The 2023 Mazda CX-9: A Crossover That Can Handle Tough Terrain

It may be a new year, but we are still excited about the vehicles that hit our lots in the fall of 2022. 

One such vehicle is the 2023 Mazda CX-9. 

Mazda’s latest addition to the Mazda CX-9 line is what is called a Crossover Utility Vehicle, or CUV. 

A CUV is like sport utility vehicle (SUV), only smaller and with more design focus on sleekness and street driving. This is in contrast to more off-road-ready SUVs, which typically handle tougher road conditions than CUVs. 

What makes the 2023 Mazda CX-9 special, however, is that it is tailored to the out-of-town driving experiences that most CUVs cannot handle. 

Some of this has to do with how CUVs are built compared to SUVs. CUVs on average are lighter than SUVs, making them less equipped for towing. 

However, the positive side of this tradeoff is that CUVs can use smaller engines and achieve greater gas mileage. For instance, the 2023 Mazda CX-9 has a 20/26 city/highway gas mileage. 

For this particular CUV, it is all in the design, so read on to find out why this should be at the top of your list for crossovers to consider.

Standout Features of the 2023 Mazda CX-9

There is more than one reason that the 2023 Mazda CX-9 is a road-ready CUV. 

For one, standard to all models is an All-Wheel Drive system, i-ACTIV AWD®.

i-ACTIV AWD® improves the vehicle’s traction through predicting and mitigating any loss of traction during a drive. 

For most CUVs, handling takes a dip once you get out of the safety of paved city streets. The 2023 Mazda CX-9 corrects that with the G-Vectoring Control Plus feature. 

G-Vectoring Control Plus is a seamless stability control system that automatically responds to your steering with engine torque adjustments that make cornering much easier. 

Speaking of engines, a SKYACTIV®-G 2.5 Turbo engine is responsible for the 2023 Mazda CX-9’s improved acceleration. 

Who Is the 2023 Mazda CX-9 For? 

If you are looking for a 3-row CUV that offers the road-readiness and spaciousness of an SUV with the better gas mileage and maneuverability of a smaller vehicle, then add the 2023 Mazda CX-9 to your list. 

This is especially tailored for anyone that is looking for a family vehicle that is fit for everyday demands such as driving to school and vacations beyond the confines of the everyday roads. 

2023 Mazda CX-9 Price

The 2023 Mazda CX-9’s that we have on offer at Neil Huffman Mazda of Louisville Kentucky start at $40,730* (for a 2023 Mazda CX-9 Touring trim level) and go from there. 

The Best Selection of New and Used Vehicles in Kentuckiana

Still searching for a new or used vehicle that is right for you? Look no further than Neil Huffman Mazda for this season’s new Mazda lineup along with great-value used vehicles, from the 2023 Mazda CX-9 and beyond. If you have any questions for us about our new or used vehicle inventory, be sure to contact us today and we will help you find what you are looking for.

*Plus tax, title, license, and dealer processing fee.

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