Article by:
Niky Tamayo
It’s been over a decade since I last drove a Mazda CX-9. That first-generation SUV was a revelation for a mass-market crossover, its rorty V6 and keen driving dynamics rivaling that of the vaunted BMW X5. But its premium aspirations were too far a reach for a market that still viewed Mazda as just another mass-market carmaker.
Fast-forward to 2021, and Mazda’s image as a premium alternative to the common car is more widely accepted. Does this make the case for the current CX-9 stronger? And is there room for it in a lineup that already includes a more affordable midsize seven-seater in the guise of the CX-8? Let’s find out. Read the full article here.
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