2020 has been quite the year for Japanese carmaker Mazda due to numerous milestones it has achieved. Mazda celebrated its 100th year anniversary this year after it started as a cork manufacturer in 1920. To celebrate its milestone, Mazda launched 100th Anniversary Special Editions of its vehicles such as the Mazda3, CX-3, and MX-5.
Interior | 2020 Mazda CX-9 | Mazda USA*
* This video is the latest Mazda CX-9 in the market
Mazda is not done surprising loyal customers as it will welcome the New Year with an updated 2021 CX-9. The Mazda CX-9 is the largest Mazda vehicle you can get in the country, seating up to 7 people complemented with a stylish interior.
The new updates for the 2021 Mazda CX-9 are quite subtle, yet enough to make the premium 7-seater crossover standout from its outgoing model. The new CX-9 is not sold in Japan so we would probably get the one offered in the US.
As of this writing, Mazda Philippines hasn’t released any word regarding the plans for the 2021 PH-spec Mazda CX-9. So for now, let’s take a look at the changes on the interior and exterior of the 2021 Mazda CX-9 crossover and what we can expect from it.
2021 Mazda CX-9: Exterior
Up front, the 2021 CX-9 is fitted with a new grille design that with the same six slat configuration. However, the slats are punctured which creates a less bland appearance. The large chrome trim around the grille is still carried over to the 2021 model.
Aside from the new front grille, no changes are made throughout the entire exterior. The only highlight in terms of the exterior feature of the new CX-9 is the new Carbon Edition appearance package that is also available to other select Mazda vehicles.
The new 2021 Mazda CX-9
The 2021 Mazda CX-9 Carbon Edition is finished with a polymetal grey exterior paint scheme with black trims. The Carbon Edition’s paint finish contrasts well with the black trims such as the wheels, mirrors, and more. In the US, the CX-9 Carbon Edition is the model’s mid variant with a starting price at $41,080 (or around Php 1,973,000 excluding local taxes).
As for the color options, the 2021 Mazda CX-9 is still offered with the same options such as the machine grey metallic, sonic silver metallic, jet black mica, deep blue crystal mica, and snowflake white pearl mica. The only addition for 2021 is the polymetal grey which is standard for the Carbon Edition.
2021 Mazda CX-9: Interior
The top-spec CX-9 Signature variant is offered with a more luxurious interior feel thanks to its redesigned seats for the front two rows. Mazda shared that the seats on the Signature variant are using quilted leather and new piping.
No significant changes are made in the interior
On the other hand, the Carbon Edition gets a red leather interior layout that comes with red stitching and black trims. These black trims go hand-in-hand with the red interior finish as the combination provides a bit of sportiness to it.
Aside from the two said notable interior features for the 2021 model of the CX-9, no significant changes are made.
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2021 Mazda CX-9: Engine and performance
Under the hood, the Mazda CX-9 is carrying over the same 2.5-liter SkyActiv-G 4-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine capable of producing 227 hp and 420 Nm of torque. The engine is paired with a 6-speed SkyActiv-Drive automatic transmission.
The 2021 model will still be running with the same engine
There are two variants of the CX-9 that are offered in the local market, namely the base Sport Touring and top-of-the-line Signature. The Sport Touring variant is designed with a front-wheel-drive configuration, while the Signature variant is designed with an all-wheel-drive configuration.
2021 Mazda CX-9: On-board tech and safety features
The biggest updates of the 2021 Mazda CX-9 are seen in its technology features. The 7-seater crossover gets a new and larger 10.25-inch infotainment screen with the latest version of Mazda Connect. The new infotainment screen also supports both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
However, Philippine customers may still expect the same 8-inch touchscreen LCD monitor from the current model in the base variant as other markets configure their CX-9 this way. According to Mazda, the new 10.25-inch infotainment screen has been updated to boot up way faster as compared to the outgoing system.
The current Mazda CX-9 offered by Mazda Philippines
In addition, the 10.25-inch infotainment screen is complemented with a wireless smartphone charging pad, the first time for the model. All these small updates provide the new CX-9 a more innovative driving experience while keeping its award-winning design language.
As for safety, the 2021 Mazda CX-9 is installed with adaptive cruise control, forward and reverse autonomous emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, push-button start, tire pressure monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and more.
2021 Mazda CX-9: Final thoughts
With the Mazda3’s accomplishment of winning the design car of the year for 2020, it is great to see that the award-winning design language is still retained in the 2021 Mazda CX-9. Although, it is good to note that the new grille design is a good addition by Mazda so the CX-9 can showcase its large proportions in a brighter fashion.
The carbon editions for the 2021 Mazda models
As said earlier, Mazda Philippines hasn’t released any word regarding the upcoming PH-spec CX-9 model. However, one can expect that the said changes in the exterior and interior of the premium crossover from other markets will be brought in the country as well.
2021 Mazda CX-9: Expected pricing
The 2021 Mazda CX-9 is installed with new technologies and kits. With that being said, a price bump is highly expected. Mazda seems to go for a more premium interior to what has been quite premium already. All these changes do come with a price.
The base model of the CX-9 offered by Mazda Philippines is priced at Php 2,380,000, while the top-of-the-line Signature CX-9 variant is priced at Php 2,950,000.
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Know more about Mazda CX-9 2024
The Mazda CX-9 is a midsize seven-seater crossover. For the Philippine market, the CX-9 has a total of two variants. The Mazda CX-9 Philippines price ranges from Php 2,790,000 to Php 3,040,000.
Under the hood, the CX-9 uses a turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine. At maximum, it can make up to 228 horsepower and 420 Nm of torque. All trims come standard with a six-speed automatic gearbox with a gear lever manual mode. Only the top-spec Exclusive variant comes with all-wheel-drive, while the rest has front-wheel-drive.
Size-wise, the CX-9 is 5,075mm long, 1,960mm wide, and 1,747mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,930mm and a ground clearance of 220mm.
Locally, the Mazda CX-9 competes against the likes of the Ford Explorer, Kia Sorento, among others.
Mazda CX-9 Launch
The CX-9 2024 was first introduced globally at the Los Angeles Auto Show in 2015. After nine years, the second-generation crossover was released to replace the V6 engine with its current 2.5L turbocharged gasoline engine.
In the Philippines, the Mazda CX-9 was officially launched at the 2017 Manila International Auto Show. It initially came out in one variant which is the Signature AWD, while the Sport variant was marketed in 2018.
In 2023, the entire CX-9 variant lineup was updated with the introduction of the mid-spec CX-9 Black Edition trim. The top-spec trim is now the Exclusive, and the entry-level variant is the Touring.
Mazda CX-9 Exterior
The crossover sports Mazda’s signature Kodo design philosophy, making it considerably one of the most aesthetically pleasing SUVs in today’s automotive market. Its styling It features a longer hood with a more prominent grille and sleeker headlamps.
Furnished in the CX-9 Signature AWD variant are Adaptive LED Headlamps, LED Running Lamps, LED Front Fog Lamps, LED Rear Combination Lamps, and an Electric Glass Sunroof. It rides on 20-inch alloy wheels or 18-inch alloy wheels depending on the trim.
Mazda CX-9 Interior
Inside, all trims of the CX-9 Philippines are provided with leather seats, a seven-inch LCD meter cluster, dual-zone automatic climate controls, and a push-to-start button.
All trims also come with a 60:40 split second row and a 50:50 split third row. In total, it can seat up to seven occupants.
Technology & Safety
All three variants of the new CX-9 are equipped with a 9.2-inch touchscreen LCD Monitor. It is capable of connectivity through two USB ports, Bluetooth, wireless Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. The top-spec Exclusive trim then gets a 12-piece speaker system, but all trims also come with a wireless phone charger.
The Mazda CX-9 comes with extensive safety features that include ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) and BA (Brake Assist), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Smart Keyless Entry System, Push Start and Stop button, Front and Rear Parking Sensors, and a 360° View Reverse Camera.
Advanced active safety features on this model include lane departure warning, lane keep assist, blind spot monitoring with rear-cross traffic alert, driver attention alert, and radar cruise control.
Platform & Chassis
The 5-door SUV is based on the SkyActiv platform. The suspension comes in the form of a McPherson Strut in front and a Multi-Link suspension at the rear. Stopping power comes from Front Ventilated Discs and Rear Solid Discs through an Electric Parking Brake.
Engine & Drivetrain
Powering the CX-9 2024 is a 2.5L SkyActiv-G PY-VPS Turbo Inline-4 Gasoline engine that produces 227 hp, 420 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed SkyActiv-Drive Automatic Transmission. Power is sent to all wheels for the Exclusive variant, and to the front wheels for the Touring and Black Edition variants.
In the Philippines, the Mazda CX-9 may come in eight different colors. These include Sonic Silver, Soul Crystal Red, Machine Gray, Deep Crystal Blue Mica, Titanium Flash, Polymetal Gray, Jet Black, and Snowflake White Pearl.
Compared to its rivals, the Mazda CX-9 offers more of a wagon-like configuration than an SUV-like configuration. This will please those who do not like SUVs. Beyond that, it is largely on-par with its competitors in terms of tech features, all the while providing a premium but analog driving feel. And lastly, it carries a sleek but quiet design unlike most of its rivals.
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Mazda CX-9 FAQs
1. Is the Mazda CX-9 a SUV?
The Mazda CX-9 is classified as a midsize crossover, to be exact.
2. How many seats does the Mazda CX-9 come with?
The Mazda CX-9 offers 7 seats for all of its variants in the Philippines.
3. Is the Mazda CX-9 diesel of gasoline?
All CX-9 variants offered for the Philippine market run on gasoline engines only.
4. Where is the Mazda CX-9 assembled?
The CX-9 is assembled in the Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan yet not being sold in Japan for it's too big for Japan’s annual road tax.
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