2023 Mazda CX-9 Drops Sport Trim, Starting Price Scales $40,000 With Mazda returning with minimal changes for 2023, the cost of its acceptance will rise dramatically for all but one model as the family hauler loses its basic sporty design, making the Touring the more affordable option. The three-row SUV is the latest to hit the automaker’s string of price hikes after the new, compact model.
2023 Mazda CX-9 Drops Sport Trim, Starting Price Scales $40,000
what’s new?
With the Sport version discontinued, the Touring is the new base model and has a starting price of $40,025 (up $3,120 over the outgoing Sport). It now comes standard to accommodate six passengers. Previously, a power sunroof, LED fog lights and a wireless phone charger were among the features available on the Touring Premium Package, but they are now standard on Touring. Touring Plus starts at $42,775 and is the only model that sees a minimum Pricing for 2023 – It now costs $510 less than the previous model.
powertrain
The CX-9’s only drivetrain is unchanged: all trims are powered by a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine paired to a six-speed automatic transmission with manual and sport modes. The SUV produces 227 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque on regular fuel, and boosts the maximum power and torque premium to 250 hp and 320 lb-ft. Mazda’s i-Activ all-wheel drive system is once again standard on all models.
technology and safety
A 10.25-inch center display is standard across the range and comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity; The system uses a control knob instead of traditional touch screen functions. Standard safety and driver assistance features include adaptive cruise control with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, lane departure warning with lane keep assist, and blind spot warning with rear cross traffic alert.
Decorations, pricing and release date
- touring: $40,025 (up to $970)
- Turing Plus: $42,775 (down from $510)
- carbon edition: $46,055 (up to $850)
- grand tour: $46,915 (up to $850)
- Signature: $49,735 (up $900)
The CX-9 Touring features standard leather seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, heated front seats, power tailgate, keyless entry, a six-speaker audio system, and an eight-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support. The new base model rides on gray 18-inch alloy wheels.
The Touring Plus comes with either a standard seven-passenger second-row seat or optional captain’s seats. The trim level also adds ventilated front seats and a memory function for the power driver’s seat. Unique exterior cues include a 20-inch aluminum alloy, gloss black front grille and aluminum roof rails.
Introduced in 2021, it comes with heated second-row captain’s seats, a heated steering wheel with paddle shifters, red leather upholstery, a 7-inch LCD gauge cluster and LED lighting elements. Unique Carbon Edition exterior elements include Polymetal Gray paint, gloss black door mirrors and chrome accents.
Based on the Touring Plus, the Grand Touring comes with 20-inch silver-alloy wheels, power-folding side mirrors, a 360-degree camera, an active driving display with traffic sign recognition and an integrated navigation system.
Group-topping Signature adds quilted nappa leather to the first and second rows, rosewood and aluminum interior trim, hands-free power tailgate, unique 20-inch silver-alloy wheels and a Gray Metallic grille with LED lighting.
vs competition
The Mazda CX-9 2023’s high starting price puts it above many competitors including the upcoming, which starts at $35,120 and also comes with standard AWD. It has also been undermined by current three-tier competitors such as 2022 ($34,725), 2022 ($37,190), and 2023 ($35,895).
