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    2011 Mazda CX-9

    New from

    $44,425 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    11 - 11.3 L / 100km

    About the Mazda CX-9

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Mazda CX-9 is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $44,425 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Classic variant and topping out at $62,106 for the Grand Touring.

    There are 3 variants of the CX-9 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in April of 2009.

    The Mazda CX-9 is only available with an null motor that produces 204kW and 367Nm of torque. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2011 CX-9 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    97.28 - 105.21 kW/t
    52.16 kW/t
    118.19 kW/t
    Boot Space
    267 litres
    142 litres
    782 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    11 - 11.3 L/100km
    6.4 L/100km
    14.1 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    673 - 691 km
    574 km
    1,149 km
    Price
    $44,425 - $62,106
    $32,000
    $91,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    5 - 9 years
    1 year
    6 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,000 kg
    1,500 kg
    3,500 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    200 mm
    184 mm
    270 mm

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    2011 Mazda CX-9 Price

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    2011 Mazda CX-9 Specs

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    Classic

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Disc Player Dashboard Media Type: Cd
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: Cd3
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 105.21
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 928
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 267
      • Front Track (mm): 1654
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 200
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11400
      • Overall Height (mm): 1728
      • Overall Length (mm): 5099
      • Overall Width (mm): 1936
      • Rear Track (mm): 1644
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2875
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 95.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 270
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
      • Engine (l): 3.7
      • Engine (cc): 3726
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 86.7
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 76
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Red
      • Type: Mica
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 691
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 9.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11.0
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.5
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 181
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 112
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 277
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 204
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 367
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6250
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4250
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Location: 3rd Row Seats
      • Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Active
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Front Rear Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 7
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3+2
      • Third Row Seat Front Facing Direction: Front
      • Third Row Seat Front Seating Capacity: 2
      • Third Row Seat Front Type: Bench
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 10000
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 3
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1939
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245

    Luxury

    Adds to Classic:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 10
      • System Brand Name: Bose
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 98.08
    • Convenience
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 4.5
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.0
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Location: ?
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Transmission
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2080
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 102
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 102
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Removes from Classic:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Disc Player Dashboard Media Type: Cd
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 105.21
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Piano Black
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1939
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H

    Grand Touring

    Adds to Luxury:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 97.28
    • Convenience
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Xenon
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 679
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 8.9
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11.2
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-time
      • Drive Selection: Automatic
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2097
    Removes from Luxury:
    • Audio
      • System Brand Name: Bose
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 98.08
    • Convenience
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 691
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 9.1
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11.0
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2080
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    2011 Mazda CX-9 Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda CX-9

    The most fuel efficient Mazda CX-9 is the Luxury with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.7L Multi-Point Injection and uses 11L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Mazda CX-9 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Grand Touring with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.7L Multi-Point Injection and uses 11.3L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Mazda CX-9Fuel TypeCombined
    3.7L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWDUnleaded11.0 L/100km
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    2011 Mazda CX-9 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mazda CX-9?

    The Mazda CX-9 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Mazda CX-9 FAQs

    The cheapest Mazda CX-9 is the Classic that starts from $44,425.

    The most expensive Mazda CX-9 is the Grand Touring that starts from $62,106.

    The best towing capacity of a Mazda CX-9 is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Classic, Luxury and Grand Touring.

    The largest Mazda CX-9 is the Classic which measures 1936mm wide, 5099mm in length and sits 1728mm tall.

    The most powerful Mazda CX-9 is the Classic which has 204kW of power from its 3.7L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Mazda CX-9 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mazda CX-9 is the Classic which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Mazda CX-9 uses Unleaded.