There are no significant mechanical or aesthetic changes for the 2022 Mazda CX-9. However, it does get a new Touring Plus trim slotting between the Touring and Carbon Edition models. As expected, the Plus name signifies more standard features. It has 20-inch aluminum wheels, aluminum roof rails, and a gloss black front grille, to name a few.

In general, the 2022 Mazda CX-9 stands apart from the Kia Telluride, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Hyundai Palisade with its eye-catching style and sporty driving attitude. The CX-9 is a seven-seat crossover that drives like a Miata on stilts, but there is one drawback to consider. The CX-9 is not as practical as other three-row crossovers with its sometimes insufficient cargo space and cramped third row.
Below is a quick but detailed look at the 2022 Mazda CX-9. We will cover each trim level, its available features, and starting MSRP.

2022 Mazda CX-9: Engine & Fuel Economy

Powering all trim variants of the Mazda CX-9 is a 2.5-liter Skyactiv-G turbocharged four-banger pumping out 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft. of torque on premium 93 octane fuel (with regular 87 octane gas, the engine churns out 227 horsepower and 310 lb-ft. of torque). It?s essentially the same engine found in the 2022 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo.

Although the engine could use more power, we have minimal qualms with the CX-9’s 2.5-liter turbo engine. We’re fully aware that Mazda opted for the turbo for economic reasons as the automaker’s i-Act...