If you're shopping the midsize SUV class, the CX-9 should be one of the first models you test drive. It gives you plenty of passenger space while also providing fun on curvy roads. The CX-9 is one of the few three-row SUVs that offer enough space in the last row to comfortably fit two adults. However, buyers who need to haul heavy loads of cargo or tow large trailers may be better off with a truck-based rival. And with a smaller cargo capacity than some rivals, the CX-9 may not suit those need lots of cargo space.

The Mazda CX-9 has been a practical and satisfying experience. It has plenty of room inside for the space-conscious, and get decent mpg efficiency. For a lesser SUV, it has great trunk space and aesthetically pleasing cosmetic features like sunroof, 6-disc CD changer, etc. This vehicle has all the qualities that I want in something I plan on driving for many years.