2018 cx-9

**travajante** · October 21st, 2018 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by Radical-One

Seriously considering the Mazda cx9 2wd, not the awd. Is it FWD or RWD for the 2wd? any feedbacks from current owners regarding FC, handling, any issues that will be helpful for prospective buyers like me, will be highly appreciated.

The 2WD is FWD. Just met a good bud, an enthusiast w/ a mixed fleet of euro & muscle. Saw & asked about his AWD 9. He expressed w/o bias his happiness w/ everything, from ride, drive, low end torque, comfort to FC that it's now his daily. Added some obvious points...premium w/o the Lexus or Audi pricing. Nippon reliability, Skyactiv efficiency + Turbo & no CVT.

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**StockEngine** · October 21st, 2018 02:42 PM

2019 model is feature packed 😃 might visit the showroom tonight 🤦*♂️

**Radical-One** · October 21st, 2018 10:58 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

The 2WD is FWD. Just met a good bud, an enthusiast w/ a mixed fleet of euro & muscle. Saw & asked about his AWD 9. He expressed w/o bias his happiness w/ everything, from ride, drive, low end torque, comfort to FC that it's now his daily. Added some obvious points...premium w/o the Lexus or Audi pricing. Nippon reliability, Skyactiv efficiency + Turbo & no CVT.

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Thank you. Mazda is truly a trusted brand. Own a MAzda 3 since 2009 and still drivers and handles beautifully without a lot of major defects to date (touch wood). That's why I am considering the CX9. And it looks elegant too.

**Archerfish** · October 21st, 2018 11:42 PM

Originally Posted by boybi

After parking overnight from driving in the rain, the rear brakes will always get stuck and will need a little more push to move the car. Had it checked by the service center but all they did was clean and sand the brake parts.

Also, when driving at very fast speeds, there's a whirring sound when I step on the brakes. This happens only at speeds above 140kph.

Any one else experienced these?

I had that experience with the Mazda 6 when I waded in a 10 inch deep flood. It became noisy aside from getting stuck the following day. I think I shouldn't have engaged the handbrake. Cleaning it was the solution.

The whirring sounds could be the ABS in action.

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**Jet A-1** · October 22nd, 2018 10:13 AM

No complaints with my '14 cx9. I've had the car for the last 4 years now and it's still running like when I bought it. The brakes, though, can be a bit noisy for the first few meters of drive when the car is not used for a few days. But after 2 or 3 break applications, noise is gone. I really don't give much thought about this. Nimble car, and put together very well. No rattles and squeaks so far.

I'm in the market for another car. Cross shopping between performance and comfort/luxury. The new 6 might get my vote. Hopefully mazda will bring in the top signature trim.

**travajante** · December 6th, 2018 02:26 AM

219 Mazda CX-9 Review: The Best SUV I've Ever Driven • Gear Patrol

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**StockEngine** · December 6th, 2018 02:39 AM

Originally Posted by travajante

219 Mazda CX-9 Review: The Best SUV I've Ever Driven • Gear Patrol

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I hope they make the ultimate 5seat cuv.. ala passport

this cx9 is way too big

**EQAddict** · December 6th, 2018 08:18 AM

I still think it needs paddle shifters and more gears than that ancient 6 speed provides.

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**travajante** · December 6th, 2018 09:47 AM

Originally Posted by EQAddict

I still think it needs paddle shifters and more gears than that ancient 6 speed provides.

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OE paddles can be retrofitted plugNplay in all Skyactivs. Gears beyond the 6th are hollow bonuses, IMHO. More for the spec sheet than practical use in 3rd world roads. Hats off to Mazda for the CVT resistance. The Sky tranny is a lively, well buttoned up one.

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**EQAddict** · December 6th, 2018 09:59 AM

Agree on the CVT avoidance but that 6 speed is ancient. 5th and/or 6th gears are overdrive gears rendering you with little to play with when you wanna have fun. Yeah i know it has a broad torque curve but thats just me though. I like spending time in the upper reaches of the rpm range.

And PnP paddle shifters? Where can i find those? And who installs them?

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