2023 Mazda CX-9: A Midsize SUV with a Little Zoom

With great driving dynamics, a roomy interior and attractive styling, the 2023 Mazda CX-9 is a formidable competitor in the mid-size SUV market. 

Featuring seating for up to seven passengers over three rows, the CX-9 has 71.2 cubic feet of cargo space with the second- and third-row seats folded down.

Under the hood, the CX-9 features a standard turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 250 horsepower and is linked to a six-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is optional. Fuel efficiency for the CX-9 is rated at 20 mpg city, 26 highway.

And while Mazda no longer uses the "Zoom-Zoom" tagline, the driving dynamics for this model certainly can evoke that reaction. The CX-9 offers crisp handling, sure braking and powerful acceleration. 

The CX-9 is available in five trim levels: Touring, Touring Plus, Carbon Edition, Grand Touring and Signature. 

Pricing for the CX-9 starts at around $39,000 and ranges to around $49,000. 

If you're in the market for a sporty-looking put versatile midsize SUV, the Mazda CX-9 makes a lot of sense.