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The new Mazda 3 has toggle switches on the steering wheel, u don't press the button, you press up or down on the chrome center part, that's why the buttons are awkward to press straight on -.-
I agree. Just a shame their model 6 is a sedan and not a liftback (hatchback), which really knocks it down in comparison with something as mundane as an insignia, which I think is a total shame. And the hatchback version of their model 3 looks super derpy in the back quarters.
Thank you guys for finally doing this review. I was hoping that you did this review before I purchased a CX9 for myself =) But thank goodness the CX9 turned out to be everything and more that I expected. I had a 2016 CX5 Grand Touring i bought new and placed 57,000 miles on it. I recently traded that in for a CPO 2016 CX9 Grand Touring that came with 22,000 miles. I'm impressed with the way it drives, the interior appointments, and Bose audio system. I can drive this thing like I stole it, without feeling I'm going to flip the damn thing over. I didn't know there's interior LED accent lighting in the door handles and door bins until I drove the CX9 at night. And the audio system is pretty powerful. I never had radar cruise control until this car, it's a nifty toy.
You’re telling me they claim that crappy camera, displaying on that computer-controlled screen is ANALOG? Sounds like excuse-making from someone who didn’t actually have a defense for it.
@@shammyh Mercedes, Audi and BMW also have wide field of views but you must select the wider field if you want. The normal field of view is such that it produces less distortion for people. But you will always see an icon which you can select to make it the super wide field of view.
Doug. Do u have a family? I’m debating a Premium Plus CX5, or getting this. I’ll lose equipment but gain turbo and a bit of space which. I really don’t need. How is it?
I love speed and buying an SUV was not an option, but then I started a family and had to get me one. I did my research just as I did with my is250 Lexus, and had to test drive the CX9. Went for a test drive and drove out with one. Felt in love with this SUV and is worth every penny! Believe me!
It’s been great! No failures at all, so far been pumping regular unleaded and keeping up with Maintnance and no mechanical issues other than a recall for the navigation screen due to manufacturing glue, but many other makes have tons of recalls. This one only had one since I purchased it. The only thing I wish I did was to put a protector coat on the paint beside the manufacture, because I had mine parked in no shade. Back trunk, in between stop lights, coat is coming off but can’t really tell unless you get close to it. Besides that, car handles good, it has speed, it has torque, and the turbos sound great when accelerating. Worth it in my opinion.
iXii000 I have more than one vehicle, the CX-9 is my family car and honestly it is great. The things reviewers complain about is very easy to live with. Mazda is so under appreciated.
I think this is my favourite car review channel. I learn a great deal about the featured vehicle and the random banter about life in Canada is perfect and hilarious.
This is exactly why I love to watch reviews from a guy of my size. sometimes, the car may be great but small elements, which 80% of the population with just ignore, totally compromise a particular model for you (Kia Stinger with the panoramic sunroof, any classic Mini and plastic elements on your knee level, Peugeots and their cupholders). Thank you guys!
Stoked for the telluride video. I work at a car wash and there is a guy out here who has one of those and gets it washed all the time. It’s the only one I’ve ever seen and boy does it have presence. Looks insanely nice
I LITERALLY went on a CX-9 Grand Touring test drive this morning and at 6'3", my ONLY negative is the center console rubbing against my right knee while driving. Everything else is FANTASTIC. I'm simply going to have to decide if the console is REALLY that big of an issue or not. This SUV drives and handles just that good. I even had my 6'4" brother, go on the test drive with me and he rode comfortably in the back seat with no worries. LOVING the CX-9, just have to decide on the knee issue.
My dad had the first cx5 turbo in Ontario, the signature edition in pearl white and my sister has the 2019 cx9 on red, signature edition. I am 6'5 280 pounds and I fit perfectly in both. Yes in the cx5 I have to lower the seat all the way back and person sitting behind me has to suffer but the cx9 I could drive it from new Jersey to Toronto comfortably.
Bought a 2022 CX-9 Carbon Edition today because of this video and absolutely love it. I am well aware that a new CX-90 will come out soon but don’t care. It drives like a much smaller suv, and the red leather seats look and feel fantastic. Saving up for a Miata now, hope one day they put the 2.5L engine in it :)
I'm 6-5, was pumped to sit in it at the auto show when it first released (2016?) and was immediately very disappointed. The driver's seat seems built for average to smaller sized people, it's snug.
that is highway 8 near jordan area. i drive that road all the time. love the windy nature of it. love that you guys are local and not boring asf lol. i get good laughs every epsiode.
1. It was Goldilocks. 2. I started doing research on Continental tires after you guys got sponsored, and found a great alternative to the Michelin PS4S. I am grabbing a set of Continental extreme sport+ tires, and putting them on a set of fifteen52 Tarmac's for my '18 Elantra sport. Great coverage and points of view as always!
I always considered Mazda's illuminated grille to be the best in the business! I love how they illuminated the entire grille surround instead of just the emblem like Infiniti, Mercedes and Chevy. It gives it a classy, sophisticated look in my opinion, much more so than the others. Now that I'm thinking about it, Mercedes (obviously a luxury heavy hitter in the game) has the worst interpretation of an illuminated grille/emblem. Theirs looks like a poor after thought. Maybe it's the LEDs that they use but it looks thin and dim...At least Chevy and Infiniti use a "thicker" LED for their illuminations.
I appreciate how they managed to put the new, trendy chrome line through the tail lights without making it look like lobster claws (looking at you, new Forester).
Thanks for the ‘tall person’ review of the drivers right leg area. I couldn’t fit in the new RAV4 because of a sharp jutting plastic center console design and my brother had the same problem with the current gen CRV. Bad enough in those two models to cause serious pain after 30 minutes behind the wheel.
Love this CX-9. It was the only other SUV that I was seriously considering against my Durango R/T. I went with the Durango because it's got that badass-ness. But the new Telluride might get me back to Kia-- can't wait for you guys to review that!
Just bought one..... what I don’t like is the 2 middle vents can’t be shut off. And the low setting still has a high velocity. Maaazda! Also, speed does show, but cruise control need to be turned to ON.
I hear you , driving and handling is my priority as thats what we do in a vehicle... I could not drive a vehicle that i would need to fight with to make a turn or lane change
I’ve owned 5 Mazda. Not because I am a loyal Mazda fan but rather each time I bought a new car, Mazda ticked all of the boxes. Simple. I bought the Cx9 with the V6 in 2010 and still have it (Australia). Great car. I have 4 kids and the 3rd row was the best in class. The new one is even better. Thanks again for a great review. BTW, I am Canadian/Australian originally from Toronto but have worked in Singapore for many years. Bought 2 Mazda in Singapore - the most expensive place in the world to buy a car!!!
I had a 2016 Mazda 6 GT with the Signature grille and found it simple and elegant. I miss it on my 2018 Sig. But the Mercedes version is just butt ugly. Not elegant at all. IMO
Not a big suv person but this is my favorite ones. I don’t understand all my friends with kids though who think they are way too cool for a minivan. Minivans are so comfortable!!!!
Love the quality and production of your review videos! Have you guys ever thought of doing more “ best used car” reviews. Desperately trying to find a good Nissan Juke review but not finding much content. I’m strangely in love with that car. Represent quality budget cars for us lowly peasants!
Nissan's not known for their quality or reliability. I would check out what Consumer Reports has on the model you are thinking of, good luck in your search!
Should’ve mentioned the NVH levels w/c was further improved vs 2016-2018s...if you noticed on video you could clearly hear their conversations inside cabin (low road noise) despite on highway...that’s cause of the class leading quiet interior...
You can zoom in/out on the maps! Turn the knob when you are viewing the map to zoom in and out. Took me a very long time to figure that out on my CX-9.
I dislike front plates on most cars. In the case of my Model 3 however, the obligatory front Texas plate helps break up the large grill-less Tesla fascia and makes it look better.
My daughter has a 2012 CX-9 with the 6 cyl engine and that's my baseline. We test drove two different CX-9s today at a dealer because my wife wants one now. First, a 2018 Signature Edition. It did not have the get up and go that the 2012 model has, despite higher torque numbers in the specs. So we tried a 2019 Grand Touring model with lower mileage to see if it was a matter of engine wear. This one seemed even less responsive than the 2018 model. If torque is what gets the car moving, then why does the 2012 CX-9 with 270 ft lbs outperform the 310 ft lbs newer models in both the standing start and passing on the highway? My daughter's CX9 seems to want to cruise above 80mph. I drove in this afternoon and found myself exceeding 80mph without realizing it numerous times on the highway. The newer cars are nice, but the drive train feels like it's got a rubber band softening the acceleration.
Great vid! Been crushing on Mazdas since I my old '91 Protege. Their cars are fun and they have had great interiors since about '05. Also, I find the exterior design quite appealing. However, $51000?! I am but a working schlub, Sir! I'm interested in seeing how the new Toyota Highlander compares to this.
Ryan Hie ever since the first CX-9 redesign they’ve always intended it to be in the higher cost area, it’s always been an expensive car since a few years ago
Great vid guys. FYI: just built one on mazdausa.com just like yours (dark grey signature) and the MSRP base price is US$45,365. Add destination charge (US$1,045) and a couple accessories I find necessary (mud flaps, cargo cover, etc) for US$2,315 and the car lists for US$48,725. A little toward the high side, but still not bad considering what you get for that money. I'm a big Mazda fan ... and they just keep getting better and better with age -- and they listen to their buyers to make their next gen even better! Keep up the great work!
That is so true about what you said about the quality of the interior. VW used to be the leader here but Mazda has surpassed them. I sat in a CX5 and was just so impressed. It is like the Japanese have all of the sudden discovered better materials because their cars always felt horrid inside. I think the Germans are moving in the opposite direction now to what the Japanese interiors used to be like. Odd. But the Mazda CX5 deserves all the sale success and should be selling more than the ugly Rav4 and plain boring CRV. The Tiguan is just overpriced now and interior quality not as good as Mazda. It seems the scandal caused a knock to VW's quality.
I’m owning this vehicle for almost 3 years and i’m loving it, i just noticed last night while waiting for my wife before watching this video the same issue with jacob, both my knee is touching the plastic but not a big issue for me, I’m 6foot 1inch of height and I’m seating comfortably.
Regarding Jakub's 0:54 complaint about his knee hitting the dash - for what it's worth, I'm 6'3" with a big frame, and I recently sat in a 2021 CX-9. My knees were nowhere near the lower dash trim, when my seat was in my comfortable driving position. My right knee definitely wanted to rest against the left side of the centre console, but that's typical for me and not uncomfortable at all.
I have one!!! These is the best SUV and not only for families. For me is the comfort, drivability, power, design and extra space. I had the CX5 2017 (pre-turbo), but there is something more interesting in this CX9.
I’m from the UK and am 6ft 3” tall in most cars I’ve owned recently I buy one of those cheap yellow sponges you can get and use it to lean my knee against the door when driving
You would need a mini-van if your children are older and bigger than pint size so they can fit in the back seats comfortably. Also, if you need more utility space and use the vehicle for trips with adults and groups, the mini-van is always a better choice. Lastly, if using a mini-van I would recommend all wheel drive for better safety and traction in winter-snow climates.
a full sized Mazda SUV, We only have the CX5 here in the UK. I like the car, interior looks nice but I find the infotainment to be a little slow when entering the sat nav details. Wish we had the CX9 here. I don't think it would sell too well but is a great alternative to what is already on the market. I would like to review one too.
I'm 6'2 and fit fine. Youre just a freek Jakob. 😉 having said that I did not find the pre-2018 CX9 seat comfortable due to lack of seat bottom angle adjustment. This was corrected for 2018 to current.
Goldilocks and the three bears. Little red riding hood and the wolf who ate the grandmother. Hansel and Gretel had the breadcrumb trail and the witch. Good review guys. I'm going to watch more!
You guys are the best. No bs, straight to the point. Don’t mind getting rid of front plates so long as you are allowed to safe out of the space for safety. Goldilocks and the three bears.... love it! I hate rock hard suspension too. Not many manufacturers seen to be able to get the right mix.
It looks awesome but given a minivan with same engine, AWD and ground clearance I'd go for the van as it is more usable. Usability is a priority for me
My family has one, in soul red with a cream interior, it's pretty nice I just have a couple of things against it: -washing, the exterior chrome gets watermarks and is impossible to clean, also underneath the back chrome bar can be hard to clean as well. -body panels are way too thin, when you are washing the car and apply a bit of force, all of the body panels including bonnet and rear corner panels will pop in and out of their shape -there are also a ton of blank buttons in the car even though ours is top of the line with all the options, you can see it in the video with the demo one aswell -room in the second row can leave something to be desired, I'm 6'3" and can struggle for head room in the second row. If it's been a reasonable trip and I'm getting uncomfortable and want to sit up straight, well I have to push my head into the ceiling. -just a couple of nit-picking things for the exterior, I can't use magnetic p-plates on the front, hood and front bumper aren't magnetic and then if I use a plastic plate and tuck it behind the license plate it sets of the parking sensors, my last gripe with the car is that at the back, it's not completely sealed, around the license plate lights is open and therefore you can look up into the boot lid. Thanks to anyone who has read this and sorry if there is any grammar/spelling errors
My CX5 has the worst seats I’ve ever set in. I am trying to get rid of the car 😤 Thank you for pointing thus out. All other reviewers say “I didn’t find any issues with the seats”.
Jakub and Yuri you guys need to review the new toyota sienna minivan you will like it it even has a sporty XSE trim with awd and it will suit you and just how yuri's comfort zone is a minivan chances are he will buy it
Jakub - at 6'3" I thought the audi q7 would be perfect for me, but same thing with the driving position as you!! The audi salesman told me that 3 row SUV's are largely marketed towards women and designed to fit a smaller frame. I couldnt even adjust the rear view mirror high enough for me to able to see out the back!
Been driving one for almost 3 years now, and everything about this cx9 signature is great, but just to be picky what bothers me: - no folding mirrors - memory seat doesn't include side mirrors position - when u reverse (right side mirror doesnt tilt down) But other than that... this car is great and between this and the gls450 we drive, i genuinely prefer driving the cx9 unless we talking long trips 3+hrs
You're right. But I have figured not all cars (not even the luxury ones) has it all figured. For instance, I own a '17 cx9 too but my wife's Ford fussion '13 has almost all the things you mentioned that are missing in cx9. Don't know if this thing is intentional by the manufacturer. There will always be a few things missing. I suspect this will keep you thirsty for another car shortly
I don't really like SUVs all that much, but i have to say, this is one of the best looking ones out there, super refined looking and very well styled. I absolutely hate the massive grills on newer SUVs and cars (ahem, BMW, Teluride, lots of other) that completely dominates the shape and front end of the car. It looks like a massive dick swinging contest. I think the CX-9 does a very good balance of it and the horizontal lines break the appearance of the grill up into smaller sections so it doesn't seem as large as it is.
Get a minivan if you have a 3rd kid. I convinced my wife to buy this when we had 2 and it was perfect. Then #3 came along and its just not big enough. We can fit all three in, but any long trips and you gotta figure out how to squeeze 3 across the middle with three car seats...not cool. Nice work boys.
Is this the best 3 row SUV for the price?
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lmao why flag of degenerates?
Yup. Drive one. Dollar for dollar, best deal in the segment.
You guys are awesome. I love your reviews. Keep up the great work.
The new Mazda 3 has toggle switches on the steering wheel, u don't press the button, you press up or down on the chrome center part, that's why the buttons are awkward to press straight on -.-
No. Atlas is better. The Cx9 is kinda small
These guys are total shills, bought and sold by Chevy, this Traverse has a great spare tire!!!
You're awesome dude.
savagegeese Chevy makes best spare tires.
Ever.
Your channel fucking rocks dude
@@seeno1 And also stuck on V8 s
Trrruuuuueee
Mazda's latest design language is amazing. All their, new, vehicles look great.
What about the reliability of mazda?
Urszula Rogowska 2nd most reliable car brand behind Lexus
I agree. Just a shame their model 6 is a sedan and not a liftback (hatchback), which really knocks it down in comparison with something as mundane as an insignia, which I think is a total shame. And the hatchback version of their model 3 looks super derpy in the back quarters.
I agree
@@stuchly1 exactly
That debate about discussing existing models vs future models, you guys are starting to act like you are married.
They are the cutest couple thus far in you tube...
I thought marijuana was legal in Canada, Jakub?
this cx-9 is their yoko ono
Edgar Feliciano why do I feel like they actually are a couple
Goldilocks guys...Goldilocks.
GOLDILOCKS!
TheStraightPipes SAMSONITE.
mbrunnme swansonite?
Laughed so hard at this bit. Your banter is awesome!
I was just about to comment this 😂😂
Thank you guys for finally doing this review. I was hoping that you did this review before I purchased a CX9 for myself =) But thank goodness the CX9 turned out to be everything and more that I expected. I had a 2016 CX5 Grand Touring i bought new and placed 57,000 miles on it. I recently traded that in for a CPO 2016 CX9 Grand Touring that came with 22,000 miles.
I'm impressed with the way it drives, the interior appointments, and Bose audio system. I can drive this thing like I stole it, without feeling I'm going to flip the damn thing over. I didn't know there's interior LED accent lighting in the door handles and door bins until I drove the CX9 at night. And the audio system is pretty powerful. I never had radar cruise control until this car, it's a nifty toy.
" it does look Savagegeese premium" LOL.
Steven Cheng I hate that Goose. I ll show him
Sometime I don't understand how others have larger subscribers than you guys. Your videos are much better. Good work!
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I have the same car (2018) and I love it! "Scroll Wheel Is Luxury"
Same 2018, have u upgraded to apple carplay?
Is it V6?
Surprised manufacturers are still producing low res reversing cameras. They must save all of $10 by doing that.
They said something along the lines of those were set up for analog and now new mazda 3 is set up for digital camera imaging 🤷🏼♂️
You’re telling me they claim that crappy camera, displaying on that computer-controlled screen is ANALOG? Sounds like excuse-making from someone who didn’t actually have a defense for it.
Well like in drone racing we used analog cameras and signals because it was faster and cheaper
True. This is one of the main things I dislike about non European automakers. The cameras used are basically pointless.
@@shammyh Mercedes, Audi and BMW also have wide field of views but you must select the wider field if you want. The normal field of view is such that it produces less distortion for people. But you will always see an icon which you can select to make it the super wide field of view.
"Savage Geese premium" @3:25 best comment of the whole review. This is officially my favorite auto review channel.
Thank you both for the excellent reviews! I bought a grand touring cx9 yesterday, and absolutely love it! Keep up the good work!
Doug. Do u have a family? I’m debating a Premium Plus CX5, or getting this. I’ll lose equipment but gain turbo and a bit of space which. I really don’t need. How is it?
Mercedes lights up badges in the USA too, it’s the most Mercedes thing in the world, I get a good chuckle every time I see it
Idk. I don't think i see it in Europe for some reason.
I’ve personally never seen a Mercedes do it but I saw a guy with an audi have it lit up. I assumed it was aftermarket
The cheapest Mercedes Benz is 35,000 USD and people who buy is poor?
Um............
What?
Mercedes doesn't light up the badges in Europe, Only in the U.S.
I love speed and buying an SUV was not an option, but then I started a family and had to get me one. I did my research just as I did with my is250 Lexus, and had to test drive the CX9. Went for a test drive and drove out with one. Felt in love with this SUV and is worth every penny! Believe me!
How’s it been for you,
It’s been great! No failures at all, so far been pumping regular unleaded and keeping up with Maintnance and no mechanical issues other than a recall for the navigation screen due to manufacturing glue, but many other makes have tons of recalls. This one only had one since I purchased it. The only thing I wish I did was to put a protector coat on the paint beside the manufacture, because I had mine parked in no shade. Back trunk, in between stop lights, coat is coming off but can’t really tell unless you get close to it. Besides that, car handles good, it has speed, it has torque, and the turbos sound great when accelerating. Worth it in my opinion.
@@marcalexander6450oh and forgot to mentioned it saved my family from an accident with Mazda safety and assistance controller.
@@franciscocaballero9962 Thank you kindly for reaching back out! What’s your mileage currently at?
@@marcalexander6450 just hit 75K
Subscribed a week or so ago and I’ve been thoroughly entertained as well as learning more about what to look for in cars. Keep up the great work 👍
My parents still have the 2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring and it still drives like new with 166,000+ miles
Thx u 4 sharing that
I’m literally sitting in my CX9 looking at this video
Why didn’t u buy an m3 instead?
@@ixii0003 because he needed a cx9 obviously
They're hating, lol they are comfy af I have one too
How you’re not driving while watching that 😂
iXii000 I have more than one vehicle, the CX-9 is my family car and honestly it is great. The things reviewers complain about is very easy to live with. Mazda is so under appreciated.
I think this is my favourite car review channel. I learn a great deal about the featured vehicle and the random banter about life in Canada is perfect and hilarious.
This is exactly why I love to watch reviews from a guy of my size. sometimes, the car may be great but small elements, which 80% of the population with just ignore, totally compromise a particular model for you (Kia Stinger with the panoramic sunroof, any classic Mini and plastic elements on your knee level, Peugeots and their cupholders). Thank you guys!
Awesome
Stoked for the telluride video. I work at a car wash and there is a guy out here who has one of those and gets it washed all the time. It’s the only one I’ve ever seen and boy does it have presence. Looks insanely nice
Only you guys and Savagegeese could ever make me watch a video review of a vehicle like this,......you make it unboring.
I LITERALLY went on a CX-9 Grand Touring test drive this morning and at 6'3", my ONLY negative is the center console rubbing against my right knee while driving. Everything else is FANTASTIC. I'm simply going to have to decide if the console is REALLY that big of an issue or not. This SUV drives and handles just that good. I even had my 6'4" brother, go on the test drive with me and he rode comfortably in the back seat with no worries. LOVING the CX-9, just have to decide on the knee issue.
Tall people plastic panel knee problems unite
What vehicle did you end up going with? How’s it held up?
It does so many things well and its imperfections aren't that important to me. Glad I fit, CX9 for the win!
This car is so nice and quite on the inside, these guys are able to have a good conversation without needing to raise their voices
My dad had the first cx5 turbo in Ontario, the signature edition in pearl white and my sister has the 2019 cx9 on red, signature edition. I am 6'5 280 pounds and I fit perfectly in both. Yes in the cx5 I have to lower the seat all the way back and person sitting behind me has to suffer but the cx9 I could drive it from new Jersey to Toronto comfortably.
IT was Goldilocks and the three bears, an the other one was the wolf and red riding hood!
My mom has had this car for nine years leasing new every three years. It’s a great car
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Mercedes light up badges are here in the states too.
Pass one every morning.
I think they’re tacky.
Bought a 2022 CX-9 Carbon Edition today because of this video and absolutely love it. I am well aware that a new CX-90 will come out soon but don’t care. It drives like a much smaller suv, and the red leather seats look and feel fantastic. Saving up for a Miata now, hope one day they put the 2.5L engine in it :)
I'm glad you finally pointed out that ppl over 6' don't fit. I found the same issue when I sat in it at the auto show.
Glad I'm not the only one with this weird issue in a big SUV
Im 6'3" and somehow fit fine in the first row, must be because I'm a twig
My 6'3 buddy test drove one and didn't even make it off the lot.
I'm 6-5, was pumped to sit in it at the auto show when it first released (2016?) and was immediately very disappointed. The driver's seat seems built for average to smaller sized people, it's snug.
that is highway 8 near jordan area. i drive that road all the time. love the windy nature of it. love that you guys are local and not boring asf lol. i get good laughs every epsiode.
1. It was Goldilocks. 2. I started doing research on Continental tires after you guys got sponsored, and found a great alternative to the Michelin PS4S. I am grabbing a set of Continental extreme sport+ tires, and putting them on a set of fifteen52 Tarmac's for my '18 Elantra sport. Great coverage and points of view as always!
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Most underrated cars these days! We love our CX9.
I always considered Mazda's illuminated grille to be the best in the business! I love how they illuminated the entire grille surround instead of just the emblem like Infiniti, Mercedes and Chevy. It gives it a classy, sophisticated look in my opinion, much more so than the others.
Now that I'm thinking about it, Mercedes (obviously a luxury heavy hitter in the game) has the worst interpretation of an illuminated grille/emblem. Theirs looks like a poor after thought. Maybe it's the LEDs that they use but it looks thin and dim...At least Chevy and Infiniti use a "thicker" LED for their illuminations.
I appreciate how they managed to put the new, trendy chrome line through the tail lights without making it look like lobster claws (looking at you, new Forester).
Thanks for the ‘tall person’ review of the drivers right leg area. I couldn’t fit in the new RAV4 because of a sharp jutting plastic center console design and my brother had the same problem with the current gen CRV. Bad enough in those two models to cause serious pain after 30 minutes behind the wheel.
Damn tall people problems
I clicked on this so fast. CX9 is going to likely be the eventual replacement for my Speed3.
The front camera scene looks so good in this vehicle
I remember my parent had the first CX 9 in Canada back when I was a kid.
I used to be a kid too! Cant' relate to the rest of the story though.
So, now I feel old...frowny face...
This was perfect because we are looking to get out of the minivan life into an suv. Well done men.
Love this CX-9. It was the only other SUV that I was seriously considering against my Durango R/T. I went with the Durango because it's got that badass-ness. But the new Telluride might get me back to Kia-- can't wait for you guys to review that!
Just bought one..... what I don’t like is the 2 middle vents can’t be shut off. And the low setting still has a high velocity. Maaazda! Also, speed does show, but cruise control need to be turned to ON.
Looking forward to the Telluride review. Saw one on the road the other day. Looks so nice!
Sorry that Kia drives soft like boat of wheels ...
It’s great, but drives average. It’s big and drives fine, but dynamics were not the priority.
I hear you , driving and handling is my priority as thats what we do in a vehicle... I could not drive a vehicle that i would need to fight with to make a turn or lane change
@@kdomster9141 then a full size SUV might not be for you lol
@@RyguyCC hey "full" size for me is anything with 3 rows and room for a bag or 2 small ones behind 3 row and CX9 fits that bill.
It's gonna be the future soon, I won't always be this way, when the things that make me weak and strange get engineered away. ~ Mazda CX-9
I’ve owned 5 Mazda. Not because I am a loyal Mazda fan but rather each time I bought a new car, Mazda ticked all of the boxes. Simple. I bought the Cx9 with the V6 in 2010 and still have it (Australia). Great car. I have 4 kids and the 3rd row was the best in class. The new one is even better. Thanks again for a great review. BTW, I am Canadian/Australian originally from Toronto but have worked in Singapore for many years. Bought 2 Mazda in Singapore - the most expensive place in the world to buy a car!!!
The Mercedes light up badge is available in USA too. I’ve seen it many times on the streets of NYC. As you said, it is bad.
It's even worse when optioned on the base trims with halogen lights
I had a 2016 Mazda 6 GT with the Signature grille and found it simple and elegant. I miss it on my 2018 Sig. But the Mercedes version is just butt ugly. Not elegant at all. IMO
Kyle R I like people with halogen lights because they don’t blind you at night
U crazy as hell that shit looks dope
Not a big suv person but this is my favorite ones. I don’t understand all my friends with kids though who think they are way too cool for a minivan. Minivans are so comfortable!!!!
Love the quality and production of your review videos! Have you guys ever thought of doing more “ best used car” reviews. Desperately trying to find a good Nissan Juke review but not finding much content. I’m strangely in love with that car. Represent quality budget cars for us lowly peasants!
Nissan's not known for their quality or reliability. I would check out what Consumer Reports has on the model you are thinking of, good luck in your search!
Should’ve mentioned the NVH levels w/c was further improved vs 2016-2018s...if you noticed on video you could clearly hear their conversations inside cabin (low road noise) despite on highway...that’s cause of the class leading quiet interior...
you guys got me addicted to watching car reviews
You can zoom in/out on the maps! Turn the knob when you are viewing the map to zoom in and out. Took me a very long time to figure that out on my CX-9.
Ya we know
That seat colour is something else!
Best reviewers’ great review of a great vehicle !
I dislike front plates on most cars. In the case of my Model 3 however, the obligatory front Texas plate helps break up the large grill-less Tesla fascia and makes it look better.
Not too cheese, I love the front illuminated grill. Looks awesome. Great review guys
Oh snap! I didn't realize the Ontario government is looking to get rid of the front plates. For once a positive change.
My daughter has a 2012 CX-9 with the 6 cyl engine and that's my baseline. We test drove two different CX-9s today at a dealer because my wife wants one now. First, a 2018 Signature Edition. It did not have the get up and go that the 2012 model has, despite higher torque numbers in the specs. So we tried a 2019 Grand Touring model with lower mileage to see if it was a matter of engine wear. This one seemed even less responsive than the 2018 model.
If torque is what gets the car moving, then why does the 2012 CX-9 with 270 ft lbs outperform the 310 ft lbs newer models in both the standing start and passing on the highway? My daughter's CX9 seems to want to cruise above 80mph. I drove in this afternoon and found myself exceeding 80mph without realizing it numerous times on the highway. The newer cars are nice, but the drive train feels like it's got a rubber band softening the acceleration.
Next time put 93 octane
@@yournightmare9999 It's at a dealership. I can't put gas in it. It was a test drive.
@basspig they use cheapest gasoline so that's how they run on cheap octane
Great vid! Been crushing on Mazdas since I my old '91 Protege. Their cars are fun and they have had great interiors since about '05. Also, I find the exterior design quite appealing. However, $51000?! I am but a working schlub, Sir! I'm interested in seeing how the new Toyota Highlander compares to this.
Ryan Hie ever since the first CX-9 redesign they’ve always intended it to be in the higher cost area, it’s always been an expensive car since a few years ago
Too much. Unrealistically expensive.
Great vid guys. FYI: just built one on mazdausa.com just like yours (dark grey signature) and the MSRP base price is US$45,365. Add destination charge (US$1,045) and a couple accessories I find necessary (mud flaps, cargo cover, etc) for US$2,315 and the car lists for US$48,725. A little toward the high side, but still not bad considering what you get for that money. I'm a big Mazda fan ... and they just keep getting better and better with age -- and they listen to their buyers to make their next gen even better! Keep up the great work!
This car is certainly not the most practical, but it looks so darn good, inside and out. CX9 it is!
Definitely my favourite in this class, looks good inside and outside and driving experince is great too
Great video guys, I still think I would choose the Pilot Black Edition if I was shopping in this segment or spend the extra money for an A-Spec MDX
I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS. MY DREAM CAR
Looks better than BMW X7, Mercedes GLS and Audi Q7. And it's probably more reliable, too.
For real? More reliable than the big brands?
@@UlciaRogo BMWs are unreliable ngl
Ulcia Rogo you obviously never owned *any* German brand
I absolutely love my 2018 CX9. I fit great at 6'3''. I wanna see a track hawk type version
That is so true about what you said about the quality of the interior. VW used to be the leader here but Mazda has surpassed them. I sat in a CX5 and was just so impressed. It is like the Japanese have all of the sudden discovered better materials because their cars always felt horrid inside. I think the Germans are moving in the opposite direction now to what the Japanese interiors used to be like. Odd. But the Mazda CX5 deserves all the sale success and should be selling more than the ugly Rav4 and plain boring CRV. The Tiguan is just overpriced now and interior quality not as good as Mazda. It seems the scandal caused a knock to VW's quality.
I’m owning this vehicle for almost 3 years and i’m loving it, i just noticed last night while waiting for my wife before watching this video the same issue with jacob, both my knee is touching the plastic but not a big issue for me, I’m 6foot 1inch of height and I’m seating comfortably.
Jakub saying 6ft 1 and a half is like when kids say they are 6 and a half years old, like that half actually matters XD
Accuracy always matters. Lying sucks
great review!!! a nice surprise that you guys reviewed the cx-9
Mercedes gross light up badge is also available in the United States
Goldilocks!!! You fools...... thanks for the sweet vids! Love all Mazda
I like the 2020 Highlander Platinum in Moon Dust with Glazed Caramel interior!
Regarding Jakub's 0:54 complaint about his knee hitting the dash - for what it's worth, I'm 6'3" with a big frame, and I recently sat in a 2021 CX-9. My knees were nowhere near the lower dash trim, when my seat was in my comfortable driving position. My right knee definitely wanted to rest against the left side of the centre console, but that's typical for me and not uncomfortable at all.
I have one!!!
These is the best SUV and not only for families.
For me is the comfort, drivability, power, design and extra space.
I had the CX5 2017 (pre-turbo), but there is something more interesting in this CX9.
I’m from the UK and am 6ft 3” tall in most cars I’ve owned recently I buy one of those cheap yellow sponges you can get and use it to lean my knee against the door when driving
The music at the start...👌👌👌👌👌👌
Can't wait for the Telluride review!!
You would need a mini-van if your children are older and bigger than pint size so they can fit in the back seats comfortably. Also, if you need more utility space and use the vehicle for trips with adults and groups, the mini-van is always a better choice. Lastly, if using a mini-van I would recommend all wheel drive for better safety and traction in winter-snow climates.
Mini van
a full sized Mazda SUV, We only have the CX5 here in the UK. I like the car, interior looks nice but I find the infotainment to be a little slow when entering the sat nav details. Wish we had the CX9 here. I don't think it would sell too well but is a great alternative to what is already on the market. I would like to review one too.
I feel like I can totally imagine exactly how these guys looked as children
I'm 6'2 and fit fine. Youre just a freek Jakob. 😉 having said that I did not find the pre-2018 CX9 seat comfortable due to lack of seat bottom angle adjustment. This was corrected for 2018 to current.
Not denying anything, that's why I suggested going to sit in one yourself
Goldilocks and the three bears. Little red riding hood and the wolf who ate the grandmother. Hansel and Gretel had the breadcrumb trail and the witch.
Good review guys. I'm going to watch more!
You guys are the best. No bs, straight to the point. Don’t mind getting rid of front plates so long as you are allowed to safe out of the space for safety. Goldilocks and the three bears.... love it! I hate rock hard suspension too. Not many manufacturers seen to be able to get the right mix.
Thanks
Yuri’s shirt, is awesomeeeee!
Got it at Simons
PLEASE DONT FORGET JAKUB IS 6 FOOT 1 INCH AND A HALF NO LESS! On really warm days sometimes he is 6' 2"
6'2" is a lie
It looks awesome but given a minivan with same engine, AWD and ground clearance I'd go for the van as it is more usable. Usability is a priority for me
My family has one, in soul red with a cream interior, it's pretty nice I just have a couple of things against it:
-washing, the exterior chrome gets watermarks and is impossible to clean, also underneath the back chrome bar can be hard to clean as well.
-body panels are way too thin, when you are washing the car and apply a bit of force, all of the body panels including bonnet and rear corner panels will pop in and out of their shape
-there are also a ton of blank buttons in the car even though ours is top of the line with all the options, you can see it in the video with the demo one aswell
-room in the second row can leave something to be desired, I'm 6'3" and can struggle for head room in the second row. If it's been a reasonable trip and I'm getting uncomfortable and want to sit up straight, well I have to push my head into the ceiling.
-just a couple of nit-picking things for the exterior, I can't use magnetic p-plates on the front, hood and front bumper aren't magnetic and then if I use a plastic plate and tuck it behind the license plate it sets of the parking sensors, my last gripe with the car is that at the back, it's not completely sealed, around the license plate lights is open and therefore you can look up into the boot lid.
Thanks to anyone who has read this and sorry if there is any grammar/spelling errors
My CX5 has the worst seats I’ve ever set in. I am trying to get rid of the car 😤 Thank you for pointing thus out. All other reviewers say “I didn’t find any issues with the seats”.
You Forgot the Ford Explorer 3 row seat and you should try in a sport version
Felt like it barely had any more space up front than my Mazda5. I had to double check I wasn't in a CX-5. It's really luxurious though.
Jakub and Yuri you guys need to review the new toyota sienna minivan you will like it it even has a sporty XSE trim with awd and it will suit you and just how yuri's comfort zone is a minivan chances are he will buy it
Jakub - at 6'3" I thought the audi q7 would be perfect for me, but same thing with the driving position as you!! The audi salesman told me that 3 row SUV's are largely marketed towards women and designed to fit a smaller frame. I couldnt even adjust the rear view mirror high enough for me to able to see out the back!
Been driving one for almost 3 years now, and everything about this cx9 signature is great, but just to be picky what bothers me:
- no folding mirrors
- memory seat doesn't include side mirrors position
- when u reverse (right side mirror doesnt tilt down)
But other than that... this car is great and between this and the gls450 we drive, i genuinely prefer driving the cx9 unless we talking long trips 3+hrs
You're right. But I have figured not all cars (not even the luxury ones) has it all figured. For instance, I own a '17 cx9 too but my wife's Ford fussion '13 has almost all the things you mentioned that are missing in cx9.
Don't know if this thing is intentional by the manufacturer. There will always be a few things missing. I suspect this will keep you thirsty for another car shortly
Calling it right now, Telluride is gonna be your favorite.
My new CX-9 has gone for service. I'm right now sitting in my loaner CX-5 and watching this video.
I don't really like SUVs all that much, but i have to say, this is one of the best looking ones out there, super refined looking and very well styled. I absolutely hate the massive grills on newer SUVs and cars (ahem, BMW, Teluride, lots of other) that completely dominates the shape and front end of the car. It looks like a massive dick swinging contest. I think the CX-9 does a very good balance of it and the horizontal lines break the appearance of the grill up into smaller sections so it doesn't seem as large as it is.
I think the illuminated badges and grill will be a trend in the future...
Cant wait for you guys to do Telluride review
Get a minivan if you have a 3rd kid. I convinced my wife to buy this when we had 2 and it was perfect. Then #3 came along and its just not big enough. We can fit all three in, but any long trips and you gotta figure out how to squeeze 3 across the middle with three car seats...not cool. Nice work boys.