Is the updated 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature the SUV you want to BUY? 

Happy Holidays to the Raiti's Rides Family! Lori and I love you guys!

After test driving the Highlander, Pilot, Telluride and Palisade, we weren't impressed with the handling, quality (or lack of) and ride with any of them. So after viewing a number of Mazda RU-vid videos and researching the various SUV forums, that convinced us to at least test drive a '21 CX-9. Whoa, it was impressive and it wasn't even on our short list. It was a beautifully appointed, smooth riding, shifting and riding car, so we ended up buying a white CX-9 Grand Touring. For a big vehicle with AWD it drives like a much smaller one. We get 22.4 mpg in city driving, and no engine "start-stop" which was a pleasant surprise. Couldn't be happier.

*I’m a Honda guy but I gotta hand it to Mazda on this one.*

Raiti still working on Christmas Eve, that's dedication to his fans! 😁👍

CX 9 is an amazing family SUV with the right amount of power & comfort! Just got one 2 months ago ✅

I swear the universe wants me to get a Mazda as my first car cause I keep seeing CX-5s around me

RU-vid kept showing me an Ad for this car. Guess it was meant for me to see the review.

I'm very pleased with my 2019 CX-9 Grand Touring, it has done very well. Merry Christmas

Mazda has always done a great job. I’ve never driven one but they say it’s a excellent driving experience. Love the wood trim and brown leather. Love Raiti’s Rides!

I just got mine a few days before Christmas!!! It’s an amazing SUV.....Very elegant inside and out ❤️❤️❤️

Joe. Thanks for this review. I've been a Mazda fan for years. I've parked 5 different Mazdas in my garage since 2002. At one time (2002) both my wife and I each owned and drove a Mazda6.

you can really feel ,the passion Joe has for giving great information on all these vehicles , any vehicle im thinking of buying , I check on RR first to see the vedio thx u RR !!

Merry Christmas, Joe! God bless you, Lori and the team behind Raitis Ride! 🎄🎄⛄

Merry Christmas raiti fam And man I love the cx9 so much,especially that interior it’s so gorgeous

The first time I had seen the previous gen CX-9 was when I want to the Grand Canyon and I was like what is this wonderful SUV .

Merry Christmas raiti. May god bless you abundantly.

Love driving any Mazda vehicle. Everything feels just right !!!!

You need to know something about "traction" on Mazda SUVs. I have two 2021, AWDs...CX5 and CX9. Great SUVs but the OEM tires suck. I changed them with Vredestein Quatrac Pro; wet traction is phenomenal. Also the tires have less rolling resistance, hence MUCH smoother ride. Even my wife who is NOT a car person noticed the difference in the ride. ALSO, for those in snow country, the tires are Severe Snow Service Rated (mountain symbol on the tire). "NO" I don't work for Vredestein, I just live by something my late father taught me when I got my first car many, many years ago, "Never go cheap on tires or brakes, they are your life line." Keep your great videos coming!

I'm a happy owner of 2017 Mazda CX-9 GT, what else is great about this car is the price! Bought it here in Canada for 35k Canadians, with low mileage 30K. Again Merry Christmas Joe and Lori! Keep up the good work!

You were super busy in Texas, I see. Nice Mazda. Thank you for your awesome camera work, Lori!

The CX9 and CX5 are great vehicles. Thanks for sharing it Joe. Merry Christmas to you, Lori, your families, and all your subscribers. 🎄 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

JOE, LORI, CREW, > congrats on hitting over400,000 subs - you guys did it all & you did it wonderfully, that's why I'm here I love Raiti's Rides - tony

I went to go test drive a CX-5 a couple days ago and I am impressed. I have driven Subaru for 15+ years and am leaning heavily towards Mazda! Steering is a bit too precise but I'm sure that is an acquired taste like sushi as is the gas pedal. One of my friends has a CX-9 and that's what I got me leaning towards Mazda.

I just bought the 2021 CX9 signature in Machine Grey. We were originally looking at the Mercedes GLC or GLB or Audi Q7 or the BMW X7. But we wanted all of the driver assistance features without having to spend so much. The other cars had only blind spot monitoring at their base price in the upper 40s. This car had all the latest driver assistance features and top of the line cameras and screen. And the interior is at the same high luxury level as the others. And the shape and aggressive hood looks HOT. Especially when the accent grille lights are on. We bought it for ~43,500 Christmas sale with mud guards and cargo nets. It handles just like my 2016 Mazda 6. So sporty and tight. And totally worth it to run premium fuel to get the extra horsepower! The adaptive cruise helps me a lot with my commute to and from Manhattan. And the adaptive lights are great in the upstate curvy roads. I commute 3 hours daily with heavy NYC traffic and mountainous Upstate NY roads. The one compromise: The cargo space and 3rd row is a tad smaller than the palisade and the telluride. I had to remove the cargo bottom cover in order to barely fit our uppababy vista stroller without having to put down the backseats. Some ppl don’t like the middle console but it helps us since we have a baby in the second row for all her toys and bottles. 2 weeks in. I am in love with our CX9!

I love Mazda car specially the cx-9 and the CX-5. You can't be wrong with the color whatever you choose is always appealing to the eye, I love the Soul Red Crystal but this white is so attractive too. The interior is amazing too.👍👍

Joe... the world cannot live without your amazing reviews... but they can on Christmas :) I hope you are taking a break and that you and the family have a great Christmas!!

...merriest christmas Joe! Keep it up man, you're doin' good!

I love Raitis rides. He encouraged me to get among my other potential choices for the cx9. Got a great deal on the 2020 signature and as a first time Mazda owner I LOVE it. It lacks in the space compared to a pilot, hi lander, and ruggedness to the grand Cherokee limited, but the interior is similar to a Lexus hands down and the cx9 drives like a car. I’m just upset that they made a larger screen this year and updated the infotainment system, lol.

Thanks for the video, Joe. The knee AC for middle row and zero AC for third row is a big ZONK from Texas!

Merry Christmas Joe and to your wife buddy hope you all have a beautiful Christmas

Not for the price. Anyone who buys this doesn't realize what else is out there. Great review as always!

My company car is an 18 signature CX9. Great vehicle that’s underrated

Merry Christmas. I have the 2018 CX9 signature and enjoy the drive. I agree with all the zoinks. Thank Lori for all you do

Mazda is really under rated. They need a full size SUV

I don’t have any complaints about it. I think they did a really good job, some things I might not be a fan on but I’ll get over it.

Thats a nice SUV, over 310 lb ft of torque for a 4 banger even with a turbo charger is pretty impressive, merry xmas to you and Lori as well!

My wife and I decided on this car in Soul Red with the captain chairs in the mid row. Cost 51k+ With the 100k/7yr warranty and GAP insurance... I love it Btw, my second Mazda and I also own Cx-5 with 97k. I never buy the same car company usually like to have a Toyota. We were going to buy the Hybrid Plat Toy Highlander and opted for this because it's Suspension number 1 and the driving dynamics the Mazda offers. Zoom Zoom.

Joe Raiti is the best in the biz. Except for I was only able to fit 11 snickers in the center console. On throttle....lol

I have a 2011 mazda cx-9 we are looking to upgrade to a newer one. I love the cx-9 its a sports car that fits all your kids, sports gear and more.

Thanks Joe and Merry Christmas. I currently have three Mazda vehicles due to reliability and no CVT. I purchased a 2020 Mazda 3 Touring based on your review for my son who is learning to drive. My wife's CX9 is great but time to upgrade maybe to the 2021. At the price point I have to zonk for no key fob remote start but you can use the My Mazda app.

A Christmas Eve Mazda video?! Merry Christmas to me!!

Happy Holidays Raiti's! 2020 was a great year for you, next will be even better!

Stay safe and enjoy your holidays. Looking forward for the Lincoln continental.

Thanks, Joe and Lori for bringing this ALL AROUND GREAT SUV, 2021 MAZDA CX-9 to us. Lori MUCH LOVES you! Great job with production and atmosphere as usual!Great looking and, Great handling, SUV!MAZDA ZOOM, ZOOM! ( PS I LOVE SNICKERS BARS! LOL)See you guys on another ride! Joe and Lori MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY BETTER NEW YEAR to you both!

Loving my 16 Sig. Hands down best one i owned.

Merry Christmas Joe. Now go spend time with Lori. You're NOT suppose to work on Christmas Eve. You didn't get the memo?

I like the minimalist styling of Mazda. Timeless design.

Nice vehicle, but more importantly, Happy Holidays to Joe and Lori. ..... Maybe Santa will leave a M5 COMPETITION in my driveway😁

Thank you Raiti, you deliver as always. Now waiting for the Lincoln Aviator Reserve 😁. Happy holiday.

Merry Xmas, Joe! You are a hard working dude

I’m still running a 2013 cx9, looking to upgrade to one of the remodeled ones 2016+. So far, looks very promising.

Merry Christmas and Happy holidays to Joe, Lori and Raiti's Rides family wishing all the best . Love you guys. 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎇🎆🎇🎆

Love my cx9 2017 - love my mx5 2012 6 speed - going to buy 2021 cx9 - give my daughter my 2017 cx9 zoom zoom ps my daughter races Miata zoom zoom 👀

Mazda makes comfort cars to drive and great 👍 design fun to drive and quality product and reliable that’s no other manufacturer can beat it own one and you will understand good job 👍 Mazda feeling rich with great 👍 value Mazda definitely delivers it 100 💯

Hey Joey! Thanks for another great review, brother. And for illuminating the smooth, classy style of this SUV. Love Mazda and how they carefully craft all their vehicles-even a big gal like this CX-9. They sweat the details and it shows. Hey!! As you are Italian I thought you would approve-I just finished a nice plate of eggplant Parm and brocolli rabe. Delicious, man. Being half Italian-thank you Mom!-I love to eat lol. :):):) JV Johnny

Hello joe Merry Christmas and have a nice Christmas Day 🎄 btw I like the Mazda

Great. The infotainment is giving vibes of a lexus before lexus enable touchscreen. NO TOUCHSCREEN IN THE MAZDA.

Your reviews are "Above and Beyond." Thank you!

Except for compact sizes, Mazda is classic. I'm also not happy on seat adjustment distance upwards. Easy fixes but no brainier to miss these.

Needs a bit more power. That motor is great in our 2020 cx5 AWD but the cx9 has a good deal more weight to toot around.

I'm a Toyota/Lexus person, but Mazda puts out a nice SUV

That nati V-6 would’ve been a killer😕😎🧐🤷🏽‍♂️

Merry Christmas!, no touchscreen is a big zonk for me.

Good morning! Got a different kind of request here...you are incredibly talented at explaining and presenting. Wondering if you can do a video on PPF and Ceramic coatings with your thoughts...

Merry Christmas Joe and Lori stay safe and hope for a better new year 2021

Great review! Merry Christmas to you & your family Joe! 🤶🎅🎁🎄❄⛄❤💚

Happy Holidays Joe and family! Love your videos.

really good suv , 3 things mazda needs to improve , instrument cluster at least half , third row vent ac, ventilated back seat. wonder there was Hud 🤔 for 47k hmmm naaa , finally nailed the navi screen , good job J&L 👍🏻 for putting about these awesome videos

Oatmeal creampies Joe? 😂😂 MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄

Send me a subway cold cut with pickles and beautiful ride But my Zonk would be no touchscreen

Mazda does an exceptional job on exteriors. Instant recognizablity mixed with an exciting front fascia and smooth lines all create a sleek and attractive overall appearance. The interior here and in their complete line are modern and quite slick. If I was buying into in this segment, I would look carefully at Mazda. Their quality has really improved dramatically in recent years. I'm sure Toyota and Honda have noticed that as well.

I'm getting the same one this summer same color everything definitely congrats 👏 .

We love you too! Merry Christmas

Great review, Not sure if it just me or does the rear end look almost exactly like the back of the Enclave.

I was never a huge fan of Mazda but I'm really liking these new ones ...

Merry Christmas Joe! I'd really like the CX-9 if it had a sweet v6 with about 350 hp

Merry Christmas Joe!, I hop your family is doing good!

Love the video, however; there is something he said that is not correct. The third row does have air conditioning vents, though not aptly placed- they are under the seats of the second row. I believe your third row passengers will still cook or freeze back there, but it’s there.

I understand it’s for safety, but I’d be frustrated with no touch screen. It’s a beautiful car, but also it looks small on the inside. I would like a bit more space. Still very nice though! I’d want tan interior with lighter tint.

This car should be a luxury car

Happy Holidays... another great video... I want to know which drives better this or the Highlander??? I like both and want your opinion...

Only concern is space, apart from that I recommend this car for all other features.

Merry chrismas Ratti and god bless you and your family

Joe Raiti, sometimes you can be like a child trapped in an adult body on camera. 👍👍👍I like that

Merry Christmas to you and Lori! Love your videos! I'm all in with Mazda...will get one when I retire within 2 years...planning on a CX-5 for now, but the CX-9 is very interesting! I'm a bachelor and not sure I need all the extra length with the CX-9 except for maybe trips...thinking a trailer hitch for one or two bikes on the CX-5 would get me by. Loved your comparison video on the CX-5 vs CX-9....any new thoughts on the two? I'm 5'9 180 pounds. Thinking the CX-5 seats are plenty wide. 2023 CX-5 is supposed to get an inline 6 and may be longer... Wish the lighting was better to show the "treasure chest" in the back..

This is the only suv that is always clean and sleek. But, they need to put more, just a little bit of horsepower like 295, to compare other suvs. But other than that, it’s amazing suv

We want to buy one…not sure with what model to go with, signature or sports?

Merry Christmas!!! 2,5 l motor is very little for this car. I think 3.6 l V6 more suitable or Mazda intent in the future use hybrid mode with 2.5l motor.

As always... beautiful and luxurious Mazda! It's already 2021, and I still cannot go out buying this car with NO rear A/C vent as part of its third row - It's really big zonk for me. :(

Need more light on yr videos. Especially when u showing interior

Treasure chest! Great idea. That’ll work on the lil’ Rugrats

Happy holidays Joe!

Why is it so hard to find a comprehensive video that explains how to use the features in the vehicle? Most are sales videos or talk about how many cup holders or somebodies opinion on the styling aspects of the car. I don't understand why car reviewers and journalists hype up the larger wheels. There's a big price jump when you're buying tires gor 16 inch wheels to 18 inch and then even more going up to 20 inch wheels. Didn't realize at first but the control wheel works like a joystick too. Not only can you twist it or do a push straight down but you can tilt the wheel left, right, up and down. Discovered this when I was trying to clear out the radio station favorites.

Great review. Those seats look straight out of an Audi. Thanks for the video.

Now this is a luxury car

Merry Christmas Joe and Lori !!

In Canada we still have the old infotainment system which sucks.

Looking forward for the six cylinder. Then it will be near perfect. What a suv anyway

Loving my 2019 cx9 😁

If Mazda added a memory power t&t steering wheel and exit setting on the front seats, the CX-9 Signature would be a viable option to a Lexus RX-350. Leave the regular sunroof as pano versions rattle and lose the silly paddle shifters: this is a Mazda, not a Maserati. Oh, and change all the low-rent black cladding and bumpers to body color to sharpen the exterior. I drove this recently and have it on my short list when my disappointing NX is off lease.