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2021 Mazda CX-9
SUV · 2015–2023
Trims and features
What changed for 2021
- Starting prices: +$140 to +$490 (4 trims; hover for each)
- New trim: Carbon Edition
- Engine: Skyactiv-G 2.5T → SKYACTIV-G 2.5 Dynamic Pressure Turbo (Signature, Grand Touring, Touring, Sport)
- Heated seats: Second Row → Front, Second Row (Signature)
- Touchscreen: 9 in → 10.25 in (Grand Touring, Touring)
- Heated seats: Front → Front, Second Row (Grand Touring)
- Touchscreen: 7 in → 10.25 in (Sport)
2021 CX-9 trims
| Carbon Edition | Grand Touring | Signature | Sport | Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||||
| Starting MSRP | from $41,080 | from $41,940 | $46,605 | from $33,960 | from $35,750 |
| Powertrain | |||||
| Engine | SKYACTIV-G 2.5 Dynamic Pressure Turbo | SKYACTIV-G 2.5 Dynamic Pressure Turbo | SKYACTIV-G 2.5 Dynamic Pressure Turbo | SKYACTIV-G 2.5 Dynamic Pressure Turbo | SKYACTIV-G 2.5 Dynamic Pressure Turbo |
| Horsepower | 250 hp | 250 hp | 250 hp | 250 hp | 250 hp |
| Torque | 320 lb-ft | 320 lb-ft | 320 lb-ft | 320 lb-ft | 320 lb-ft |
| Transmission | SKYACTIV-Drive | SKYACTIV-Drive | SKYACTIV-Drive | SKYACTIV-Drive | SKYACTIV-Drive |
| Gears | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD | Awd | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD |
| Size and capability | |||||
| Seats | 6 | 7 + option | 6 | 7 | 7 + option |
| Max towing | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb |
| Cargo behind last row | 14.4 cu ft | 14.4 cu ft | 14.4 cu ft | 14.4 cu ft | 14.4 cu ft |
| Max cargo | 71.2 cu ft | 71.2 cu ft | 71.2 cu ft | 71.2 cu ft | 71.2 cu ft |
| Third-row legroom | 29.7 in | 29.7 in | 29.7 in | 29.7 in | 29.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.8 in | 8.8 in | 8.8 in | 8.8 in | 8.8 in |
| Length | 199.4 in | 199.4 in | 199.4 in | 199.4 in | 199.4 in |
| Curb weight | AWD: 4,409 lb FWD: 4,236 lb | AWD: 4,409 lb FWD: 4,236 lb | 4,409 lb | AWD: 4,409 lb FWD: 4,236 lb | AWD: 4,409 lb FWD: 4,236 lb |
| Tech | |||||
| Touchscreen | 10.25 in | 10.25 in | 10.25 in | 10.25 in | 10.25 in |
| Apple CarPlay | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Android Auto | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Digital gauge cluster | 7 in | 7 in | 7 in | 4.6 in | 4.6 in |
| Head-up display | — | Windshield HUD | Windshield HUD | — | — |
| Audio | Bose | Bose | Bose | — | Optional |
| Speakers | 12 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 6 + option |
| Driver assistance | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go |
| Lane keeping | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert |
| Automatic emergency braking | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection |
| Rear cross-traffic | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
| 360-degree camera | — | Surround View Camera | Surround View Camera | — | — |
| Parking sensors | Front, Rear | Front, Rear | Front, Rear | — | Optional |
| Comfort | |||||
| Seats | Optional | Leather + option | Leather + option | Cloth + option | Leather + option |
| Heated seats | Front, Second Row | Front, Second Row | Front, Second Row | Front | Front |
| Ventilated seats | Front | Front | Front | — | — |
| Driver seat memory | Driver Seat | Driver Seat | Driver Seat | — | — |
| Climate zones | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Remote start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start |
| Second row | Captain's Chairs | Split Bench + option | Captain's Chairs | Split Bench | Split Bench + option |
| Exterior | |||||
| Sunroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | — | Optional |
| Power liftgate | Hands-Free Power Liftgate | Hands-Free Power Liftgate | Hands-Free Power Liftgate | — | Power Liftgate |
| Wheels | 20 in | 20 in | 20 in | 18 in | 18 in |
Packages and options (16)
| Carbon Edition | Grand Touring | Signature | Sport | Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touring Premium Package $2,060 | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| 2nd-Row Captain's Chairs with Armrest and Center Walk Through | Standard | Optional | — | — | Optional |
| Aluminum Roof Rails with Satin Chrome Finish | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Deep Crystal Blue Mica | — | Optional | — | Optional | Optional |
| Jet Black Mica | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Machine Gray Metallic | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Polymetal Gray | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Snowflake White Pearl Mica | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Sonic Silver Metallic | — | Optional | — | — | Optional |
| Soul Red Crystal Metallic | — | Optional | Optional | — | Optional |
| Black Cloth | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Black Leather | — | Optional | — | — | Optional |
| Deep Chestnut Nappa Leather | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Parchment Nappa Leather | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Red Leather | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Sand Leather | — | Optional | — | — | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem press release, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 227 hp | 4WD | 23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 13 | Standard | Yes |
| 2022 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 227 hp | 4WD | 23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 10 | Standard | Yes |
| 2021 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 227 hp | 4WD, FWD | 23–24 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 39 | Standard | Yes |
| 2020 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 227 hp | 4WD, FWD | 23–24 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 19 | Standard | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 227 hp | 4WD, FWD | 23–24 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 53 | Optional | Yes |
| 2018 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 227 hp | 4WD, FWD | 23–24 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 128 | No | No |
| 2017 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo, 227 hp | 4WD, FWD | 23–24 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 61 | No | No |
| 2016 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD, FWD | 23–24 mpg | — | — | — | — | No |
| 2015 | 3.7L 6-cyl | 4WD, FWD | 19 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 35 | No | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Apple lists CarPlay for: CX-9 2019–2024 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Mazda CX-9 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 13 |
| 2022 | Mazda CX-9 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 10 |
| 2022 | Mazda CX-9 SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 10 |
| 2021 | Mazda CX-9 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 39 |
| 2021 | Mazda CX-9 SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 39 |
| 2020 | Mazda CX-9 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 19 |
| 2020 | Mazda CX-9 SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 19 |
| 2019 | Mazda CX-9 SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 53 |
| 2019 | Mazda CX-9 SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 53 |
| 2018 | Mazda CX-9 SUV FWD | 5 | No | No | 2 | 128 |
| 2018 | Mazda CX-9 SUV AWD | 5 | No | No | 2 | 128 |
| 2017 | Mazda CX-9 SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 61 |
| 2017 | Mazda CX-9 SUV FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 61 |
| 2015 | Mazda CX-9 SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 35 |
| 2015 | Mazda CX-9 SUV AWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 35 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | CX-9 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2022 | CX-9 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2021 | CX-9 2WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2021 | CX-9 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2020 | CX-9 2WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2020 | CX-9 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2019 | CX-9 2WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2019 | CX-9 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2018 | CX-9 2WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2018 | CX-9 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2017 | CX-9 2WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2017 | CX-9 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2016 | CX-9 2WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2016 | CX-9 4WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2015 | CX-9 2WD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L | 19 |
| 2015 | CX-9 4WD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L | 19 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.