By Wendy Gibson
To see how successful the Signature trim is at turning a Mazda into a near-luxury vehicle, we spent some time in the biggest and most expensive example the company offers, the 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature. Although the interior accoutrements are the real appeal of the Signature, Mazda does sprinkle a little extra flash on the outside, too. Stepping inside, you get mostly the same old CX-9 interior, but decorated with some really superb trimmings. The new Infiniti QX60 starts at almost the exact same price as the CX-9 Signature; a difference of $170. Overall, the CX-9 Signature isn't quite as luxurious as some of the really high-end crossovers, but it comes mighty close.
OverviewCombining a handsome exterior, a near-luxury interior, and a surprisingly fun-to-drive nature, the 2022 Mazda CX-9 is the three-row crossover for buyers who'd rather be driving a Miata but can’t live with a car that’s so space-challenged. A new mid-range Touring Plus trim joins the CX-9 lineup for 2022. Pricing and Which One to BuyOf the CX-9's four trim levels, the Touring model represents the best value. For more information about the CX-9's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website. Mazda has tastefully arranged soft-touch plastic with handsome graining, brushed aluminum, and, in our Signature-trim test car, genuine rosewood.
If you want a near-luxury three-row SUV, then the 2022 Mazda CX-9 is the one to get. My Soul Red 2022 Mazda CX-9 test car for the week. 2022 Mazda CX-9 second-row seats | Joe Santos, MotorBiscuitAside from the swanky white interior color, the Mazda CX-9 Signature comes with a host of features that the other trims do not. 2022 Mazda CX-9 third-row seats | Joe Santos, MotorBiscuitHow much does the Mazda CX-9 Signature cost? 2022 Mazda CX-9 parchment-colored interior | Joe Santos, MotorBiscuitThe starting MSRP for the 2022 Mazda CX-9 Signature is $47,210.
