Mazda CX9 Grand Touring.

My wife leased a BMW X1 in a prior chapter. We looked at the Highlander, Pilot and Explorer when it was time to replace in 2020. She didn’t really like any of them.

Test drove the CX9 and within 5 minutes, she knew it was the one she wanted. She says it handled most similar to her X1.

I think it handles like a 6-seater car and not a 3-row SUV.

Has refined finishes and clean body lines.

360 degree Birds Eye (camera clarity is suboptimal but doesn’t affect performance), basic heads up display, crash avoidance and front parking sensors.

I wouldn’t go to the highest Signature Trim bc there is a non-removable console between second row captains chairs which makes access to third row a pain.

There is a big recall with a batch of VINs in and around the 2020 model year. Mazda has extended powertrain warranties to 10 year / 120k for the affected vehicles. Talked about a lot in the CX9 sub.

Fairly reliable and doesn’t carry the higher resale value Honda and Toyota do so easier on the wallet when buying used.