The 2020 Mazda CX-9 Is A More Dirt-Worthy Family Hauler Than You Might Think! Tombstone Hill Ep. 3
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- ( duckco.com/tfl-store ) With a new Off-Road Traction Assist system, the 2020 Mazda CX-9 is surprisingly capable when you need to take it off the beaten track. Watch how it does up Tombstone Hill in this TFLoffroad test!
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Your review is a standout because it shows interested buyers how hard the CX-9's AWD system can be realistically pushed and find the limits off pavement.
Matt's Offroad Recovery: You took your Mazda WHERE?!?!
Except Mazda has just as capable awd systems as Subaru AND it’s not made into a CVT so it would probably be better. People don’t take them off roads though because they aren’t “off-road looking” and then it has a little less ground clearance if you don’t lift it.
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with my 2020 CX9 , fully loaded with gear and a 64 lb canoe on the roof + pulling a 2000 lb pop up trailler (never knew it was their) - I just completed a 12500 km road trip with at least 3k on gravel highways (Mackenzie) + it handled 20 % gravel grades getting out to Telegraph creek (without the trailler) BC .
Mazda is one of the few car companies that still make their cars in Japan that is not a luxury brand.
Doing a damn good job at making luxury vehicles while not considered in that category. Plus they’re bringing back the turbocharged inline-6 so there’s plenty to get excited about with them
Mazda is doing some pretty good stuff these last few years
Ford was holding them back big time.
I purchased one in 2020. I mean the features, reliability, reviews, etc I am so happy with my decision. I’m not taking up hills like this, but it’s such a luxury suv and am very pleased. I have the signature.
Mazda in hands of Toyota/Lexus/Yamaha has stepped up into Premium leveling
Yes I have a 2014 mazda 6 its good
@@markg999 I agree. Putting Ford parts in a finely crafted Japanese car is counter intuitive.
Awesome review here Nathan!!! Absolutely digging the CX-9 here. Mazda knows how to design a good SUV.
Good seeing you out there Nathan. However, I want to see this vehicle on the slip test that Tommy does.
We have a 2016 CX-9 AWD. We love it! I have a 92 Hilux for the challenging stuff. But, if the gps sends us down a road that becomes questionable, the CX is a far better option than our previous 06 Civic Hybrid, lol.
Enjoying my cx-9 from last two year. Love it everytime i drive it.
I have the 2009 cx9. I absolutely love it. Still running like and looks new. 175,000 miles
Thank you for the practical, real conditions tests! So much different from so called onlly-talking "tests" delivered by so many reviewers.
Nice job on this video review. It is reviews like this that moved the Mazda CX9 to our short list. We ended up with a '21 CX9 GT. I agree with the quality and excellent driving dynamics. So much better that the other 3 row SUVs we test drove. As far as driving it in these off-road conditions in this video, I'd have no issue driving in them, not what I'd consider all that off-road, these dirt roads are pretty benign. Of course after a heavy rain, forget about it ... no way.
Nice review, hope your foot is feeling better buddy!
Great review! Didnt imagine CX9 will look this hot in soul red! I'm getting one pretty soon.
Took a 2021 down the Shafer trail in Moab last week and it performed flawless.
Mazda sure has nice, well designed cars. Looks like it is screwed together very well also. Nice job Nathan!
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Such a beautiful SUV! Thanks Nathan!
I have the 2015 cx9 touring FWD model and I took it through some keep trails that had several trucks and Subaru foresters stuck. Mazda handled it perfectly.
Nathan... good video! Would you say overall, many "crossovers" are becoming more and more capable for mild off-road? I have a Honda Passport and it's a pretty amazing vehicle!
As traction control systems across the industry improve over time, I think crossovers are by default becoming more off-road capable. Many crossovers have pretty good AWD systems but the main problem that hampers them off-road is simply terrible ground clearance and angles.
Loving my 2019 red soul cx9 :)
Reviewers never tell you this vehicle has more ground clearance than a subaru outback and I can't stand it 😂
Another Great Review!!! You guys should do a Pilot vs Highlander vs CX9 comparison on Tombstone Hill someday
Thanks for sharing the clear information
Always enjoy a Nathan video. That did fairly well. Just needs another 6" inches of clearance and some real offroad tires.
Very impressive. Much better than the alternative, i.e. looking like it can go anywhere but unable to climb an ant hill.
That's an impressive result, great job Mazda! I wonder if they will ever come out with a more offroad worthy option?!
Overseas they will be selling a rebadged version of the Mitsubishi D50, which is basically a rebadged international market Colorado. Current info says it won't be coming to the US.
@@norsefalconer i thot it was an isuzu dmax redesigned? maybe different market get different engines? i am quite sure it was an isuzu engine from the dmax to thr BT50
@@dornierserctajon8094 That's what I understand as well. I also am of the understanding that the Dmax is based on the Colorado.
@@norsefalconer i think it is the other way around.. colorado is based on the DMAX
@@dornierserctajon8094 All I know is what I've read. Ref: www.google.com/amp/s/www.motortrend.com/news/isuzu-transforms-new-chevrolet-colorado-into-d-max-pickup-for-thailand-125593/amp/
Companies are so blended these days, it's difficult to know what one is buying.
Nicely done Nathan. Looking forward to seeing more content from you on TFLOffroad since Stephen moved over to his own Channel.
I have a 2020 CX-9. wanted a forerunner, but didnt want its gas mileage... CX-9 is way way better ride than the forerunner. have an 02 Tacoma that will never die and didn't want another truck ride. The CX-9 torque is really good. Rides like a sport SUV. 22 mpg commute in traffic and 26 highway. Cant complain there. And the CX-9 hauls and hitches (backup camera) way better than my tacoma with my single axle trailer. (3000lb is about the limit I will haul with it once or twice a year). If it makes it past 150K like all my other mazdas without major service than it was a great choice.
Nathan, where is Tombstone Hill? Also have liked another one of your informative reviews!
I’d take this over the Toyota compared vehicle any day. Mazda’s buttons actually do something.
Where’s this area that you guys take crossovers off road? Looking for some areas within a few hours to Fort Collins to do some light off roading. Thanks!
Excelente, saludos desde Colombia.
Such a good looking vehicle.
Yay Nathan!
We have a CX5 for back and forth to work and stuff. Our big SUV is a Chevy Traverse. Not a Chevy fan big it’s what was available at our price point when we needed something bigger that was used. Wanted a CX9 but there are very few used ones out there
I've noticed that out of all the current Mazda models, people tend to hang on to their CX-9s the longest. That's a good thing if you're wondering about its longevity and reliability, but it's a bad thing if you're looking to buy one used.
Has the off road assist system always been there and they just changed the button? The previous TCS off button was supposed to do something similar
Roller test ASAP!
We need more Nathan
Yup a lot more
Mazda in hands of Toyota/Lexus/Yamaha has stepped up into Premium leveling
You can get Hankook on off road tires that will help
I would not want to take my CX9 where you took yours. That said, I'm not only surprised by its lack of fuss and drama in tough going, I'm also impressed by their build quality- mine has no rattles, creaks or creeping noises when on rough roads. They just feel like a well built car.
You are right, I looked at Volvos and BMWs - very nice but the price point of this CX9 is way lower. Watch out Europe ...
I can't believe someone would take this wagon off pavement... Interesting results however
I'm freakin' about that Soul Red paint. A little soft, and I can't imagine what it would look like after a day with dirt, rocks and branches!
this would be great with some air suspension to increase ground clearance when needed
If they keep making crossovers better off road, they might turn into older suvs.
Waiting for Mazda to come out with something that competes with the 4runner.
Are the seats any more comfortable than the cx-5? Do you think it would do better or worse in deep snow? I want the comfortable premier xt subaru but it's too expensive to lease vs mazda. I think the cx-9 ground clearance would get stuck in deep snow?
Seats are little stiff. But settle after 5 -10 K. Good vehicle for long hauling. Quiet and nimble for a big lump of car. Not my choice for deep snow - take the Suburban or stay home.
It looks like the system was actually able to apply enough brake effort to completely stop the wheel that was off the ground. I wonder if the ability for it to do this is tied to a suspension position sensor that will only allow it when the system is manually activated and when a wheel is at full droop... This would make sense, as you wouldn't want the system to do this around a hard corner on the road.
Hey Nathan at tfl off-road why not do a segment for the crossover SUV's that this Mazda cx-9 is a part of and do a full comparison between all of them to see what is the best off road crossover suv in that segment??
We would love to. Maybe down the road a bit. It would be hard to get over a dozen different crossovers in this class together at the same time, especially right now. We hope to do a few head-to-head comparisons in the near future.
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Next time pick Touring trim at 35Kusd and you will get 18inch 60profile tires and more off road thread design .
Get an Acadia AT4 with the twin clutch rear diff... and a Pilot since it made it up stage 3 of gold mine hill...
Gold mine hill has been closed over a year now
That’s why they need some of the crossovers that passed gold mine hill to set benchmarks for how challenging tombstone is.
When is the trx released?
Also I read it has an 8.8" ground clearance. Not that it's a lot compared to trucks, but it rivals it's class. Does anyone have intel on this? Is it bad departure angle?
the 2020 has 320 lbs ft of torque on 93 octane fuel. 310 lbs ft on 87 octane fuel.
what is the best tyre if you will go offroad for the CX9
Can those tires be used in the sands as well?
love my 19 grand touring have no complaints.cept one time I try navigation didn't work says I'm not qualified call mazda.really pissed.its standard in a grand touring.
Does the CX5 have the same technology off road?
Mine does it’s a 2020 also
Cmon Mazda and bring back the 4wheel drive MPV, and throw in 300 horses.
Can you do the CX5 GTR??
Returning to their sporty past.
I mean it does ok for a family hauler, as what they did here is probably what most owners will do with their cx-9
Well, at 8.8 inches of ground clearance is definitely much more than many cars you've tried. Probably the highest ground clearance in any mid size suv.
I bet it has no CVT...unlike so many that now do...eh Subaru.
I wonder how this compares to a Subaru ascent, Honda pilot, Toyota highlander
The biggest baddest Mazda money can buy, aaaand we can't get it in Europe 😭
Hoezo? Hoe come?
Actually looked like the Mazda had more wheel travel than the Subaru that was just tested did. On that same angled hill the subaru got a tire way up in the air.
@Jonathan Losito The telluride is a full size SUV, not really in the same class.
@@Stuka87 Actually they are in the same class, the Kia has more room, but they are both fwd, three row cuvs, wheelbases within inches of each other. EDIT THE CX9 wheelbase and length are actually longer, it's just the Telluride is more body and "practical" styled.
49k? I have a 2020 signature cx9 for 42k out the door in California
Awd is worthless in snow and ice on steep hills without downhill decent mode or 4x4 low. Trust me it's saved my life numerous times. Rediculous an SUV doesn't have this!!! Sad because otherwise this may have been decent option.
No cvt ftw!!
I bought a new 2021 Mazda CX-5. I believe the CX-9 has the same engine. It has burned engine oil from day one and getting progressively worse. I looked up and found a bulletin for my car to be repaired. I took it in and they agreed that my car fell under that bulletin according to the VIN but, that I had to wait for the engine light to come on. By my calculation that won't happen until one oil change after my warranty is up. Don't take a chance and buy Mazda’s. They don't stand by their product unlike Honda. Mazda will do whatever it takes to avoid paying to fix the problem, even when they themselves admit that there's a problem. My advice, stick to Hondas and Toyotas. I’ve had problems with their cars in the past but, they always fixed my warranty issues without question and after that they ran forever. Don’t fall for talking point that Toyota and Mazda are now collaborating and even use the same assembly line. It means nothing. There's a class action lawsuit against them (Haven't responded). I personally have filed with the Mazda, BBB, Attorney General, and a consumer agency. It's been two weeks and nothing. I'm lining up a lawyer as my last resort. Don't go through this hell, buy a Toyota or Honda instead.
Put it in manual or low gear and you don't need Hill Decent.
It's more than sufficient for family outdoor picnic & nothing more
Mazda makes a better product then say Nissan .
I think the routh surface is not an issue, mazda can overcome. the issue is that the car frame will break up if drive many times. its not a off road car.
I would strongly recommend not buying a Mazda. We purchased a brand new 2016 Mazda CX9 and within 2 years had problems with a rough idle. Was told after second year it just needed new spark plugs. Dealer could never recreate rough idle. 4 years later we took it in for an oil change and was told the cylinder head was leaking coolant.....Cylinder heads on back order for two months due to known problem of leaking. the only solution was either a refurbished engine or New engine from dealer. Warranty just expired but dealer and Mazda just say “sorry either return your loaner car or replace the engine at your cost” Horrible experience......$4600.00 lesson learned. Please do yourself a favor and do not purchase a $40,000 car from Mazda only to have to purchase a $4600.00 engine in less than 4 years and trade in value now only $14,000 after new engine. NEVER again!
Who's this Nathan dude?
NO one buys these to do off-roading. Very silly video