Mazda CX-9
2020–2023 model years · Generation introduced 2016
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- Available years
- 2020–2023
- Yearly records
- 4
- Reported market values
- $15,950–$24,300
The overview
Mazda's CX-9 is a stylish three-row SUV that is quite engaging to drive. Power comes from a responsive, free-revving 227-hp, 2.5-liter turbo four-cylinder mated to a smooth six-speed automatic. This engine is rated at 250 hp if you use premium fuel, but there's no reason to do so; it puts out plenty of power on regular. We got an impressive 22 mpg overall. Mazda's flagship SUV has nimble handling that makes it feel like a smaller vehicle. The ride is very comfortable, and the cabin is commendably quiet. The interior is well-finished, particularly on high-end trims, and features comfortable seats, but the cockpit is snug and power-seat adjustments are limited. Mazda's dial-controlled infotainment system takes time to master. Updates for 2018 included standard forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and blind spot warning. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities were added to the infotainment system for 2019. Slight suspension tweaks and noise reduction measures were also new. For 2020, captain's chairs in the second row are optional on Touring and Grand Touring. Pedestrian detection is standard. Updates for 2021 included a new infotainment system, but we found it more difficult to use. All-wheel drive is standard for 2022. 2023 is the final year for the CX-9 replaced by the CX-90.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
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| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 ↗ Touring 4-door SUV AWD 2.5-liter 4 (227 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed | $24,300 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 23 MPG |
| 2022 ↗ Touring 4-door SUV AWD 2.5-liter 4 (227 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed | $21,013 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 23 MPG |
| 2021 ↗ Touring 4-door SUV AWD 2.5-liter 4 (227 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed | $18,075 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 23 MPG |
| 2020 ↗ Touring 4-door SUV AWD 2.5-liter 4 (227 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed | $15,950 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 23 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2023 model
Touring 4-door SUV AWD 2.5-liter 4 (227 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2023 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Midsized SUVs 3-row
- Generation began
- 2016
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $24,300
- Retail value range
- $22,125 - $26,550
- Original MSRP range
- $38,750 - $48,460
- Trade-in range
- $20,230 - $25,065
Ratings
- Road test score
- 77/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 3/5
- Would buy again
- 48%
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 21 MPG
- EPA highway
- 27 MPG
- EPA combined
- 23 MPG
- Tested city
- 15 MPG
- Tested highway
- 32 MPG
- Tested overall
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,150
- Cruising range
- 450 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.1 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 7.9 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 139 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 50 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 200 in
- Width
- 76 in
- Height
- 68 in
- Wheelbase
- 113 in
- Weight
- 4,585 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,190 lb
- Towing capacity
- 3,500 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 7 people
- Front head room
- 5 in
- Front leg room
- 42.5 in
- Rear head room
- 4.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 31 in
- Cargo volume
- 34 cu ft
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Driving
- 5/5
- Styling
- 4/5
- Value
- 2/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 25548 First published: September 16, 2022 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2022 model
Touring 4-door SUV AWD 2.5-liter 4 (227 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2022 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Midsized SUVs 3-row
- Generation began
- 2016
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $21,013
- Retail value range
- $17,775 - $23,075
- Original MSRP range
- $35,630 - $47,560
- Trade-in range
- $15,630 - $21,360
Ratings
- Road test score
- 77/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 3/5
- Would buy again
- 60%
- Reliability
- 4/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 21 MPG
- EPA highway
- 27 MPG
- EPA combined
- 23 MPG
- Tested city
- 15 MPG
- Tested highway
- 32 MPG
- Tested overall
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,150
- Cruising range
- 450 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.1 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 7.9 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 139 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 50 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 200 in
- Width
- 76 in
- Height
- 68 in
- Wheelbase
- 113 in
- Weight
- 4,585 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,190 lb
- Towing capacity
- 3,500 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 7 people
- Front head room
- 5 in
- Front leg room
- 42.5 in
- Rear head room
- 4.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 31 in
- Cargo volume
- 34 cu ft
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Driving
- 3/5
- Styling
- 5/5
- Value
- 1/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 23281 First published: November 18, 2021 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2021 model
Touring 4-door SUV AWD 2.5-liter 4 (227 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2021 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Midsized SUVs 3-row
- Generation began
- 2016
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $18,075
- Retail value range
- $14,625 - $20,850
- Original MSRP range
- $34,160 - $46,805
- Trade-in range
- $11,670 - $18,770
Ratings
- Road test score
- 77/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 3/5
- Would buy again
- 57%
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 21 MPG
- EPA highway
- 27 MPG
- EPA combined
- 23 MPG
- Tested city
- 15 MPG
- Tested highway
- 32 MPG
- Tested overall
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,150
- Cruising range
- 450 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.1 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 7.9 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 139 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 50 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 200 in
- Width
- 76 in
- Height
- 68 in
- Wheelbase
- 113 in
- Weight
- 4,585 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,190 lb
- Towing capacity
- 3,500 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 7 people
- Front head room
- 5 in
- Front leg room
- 42.5 in
- Rear head room
- 4.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 31 in
- Cargo volume
- 34 cu ft
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 3/5
- Driving
- 4/5
- Styling
- 5/5
- Value
- 2/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 20147 First published: November 19, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2020 model
Touring 4-door SUV AWD 2.5-liter 4 (227 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2020 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Midsized SUVs 3-row
- Generation began
- 2016
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $15,950
- Retail value range
- $13,075 - $18,900
- Original MSRP range
- $33,890 - $46,215
- Trade-in range
- $9,910 - $16,685
Ratings
- Road test score
- 80/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 61%
- Reliability
- 4/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 20 MPG
- EPA highway
- 26 MPG
- EPA combined
- 23 MPG
- Tested city
- 15 MPG
- Tested highway
- 32 MPG
- Tested overall
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,150
- Cruising range
- 435 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.1 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 7.9 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 139 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 50 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 200 in
- Width
- 76 in
- Height
- 68 in
- Wheelbase
- 113 in
- Weight
- 4,585 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,190 lb
- Towing capacity
- 3,500 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 7 people
- Front head room
- 5 in
- Front leg room
- 42.5 in
- Rear head room
- 4.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 31 in
- Cargo volume
- 34 cu ft
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 2/5
- Driving
- 5/5
- Styling
- 3/5
- Value
- 2/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 15855 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
