Review | 2016 Mazda CX-9 | Plump Yet Satisfying

An expansive review on Mazda's new largest vehicle. With a new 2.5L turbo, more refinement and attention to detail, Mazda looks to compete with the Honda Pilot, Kia Sorento etc. There is plenty of hype around the CX-9 even those who claim it rivals luxury brands like Lexus and Infiniti, so we take our own look and decide if this utility vehicle can bridge the gap between minivan and SUV.
Q&A with Dave Coleman from Mazda Engineering:
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Mr. Goose - Plymouth Acclaim Factory Race Driver
Scott Turbowski - Ford Probe Enthusiast
Index:
0:00 - 1:23 Intro
1:23 - 4:43 Exterior Impressions
4:43 - 9:20 In the Shoppe with Turbowski - Front and Rear Suspension
9:20 - 10:00 In the Shoppe - Tire Costs
10:00 - 15:14 In the Shoppe - Under the Hood
15:14 - 16:25 In the Shoppe - The Turbo Motor in Other Mazdas
16:25 - 29:00 Driving Impressions
29:00 - 36:30 - Interior Impressions and Seating Config
36:30 - Final Thoughts

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[@mark_r49]

Gorilla Jones next time, without the profanity. It makes you sound less intelligent than you are.

[@FabienTeulieres93]

I know it’s been over 4 years since this was released, but this video’s intro is one of the best put-together montage I’ve ever seen in a car review video: the visuals, colors, angles and music couldn’t blend any better if one tried. Well done Mr Goose! 👍

[@BamPlan]

Turbowski is going to be the grumpiest old man.

[@deus_ex_machina_]

He already is!

[@jmsmikey]

He will be sitting on his front porch with a beer in one hand and a shotgun in the other lol~ great reviewer though!

[@MrBulletpoint]

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[@warboyrb]

Turbowski was so in front of the times - he saw 4 years ago Mazda's future RWD platform, LONGITUDINAL MOTOR, future. What a legend.

[@hertzair1186]

Except he wanted V6 not inline

[@lasvegasbowingfanatic1666]

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[@jhlucky1]

hands down the best car videos I've ever seen. After 20 years in the auto industry, from Deawoo to Delorean, Pontiac to Porsche, these are the most informative, hands-on, "real world everyday" reviews I have yet witnessed.

[@savagegeese]

+John Harrell some people love them some people hate them. I'm glad that you find Value in them namely after being around the block for so long.

[@SupaNIWA]

Mazda should get you to make ads for them, some amazing shots as always at the beginning!

[@darthfader8257]

Yeah man

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[@MiniMilkCandy]

thats his goal ;) but i totally agree

[@coureurdebois]

mazda making those moves, seriously they are improving so much, that interior tho!

[@troryadams]

Your reviews are absolute quality. You touch on many things other reviewers do not, such as the minor negatives that might irk you on a day to day basis. You are providing really valuable information to both the enthusiasts and regular people. Thanks, keep it up!

[@cubanomx2]

Great review, good quality video in HD, great edit. Great info. BTW: The plastic on the wheels are there to avoid rust issues. The Power rear liftgate have programmable height adjustment. The HUD can be turned off forever if you use the memory settings on the seat. Regarding the complexity of the engine, Mazda is giving 3 years or 6 years extended warranty. A great machine, not the bulky and not fun driving on Pilot, Pathfinder, etc.

[@TiagoRuivo]

Viewers actully live in the real world. Seeing a Ferrari or a Porsche for me its quite boring. I prefer more human cars!

[@johnd5805]

Yes we do but a couple of sports cars would be nice because why not. Car people who must live in the real world like sports cars.

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KZbin is full of that. Ive seen so many that its not fun anymore. It seems like they are all the same!

[@johnd5805]

Yes but they are not always good reviews.

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You mean cars that you can afford? Ok. Hate to break it to you but there are plenty of humans who can afford Ferraris and Porsches. Don't hate. Congratulate.

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what 1%???

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Okay I wasn't prepared for the fucking Corsica yet

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Turbo Corsica review or bust!

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Hahaha

[@seksiekay07]

Why this video doesn’t have a million views is beyond me. I’m looking at a cx9 and am so glad I found this review

[@aaronleang]

That moment you realize that they've already done Mazda's entire current lineup. Even the Scion iA.

[@AdamVanHorn]

zoom-zoom

[@Dongzzzzzz]

Except your country does not have the Mazda 2 which is way better in style and interior but the engine is no different.

[@RickTrajan]

Denver Cayle Ong how about the mazda6 wagon awd?

[@robr8029]

I know this is from 5 years ago, but your review was so thorough and full of great information. I just purchased a 2016 Mazda CX-9 and I agree with most of what you said, but so far, I absolutely love this SUV. I have always hated SUVs as I'm a car driver and love the ride cars provide, but the CX-9 kept the good parts about driving and I'm happy to have more space, while still having the power I need. Thanks for solid real review!

[@shujayethossain6554]

Hi Has it been reliable? What’s the MPG you get?

[@Swonke]

I like that you put all stereotypes aside and review each car as it is.

[@tvn300]

Hands down, the best car review I've ever seen on YT. Congrats, and thanks!

[@Chad11491]

Your reviews have incredible "shooting" idk the right word for it. but i love watching your reviews no matter what car because the videos are just incredible. Plus your sense of humor and honesty is awesome as well.

[@modestlycrowned]

I have watched quite a few reviews on this vehicle and this is the absolute BEST! Nothing left unsaid and it is very much appreciated!

[@dharmdevil]

ur reviews are getting better and better. you earned a sub

[@dougmoss9562]

Thank you for all the effort you put into this review. It’s in depth and doesn’t paint the picture of xx is the best car ever like so many others. Nice to see a real gear head talking cars the right way.

[@HRPierce]

Videography and review thoughts unique and excellent as always. Thanks for the content!

[@20yearburn]

Great cinematography...great in depth/technical review. Best one I've watched on the CX9 yet.

[@minowong]

The most deep and detail care review I ever seen in youtube. Great job.

[@mlee6136]

Excellent and very thorough reviews, enjoy watching them. Technically the music and video's quality is top notch.. thanks.

[@mpolley]

Love the presentation, and mix of on road and hoist talk. I was watching your other videos and found myself watching a CX9 for the heck of it, lol, good job, subscriber gained.

[@FernandoSilva-zd2vl]

Hands down best video review I had watched in a while. I will be buying an SUV soon and this was one of our choices. After watching this,I'm definitely going for it. Thank you!

[@Agent77X]

Bravo review! Excellent and detailed and complete. Love the analysis!

[@hlim431]

Another GREAT review again Mike... thanks, Horace

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Top notch review as usual with excellent editing , way to go guys

[@kevinmsft]

Incredibly detailed review, esp the "in the shop" segment. I have seen enough 5-minute "reviews" on KZbin talking about "feeling the road". Subscribed.

[@enniocenko123]

Thank you for the detailed review. I've requested this car a few times and I was not disappointed.

[@cece200]

This was a great, very informative, honest review. Thank you and keep up the good work!

[@shawnlucpicard]

Amazing job. Best review I ever watched. Thank you

[@thestrodelife]

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[@moriwaki1105]

INCREDIBLY Good review.....if you are genuinely into the mechanics of cars....this is the place to learn about these new fangled things....WELL DONE !

[@jfazzuoli3813]

The Germans gave up on the Wankel and Mazda took the design and nearly perfected it. The Germans gave up on trying to eliminate carbon build up as a result of direct injection. They (BMW & VAG)tell their customers to deal with it and get the costly cleaning service. Again, Mazda made it better by clever engineering. Thank you Mazda.

[@the80386]

I wouldn't call the rotary perfect.

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

What a weird thing to be thankful for, but okay. It is not even an interesting fact.

[@kc510]

VW/Audi is putting port injection on their DI motors to help keep clean. At least in Europe.

[@ZachGrabill]

Really great visuals on this video. Nice job.

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I really like the production quality of your videos! subscribed

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Really enjoy your reviews. One of the best car review channels out there, and has become my go-to source. The time and effort you put into editing/content really shows, so thank you and keep up the great work! When car shopping, I really wanted to go with a Mazda 6, but the lack of power was a huge disappointment. I'd be curious to see if this new engine makes it there. I eventually ended up going with a Hyundai Genesis, and your positive reviews provided extra validation. So far, no major complaints and a lot of car for the $... Again, great reviews with straight-forward and relevant commentary. You deserve to have a ton more subscribers.

[@asifaslam1111]

amazing review very detailed. love to see Honda pilot review from you

[@dimitrikezis]

Hands-down the best car review vid I've ever seen. You know your stuff.

[@sam712]

Production value is amazing. It's like you have a professional crew with you on these videos.

[@pimi891]

so nobody noticed that the yellow "ferrari" is really a subaru brz with a ferrari badge

[@savagegeese]

+Afrim Lusha A bit shocked you were able to tell them apart. ;)

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Scion FR-S

[@racerx00]

As always, love your reviews!

[@lstruggy]

Got a 2021 cx-9 for my rental for a couple of weeks I’m 3days i to it and I’m loving this sports/suv machine it’s so fun to drive zoom zoom zoom!!!!

[@jashkasper43]

I really like your review there are so many informations and details about CX9 really appreciate.

[@PavelBlokhin]

Great video and review ! Thank You!

[@waynerm002]

Good review as usual! Love your videos. Would love to see one on Volvo XC90 and XC60 even though they it's the last year for the current body style.

[@violinjim]

Very nice, thank you. We just bought a CX9 yesterday. Love it.

[@arden9118]

How was it after 4 years?

[@IanJege]

Now that is what I call a review! Freaking awesome man.

[@goons123flofy]

Great review! (And I am not even in the market, but I watch anyways) hope one day you can find a vehicle which gets them geese into your vehicle. And then who knows where that may lead to.

[@ashanbalasooriya8196]

Awesome review as always. I appreciate the simplified explanation of some of the complicated components. Would like to know if you could review a 2016 bmw 328i xdrive. Thanks

[@chrisdroste3296]

something that was bothering me is that your complaint about the engine power falling off in the upper RPMs is something Mazda has stated is by design, but you never mention that. Mazda engineers have stated that they deliberately tuned the output to be in the most usable and applicable range for daily driving for more efficiency. mid range acceleration and highway passing is supposed to be this vehicle's bread and butter. otherwise a solid review all around

[@savagegeese]

+Chris Droste Yes its by design by almost every company that does the new generation of Eco turbo motors, all tuned for torque output and not high rpm output, largely because of compression ratio and their desire to not require premium fuel. I don't say it because I assumed its known but your right I should mention it going forward.

[@stevensevek6151]

@@savagegeese Premium fuel is not a problem for me. I prefer to use ethanol-free fuel anyway and it's earlier to find ethanol-free premium than ethanol-free regular.

[@yojimbo21]

Still one of your best videos. Can’t imagine how much time this one took you.

[@soflaav8r]

Great review as always, SG. I'd love for you to drive the Ford Edge (non-sport model) and/or the Santa Fe Sport. That way all the vehicles that I'm debating buying have been reviewed by the best car critic on youtube.

[@ivanperez4949]

Amazing Videos! Gorgeous production quality and great commentary like always! Keep em coming. Do you plan on making a review on the 2017 Impreza when it comes out? Wanna know what the new global platform is all about and your input would be on point.

[@trishadosoo3265]

thank you for being honest I'm still gonna buy a cx-9 ♥

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This is the best car review channel on KZbin. Keep up the good work!

[@savagegeese]

+Sean Tran Thanks again!!

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Only the most helpful and informative car review video I've ever seen. NBD.

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Love your works so far savage.

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Holy great production value batman. How have I never heard of this channel before?!? Subbed.

[@savagegeese]

Glad you liked it. We keep the junk food videos to a minimum.

[@ecaep86]

Great review. Actually was looking toward buying this. This in depth review really made me reconsider and go with the Cx5

[@MrWillander]

Nice review!!

[@JB-go7mv]

Awesome review as usual. thorough, detailed, factual. I'm getting a Signature. Needed a hauler, but didn't want a AWD mini van nor did I want a bland interior. Fun to drive, responsive, intuitive, and comfortable. Very driver centric... Back ordered from factory in Hiroshima, but I think well worth the wait.

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When you keep the ultra dry sarcasm to a minimum and making each other crack up at the expense of some viewers maybe not knowing you are joking - you guys put together some really really good reviews. The shooting and editing for this must have taken you a couple of weeks. Nicely done!!

[@savagegeese]

+Riyad Kalla trying to cut out some of that sarcasm and leave it for the second follow-up video to the reviews it just makes more sense thanks for the comment

[@Thenevisian]

another stellar review guys. keep up the excellent work.

[@bowman4502]

your mechanic is grumpy, he must be a friend or something. why take it to someone who just wants to bag on modern tech.

[@bookerwooten4393]

Outstanding review!! Thanks!

[@bmauto14]

This was one of the best in depth review I have ever seen! I would love to see the 2017 Durango and the 2017 explorer like this as well if possible!

[@pengqin8021]

Thanks for the great review, most reviews which I have read feel like an advertisement, they talk too much about the advantages. You review is professional and objective.

[@2009skyline]

The soundtrack at the beginning of this episode, is just chilling. I love it!

[@frankhujsa821]

These are the best looking, most insightful auto reviews on the internet. By far.

[@joetarrant99]

God Damn. This is the most beautiful review I have seen in my entire life. Holy crap. Well done.

[@2W3X4YZ5]

I bought one. Love it. Grille included. Heres a fun grille fact esp for the haters. Do you know the grille LIGHTS UP on the Signature Edition? The plastic cladding around the wheels act as splash guards for the most part.

[@PoppaTones]

This is very helpful in my looking at a used '16 Touring with 26k miles. It's not certified pre owned but it still has about 5 months left on the new car warranty. Another plus, the price is $22k. You addressed the possible issues the turbo 4 so well. And the other Pros/Cons were also explained well. Great job.

[@lesm285]

Thank you for the awesome explanation on the 2.5T! I love my CX-9 and love hearing about the technical side of things.

[@benbelap]

We are getting one tomorrow, how's it still going with the CX-9?

[@lesm285]

@@benbelap I'm 3.5 years into ownership and I still love it. 35K miles. No squeaks or rattles. Drives like brand new. The only thing I've done to it have been oil changes, filters and I just did rear brakes last weekend.

[@benbelap]

@@lesm285 sweet, thank you. Happy driving

[@abot55081]

Awesome review!

[@andrewclarke8036]

Love your videos! Just bought a car and I am still watching these...lol

[@BeeeHonest]

Really enjoy your review. Hopefully will get to see you doing a review on 2017 allroad & 2017 Tiquan in comparison with the CX9.

[@8tive4n]

Dude, really appreciate your COMPREHENSIVE review. A real review compared to most.

[@FN2RR1]

The best video review ever and i love to subscribe youre channel

[@tbone1493]

Nicely done as usual.

[@traktion9]

Loving the extended detailed review under the car of the suspension and drive train.

[@Tamereno]

great review!!!

[@MrMazda-ih8cw]

Love the way these Mazda SUV's complement each other and provide a touch of something different to each segment

[@kiwiklogg]

Great video quality!

[@bintarosector9]

I think this a Grand Touring, Signature have Nappa leather and Wood

[@StrikeFromTheSkies]

It definitely is Grand Touring, Signature doesn't come in this colour.

[@noodletitan9086]

Dungeon Master sadly

[@joshlindsay87]

Nice review. Really informative with useful real world information. Would you choose this over a top spec diesel Sorento? Both seem really good and I just can't decide.

[@dipinprakash6870]

A variety review, looks good

[@adg1017]

Dude... great videography!

[@wking8]

Love your reviews

[@Reindeer911]

As an owner of a 2016 CX-9, this review is pretty accurate. Only things I might disagree with are squeaks and rattles (Haven't noticed any with mine), and the HUD. Personally I don't think it's too bright, and it does dim at night. Otherwise great review!

[@crazyone1067]

Do you still own your CX9?

[@Reindeer911]

@@crazyone1067 Yes I do... just hitting 50k miles.

[@bravofighter]

These are the best reviews around. You push press cars right to the edge in real world situations, and you’re not biased at all. If I’m putting my wife and kids in a new car, I want to know how the car will really behave in a tight spot. Thank you for what you do.

[@kurtisblumke562]

How is it that there’s only 138k subscribers. Best car reviewer on KZbin by far!

[@DharminderSingh]

great review!

[@faisalm440]

Best editing and musical reviewer

[@momonyak]

First timr I've laughed at one of your videos when you were exercising your arms with the backseats. 😂

[@MinisterGabe1]

I like your review bruh .keep it up am clicking subscribe .

[@scipho]

Respect to you. Great review.