Houston Mazda Dealer

Buyers with larger families or those who need to carry a sizeable number of passengers should take a look at the 2020 Mazda CX-9. This three-row SUV seats up to seven passengers. But the CX-9 isn’t just spacious; it also has unmatched curb appeal that sets the bar for its class. Step inside the CX-9 at a dealer like the Houston Mazda dealership and you’ll be impressed by the high level of luxury. Get behind the wheel and you’ll be overwhelmed by the CX-9’s exceptional handling.

According to the Mazda dealership serving Houston, customers like the optional second-row captain’s chairs, which reduce seating to six, as well as the new available 9-inch infotainment touchscreen. We’ll examine the different CX-9 trim levels and see what each one offers to buyers.

The 2020 Mazda CX-9 is available in for trim levels, listed as Sport, Touring, Grand Touring and Signature. The CX-9 employs a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. With premium gasoline, power output is rated at 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque. This engine generates 227 hp and 310 lb-ft with regular gas. Front-wheel drive is standard across the lineup, and all-wheel-drive is optional.

Mazda CX-9 Sport

The Sport may be the base trim, but it comes with a nice set of standard features, including 18-inch alloy wheels, high-beam control, cloth upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, manually adjustable front seats, heated front seats, keyless entry, an eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support, rain-sensing windshield wipers, a 7-inch touchscreen, a stereo system with six speakers, and two USB ports. Also standard are radar cruise control, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, lane keeping assist, lane departure warning and a rearview camera.

Mazda CX-9 Touring

Move up to the Touring trim and you’ll get automatic headlights, a six-way power adjustable front passenger seat, leather-trimmed first- and second-row seats, sliding second-row seats, lane keep assist, pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, a power liftgate, a center armrest with two cupholders, a 9-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and two more USB ports.

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

The Grand Touring trim comes with 20-inch wheels, a heated steering wheel, heated second-row seats, a power moonroof, ventilated front seats, adaptive front lighting, LED fog lights, second-row sunshades, surround-view monitoring, traffic sign recognition, front and rear parking sensors, a Bose premium audio system with 12 speakers, navigation, and two USB ports in the third row.

Mazda CX-9 Signature

Standard features on the top-line Signature trim include 20-inch wheels, premium Nappa leather seats, dark silver and LED grille accents, wood accents and second-row captain's chairs.

Whichever trim level you choose, you’ll have the confidence that comes with knowing the 2020 Mazda CX-9 is very safe. The CX-9 received the top rating of Good in all IIHS crash tests and was awarded the highest designation of Top Safety Pick+. The NHTSA gave the 2020 Mazdas CX-9 its best rating of five stars for overall safety.