2022 Mazda CX-9 pricing and features

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.

2022 Mazda CX-9 pricing

Prices exclude on-road costs.

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2022 Mazda CX-9 features

Sport

Touring, in addition to Sport

GT, in addition to Touring

GT SP, in addition to GT

Azami, in addition to GT

Azami LE, in addition to Azami

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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:

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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:

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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: