7 Reasons the 2022 CX-9 is the Best SUV for Families

The 2022 Mazda CX-9 delivers elegance, style, and handling that’s on par with luxury vehicles, while offering the safety features and extra cabin space that are critical while on the road with your family.

Proving you don’t have to sacrifice vanity or fuel efficiency for space, this Mazda family SUV makes quite an impression with its high-end features and performance capabilities that make it fun to drive.

Curious about why we think this new addition to Mazda’s family car line-up is the best SUV for families? These seven features convinced us that the 2022 Mazda CX-9 is a must-have for anyone who loves superior handling and a fun drive while also needing extra cargo room.

Powerful Performance

There’s a reason driving enthusiasts often drag their feet when it’s time to get a family vehicle. Most seven-seat SUVs aren’t designed to make the driver feel as though they’re one with the road. Not to mention, most of the larger vehicles on the road aren’t designed to deliver an exhilarating performance.

The new CX-9 breaks the mold with its Skyactiv®-G 2.5 Turbo engine that delivers smooth, effortless acceleration and intuitive handling to rival smaller vehicles.

This Mazda family SUV now comes with i-ACTIV AWD® as a standard feature. This all-wheel drive system doesn’t just provide superior traction. It also helps predict traction loss to respond to it more efficiently. The vehicle corners more like a sedan than an SUV, offers crisp steering, and features G-Vectoring Control Plus, a system that adjusts the output of the engine and applies light braking when needed based on input it gets from the steering system.

Spacious Interior

Finding a mid-size SUV with a third row is like striking gold when it comes to buying family SUVs. Giving an SUV with a third row the ability to drive more like a sports car than a traditional family vehicle is almost unthinkable.

The 2022 Mazda CX-9 boasts a standard seven-passenger configuration or an optional six-seat layout that adds a center console to the second-row captain’s chairs. Additionally, the model has up to 71.2 cubic feet of cargo volume featuring underfloor storage and storage boxes. The third-row seat features a 50/50 split fold-down for ultimate convenience.

Cabins with a Touch of Luxury

Just because you’re driving a family-sized vehicle doesn’t mean you shouldn’t travel in comfort and high style.

One of the things that Mazda family cars are known for is the high-end finishes and luxurious extras that rival those of the competition.

The 2022 Mazda CX-9 boasts Nappa leather-trimmed seats, second-row captain’s chairs, heated front and rear seats, a heated steering wheel, and a power sliding glass moonroof. Not only does it look and feel like a luxury vehicle, but it also drives like one.

Sleek Exterior

One of the chief complaints that people have about three-row SUVs is the clunky, awkward appearance often associated with these vehicles. That is not the case with the CX-9, which features elegant, flowing lines.

Depending on the trim level, the exterior may have even more embellishments. For example, the Touring Plus has a glossy black grille, 20-inch wheels with a metallic black finish, and aluminum roof rails. Premium paint finishes include Soul Red Crystal Metallic, Machine Gray Metallic, and Snowflake White Pearl Mica. The Carbon Edition comes in Polymetal Gray Metallic.

The end result is a family vehicle that looks sleek and stylish.

More Trim Levels, More Options

Mazda SUVs don’t just look stylish, each come with a range of options to improve the driving experience.

The 2022 CX-9 offers six gorgeous trims, all with the touch of luxury consumers expect from Mazda, but with affordable pricing that delivers outstanding value. Some of the highlights of the different trim levels include:

• Sport: Easy integration with both Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, 250 horsepower, and Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go technology.
• Touring: Rear Power Liftgate, second-row seating that tilts and slides, and leather-trimmed seating.
• Touring Plus: Ventilated front seats, a 12-speaker Bose® sound system, and a black gloss front grill.
• Carbon Edition: Exclusive exterior with Polymetal Gray Metallic paint with red leather-trimmed seats inside, 20-inch black metallic wheels, and a leather-wrapped, heated steering wheel with red contrast stitching.
• Grand Touring: 360-Degree View Monitor, Smart City Brake Support, and Mazda Navigation System.
• Signature: Nappa leather-trimmed seats, Titanium Gray Metallic front grill, and second-row captain’s chairs with a center console.

Better Driving Experience

The engineers behind the Mazda SUV lineup pay particular attention to creating the ideal driver’s seat to ensure the best possible driving experience.

The seat design reduces physical stress and provides optimal support to the upper body for a combination of comfort and fatigue reduction. In addition to the seat design, the driver can use connected services through the MyMazda app to complete tasks remotely, including locking doors and starting the engine.

Consumers can also use the app to find their vehicle and give the SUV a quick health checkup. Intuitive controls and the multifunctional Commander put everything you need within easy reach, making driving a pleasure.

Safety Matters

When you’re shopping for a family car, crossover, or SUV, safety is one of the major factors to consider. This is yet another reason the 2022 Mazda CX-9 is the best family SUV. Every element was designed to keep you and your passengers safe. It comes standard with i-Activsense®, a suite of safety features designed to keep you a step ahead of potential hazards:

• Advanced Smart City Brake Support with Day and Night Pedestrian Detection
• Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
• Lane-Keep Assist
• Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go

Find the 2022 Mazda CX-9 at DePaula Mazda

Ready to take a test drive and experience the style and joy of driving the 2022 CX-9? As your local Capital District dealership, DePaula Mazda is committed to helping you find a vehicle that meets your needs and budget.

Contact us today at (518) 541-8647 for more information or to inquire about the lineup of new Mazda vehicles.