Blurring Luxury Lines---2019 Mazda CX-9 Signature Review 

The bag of dog food to show real time cargo space with 3rd row engaged was genius. It resonated. Best on camera example to show relative size I’ve seen.

Decent review, thanks! FYI - I've seen at least a couple other reviews with 6 foot tall adult males getting into the 3rd row seat. It's not only possible, it's not actually that bad. You *did* move the middle row seat out of the way incorrectly - the handle on the top corner of the seat leans the seat most of the way down and simultaneously lets it slide all the way forward making it much less of a chore to get into. I'm 6 feet tall and I've been in the 3rd row of an older CX-9 which is almost exactly the same design. Granted, I wouldn't want to ride back there if I didn't have to - but if it's between taking 2 cars somewhere or everyone going together, it's definitely doable.

Mazda CX-9 is my favorite suv

Such a sweet SUV, Mazda’s doing an awesome job improving vehicles each year and truly set themselves apart with their premium feel. The CX-9 is the best driving SUV in the class hands down. Now that the CX-5 gets the turbo and the 3rd row in the CX-9 is pretty small...I’d be all over that CX-5 instead. Regardless, awesome job showing this thing off 👍

Just got mine 2 days ago, touring. Def happy with the purchased and got my money worth

Great review. I was still undecided on which suv to purchase but after seeing some reviews on here and test drives from other reviewers I am definitely made my mind up on making the Mazda CX-9 as my top suv to purchase for myself and my family. Thanks for this review.

Answering to your question, between the cx9 the highlander and the Honda pilot i choose the CX9, its roomier than the highlander , although in that segment the Pilot is the champ but in all the other aspects the CX9 is in another league, to make it short, it puts a smile in my face every time i go with the kids on a trip, the dynamics are the strongest point on why i chose the Mazda. Regarding the tire slipping while accelerating from zero I have noticed it as well and was one of my fair questions on why the awd wasn't quick enough to engage , even more, i had some torque steer , something you shouldn't have at all on a awd car. Although when you press the sport button it dramatically reduces this issue . A fair point to this is that there is 321 pnds of torque at the wheels at 2000 rpm , something no other suv of the segment does so this is perhaps why you feel the slip, although awd kicks immediately and solves the problem.

This interior color combination is 🔥🔥🔥 damn Mazda knocked this one out the park!!! I love that color

I do like how Mazda is listening to customers. I have a 2016 6 series and my complaints are road noise and a weak engine, and guess what? They have addressed both issues in the past few years. Props to them for making great vehicles.

Great review, you have certainly pushed me over with this review and I think I will be getting this car! Been procrastinating for a year and I am happy I did because the added 2019 features like folding mirrors and Apple and android play was worth it . but your review reminded me why I have been living and dreaming about this car for almost a year . Thanks !

mazda gives premium touch ..and its outstanding..love it

Never saw any reviewer go this detail. Amazing work. I wish Mazda could try a more powerful engine in this beautiful chassis. I hate manufacturers using one power train in their entire lineup.

Mazda CX-9 over the competition any day! Great job with the review, keep up the good work!

What a great review! I love that you take the time and speak clearly. Cant understand when others speed talk so fast through their videos like Redline reviews yikes . Subbed 👍🏻

Test drove this exact car yesterday, beautiful color the interior is too, when you get in and close the door it feels and sounds solid and does look luxurious. Didn't feel as big as it looks from the outside, I liked that for me, pulled out onto the freeway and hit the gas, had the turbo sound and acceleration was pretty amazing for an SUV, I have a v8 Hemi jeep that doest takes\ off this fast. I like luxury looks and feel and the Signature would be my choice. Surprised it didn't have remote start, and park assist, even cheaper models have those features.

In this class of vehicles, CX9. No question. Yes, I would miss out on some options, but there is something about this vehicle that, to me, makes it feel special, even compared to the new Santa Fe. The Ascent would not be a consideration, as, to me, it’s too much about function over form. The Pilot is not ugly, but it doesn’t appeal to me emotionally. The Sorento’s dashboard is outclassed here. The Highlander, as good as it is, is old, and its interior is a testament to that. So my second choice would be the Santa Fe.

Excellent review! Thank you! Mine is now sitting in my garage! Identical to the one you reviewed. The gray is AWESOME!

Excellent Review. You are awesome guy. Thanks. I choose Mazda CX-9 in GT trim. Machine Gray color. I Love everything in this car.

I enjoyed your review of the CX-9. Nice looking SUV!

I'm Australian why did I have to watch an American review of a car that I'd really like to purchase in order to get a great idea of what it's really capable of nice work sir

So I scrolled down a fair bit and didn't find anyone talking about this, so I will; not that it's very relevant, but whatever. The wood you mentioned coming from a Japanese guitar builder is most likely from the Fujigen factory, not Fuji ;) The Fujigen plant is, and has been for a long time, a builder of excellent high-quality guitars in the upper price ranges and rosewood has also been a very popular guitar wood, especially for so-called fingerboards, for a long time. Interestingly enough, rosewood has been restricted for the world market due to it being threatened by mostly furniture builders consuming large amounts of it. To use/export it now (especially export it to other world areas, like USA > EU) you need a permit that both costs money and a whole bunch of bureaucrat hassle. This should mean the car has to come with the CITES permit (CITES is what the protection stuff is called), and should theoretically also mean that if you happen to not be able to prove the production date, the product that contains the wood can be confiscated and destroyed. Of course, they can probably easily check to see the car's production date through a VIN number or something, one would hope...

Great detailed review. You did make one point towards the end about Mazda being a small company. They have close to 47,000 employees globally. They might not be a big deal in the States, but they are in Asia and also the APAC region.

Subscribing due to the excellent approach to your content. Keep it up!

Rented the 2019 CX-9 over the weekend driving maybe 300 miles total. I’m 6-2, plenty of headroom and legroom length-wise but it’s very narrow. My knees were pressed against the sides and actually got sore. Also, felt a bit claustrophobic overall and also sat very high, limited visibility. Great power and felt solid on road.

Mazda recently has fallen into this niche where they are not quite a luxury brand but they seem to be a step above their competition. Both the new 2019 Mazda 6 and 2019 Mazda 3 for example look like they belong in a different class.

Nice review and nice to see the fuel usage especially on a trip with the way you drive with city and highway included.

FYI: Excellent review of Mazda CX9 Signature! Detailed review, but not too fast. We're looking for a larger SUV of this size. Thanks👍

from the Philippines cx9 is the best ,, And i do always watxh your video.. good job bro ..thanks

Very nice video review you have here, details by details and smoothly executed, b coz of that, im ur newest subscriber. Keep it up.

dual pane glass is the bomb!

Dear 2019 Mazda CX 5 Signature owners: Please drive them gently -Yours Trully, Person who will buy this from you 5-8 years from now :)

I would choose the Mazda CX9!

Cx9 all day long. Although I’d like this car with a v6. Pilot has roominess but cx9 is better all around. Durability/reliability is overrated with Honda after having two. And the quality of Honda and the rest you listed isn’t even on the same level as Mazda.

great review. love that you covered the performance aspect so well. You didn't mention it, but I assume the steering wheel weight is nice and heavy. Would've liked for you to talk more about the 3rd row and actually get into the seats (stating how tall you are).. the 3rd row is really the ONLY reason I'm considering this vehicle over just keeping my 5 series.

Can't wait to get my new azami I'm looking forward to it so much😁

Bro! Please blur out the street signs if you're recording close to your home. Please.

Great car, but I will only list the negatives (very few) that are preventing the wife from choosing this SUV: - no remote start (it’s 2019, Mazda) - small center console - only slightly more cargo space than our Santa Fe Her favorite so far is the Honda Pilot.

My wife wants the Subaru Ascent I'm looking at other SUVs.you did an awesome job reviewing this vehicle

Like the video. Especially that you show gas full up price. No one else has done that. Very good. Like the CX-9

This is the SUV I would love to own and drive, it's really cool the design and paint color is just the thing I want specially if the wheels is in glossy black that would add the already a very beautiful car.💕 💕 🏎 🏎

#1 CX-9, #2, Highlander, #3 Pilot

You have 93 octane? lucky you!!! the best we get in Cali is 91 and it is $3.50+

Nice review

Yes, passion is where it's at--+ this is not a late model, soft steering, float boat mini van!

Good video. The canera on your head is not good idea because too much movement and not really good view in front. All the information about this Mazda was really helpfull and well informed. Many thanks.

AWESOME REVIEW !!!!!

Best suv 👍👍👍

Now that you have driven the Mazda CX9 and the Kia Telluride, which one did you have the most fun driving? Ive owned Mazda's for 15 years. Loyal to the brand as you can get. First owned a Mazda3, now a Mazda6 and now ready for an SUV. The joy of driving a Mazda is something that lacks for me driving other brands. However, the Telluride has caught my attention. I'm 6 months out from getting out and test driving these vehicles for myself, but since you had, I was curious to know your opinion.

Looks soooo good. Would've been perfect if it were a 6cyl.

Perelest🚗👍

Awesome review. What is the recommended gas to use in the cx9. I saw the you use 93 (premium). But I also heard that 87 can be use as well what you recommend??

Looks very elegant. Personally, I think it looks better than the VW Atlas and to an extent, Subaru's new Ascent. Power specs are still the same. Mazda should have increased power/torque ratings unless the owner of this crossover uses premium gasoline which increases power up to 250HP. This segment continues to become more competitive. Now in 2019 Hyundai's new Palisades arrives with nearly 300 HP. Phew!

Predictive... it's a dry road. Doesn't expect to slip... so spin for a second first... makes sense!

Why can’t Mazda make a vehicle with a Panoramic roof? Massage seats?

Nice review - very thorough on design and features. I would have liked to have seen more on the safety/navigation features. (how effective (annoying?) is the lane departure, the 360 camera view, thoughts on their integration with Apple CarPlay, etc.)

Look at this gas prices for 93 octane--$2.38. To think that we were bitching about gas prices then and here we are today paying on the low end $3.49 for 87 octane in the DMV area 😭

Fell asleep on your review. Should delete my calm and sleep apps and start watching your reviews

Please rise my issue to Mazda company, the remote need to be updated it to have option to start the engine on for full option.

Great review!

Great review and very well done dude, what is the name of the beautiful music at 21:45 please ?

Watch out! 73 in a 75 you’re a real daredevil!!

Good looking vehicle

Great Review 👌👍🙏

Excelent review thank you

Great video thanks for sharing

My questions for you is in the 3rd row seat how is the ac . Does it reach back there? Is there vents for the 3rd row? I live in the southern California desert. It hits 115 to 120 degrees i wanna make sure my passengers feel the air.

Mazda best in class

I'm looking at the pilot, Highlander and cx-9 right now to buy. All have some issues I'm having a hard time getting over. Toyota still doesn't have Android auto. The pilot looks like a mini van. The touch screen on the cx-9 and v4 engine are deal breakers for me. I wish Honda would go back to the boxy style on the pilot.

I love all Mazda suv but the more I see the more I like to go with Cx5 because it has everything I need unlike cx9 and cx3 they are too small with very big bug$

No power adjustment for steering wheel. No power folding rear seats. No pano sunroof. No ceiling ac vents for rear seats. Low horsepower.

First! 😀 Nice and detailed video, congrats!

Audio is really quiet, maybe boost it to 110% in the future?

h u doing? I just wondering,,,can I add the tv behind the head seat on my 2018 touring cx9 mazda?

Nxt time review the sound system

That would have cost $51.50 for reg here in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. I need to move to Texas

Does the 2019 CX9 come with a cargo/ tonneau cover?

the exhaust tips should've been bigger makes it look tinny

Not sure why on your list of comparison you did not include the subaru ascent ... You have reviewed the ascent before and am curious to know what you think is the best vehicle between the mazda cx-9 and subaru ascent, and why

I'm surprised you drove it all the way down to "16 miles" left on the fuel. That's a bit risky IMO...

I went to dealership for a test drive and straight when I stepped in, I noticed the central column oversized...I mean, it's nice but I feel very tight driver leg space compare how big is the Cx9.... disappointed, u-turn :(

You say it's full LED lights on this car but it's not sadly. Turn signals are still incandescent.

Other than driving dynamics the new KIA TELLURIDE kills this thing in every way especially NEW TECH and it’s better looking and roomier inside ...every fault you mentioned on this Mazda is not an issue in the Kia starting with the fake front air inlets The KIA has a handsome boxy shape and super distinctive look and they are top 5 in reliability My top of the line SX AWD in DARK MOSS with the 20 inch black wheels is even better looking than this gray mobile which just blends into all the others and the Kia gets better mileage with the V6 ... The Kia will be in huge demand on the used market in a few years but I’m gonna be smiling around in it for the next 15 years instead of a minivan

Does this car have automatic start?

Almost all Subaru's sold in the US are made here... Great video though!

Beautiful SUV. Need 21" rims to fill out the wheel well.

What’s wrong with car reviewers 🤔 they want a sporty performance with a family car. If you want sport performance get an F Car. I was hoping to hear much about the suspension which is more important to me and a lot of people

You said this is a flagship., i think a flagship deserve 6 cylinders., not 4 cylinders..

227 Horsepower? Wow, Subaru Ascent Makes 260 Horsepower with a TURBO and it doesn't require 93 octane to get more hp! Wow.

I would take it over a Lexus

Да, отличная машина по приемлемой цене. Я знаю только одно но этой машины - очень тонкий металл. У меня на стоянке возле дома было припарковано много машин в тот день, когда прошел град. Рядом стояли бмв х5, форд эксплорер, и эта мазда. Так вот вся мазда оказалась в мятинах. Буквально вся. На форде я не заметил ни одной вмятины. А на бмв только несколько. У мазды самый тонкий металл и это минус.

Such a nice car why make it so slow

$2.40 for gas!? Its still $3.20 in washington!

Honda Pilot but for $50k I love my MDX Hybrid.

Mazda CX-9

Those swirls tho lol

The vehicle looks amazing but if I was to zonk one thing it would be that display I hate how it feels like an after thought plz car manufacturers quit taking the easy way out

I don’t think that nice leather is available on the entry level model.

This was meant to be a CUV station wagon. I wish Mazda would actually make a taller vehicle that followed this same design language.

Those gas prices though! If only he knew…#2022