For 2021, Mazda’s impressive CX-9 receives upgrades to its technology and styling. New exterior designs are met by a high-class interior featuring new seat patterning and the largest infotainment display to be equipped on a CX-9.
Arriving in style after an invigorating journey, the CX-9’s sleek design is matched by its responsive performance. The Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine equipped on all CX-9 models delivers a robust 320 lb-ft of torque and 250 horsepower on premium (93 octane) gasoline or 310 lb-ft of torque and 227 horsepower on regular (87 octane) gasoline. The turbocharged engine is paired with a quick-shifting, six-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic transmission and has standard G-Vectoring Control Plus. Mazda’s predictive i-Activ all-wheel drive with off-road traction assist is standard in CX-9 Signature and available on all other trim levels.
Helping elevate the ownership experience at any level, numerous premium features are equipped as standard. The new infotainment has Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ capabilities and adds Mazda Connected Services capabilities that include a three-year trial to access the ability to monitor and control the state of the CX-9 remotely by logging into the MyMazda app and in-car Wi-Fi hotspot2 with three-months or 2GB trial.
Mazda’s suite of i-Activsense safety features are standard, including Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop and go function, Advanced Smart City Brake Support with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Warning with Lane-Keep Assist and Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. Other standard features include heated front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, three-zone automatic climate control, six-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support, Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio pairing, two front USB inputs, rearview camera, keyless entry and push-button start.
The CX-9 lineup in Canada is as follows:
CX-9 GS:
Skyactiv-G 2.5 T with Dynamic Pressure Turbo (DPT), 250* hp & 320* lb-ft torque* with 93 octane fuel, and 227 hp & 310 lb-ft torque with 87 octane fuel)
Skyactiv-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode and Drive Selection switch
i-Activ AWD
G-Vectoring Control Plus (GVC Plus)
18″ alloy wheels (dark grey high-lustre metallic)
LED headlights and rear combination lights
CX-9 GS-L adds:
Skyactiv-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode, Drive Selection switch and paddle shifters
i-Activ AWD
20″ alloy wheels (silver metallic)
Power glass moonroof
Height-adjustable power rear liftgate
CX-9 GT adds:
LED front and rear signature lighting
Power folding door mirrors
360° View Monitor
CX-9 KURO adds:
20″ alloy wheels (black finish)
Garnet Red leather-trimmed upholstery
Gloss black-finish front grille inserts
Red stitching on steering wheel
Veiled Grey painted trim centre console panel with red stitching
CX-9 SIGNATURE adds:
20″ alloy wheels (light grey, high lustre finish)
Nappa leather-trimmed upholstery
Quilting and piping details on seats
Santos Rosewood-trimmed centre console panel and door switch panel
Premium cross-stitching detail on steering wheel
Second-row Captain’s chairs with premium centre console armrest and storage compartment
CX-9 100th ANNIVERSARY EDITION adds:
Garnet Red Nappa leather-trimmed seats
Painted centre console panel and door switch panel (Veiled Grey)
Headrests embossed with 100th Anniversary logo
Matching floor mats in red featuring 100th Anniversary badging
Matching floor carpet in red
Painted upper door panel trim
Painted dash strip trim
Front centre console armrest in Pure White with light grey stitch detail
Front and rear door panels trimmed in Pure White
Lower dash in Pure White
100th Anniversary commemorative badge on vehicle body
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U.S. model featured (U.S. Carbon Edition is called KURO Edition in Canada)
Please Note: The details of this article were accurate at the time it was written. Manufacturers may change the details of any vehicle’s specifications, at any time, without notice.
