Needless to say, the COVID-19 pandemic that broke out last year affected car sales around the world. A year has passed, and automakers are steadily showing positive outcomes in the sales department as restrictions are getting relaxed and more businesses are back on track.
Mazda CX-5
Mazda Philippines is one of the car brands that bounced back as its sales grew by 38-percent in H1 2021 over the same period last year. To note, 60 percent of the carmaker’s total sales come from its crossover range which consists of the CX-3, CX-5, CX-8, CX-9, and CX-30.
The Mazda CX-8 and CX-9 midsize crossovers posted a 50-percent and 100-percent increase, respectively. An impressive feat that the CX-9 accomplished is that it is the second best-selling model in its segment priced above Php 2 million. The top spot is ruled by its smaller midsize crossover sibling, the CX-8.
Mazda CX-8
Both Mazda models are powered by a 2.5-liter SkyActiv-G gasoline engine. However, the CX-8 gets a naturally-aspirated powertrain, while the CX-9 benefits from a turbocharger that boosts power up to 228 hp and 420 Nm of torque.
Meanwhile, Mazda’s entry to the premium compact crossover segment, the CX-5, also recorded a 38-percent sales increase in H1 2021 over the same period last year. It is also hailed as the best-selling model from Mazda Philippines’ lineup in the first half of 2021.
Mazda CX-9
“The three-row CX-9 and CX-8 continue to make strong inroads into large households and management executive segments, offering unmatched premium quality and performance typical of more expensive luxury brands at a much more accessible price level,” said Mazda Philippines President and CEO Steven Tan.
“The 5 Years Free Service Plan, a standard package that is included in all new Mazda vehicles, has brought a new level of ownership satisfaction to the customers from the start of the pandemic last year. I have heard from customers that the free service plan completes the premium experience of owning a Mazda” added Tan.
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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.
Mazda CX-9 Pros & Cons
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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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