model 3 and Toyota Supra.
Missing the info on boot capacity with third row collapsed. Can you actually fit a roadbike in the boot with wheels detached? I easily fit my bike now into a fortuner and a few bags. Often travel with family and my bike so would be good not to use some additional bike holds and such
Australian Seth Mcfarlane
Shut up Meg!
Hey CarExpert. Love your reviews. Can you advise what car plate you have in black for Cx-9? Its Euro premium or normal black premium?
Much better than a Q7 any day of the week.
Nope, it's much crampped inside compare to Q7 despite similar size outside. The infotainment system looks from 2009 compare to Q7
@@weifengmao actually no. Its slightly larger inside. It also does not leave you stranded, does not cost a fortune to maintain and does not lose its value like a stone in a pond unlike the Q7
We recently got a CX-9. Looked at XC90, Q7 and Kluger Limited. CX-9 has the widest middle row, which was one of our main criteria. Used versions seemed to wear very well interior wise. XC90 didn’t offer anything more, besides being a bit nicer in and out, but older versions seemed to wear poorly. Didn’t like the Q7 or Audi in general and Kluger is looking old.
Audi is a lot nicer on the inside and bigger
@@dragospahontu the CX-9 is actually the bigger vehicle. Agree the Q7 has a nicer interior but I prefer the XC90 layout a lot more.
@@michaelh5722 maybe the Mazda is bigger because the Audi has the engine mounted longitudinaally
Do you feel vibration on gas paddle while driving this car? I have Mazda CX-9 2020 and I feel vibration on gas paddle and floor. Which is more prominent on idle. I took the car to service Center and they said it’s normal and characteristic of this car. I am not happy driving this car.
Can the start-stop feature (at stoplights) be turned off so there is no delay in acceleration? Do you like this better than the Santa Fe (disregarding lack of third row).
Do a toyota crown athlete review if it's available there
Can the second usb port be used as a ipod dock (Playing music thru usb)
The piano black trim scratches by all the car reviewers rubbing them
Please do Mazda cx 5 review as well 😀
We will try and get our hands on one!
Its extremely nice but Im more keen for the next gen RWD based model.
Ummm if you need to travel 7 just get a people mover ! These 5 seat + 2 cars are always a compromise.
Hey well done great preview most only tell you what a car does from zero to 60 and that gives you no info on the drivability very well done
am thinking of a cx9 and that helped
Cheers
Geoff
I wish this car was available in South Africa. But people here prefer European SUVs