If you're in the market for a three-row SUV, the best choice for you from Mazda's crossover lineup is the CX-9. This family-friendly vehicle can accommodate up to seven passengers across its three rows, and it also boasts a powerful engine and plenty of entertainment features. The Mazda experts at our Bountiful dealership have assembled some of the CX-9's highlight features.

Mazda CX-9 Overview

The Mazda CX-9 is a mid-sized crossover with seating for up to seven people in its base configuration. If you can sacrifice a seat, you can switch out the second-row bench for two captain's chairs for a more comfortable ride, which reduces passenger capacity to six. The first two rows of seating are ideal for adult passengers, while the third row is well-equipped for kids.

If you have a full load of passengers, the CX-9 has about 14 cubic feet of storage at the rear. This amount of space is sufficient for a large load of groceries or a few suitcases. Both the third and second rows can fold flat if you need more cargo storage space. With the rear row down, you can carry a maximum of 38.2 cubic feet of cargo. When both rear rows are folded down, you'll have 71.2 cubic feet of space to work with.

The CX-9's engine has more than enough power to cope with a fully-loaded SUV, whether you're carrying passengers or cargo. The 2.5-liter turbocharged engine can put out 227 horsepower with regular gas or 250 horsepower with premium fuel. It's paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.

Since the CX-9 is a three-row SUV, it returns substantial gas mileage numbers. It achieves 20 mpg in the city and 26 mpg at highway speeds in front-wheel drive.

CX-9 Interior Features

The CX-9 boasts an upscale cabin design. The base trim has cloth upholstery and heated front seats. You can addmore comfort by upgrading to leather upholstery, heated second-row seats, and ventilated front seats in the higher trims. For example, you can opt for the Carbon Edition trim to get unique red leather upholstery, heated second-row captain's chairs, and a hands-free power liftgate.

If you want to push the limits of luxury in the cabin, check out the CX-9 Signature. It adds quilted leather upholstery, a second-row console, and wood accents to the interior of this three-row SUV.

The CX-9's infotainment system has all the features your family will need to enjoy short or long drives. The centerpiece is a 10.3-inch display, including several nobs and buttons to adjust the volume, tune your radio, and select other features. The standard stereo has six speakers. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay also come standard, allowing you and other family members to connect a phone to the infotainment system and use its apps while you're on the go.

The CX-9 also has a WiFi hotspot, which can be useful if you need to stay connected while you're on the road. Optional extras include wireless device charging and a 12-speaker premium sound system. Another optional upgrade is a navigation system.

The CX-9 is also equipped with several driver safety features to assist you. The available surround-view parking camera makes maneuvering this mid-sized SUV in and out of parking spaces a breeze. If you do a lot of long-distance driving, you may want to check out the driver alert monitor, which checks your reaction time and other behaviors so it can warn you when it's time to take a break.

Benefits of Three-Row SUVs

The most obvious benefit you get from purchasing a three-row SUV like the CX-9 is the ability to transport more passengers. You may be looking to cut down on your gas bill by having the whole family travel together instead of in two cars. Or perhaps you need a bit more space for a road trip during your upcoming vacation. Whatever your reason is for requiring a three-row crossover, we can help you here at Bountiful Mazda.

A further benefit is that the spacious cabin offers you plenty of flexibility. If you're moving house or bringing large items home from the hardware store, you can simply fold down the rear two rows to accommodate your cargo. If you need to tow something even larger at the rear, the CX-9 is equipped to do that too. Mazda's three-row SUV is rated to tow up to 3,500 pounds, which is good to haul a mid-sized camper or boat out of town for the weekend.

Other Mazda Crossovers

If you can afford to do without a third row of seating, Mazda has several crossovers in its lineup that you may want to consider. The all-new CX-50 is a compact SUV that can seat five people across two rows. It has a rugged style and is ideally suited to buyers who enjoy venturing off the beaten track. The CX-50 offers the same turbocharged four-cylinder engine as an optional upgrade that you find in the CX-9.

Closely related to the CX-50 is the CX-5, which offers buyers a more refined ride on city streets. Its sleek design contrasts with the CX-50's brawny appearance, but it shares much of the same entertainment and interior features. Finally, buyers searching for a smaller crossover should check out the CX-30. This vehicle is perfect for small families and individuals who prefer a crossover to a sedan and want to save on space. It's also a great option if fuel economy is your top priority.

Now that you know which vehicle in Mazda's lineup includes third-row seating, we hope you can see the benefits offered by the CX-9. If you still have questions about any of the CX-9's features, or you'd like to look at another crossover in our Bountiful showroom, don't hesitate to reach out to our Mazda team. Here at our Utah dealership, we're proud to help customers find the perfect vehicle to meet their needs, offer competitive auto financing options, and provide first-class auto servicing in our service center. We'd also be delighted to arrange a test drive for you so you can see how the CX-9 performs on the road before you commit to the purchase.