2018 Mazda CX-9 2.5 SkyActiv Turbo FWD Full In Depth Review | EvoMalaysia.com 

Johnny Findley wait until the infotainment system keeps on restarting on it’s own for no reason.

I like mayonnaise too

Bobby Ang should i buy cx-9 or vellfire?

No problem Bobby...no harm done

I would go for CX-9. But it's less spacious. But drives way better. Do you drive yourself?

Bobby Ang already test drive vellfire ,but not test drive cx-9

Bobby Ang those two car which is better for family trip

Great choice Jun Chow. Its a lovely car.

Danny Lim, thanks yeah it sure is. sold my subbie legacy GT and got this one due to family expansion, pretty anxious at first but i guess i've made the right choice.

Congrats on your choice! How's the ron 97 consump? As bad as subie? Haa.... haaaa....

I still keep my 12yo legacy gt-b spec wagon.... you shouldn't part from it, it is a legend!!!

By the way.... is that austin aries??

Thanks. I always tried to, just that there are times i don't get to do a walk around due to tight schedules. And my previous CX9 video I lost the driving footage. LOL

Oh ... i'd take the Volvo too. Too good.

If you like the black, grey, white or silver color only

Europeans generally don't like large premium cars from mass market brands. And Brits somehow, are extremely brand conscious maybe.

There are no plans for CKD

when cx8 expected to be launched?

Agreed. The Ziex are comfortable enough but really not grippy

Very much. It is RM175k cheaper than the Lexus RX350L. Same build quality and sound proofing. And the third row fits me perfectly, i am 5 foot 11.

Bobby Ang That speaks of volume. Awesome

Nope. CX9 is another level.

Ah I'm such an idiot .... i meant Malaysian version but my brain kept putting out CKD ..... thanks for reminding and pointing out the mistake .... .shouldn't do late night work anymore.... haha

Get the mazda 3! Cx9 is lovely

Please get the AWD. The 2.5 Turbo's power delivery is explosive, plenty of wheelspin for FWD.

@@BobbyAngmalaysia Thanks Bobby. It is just a salesmen told me that after a while the FWD will somehow develop some noises from the tyre or suspension, I don't know what's it call. You know la, salesmen talk. I have made the booking today but still changeable tomorrow, I really appreciate an expert opinion here. Will it be too much of maintanance issue on AWD vs FWD? My wife only drive about 110 max and hardly accelerates. But if you tell me overall AWD is safer, then I will go with AWD. Apologise on long enquiries. I have been your great follower since you have been a RU-vidr

I only have two. Audi S4 Avant and a BMW 640i Cabrio. I also bought a Toyota Crown for my father, i've reviewed all three cars in my channel. Enjoy!

Your opinion of the e60? Thx Bobby, really like ur videos

Which E60? If you're going for the M5 I say go ahead! Well to be honest, the E60 is a beautiful car, and I reckon the design lasts a million years.

CX8 is based on the CX5, think of it as a CX-5 Long Wheel Base version. So it's narrower and lighter. The CX9's interior quality and sound proofing is not something the CX8 can match I presume given where the starting point is.

that's what i heard ....

Relaxing you mean? The CX9 is quieter, the X5 has one of the most comfortable suspension. In terms of space the X5 is rather tight, but handling and performance and drive i think the X5 is better, albeit a bit more roll than I would prefer.

The CX9 is quieter hahaha but Lexus being a luxury car, comes with proper tyres, the Mazda CX9's original stock Falken ZX tyres are rubbish, throw them away immediately. 😂

Thanks Bobby!

Not as spacious. Not as comfy. But larger and handsomer

Bobby then which is more spacious , the q7 or xc90 ? Which one would u buy ?

Haval never contacted me to pass me a car and i seldom request for cars .... so .... i will wait ... haha

- 3rd row seats XC90 is wayy better. - Technology of infotainment system - Overall interior build and ambience (CX9's front passenger compartments are comparable and very well built, but second row and third onwards you will find XC90's consistency fare better than the obvious cost optimisation of the CX9 further back you go. - Handling CX9 is better but XC90 not off in anyway - 4WD XC90 better - Sound proofing CX9 is quieter than XC90 - CX9's tyres are absolute rubbish and XC90 specced in the best SUV tyres money can buy. - XC90 feels like a proper RM750k (tax free hence RM420k) and CX9 feels like a RM500k car selling at RM300k

@@BobbyAngmalaysia thnx bobby, really appreciate your reply, very details comparison too, i know what to look for now when im going to shop for this 2 cars, thanks.

All cars have bad 2nd hand value now. But one way to know you have a better control is the sheer number of cars on the road. The more the lower the used value will be. The 2015 Merc E300 is now RM175k. The old CX9 had bad resale due to the huge 3.7 litre engine.

Thanks for your reply Bobby, I would definitely give this CX9 a good look, and yeah will you opt the GLC 200 over this one?

Nope. Not the GLC200

Thanks Bobby

Bobby Ang what about GLC 250 Coupe

WAY better than the Fortuner's.

Thanks!

If i don't have to consider after sales at all, then the Peugeot.

Bobby Ang any particular reason?

Cos we havent good news about their service unfortunately .... we know some dealers are better but unfortunately we do not know which.

Bobby Ang so which would you choose , keeping after sales in mind

XC60 is one size smaller. This is same class as XC90. But of course without the high tech bits of the XC90. And of course the XC90's performance is crazy at 407hp and 640Nm. This only has 228hp and 420Nm.

Yes it is. And it handles. The Harrier's ride might be slightly better, especially those with 17/18" tyres. This is 20 inches.

Nope but the second row and first is powerful enough to quickly cool the cabin down

Because of Napolean, and Americans, read it up. Very interesting. The world started with right hand drive.

CX8 os a stretched CX5. Not as big or as premiun build. But in Japan CX8 sold like mad cos they dont like huge cars likt the CX9

Bobby Ang well new santa fe will be the contender then.i hope it has better pricing than cx9

totally different class of vehicle .... big difference .... this is straight up the quality levels of Lexus RX.

+Archangel 28 you should test drive both cars and compare them yourself before calling someone else stupid

Let me dissect your points one by one so we can have a mature debate: Point 1: You said the RX is more boring to drive - that gives CX9 one point according to you. Point 2: You said the RX is more relaxing to drive - that gives RX one point according to you. No winners Point 3: You said the CX9 had engine issues, here's a link to 'a couple of RX owners having engine issues too - www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/lexus.html); you see, that's why car makers give warranty. Saying a particular car has a few problems is like saying some KFC weren't seasoned well, it's a moot point. And if a few cars have engine issues means they cannot be compared to the RX, then would you compare an RX to a Cayenne or X5 or GLE? Cos I'm pretty sure those German boys have way more. No winners Point 4: You said your stitchings are better. No one doubts Lexus stitchings, but if it were about differences in interior build, then may I raise you a Volvo XC90 or an Audi Q7? Where their differences in interior build quality (i say build quality, not reliability) compared to the RX is far greater than the differences between the RX and CX-9. All I get from your too lazy to type comment is that you're pissed someone said the CX-9 is straight up there with your Lexus RX - which to me, the RX is great, beautiful, luxurious, smooth running etc; but it's not the best car since sliced bread - neither the CX-9. But to see Mazda making a car that matches up to a Lexus, considering one is a tiny Japanese car maker while the other is a juggernaut, I give credit where credit is due. And from where I'm from, the CX9 costs RM300k, and the RX350L costs RM475k (divide by 4 to get USD).

exactly. I was hoping they have 3rd row air vents. I'm with you bro. Mazda engineer dun sit at 3rd row seats in real life...sigh

Maybe you dont know how to drive properly like a illegally speeding hooligan.

Bobby Ang guess I don't. Driving (legally) like a sane person, I found the Accord more to my liking.

Accord is a great car. Comfortable, smooth. But put it on twisty roads, the Passat will leave it for good.

u really have not driven the passat i guess , comparing both is jus morally wrong...

Hi bobby. I m split between this and xc90. Mazda strength, driving experience smooth and quiet. Xc90 a bit firmer ride. Volvo, the full safety suite auto pilot that Mazda can't match. Fuel consumption better with better performance dt phev. What would be your choice between these two.