2018
Mazda CX-9

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$42,270
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Available trims

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  • Sport FWD
    Starts at
    $32,130
    22 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Sport AWD
    Starts at
    $33,930
    20 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Touring FWD
    Starts at
    $34,960
    22 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Touring AWD
    Starts at
    $36,760
    20 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Grand Touring FWD
    Starts at
    $40,470
    22 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Grand Touring AWD
    Starts at
    $42,270
    20 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Signature AWD
    Starts at
    $44,315
    20 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

More active safety features now standard
Turbo four-cylinder engine standard
Seats seven
Front- or all-wheel drive

The good & the bad

The good

Excellent handling for an SUV this size
Engine powerful enough for passing
Available second-row USB ports to charge devices
Fit and finish
Second-row seat can slide and tilt with a child-safety seat installed

The bad

Multimedia system frustrating to use
Captain’s chairs not available
Missing Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Tight third row for adults
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Safety review

Based on the 2018 Mazda CX-9 base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
15.1%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
15.1%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

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  • 2020
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Consumer reviews

97% of drivers recommend this car
4.9 / 5
Based on 68 reviews
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Comfort 4.8
Interior 4.8
Performance 4.8
Value 4.8
Exterior 4.8
Reliability 4.8

Most recent

By Jay from Huntington Beach, CA
Owns this car
July 24, 2022

Gas mileage is a joke

Horrible cockpit layout, A/C gets cool but never cold. Lots of road noise. Terrible gas mileage, no where the 26 mpg advertised. My Honda Pilot with a V6 got better gas mileage. Having extreme buyers remorse.
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 3.0
Interior 1.0
Performance 3.0
Value 2.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 4.0
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By Andy from Orland Park
Owns this car
April 23, 2021

Best car ever!!

I really enjoy to drive this suv!!I have for 3 years and I never had any problem!!Pleasure to drive!! Very good value for money!!Five stars 👍
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 Mazda CX-9?

The 2018 Mazda CX-9 is available in 4 trim levels:

  • Grand Touring (2 styles)
  • Signature (1 style)
  • Sport (2 styles)
  • Touring (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2018 Mazda CX-9?

The 2018 Mazda CX-9 offers up to 22 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2018 Mazda CX-9 reliable?

The 2018 Mazda CX-9 has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Mazda CX-9 owners.

Is the 2018 Mazda CX-9 a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 Mazda CX-9. 97.1% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.9 / 5
Based on 68 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.8
  • Interior: 4.8
  • Performance: 4.8
  • Value: 4.8
  • Exterior: 4.8
  • Reliability: 4.8

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