Mazda Prices CX-9 Crossover

The first batch of Mazda’s new three-row crossover — the U.S.-only CX-9 — just left Japan, and we just received full pricing for the lineup. The CX-9 will arrive at dealerships early in 2007 and start at $29,035 for a front-wheel-drive Sport model. This is priced competitively with the new Saturn Outlook, which starts at $27,255.

A few years ago, this segment of vehicles was almost nonexistent. Now a number of manufacturers are trying to market these three-row crossovers to large families who want SUV looks and handling with the practicality of minivans. Earlier this year Mazda introduced the two-row CX-7 crossover to positive reviews and brisk sales.

We’re impressed at the $1,200 difference in front- and all-wheel-drive models. Most manufacturers have a price hike of roughly $2,000 for AWD vehicles.

Keep reading for a full list of prices and trim levels for the new CX-9.

Comments

Umm... the listed numbers above are showing a $1,200 price-hike for AWD models, not a "less-than-$1,000 difference."

Doh!
Thanks Mike. Still better than 2K though.

I LIKE THE CX-7. THIS IS EVEN LARGER IN INTERIOR DEMENSIONS AND NOW THEY SQUEEZED IN A 3RD ROW FOR 7 PASSENGER CAPACITY. STILL WONDER WILL ANY CROSSOVERS WILL ACCOMIDATE REAL PASSENGERS. THE DESIGN IS TRUE SPORTY AND I DESIRE IT FOR ITS SHARP DESIGN LANUAGE. BUT I HEAR AT LEAST ITS MUCH OF AN EASE TO GET TO THE 3RD ROW THAN ITS COMPETITORS. PRICING IS STRIKINGLY ABOVE THE 30'S BUT LETS HOPE IT DOESN'T FLOAT INTO THE 40 GRAND TERRITORY. THIS IS LIKE THE THIRD OFFERING OF LIKE A MINIVAN FROM MAZDA. THEY LOVE PEOPLE HAULING AND ZOOM.