2007 Mazda CX-9

Pros: speedy, cute, roomy, quiet, all the bells and whistles without the luxury price

Cons: User manual didn't come with instructions for navigation and blue tooth

The Bottom Line: Buy this car! You will be the coolest Mom on the block!

Review: Wanting to get out of your giant SUV but need more room than a car? Too cool to drive a mini-van? Need a little "zoom" when hauling the children? This is the car for you! More pick-up than the Acadia; all the luxury of the Mercedes R series without being ...

Pros: Styling, flexibility, size, comfort, driving experience

Cons: Small individual storage spaces, limited inventory

The Bottom Line: This is an excellent vehicle. It offers the features of a higher-end car at a much more modest price range.

Review: We recently purchased the CX-9 FWD Grand Touring with Navigation, Moonroof and auto-dimming mirror to replace my 2004 Highlander. I cannot be happier with my purchase. Interior: The controls are exactly where you would want them to be, and even ...

Pros: Excellent build quality. Car like handling.

Cons: Gas consumption very poor so far. Slower than expected up gear shifts

The Bottom Line: Highly recommended. Car like handling. Extra-ordinary build quality. Thirsty on gas.

Review: OK. So just picked up my new Mazda CX-9 (2007 model - 3.5 V6). Thought I'd review the car from the first 3 days of owning it. Overall, very impressed with the build quality and feels really well put together. These cars are made in Japan and shipped ...

Pros: Smooth and responsive powertrain, sports car handling, quality interior, many amenities are standard.

Cons: A little stiff on bumpy roads but it is an amazingly responsive vehicle.

The Bottom Line: Test Drive it and then try not to buy it!

Review: Bought the CX-9 Grand Touring front wheel drive. I have been driving it now for over a month now and I must say I am very pleased indeed!!! Test drove all of the competing SUV's from Outlook to MDX and for the money you can't find a better buy on the ...

Pros: Handling, style, value, safety gear, third row, access to third row, interior (on GT)

Cons: Could use more power, no rear sensors (but a backup camera is available),

The Bottom Line: Yes- definitely.

Review: We have shopped this car against the Acadia, XC90, Odyssey,Highlander, Pilot and Sienna. First, it obviously has less room than a minivan, but it is more fun to drive (handling) and it is much sharper looking. It has less room than the Acadia but again ...

Pros: Nice looking, reasonable 3rd row, lots of power, Pilot Highlander alternative.

Cons: Less cargo space, costs more than MPV / Caravan. Used Freestyle much cheaper

The Bottom Line: Very nice non-wierd non-plain Japanese 3-row crossover SUV for style, performance. Still more expensive than used MPV, Caravan or Freestyle.

Review: See test drive video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =96Sx-8VtaM8 This SUV is very hard to distinguish from the CX-7, but it's completely different. It has a 6 instead of a turbo 4, the grille and panel lines are all same-looking but different when you ...

Pros: Lots and lots of space, fast and cool standard features. Price is reasonable.

Cons: Because is such a fun and fast drive, gas refills are more often.

Review: I purchased my CX-9 three weeks ago and each time I get in it and drive, I am convinced that I made the right choice. I needed cargo space, but did not want to purchase a truck and really didn't want an SUV. This car met my needs and more. I get ...

Pros: Easy to access third row. Smooth transmission. Keyless entry and engine starting.

Cons: No backup sensors. No mpg computer.

Review: I just bought a used 2007 Grand Touring CX9 with 7000 miles on it and I love it. I have every option except AWD, power liftgate and remote start. This car is great. The transmission is silky smooth. Even though it has a FORD motor, the transmission ...

Pros: I love everything about the car.

Cons: Tires

Review: I bought my CX9 a couple months ago. It is a 2wd, copper red. Navigation system. DVD. Hands-free phone. Love it. However, while driving on a trip to Branson, MO, this past Friday, my left rear tire went flat. I didn't know it until a motorist pulled ...

Pros: Roomier and better-handling than other large crossovers

Cons: Exterior proportions, low second row, third row access, busy ride, not fun to drive

The Bottom Line: I'm just not able to get excited about this one. But among semi-affordable three-row crossovers, it is the most entertaining to drive.

Review: I currently use a Mazda Protege5 to transport three kids on a daily basis. My wife would prefer I substitute something larger, preferably with three rows of seats. I can see her point, but I insist on something fun to drive. Perhaps Mazda's new CX-9 ...