2021 Mazda CX-9 review

1. Lots of standard driver-assistance features

The 2021 Mazda CX-9 boasts plenty of driver-assistance features across its five trims, designed to make your driving days feel effortless. For family drivers, all trims feature second-row LATCH anchors and side-impact door beams. Town and country roads become light work thanks to the hill launch assist feature, which is designed to provide additional acceleration from sloping stops. With the three top trims fitted with front and rear parking sensors, parking can be a breeze, too.

2. The eye-catching carbon edition

A fantastic lineup of four trims becomes five for the 2021 Mazda CX-9, with the addition of the mid-level Carbon Edition. Designed to get you noticed, the exterior's privacy glass, 20-inch wheels, polymetal gray paint, and dark finish grille make for a sleek presence on the road. Inside, you'll find a premium Bose 12-speaker surround sound system, red leather seats, a seven-inch digital driver display, and heated second-row captain's seats. Get ready to wow the neighbors with this stylish SUV.

3. Tons of creature comforts

Happy passengers make your life easier, and the 2021 Mazda CX-9 has plenty to keep your whole crew ensconced in comfort and fully entertained. Got a road trip planned? Everyone will appreciate the Bluetooth^® audio streaming, smartphone integration, HD radio, and generous infotainment screen. Each Mazda CX-9 has storage solutions across all three rows, including front and rear door bottle holders, storage bins, and front-row seatback pockets that fit magazines, books, or tablets.

4. Plenty of adaptable space

Need a vehicle that can adapt to your needs? The 2021 Mazda CX-9 delivers. The remote keyless entry feature means having an armful of groceries won't be a problem. And with the fixed cargo area boasting storage boxes and underfloor space, you've got plenty of room for your passengers and their stuff. Want to haul even more? No problem—you can increase your floor space with the third row's 50/50 split fold-down feature. Seven-seater models with second-row bench seats have a 60/40 split fold-down, and easy-tilt access to the third-row space.

5. Stylish exterior

The Mazda CX-9 delivers all the practical elements needed for a seven-seater, without sacrificing elegance and style. The 2021 CX-9 features exterior touches such as a body-colored rear roof spoiler, dual exhaust outlets, and rear privacy glass. The redesigned, wider front fascia grille takes on a bright or deep black finish (trim dependent), matching with a black or chrome lower body finishing.