Motor Trend Mazda CX-9 Articles

2010-2011 New SUVs, Trucks and Minivans: The Ultimate Guide, Part 3

Jeep to Mercury more

Long Term Verdict: 2008 Mazda CX-9 GT AWD

Flirting With Perfection more

Long Term Update 7: 2008 Mazda CX-9

The CX-9 is a great winter SUV for all but the absolute worst conditions. more

Long Term Update 6: 2008 Mazda CX-9

"The Mazda CX-9's combo of strong power and positive handling combine to betray its real size and weight." more

Long Term Update 5: 2008 Mazda CX-9

The entire driving experience in the Mazda CX-9 is graceful more

Long Term Update 4: 2008 Mazda CX-9

People-hauler is no minivan more

Long Term Update 3: 2008 Mazda CX-9

The Mazda CX-9 continues to validate its Sport/Utility of the Year trophy. more

Long Term Update: 2008 Mazda CX-9

The Mazda CX-9 continues to impress our staff and reaffirm our decision to name the CX-9 Motor Trend's 2008 Sport/Utility of the Year. more

Fleet Update: 2008 Mazda CX-9

Managing editor Rusty Kurtz took our long-term CX-9 home for the weekend to cart around a gaggle of out-of-town friends. more

Long Term Arrival: 2008 Mazda CX-9

Hot on the heels of winning Motor Trend's 2008 Sport/Utility of the Year title, the Mazda CX-9 has joined our long-term fleet, poised to prove it can remain a staff favorite following a year of grueling service. more

2008 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year Winner: Mazda CX-9

As the saying goes, it's all in the details, and that's where the 2008 Mazda CX-9's sporty personality shines. Slide behind the leather-wrapped steering wheel and into the nicely bolstered bucket, and you're treated to one of the most comfortable, driver-focused seating positions available, not just more

Motor Trend Names the Mazda CX-9 its 2008 Sport/Utility of the Year

Motor Trend announced today that the Mazda CX-9 is Motor Trend's 2008 Sport/Utility of the Year. more

Comparison: 2007 Acura MDX vs 2007 GMC Acadia vs 2007 Mazda CX-9

The Acura MDX, now in its second generation, wears show-car sheetmetal and an SH-AWD badge to signify a sophisticated "Super Handling All-Wheel Drive" system. GMC's Acadia is saddled with bringing a crossover mentality to a truck brand. The Mazda CX-9 is the only seven-seater in Mazda's lineup. more

Newcomers: 2007 Mazda CX-9

At the heart of the 2007 Mazda CX-9 crossover is the 3.5-liter V-6 used in the Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX; however, Mazda has tweaked the intake manifold and reduced the backpressure to produce a more responsive feel on the low end. more

Newcomers: 2007 Mazda CX-9

As Mazda's newest and largest people-mover, the CX-9 functionally replaces the MPV and obliterates all memory of it in style. more