For 2022, Mazda Philippines has brought in the latest iteration of the CX-9. For the most part, they retain the same mechanical specs, but what’s new is the CX-9 Black Edition variant plus some changes to the model’s on-board tech offerings.
The 2022 Mazda CX-9 Exclusive variant
So without further ado, here’s what the new Philippine-spec 2022 Mazda CX-9 is like.
Exterior
On the outside, not much has changed. The Mazda CX-9 is still a sleek, wagon-like vehicle shaped under the direction of Mazda’s Kodo design language. All trims still come standard with LED headlamps with an auto on/off function, LED taillights, front fog lamps, power-folding and power-adjustable side mirrors, as well as rain-sensing wipers.
The CX-9 Exclusive variant from the rear
For the CX-9 Black Edition variant though, it gets a bit more eye-catching with its black-colored grille and side mirrors, and its black 20-inch wheels. The said CX-9 also comes with a more flavorful-looking interior but more on that later.
For wheels, the new CX-9 Black Edition rides on a set of 20-inch black-colored alloys. The CX-9 Exclusive AWD, as well as the entry-level CX-9 Touring also has a 20-inch set. As a side note, the previous CX-9's entry-level variant came with a set of smaller 18-inch wheels.
The all-new CX-9 Black Edition
Interior
Inside, the top-spec CX-9 Exclusive AWD offers the most features. It gets an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, as well as a six-way power-adjustable front passenger seat. The front row then comes with ventilation, and all of its seats are wrapped in Nappa leather with diamond pattern stitching.
Inside the CX-9 Black Edition
The Black Edition meanwhile, is the only CX-9 trim that may come with burgundy leather seats, which provides a great contrast with the silvers and blacks of the model’s interior. Then again, it also has red interior accents, so it definitely has a more colorful interior than the other two trims.
Standard on all 2022 Mazda CX-9 variants is a push-to-start button, a 60:40 split second row, a 50:50 split third row, and dual-zone automatic climate control.
Tech & Safety
For entertainment, all CX-9 trims now come standard with a 9.2-inch LCD display headunit with Wireless Apple CarPlay, USB, and Bluetooth Connectivity. Also added to all variants is a wireless phone charger.
The Touring trim gets a set of six speakers. Meanwhile, both the Black Edition and the Exclusive trim are kitted out with a 12-piece Bose sound system.
Other amenities that are available on the 2022 CX-9's top-spec Exclusive and Black Edition trims includes an auto-dimming rear view mirror, a rear door sunshade, as well as a larger, seven-inch LCD meter display.
A closer look at the CX-9 Exclusive's center console
For safety, all 2022 CX-9 trims come standard with six airbags, anti-lock braking with electronic brake-force distribution, ISOFIX child seat tethers, front and rear parking sensors, stability control, etc.
When it comes to the Black Edition, Mazda threw in the addition of a 360-degree view camera, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.
The Exclusive then adds on to what the Black Edition has with a driver attention alert system, Smart City Brake Support (automatic emergency braking), and adaptive cruise control.
Engine & Performance
Under the hood, the 2022 Mazda CX-9 uses a 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 gasoline engine. At maximum, it can make up to 228 horsepower and 420 Nm of torque. All trims then use a six-speed automatic gearbox with a gear lever for the manual mode.
Only the top-spec Exclusive variant gets all-wheel-drive. The other two trims are front-wheel-drive.
Mechanically, not much has changed for the 2022 model
Suspension-wise, the CX-9 still uses a MacPherson strut front suspension, and a rear multi-link suspension. It then gets disc brakes for all four wheels, and it also uses an electronic parking brake with an auto-brake hold function.
Price
With some changes to its amenities and on-board features, the 2022 Mazda CX-9 is understandably a bit pricier than the outgoing CX-9 version. To provide better context, here’s the price list for the new model:
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2022 Mazda CX-9 Variants |
Price |
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CX-9 Touring 2.5 Turbo AT |
Php 2,490,000 |
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CX-9 Black Edition 2.5 Turbo AT |
Php 2,790,000 |
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CX-9 Exclusive 2.5 Turbo AWD AT |
Php 2,990,000 |
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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.
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.
₱ 2,490,000 - ₱ 2,990,000
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