Yes, I agree. I think it is intended to work this way because while I was test driving my CX 9, the Salesperson specifically pointed out this feature to me. It seems to make sense though.
I recently bought a 2016 CX 9 GT AWD. I am a long time Acura MDX owner (2004 model) so I definitely looked at the new Acura MDX because I was definitely biased towards it since our 2004 MDX model has been an incredible car. The reason I bought the CX 9 was the following:
- Price: The Acura...
I have a 2016 CX 9 and had an unexpected thing happen to me today. I parked the car at work (at a very small incline) and turned the engine off by pressing the Start/Stop button. I had forgotten to change the shifter to "Park" since I was preoccupied with something. When I took my foot off the...
If you are parked on a slope and do not use the parking brake, it will always be more difficult to shift to D or R. This is not specific to to just Mazda CX 9 - I have experienced this on my Honda Accord many years ago and also currently on my Acura MDX. Just make sure to use the parking brake...
The dealer in Franklin TN was very helpful but they were not budging off MSRP so I finally ended up buying the car in Atlanta. The dealership was Hennessy Mazda and I had a great buying experience.
I just installed the cross bars on my 2016 CX9. The installation process was very straightforward but I was very cautious when tightening the bolts (to avoid any scratches). It took me about 25-30 minutes to install.
I just bought a 2016 Grand Touring AWD last week. I also purchased an 8yr/100,000 mile bumper-to-bumper warranty for $2400. This warranty is from Ally Auto and is accepted by Mazda dealerships nationwide. With all the gadgetry in this vehicle, I felt it was worth it.