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We Took Mazda CX-9 for a Family Test Drive

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Thank You Drive shop and Mazda for helping me experience
the drive beyond the minivan. Yes, it was free of charge, but the reality is all mine.  

I often feel that a minivan is the only category of vehicles that would give me exactly what I want – room, flexibility, functionality, and comfort. It is my ultimate house (and periodically office) on wheels with a solution to so many everyday problems. I have four changes of clothes for each child, snacks, blankets, a first aid kit, and a bag of diapers and wipes all ready to answer the next family emergency. However, sometimes I have to remind myself that keeping my options open is the only way to discover new things.

A few weeks ago we took a Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD for a week-long spin, and I have to say – we got more than we bargained for!

Most of the time our family of five needs a lot of things while traveling. My previous research showed that many SUVs with third-row seats don’t have enough trunk space when the 3rd row is used. However, CX-9 surprised us with two separate foldable third-row seats and lots of cargo room. We decided to do a little bit of both and used one side for sitting and the other for freight. It also gave us easy access to the snacks and drinks and let us stay on the road longer.

Plenty of USB charging ports strategically positioned around interior let us and our kids have our electronics working for the entire duration of the trip.

Being a minivan mom, I am used to all the practical features of my “house on wheels.” However, Mazda surprised me with a combination of performance, luxury, and practicality. I loved that I could see all the most relevant information in one place, projected onto the bottom of the windshield right below my eye level. Speed, navigation instructions, alerts – all those are visible without moving my eyes away from the road.

If I could take one thing out of the car and bring into my house, it would be the seat. While it’s not super soft, it is incredibly comfortable! I also loved when the car told me how much gas I have left because I am not the kind of mom who starts the day with a visit to a gas station.

Smart Cruise Control was another cool feature. While engaged, it scans for cars ahead and will slow down if you are getting too close. However, what I haven’t seen until our test drive is that it breaks as you get close to the car in front (even if some risk taker from the next lane over decides to swoosh in the right in front of you.)

Do you see motorcycles? Being a bike rider, my husband knows firsthand about motorcycle blindness. He wanted to check if the smart cruise control will sense a bike as well as it does cars. Sure enough, as we got close to a motorcycle our car slowed down – Mazda CX-9 does see motorcycles!

BOTTOM LIME

While this is a great looking SUV, it also has an impressive list of features to make it a luxury ride despite toddler meltdowns, unplanned potty stops, and countless questions.

 

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Comments

  1. Sarah Bailey says

    July 12, 2017 at 1:33 pm

    How amazing does this car look, I drive a really old Fiat now and I would so love to upgrade it to something a bit more modern.

  2. Alayna says

    July 12, 2017 at 1:56 pm

    The color of the interior looks very unique. Definitely the kind of car I’d take for a test drive!

  3. Jeanette says

    July 12, 2017 at 2:27 pm

    Once we start looking for a new car I think we may have to look into this one. It looks like it has everything that I would like in a car plus many more perks.

  4. Sonyo Estavillo says

    July 12, 2017 at 4:50 pm

    My husband and I are looking to upgrading one of our cars, as we need more space with our daughter and 2 kids. It looks like the Mazda has plenty of room to fit everyone in comfortably. I’ll have to test drive one in the future.

  5. Cassie says

    July 12, 2017 at 9:15 pm

    I love Mazda’s!! I have a Mazda2 and only got it a month ago and I absolutely love it!!! We test drove the CX 9 as well and it was a great car!

  6. Heather Johnson says

    July 12, 2017 at 10:15 pm

    The Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD looks like an amazing family vehicle! Safety features are a top priority for me when I shop for a new car.

  7. Heather says

    July 13, 2017 at 12:09 am

    Love that there are family options that are cool looking. With a herd of kiddos, I still want to drive something with some bells and whistles. The Mazda looks great!

  8. Cat says

    July 13, 2017 at 12:16 am

    We have been wanting to test drive a Mazda for some time now! Maybe it’s time to head down to our dealership and check it out!

  9. Lynzy & Co says

    July 13, 2017 at 1:20 am

    This car is so awesome. We used to have a Mazda CX5 and LOVED it, this size looks even better and more cozy with tons of stuff. I am for sure going to have to check it out.

  10. Rachel Mouton says

    July 13, 2017 at 6:49 am

    This is such a beautiful car. It looks like it has a ton of room too! I’m going to have to go take one for a drive 🙂

  11. Alicia Taylor says

    July 13, 2017 at 1:33 pm

    That car looks awesome. I love the fuel economy gauge. I would know how to charge my son for gas on his trips.

  12. Echo says

    July 13, 2017 at 1:47 pm

    Mazda has really upped their game! Their cars are so sleek now!

  13. Ron says

    July 13, 2017 at 8:08 pm

    I love this car. Looks so amazing. Love the inside of it as well it’s overall look and design. Amazing!

  14. Andrea says

    July 13, 2017 at 9:54 pm

    Wow – what a gorgeous car! I have been shopping cars recently, so I think I’ll give this one a test drive.

  15. Ave says

    July 14, 2017 at 5:34 am

    We love Mazda! We rented one for our last road trip and it was a really comfy car! Thanks for a great review!

  16. Nicole Caudle says

    July 15, 2017 at 6:27 am

    I’m in love with the interior color. The car looks great!

  17. Hey Sharonoox says

    July 15, 2017 at 1:37 pm

    Looking for a car, we always look for a fuel economy and good reputable cars. I’ve heard good things about Madza CX9 and I really like the exterior design. It looks like a cool car but I’m not sure about the color of the interior seats.

  18. MaJoy Eticabla says

    July 16, 2017 at 11:03 pm

    The car is gorgeous and it is powered by the latest technology. Those apps monitoring the fuel and the traffic is really helpful especially if the place is like ours – traffic never ceases.

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