2023 Mazda CX-9

The 2023 Mazda CX-9 is a great midsize three-row SUV. This vehicle has plenty of passenger space, good cargo capacity and exhilarating performance. There is a lot to love about this vehicle. Want to know more about what this vehicle has to offer you? You can learn more about all of the features and capabilities this SUV has below, and please reach out to us at Autex Mazda for more information and to get set up with a test drive. 

What’s New for 2023?

For 2023, there are a few changes to the Mazda CX-9. The Sport trim for this vehicle was discontinued for the 2023 year. The Sport trim was formerly the base model on the Mazda CX-9, which means the base model of this SUV is now the Touring trim. This is great news for many people because the Touring trim has a ton of features standard, so you are getting a very high-level model and more standard features in your 2023 Mazda CX-9. For example, the Mazda CX-9 has standard leather seating, heated front seats, and a ton of great active safety features. There is a lot to love about this vehicle, you can learn more about all of the features and capabilities below. 

Exterior Styling and Features

The exterior of the 2023 Mazda CX-9 has a smooth design with the KODO Soul of Motion style. 

This vehicle can also be found with a Titanium Gray metallic front grille and 20-inch silver alloy wheels with all-season tires. Other exterior features for the 2023 Mazda CX-9 include high beam control, LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, LED combination tail lights, LED fog lights, an adaptive front lighting system, rain-sensing windshield wipers, heated side mirrors, rear privacy glass, and dual exhaust outlets. 

Exterior colors available for this vehicle include Snowflake White Pearl Mica, Deep Crystal Blue Mica, Sonic Silver Metallic, Machine Gray Metallic, Jet Black Mica, and Soul Red Crystal Metallic, which give you the ability to find the exact look that fits you.

If you are looking for a unique exterior style, you can go with the Carbon Edition trim. The Carbon Edition of this vehicle can be found with its own unique exterior style, featuring Polymetal Gray metallic paint. The front grille and side mirrors are found in a Black Gloss color, and there are red leather trimmed seats in the Carbon Edition. 

Luxurious Interior

On the inside of the 2023 Mazda CX-9, you can seat up to 7 people in three rows of seating. There are a few different seating configurations in this vehicle. The second row can come with a bench seat or captain’s chairs, depending on your model. Also, with the Touring now being the base model, you have standard leather seating in your Mazda CX-9, but the top of the line model, Signature, features Nappa leather upholstery. This vehicle also has seating features like an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat and a six-way power-adjustable passenger’s seat. Luxurious interior features also include a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a heated steering wheel, and a leather-wrapped shift knob. 

The interior of the Mazda CX-9 feels very high-end with lots of nice surfaces and some great technology. You can find features like a Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth, a 10.25-inch infotainment display with voice command, wireless device charging, and so much more. These features give you convenience to have internet access on the go, hands-free calling ability, and access to so many great features and apps through your infotainment system. You also have 12-volt power outlets, a push-button start, and Mazda keyless entry. An active driving display is also available to project directions or traffic signs from the traffic sign recognition system. This helps you keep your line of sight on the road, and you can still get the important vehicle information that you need. 

When it comes to cargo space, this vehicle offers you 14.4 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear row of seating. When you fold down that rear row of seats, you can get up to 38.2 cubic feet of cargo space, and finally, when you fold down the second and third rows of seating, you can get up to 71.2 cubic feet of cargo space. This is plenty of space to store larger items, which gives you the versatility to move furniture, supplies, and more. 

Performance and Specs

Next, let’s look at the performance of the 2023 Mazda CX-9. This vehicle is home to a turbocharged engine. This 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine gives you 227-horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. However, up to 250-horsepower and 320 pound-feet of torque are available when using premium fuel.

This vehicle comes standard with all-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic transmission. The 2023 Mazda CX-9 can tow up to 3,500 pounds when it is properly equipped. This towing capacity gives you the ability to tow a small trailer and reveals even more capability with your SUV. With a zero to 60 in just 7.1 seconds, this midsize SUV has got some power behind it. Overall, this is a fun vehicle to drive with great steering and handling. 

Safety Features

The 2023 CX-9 is a very safe vehicle for you overall. This vehicle has a ton of standard safety features, which help to prevent or lessen the impact of collisions. Standard safety features include automatic high-beam headlights, a forward collision warning, a rearview camera, forward automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, rear cross traffic alert, and rain-sensing windshield wipers. Other additional available features in this vehicle include adaptive headlights, front and rear parking sensors, a surround-view camera, reverse automatic emergency braking, driver attention monitoring, a head-up display, and traffic sign recognition.

Fuel Economy

For a midsize SUV, this vehicle gives you outstanding fuel economy. When it comes to fuel efficiency, the 2023 Mazda CX-9 can get around 20 miles per gallon city and 26 miles per gallon highway. 

Trim Levels and Pricing

The 2023 Mazda CX-9 is available in five different trim levels including: Touring, Touring Plus, Carbon Edition, Grand Touring, and Signature. Check out the standard features included with these trims levels below.

Touring

The Touring trim is the base model for the 2023 CX-9. This trim starts at a price around $38,000. This vehicle comes standard with features like leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a power liftgate, power-adjustable driver and passenger seats, heated front seats, and second-row captain’s chairs. In terms of technology, this trim gives you a 10.25-inch infotainment display, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, four USB ports, HD radio, Bluetooth, voice recognition, wireless device charging, and a Wi-FI hotspot.

The Touring trim also comes standard with safety in mind. Active safety features include: forward collision warning, automatic high-beam headlights, forward automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a rearview camera, rear cross traffic alert, and rain-sensing windshield wipers. As you can see, this base trim has a ton of great features standard, so it can be a great choice, but you can also check out the other trims below. 

Touring Plus

This trim level will come in at a price of around $41,500. This vehicle gives you features like ventilated front seats, driver’s seat memory settings and 20-inch wheels. While this vehicle can be found with second-row captain’s chairs, this vehicle comes standard with a second-row bench seat. 

Carbon Edition

This trim level jumps up to a price around $44,700. This trim adds some features for comfort and convenience like heated second-row captain’s chairs, a heated steering wheel, two USB ports in the third row, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster display, second-row side-window sunshades, and a hands-free power liftgate. You can also add a couple of extra safety features, including front and rear parking sensors, driver attention monitoring, adaptive headlights, and reverse automatic emergency braking. 

Grand Touring

The Grand Touring trim will cost you around $45,600, and in this trim, you can add second-row bench seats, a head-up display, traffic sign recognition, a navigation system, and a surround-view parking camera. 

Signature

The Signature trim is your top level trim in the 2023 Mazda CX-9. This trim will cost you around $48,400. This trim adds ambient interior lighting, Nappa leather upholstery, and wood and aluminum interior trim. 

Find Your Mazda CX-9 at Autex Mazda of Keene

At Autex Mazda, we can help you find the perfect Mazda vehicle for you. If you are looking into a midsize SUV, the 2023 CX-9 could be a great choice. This vehicle has superb performance, amazing standard safety features, and plenty of luxury interior comforts. We can help you find the right model option and even get you set up with a test drive. Which trim level is right for you? You will have to decide which features are most important for you to have, but now that the base model is the Touring trim, you have a lot of standard features included. You can’t go wrong with any Mazda CX-9 trim, they offer you great features at an affordable price for the size of vehicle. Reach out to us today to learn more.