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It started. It didnt like it, but it started after a couple chugs.

Yep, it was brutal. Worst cold snap that I can remember.

Maybe the 2017s are better... or they save the good heaters for Canada :)

Canadian here, just endured a couple weeks of -25/30 Celsius.(-22 Fahrenheit) We have a 2017 GT, and After 5-10 minutes, it heats up nicely and we have to turn it down to 18Celsius/ 65 Fahrenheit, otherwise it gets too hot. Id say its comparable to other cars Ive owned. Sounds like you might...

Okay, lets compare the Highlander. Toyota Highlander 529 litres behind 5 seats 195 behind 7/8. Compare with 805/230 cx9. The highlander is a great car, but it lacks utility- said no one ever. The sorento and highlander are absolutely comparable- similar price, and seating arrangements. The...

No, I really liked the sorento. Its a great car, nearly chose it over the mazda. But I never see people say of the sorento I love it BUT it has poor utility. It was since we bought our cx9 that my family had a horrible experience with Hyundai warranty service. And looking at online forums, they...

Until they give proper weighting to different reliability issues, the overall score is misleading. Lots of 2016 cx-9 had infotainment issues. Probably not quite as many pilots had major tranmission failures. The mazda issues are relatively small, and wont leave you on the side of the highway...

The cx-9 hasnt sold that well, especially in the U.S (vast majority of consumer reports subscribers). I doubt their sample size is much better than this forum. The only reliability complaints I have seen are infotainment related. As long as these reviewers weigh infotainment reliability the...

When looking to buy last year, the top 2 options were the cx-9 and sorento. Clearly the sorento is a nice vehicle, but we went with the cx-9 for a few reasons. - I much prefer the 2.5 T responsiveness and torque for everyday driving than the lazy v6 of the sorento. I like power right off idle...

I'm also 6'2. I was also concerned initially about this, but liked everything else so much decided to get th cx-9 anyways. I've taken it on many long trips and don't have any concerns with comfort. I actually sort of like having the center console to rest your knee on, provided it's on the soft...

Thanks for the advice! I was wondering where the thread had got to....

reposted in accessories thread- felt more appropriate. Ignore

Cargo carriers 2017 cx-9 I'm currently looking for a rooftop cargo carrier. For those who have them, what do you have/does it work well. Does it impede the opening of the rear hatch? I am looking at the Thule force xl, pulse xl, and ascent 1700(old model used). If anyone with experience can...

I'm currently looking for a rooftop cargo carrier. For those who have them, what do you have/does it work well. Does it impede the opening of the rear hatch? I am looking at the Thule force xl, pulse xl, and ascent 1700(old model used). If anyone with experience can comment, thanks!

The change to the center console is subtle/ not very obvious. I think the padding is thicker, the plastic may be slightly less convex/ pointy. Hard to say without them side by side. I just know I was slightly uncomfortable at times in the 2016, but am very comfortable in the 2017. Summary- my...