What is the Mazda CX-9?
The CX-9 is a large SUV with three rows of seats, designed to carry passengers and luggage. It sat near the top of Mazda’s SUV range, with more space than the brand’s smaller crossovers. Mazda began as a maker of machinery before building vehicles, and its first Mazda model was a three-wheeled truck.
CX-9 generations
The first-generation CX-9 (2007–2015, code TB) established the model in North America. The second generation (2016–2023, code TC) brought a new design while keeping the three-row format. The CX-9’s North American run ended with the second generation.
Engines and power
In the United States and Canada, the CX-9’s listed engine range runs from 2.5 L to 3.7 L, with petrol as the listed fuel. European Union registration figures include 3.7 L petrol and LPG versions. The 3.7 L petrol version is rated at 204 kW (277 PS). EU registrations span 2010–2016 and include six versions, with 3,908 registrations in total.
How economical is the Mazda CX-9?
The lowest listed US consumption is 9.8 L/100 km, and the best combined EPA rating is 24 MPG. Canada’s lowest listed figure is 9.6 L/100 km on the NRCan 5-cycle test. Test procedures differ by market: Europe uses WLTP or NEDC, the United States uses EPA ratings, and Canada uses the 5-cycle method. Results from different procedures are not directly comparable.
Where was the CX-9 sold?
The CX-9 appears in US EPA figures for 2007–2023 and Canadian NRCan figures for 2008–2023. EU registrations span 2010–2016, covering part of the first generation.
Questions and answers
How many generations of Mazda CX-9 were there?
Two: the first generation ran from 2007 to 2015, and the second from 2016 to 2023.
What power did the European 3.7 L CX-9 have?
The 3.7 L petrol version is rated at 204 kW (277 PS) in EU registration figures.
What is the CX-9’s best combined EPA rating?
Its best combined EPA rating is 24 MPG.
Was the CX-9 sold in Canada?
Yes. Canadian NRCan figures cover 2008–2023, including both generations.
