The IT Nerd

This review of the Mazda CX-9 started out differently than all of the my prior vehicle reviews. It started with an e-mail from a reader:

Hello IT Nerd. I found you via Google while looking for car reviews. I love the detail that you go into with your reviews which is why I am sending you an e-mail. I’m the mother of two young boys and I want to replace my aging minivan with something that makes me feel more sexy. As you can tell, it’s not just guys who don’t want to drive minivans. I’m really interested in the Mazda CX-9 and seeing that you have reviewed other Mazda cars in the past, could you review this one? I would be so grateful if you could!

Thank you!

After receiving that e-mail I reached out to Mazda Canada to see if they had one. It turned out that they did and earned my eternal gratitude by quickly providing me with this CX-9:

Here’s a look from the front:

The Kodo design language still fits on a vehicle of this size:

From the side it looks well proportioned.

On this trim level, you get nice looking 20″ wheels.

The back looks good as well and those dual tailpipes appeal to me.

This is a seven passenger crossover that is clearly targeted to those who don’t want to drive a minivan, but still need to carry lots of people or stuff. Plus they want to look good while doing either.

I’ll be posting a multi-part review that will cover the following sections:

• Engine, transmission, handling, fuel economy, and driving comfort
• Interior
• Technology in the vehicle
• Wrap up

Tune in tomorrow to where I will discuss a engine that I have not seen in any Mazda product that I’ve reviewed, a V6.

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