Imagine a Mazda CX 9 with . . .
huge pano roof
8 spd transmission
heated/ ventilated seats F/R
6 way rear seats
4 way lumbar support and a leg cushion extension on driver's seat
8 way passenger seat
sliding and reclining rear seats
wireless charging F/R
driver attention warning
wrap around rear view camera
Along with interior changes for that 2-row 9, if they could work some more Mazda Magic to first, reduce weight significantly,
then spec better suspension, tires, and brakes, and finally, if there is any tweaking left to be done on that fine Turbo 4, do it.
You still wouldn't be able to run down that X5 or Macan but most other 4 cylinder mid-sized SUVs would be left in the dust.