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Snapshot
- 2022 Mazda CX-9 priced from $47,250 before on-road costs
- Nine variants on offer, FWD or AWD options
- No specification changes
The 2022 Mazda CX-9 large SUV is $1000 dearer than before, following a recent price increase.
It is priced from $47,250 before on-road costs, extending to $74,410 for the flagship variant.
“Market changes, raw materials and production costs and currency fluctuations among other factors can all affect price setting,” said a spokesperson for Mazda Australia.
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The Mazda CX-9 competes in the large SUV segment in Australia, with rivals including the Toyota Kluger, Hyundai Palisade, Kia Sorento and Nissan Pathfinder.
The flagship seven-seater has been on sale in Australia since 2016, with the last change occurring in December 2020, bringing the GT SP and six-seat Azami LE variants.
A minor update is expected for model-year 2023, followed by the arrival of the rear-drive Mazda CX-90 in the coming years.
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2022 Mazda CX-9 pricing
Prices exclude on-road costs.
| Model | Pricing |
|---|---|
| Sport FWD | $47,250 |
| Sport AWD | $51,250 |
| Touring FWD | $54,580 |
| Touring AWD | $58,580 |
| GT FWD | $64,350 |
| GT AWD | $68,350 |
| GT SP FWD | $64,850 |
| GT SP AWD | $68,850 |
| Azami FWD | $67,550 |
| Azami AWD | $71,550 |
| Azami LE AWD | $74,410 |
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2022 Mazda CX-9 features
Sport
| 18-inch alloy wheels |
| 7-inch infotainment system |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wired) |
| Satellite navigation |
| DAB+ digital radio |
| Head-up display |
| LED headlights and tail lights |
| Halogen daytime running lamps |
| Cloth upholstery |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shifter |
| Three-zone climate control with rear air vents |
| Push-button start |
| Six-speaker audio system |
| Rain-sensing wipers |
| Reversing camera |
| Power-folding door mirrors |
| Auto-dimming rear-view mirror |
| Tyre pressure monitoring |
| Off-road traction assist (AWD only). |
Touring, in addition to Sport
| 9-inch infotainment system |
| Keyless entry |
| Leather upholstery (black) |
| Front parking sensors |
| Rear centre armrest with storage and USB-A ports |
| One-touch walk-in seat |
| Eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat |
| Six-way power-adjustable passenger seat |
| Heated front seats |
| Paddle shifters. |
GT, in addition to Touring
| 20-inch alloy wheels (bright) |
| 10.25-inch widescreen infotainment system |
| Wireless phone charger |
| 12-speaker, 294-watt Bose audio system |
| Leather upholstery (black or white) |
| 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with two-position memory function |
| Heated rear seats (second-row outer) |
| Third-row charge ports (2x USB-A) |
| Manually-retractable rear sunshade |
| Hands-free power tailgate |
| Glass sunroof. |
GT SP, in addition to GT
| 20-inch alloy wheels (black) |
| Leather upholstery (red) |
| Black door mirrors |
| Darkened exterior trim |
| Black instrument panel |
| Red interior stitching. |
Azami, in addition to GT
| 20-inch alloy wheels (new design) |
| 7-inch semi-digital instrument cluster |
| Unique grille design |
| Adaptive headlamps |
| LED daytime running lamps |
| Quilted Nappa leather upholstery (brown or white) |
| Ventilated front seats |
| Heated steering wheel |
| Unique overhead console |
| LED ambient lighting (centre console) |
| Real wood trim |
| Frameless rear-view mirror |
| 360-degree camera. |
Azami LE, in addition to Azami
| Second-row captain’s chairs with power adjustment |
| Ventilated second-row seats |
| Fixed second-row centre console. |
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Engine, drivetrain and fuel economy
Under the bonnet, the 2022 Mazda CX-9 is powered by a turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine, producing 170kW and 420Nm.
It is matched with a six-speed torque-converter automatic transmission.
As standard, the Mazda CX-9 is front-wheel drive, with optional all-wheel drive – except for the AWD-only Azami LE.
It has a 2000-kilogram braked towing capacity.
FWD models have a 72-litre fuel tank, while AWD variants have a 74-litre capacity. It features an engine stop/start system and is compatible with regular unleaded.
Fuel economy figures can be found in the table below:
| CX-9 FWD | 8.4L/100km |
| CX-9 AWD | 9.0L/100km |
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Safety
The entire Mazda CX-9 range is covered by a five-star ANCAP safety rating, based on testing conducted in 2016.
This rating will expire at the end of 2022, in line with ANCAP’s six-year date-stamp limit. Mazda has not flagged any plans to submit the CX-9 for retesting under the latest criteria.
Six airbags (dual front, side and curtain) feature across the line-up, including coverage for third-row passengers.
Each variant includes the following active safety equipment as standard:
| Autonomous emergency braking (vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist) |
| Reverse autonomous emergency braking |
| Lane-keep assist |
| Lane departure warning |
| Blind-spot alert |
| Rear-cross traffic alert |
| Adaptive cruise control |
| Traffic sign recognition |
| Rain-sensing wipers |
| Automatic high beam |
| Rear parking sensors. |
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Dimensions
The Mazda CX-9 has a wheelbase of 2930 millimetres, and is 5075mm long, 1969mm wide and 1747mm high.
It has a claimed 810-litre boot capacity. This is reduced to 230L with the third row up.
For additional space, the second row can be folded, except for the Azami LE due to its captain's chairs.
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Warranty and servicing
As per the wider Mazda range, the CX-9 is covered by the brand’s five-year, unlimited kilometre factory warranty. It has a complimentary roadside assistance program over the same period.
Mazda offers five years of capped-priced servicing. The CX-9 has a 12-month or 10,000-kilometre service interval, whichever occurs first.
Service pricing can be found below:
| One year | $378 |
| Two years | $424 |
| Three years | $378 |
| Four years | $424 |
| Five years | $378 |
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